Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser!

Next week, April 1^st – April 5^th we will be participating in a fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF web site is www.cff.org). The CFF is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization who’s goal is to attack Cystic Fibrosis from every angle possible. The CFF was established in 1955, and is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind and is an accredited charity of the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:

·         clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and

·         obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.

In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Davis Elementary has supported the CFF for the last 4 years with outstanding results. We have raised more money for the CFF than any other school in the state of Georgia for 4 years running! We would love to keep that streak alive this year. Below is a quick schedule of what we will be doing this year to raise funds:

-          CF Awareness Bracelets will be on sale every morning next week for $2.

-          Hat Stickers will be sold on TUESDAY and THURSDAY next week for $1

-          JAR WARS- each day next week we will be challenging classes to see who can bring in the most change each day to put in their classes’ jar. The students are going to target certain denominations on certain days. Here is the schedule:

o   Monday- Pennies

o   Tuesday- Nickles

o   Wednesday- Dimes

o   Thursday- Quarters

o   Friday- Dollars or Checks

§  Checks should be made out the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or just CFF

Thank you for your support, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Jones!

January 2013 Update

Just letting everyone know what we've been up to over the last couple weeks!
3-5th grades got to finish up their basketball unit we had started back before the break. They did a great job. We covered the basics on the major skills (shooting, passing and dribbling) and also got into a little bit of strategy- with basic defense and offense.

K-2 grades had a skills review on throwing and catching. We worked for a class or two on the mechanics of the throw and the catch. Then we were able to play some throwing focused games. Be sure to ask your student how throw a ball the correct way. Hopefully, they will be able to show off some for you!!

This week we are starting new units:
-The 3rd-5th graders are learning floor hockey. We've had a couple class periods on the basic skills already and hope to get into some modified games next week! We've been using wiffle balls for our skills work. Next week we will break out the soft 'gator skin' balls for our games.

-The K-2nd graders are starting a kicking unit. I know what you're thinking- it's too cold for kicking! True, it is cold outside, but we are modifying instruction to make it work indoors. Once it starts warming up again we'll get outside for our kicking review. They've been working hard on some of the short distance kicks and traps!

Hope your year is off to a good start!!
Coach Jones