Wednesday, March 19, 2014
The Fun Run!!
The Fun Run was today! What a blast. The students have been working hard raising money for the Davis Foundation, and today all their hard work paid off. What a great event....and...what I loved the most- they were all active!! They got a ton of great physical activity in today. Several, in fact quite a few, ran over the 2 mile mark! That is incredible! I love to see elementary students being physically active. Nice job to all the fun runners! Can't wait to see how much money was raised for the Davis Foundation.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Fitness Fridays
OK...I am admitting it. I have been neglecting my blog. I apologize. We have just been doing so many awesome things in PE this year, it has totally slipped my mind.
Let me get everyone up to speed. We've done a little of everything! Check out these units we have done: basketball, football gymnastics, throwing and catching, locomotor skills, fitness-Fridays, large group games, soccer, frisbee and of course fitness testing.
I wanted to focus for a minute on Fitness Fridays (FF)! Each time your child comes to PE on a Friday this year we will be participating in a FF activity. These activities are focused on one main thing- getting your child moving AND keeping them moving for as long as possible. We talk each FF about why (cardiovascular) exercise is important, and we look closer at what make the days activity fall into the 'cardio' category.
We would love it if you guys could keep that conversation going at home as well. The more your child hears it and sees it the more apt they will be to try and live it.
thank you!
Coach Jones
Let me get everyone up to speed. We've done a little of everything! Check out these units we have done: basketball, football gymnastics, throwing and catching, locomotor skills, fitness-Fridays, large group games, soccer, frisbee and of course fitness testing.
I wanted to focus for a minute on Fitness Fridays (FF)! Each time your child comes to PE on a Friday this year we will be participating in a FF activity. These activities are focused on one main thing- getting your child moving AND keeping them moving for as long as possible. We talk each FF about why (cardiovascular) exercise is important, and we look closer at what make the days activity fall into the 'cardio' category.
We would love it if you guys could keep that conversation going at home as well. The more your child hears it and sees it the more apt they will be to try and live it.
thank you!
Coach Jones
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser!
Next
week, April 1st – April 5th 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!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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
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
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Letter from PTA
Davis Families,
We are all still reeling from the recent violence at a Connecticut elementary school, and wondering what can be done to keep our own students safe. If you read the letter from Dr. Mobley, you know our administration and the county are reviewing procedures and investigating additional methods of enhancing school safety. Meanwhile, there ARE things the rest of us can do:
ALWAYS sign in. Always. Many of us have run in for “just a second” and perhaps skipped that step, but it is important and it takes just a moment. The sign in sheet will either be in the front office or at the desk in the front lobby. Take a moment, and sign in.
DON’T be offended if a faculty or staff member questions your presence in the school or asks if you need help or directions. It’s part of their job to ask. In fact, we should thank any employee of our school who takes the time to inquire, as it’s a key part of keeping our students safe. Also, if you are volunteering in the school and see someone who appears out of place or who might need direction, you should ask as well. And if you have any concern about someone in the school, report it to the front office immediately.
VOLUNTEER for a shift at the front lobby desk. We have had very little participation in this volunteer program despite repeated calls for volunteers. This is a simple yet extremely effective way of monitoring who is in the school. You can sign up for one shift or multiple shifts in a row if you have a day off, and you can sign up for multiple days at a time. Please sign up here: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/342345634578268077
If we all work together, we can improve the safety of our school, and therefore of our students.
Davis Elementary PTA
We are all still reeling from the recent violence at a Connecticut elementary school, and wondering what can be done to keep our own students safe. If you read the letter from Dr. Mobley, you know our administration and the county are reviewing procedures and investigating additional methods of enhancing school safety. Meanwhile, there ARE things the rest of us can do:
ALWAYS sign in. Always. Many of us have run in for “just a second” and perhaps skipped that step, but it is important and it takes just a moment. The sign in sheet will either be in the front office or at the desk in the front lobby. Take a moment, and sign in.
DON’T be offended if a faculty or staff member questions your presence in the school or asks if you need help or directions. It’s part of their job to ask. In fact, we should thank any employee of our school who takes the time to inquire, as it’s a key part of keeping our students safe. Also, if you are volunteering in the school and see someone who appears out of place or who might need direction, you should ask as well. And if you have any concern about someone in the school, report it to the front office immediately.
VOLUNTEER for a shift at the front lobby desk. We have had very little participation in this volunteer program despite repeated calls for volunteers. This is a simple yet extremely effective way of monitoring who is in the school. You can sign up for one shift or multiple shifts in a row if you have a day off, and you can sign up for multiple days at a time. Please sign up here: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/342345634578268077
If we all work together, we can improve the safety of our school, and therefore of our students.
Davis Elementary PTA
Monday, December 17, 2012
Letter from Dr. Mobley
Dear Davis Parents: Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
It has been a difficult weekend for all of us. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the Newtown, Connecticut community and especially
the Sandy Hook Elementary school family.
I want to assure you that Davis has many security
measures in place and we practice several different safety drills throughout
the year. We want our students to feel that school is a safe place to be. We
have multiple measures in place that enable us to keep the learning environment
uninterrupted and safe.
Unfortunately there are acts of violence that take
place like the events in Newtown that even our surveillance cameras, limited
access to the building or other security measures cannot protect against. This
was perpetrated by a disturbed individual. Despite that our highest priority is
the safety of our students, your children.
The staff will meet this afternoon to remind us
all of the safety plans we have in place, to address concerns and make plans as
we move forward from these heart wrenching events. We will make every effort to
reassure the students that they are safe and we will do everything we can to
keep them safe. We will not have discussions of what happened in any detail.
Cobb county police are visiting all schools in the
county this week. We had an officer visit already this morning. They will also
be readdressing safety plans and making any needed adjustments.
Thank you for your support. Hug your children a
little tighter and celebrate the time you spend with them.
Dee Mobley
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Flu Season...yuck!
Hello everyone, I just received some information about the flu, and since I have already had it this season I decided to pass this info on to you.
So here it is:
http://www.choa.org/health-professionals/nurse-resources/school-nurses/building-bridges/building-bridges-newsletters
So here it is:
As you are well aware it is influenza (flu) season, and many
of our students and staff are showing flu-like symptoms. These
students/staff get sick very quickly and have symptoms of high fever, cough,
sore throat and possibly headache, stomachache and vomiting.
The flu can be passed from person to person. It is
most contagious starting one day before the person feels sick and for
approximately three to seven days after the symptoms begin. The
flu-causing virus is spread when a person with the disease coughs, sneezes, or
speaks, and releases the virus in the air. The virus
can be transmitted from the surface to the hand, then to the nose,
mouth, or eyes, resulting in flu infection. Therefore,
it is important to wash hands frequently, cover your cough, keep hands away
from the face, and clean commonly touched surfaces.
If the student/staff develops a fever or flu-like symptoms,
it is important that they stay home and rest. Guidelines for exclusion
and readmission to school due to illness include:
- Returning to school when fever free (100.9 or below) for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
- Returning to school 24 hours after the last diarrhea stool
- Returning to school 24 hours after the last vomiting episode
Thorough hand-washing with soap and water is the best
prevention.
The best prevention from influenza (flu) is to be vaccinated
with the flu vaccine even now. It’s not too late.
Informational links below:
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