Our gymnastics unit will be finishing up the week of November 2, 2009. When we return from our break we will be introducing archery in physical education classes grades 4 - 8. Archers in grades 6-8 will be assessed with a rubric designed to show their knowledge of the sport and safety procedures along with their score. This rubric will be completed twice in physical education class and used to determine the students who are eligible to try out for our competition team. Grades K-3 will be concentrating on cooperative games. Our focus in class remains on NON-COMPETITIVE games and we organize activities so all students can find a level of success.
In family life classes we will be focusing on RESPECT as our new character education word for November.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Great Job Mr. "D"
It is hard to believe that the first marking period is almost over! That means it is time for Mr. Doniloski, Mr. D. to move on to another placement. He will be student teaching in a high school for the next 8 weeks. We all wish him well, he did an outstanding job at Oxford Central and all of us at the school will miss him. It is rare that a student teacher makes such an impact on a school, but Mr. D. made our school a better place during his short time with us. We know that he will be successful and we look forward to having him visit us. Mr. Nucsis and Mr. Egan will be continuing to work with us two days a week and will student teach when we come back from winter break.
We are starting gymnastics the week of October 19! During this time students are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes that will enable them to move freely. We will be working on our gymnastics unit until parent teacher conferences. In order to give the older students, grades 4-8, the opportunity to complete their contracts for gymnastics we will not be meeting for Family Life during gymnastics. We look forward to this unit every year and anticipate success for all of our students.
We are starting gymnastics the week of October 19! During this time students are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes that will enable them to move freely. We will be working on our gymnastics unit until parent teacher conferences. In order to give the older students, grades 4-8, the opportunity to complete their contracts for gymnastics we will not be meeting for Family Life during gymnastics. We look forward to this unit every year and anticipate success for all of our students.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
ABCDEFG...........
and finally H. We would like to welcome to the physical education department, Mr.E(Egan) and Mr. N(Nucsis). Both gentlemen are here from ESU fulfilling their requirements as Professional Development Students. Mr. E is working with Mr. C and Mr. D. Mr.N is working with Mrs. Hart. Mr. E and N will be at OCS on Mondays and Wednesday's until December. In January, both will return as student teachers working with Mr. C and Mrs. Hart. Say "hello" and welcome them to OCS.
In PE, students will be finishing soccer/rip flag units. Our archery program will be starting in mid-October. Gymnastics will follow in November. In health, students are finishing their courage activities. They will begin to focus on hygiene, germs, and the importance of handwashing.
In PE, students will be finishing soccer/rip flag units. Our archery program will be starting in mid-October. Gymnastics will follow in November. In health, students are finishing their courage activities. They will begin to focus on hygiene, germs, and the importance of handwashing.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The seasons are changing!
Just as we move into fall, we are bombarded with a sports bonanzas on television. Baseball is approaching the playoffs, football has begun, hockey is in pre-season and basketball is just around the corner. In physical education classes, students are participating in both soccer and flag football activities. Mr. D. is completing his unit in flag football by having the students experience a variety of "rip flag" games that utilize football skills. Six ball soccer has again surfaced and the students have been doing a great job learning the nuances of both offense and defense.
In family life classes we have been concentrating on the word COURAGE and discussing the many definitions of courage and how we can show it in our daily lives. We also have been discussing all three aspects of health: physical, mental and social. Keeping ourselves clean is a major focus for the health and physical education department. We are constantly reminding students of the importance of an extra shirt for physical education classes as well as a stick of deodorant. Also a change of sneakers for those students who have physical education classes in the morning.
Kindergarten Soccer has begun and we have a full field of small and energetic athletes kicking the ball around. We run the soccer on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, (weather permitting) from 3:05pm to 3:35 pm. If you get a chance come out and watch, you will truly enjoy yourself.
Any questions please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Just as we move into fall, we are bombarded with a sports bonanzas on television. Baseball is approaching the playoffs, football has begun, hockey is in pre-season and basketball is just around the corner. In physical education classes, students are participating in both soccer and flag football activities. Mr. D. is completing his unit in flag football by having the students experience a variety of "rip flag" games that utilize football skills. Six ball soccer has again surfaced and the students have been doing a great job learning the nuances of both offense and defense.
In family life classes we have been concentrating on the word COURAGE and discussing the many definitions of courage and how we can show it in our daily lives. We also have been discussing all three aspects of health: physical, mental and social. Keeping ourselves clean is a major focus for the health and physical education department. We are constantly reminding students of the importance of an extra shirt for physical education classes as well as a stick of deodorant. Also a change of sneakers for those students who have physical education classes in the morning.
Kindergarten Soccer has begun and we have a full field of small and energetic athletes kicking the ball around. We run the soccer on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, (weather permitting) from 3:05pm to 3:35 pm. If you get a chance come out and watch, you will truly enjoy yourself.
Any questions please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a safe and happy summer! Now it is time to get back to the hard work of another school year. We would like to welcome Mr. Jason Doniloski (Mr. D.) who is joining us from East Stroudsburg University. Mr. D. will be teaching classes along with Mr. C. as he finishes his college education.
Please remember that students in grades 3-8 should try and bring in an extra shirt for physical education classes. We have talked to the students about the importance of good hygiene and keeping themselves fresh throughout the day. Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant are also encouraged for these students. Students having physical education classes before lunch, may also wish to bring in an old pair of sneakers to wear outside when the field may still be damp.
Physical education classes will be concentrating on soccer and flag football skills. Family life classes will be concentrating on COURAGE lessons and building positive self-esteem.
Please remember that students in grades 3-8 should try and bring in an extra shirt for physical education classes. We have talked to the students about the importance of good hygiene and keeping themselves fresh throughout the day. Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant are also encouraged for these students. Students having physical education classes before lunch, may also wish to bring in an old pair of sneakers to wear outside when the field may still be damp.
Physical education classes will be concentrating on soccer and flag football skills. Family life classes will be concentrating on COURAGE lessons and building positive self-esteem.
Monday, April 6, 2009
State Champs 2009
The Oxford Archery team once again were named state champs last week. This is a great honor for the students and community of Oxford. The archers will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky to represent the state of New Jersey at the national tournament. This year the national tournament is expected to be the largest tournament in United States history with close to 4,000 archers competing.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone for their support of our program. The dedication of the archery families is second to none, and the support from our administration and board of education make it possible to participate in a quality program. The archery team will be reaching out for donations to offset the cost of the trip. We have been very successful in the past raising the money needed to cover the cost of the trip. Thank you to everyone who contributes time, talents and funds for our team.
The archery team is having a flower fund raising sale. Please contact the main office at school if you are interested in purchasing some beautiful flowers for your home, or also a great Mother's Day gift.
Our 6th - 8th grade students are currently studying Human Growth and Development in Family Life classes. Our younger students are getting ready to begin studying about nutrition. We are getting ready to get outside again with our Physical Education classes now that the weather is starting to cooperate. Please remember that students should bring in dry socks and a change of shirt for Physical Education classes. We also recommend roll-on deodorants for students in grades 4-8. If we are outside in the morning the grass could be damp and we want the students to have dry socks and/or shoes to put on after class.
We are hoping everyone has great Spring Break and look forward to busy but fun end of the school year.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone for their support of our program. The dedication of the archery families is second to none, and the support from our administration and board of education make it possible to participate in a quality program. The archery team will be reaching out for donations to offset the cost of the trip. We have been very successful in the past raising the money needed to cover the cost of the trip. Thank you to everyone who contributes time, talents and funds for our team.
The archery team is having a flower fund raising sale. Please contact the main office at school if you are interested in purchasing some beautiful flowers for your home, or also a great Mother's Day gift.
Our 6th - 8th grade students are currently studying Human Growth and Development in Family Life classes. Our younger students are getting ready to begin studying about nutrition. We are getting ready to get outside again with our Physical Education classes now that the weather is starting to cooperate. Please remember that students should bring in dry socks and a change of shirt for Physical Education classes. We also recommend roll-on deodorants for students in grades 4-8. If we are outside in the morning the grass could be damp and we want the students to have dry socks and/or shoes to put on after class.
We are hoping everyone has great Spring Break and look forward to busy but fun end of the school year.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Happenings this week.......
Health
K-4
Students will be completing dental health activities. The second graders continue to work on completing their human body posters.
6-8
All students, remember to get the parent permission slips for the puberty unit signed and returned to Mr. C and Mrs. Hart as soon as possible!!!!!
In PE, students continue to participate in cooperative games, station work, the rock wall, physical fitness, floor hockey, and tchoukball.
K-4
Students will be completing dental health activities. The second graders continue to work on completing their human body posters.
6-8
All students, remember to get the parent permission slips for the puberty unit signed and returned to Mr. C and Mrs. Hart as soon as possible!!!!!
In PE, students continue to participate in cooperative games, station work, the rock wall, physical fitness, floor hockey, and tchoukball.
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