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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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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.

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.

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.