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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

TCHOUKBALL

No it is not a misspelling, it is a game we are playing in physical education classes. The game comes from Switzerland and focuses on teamwork and communication, skills we are really trying to develop in our students. The students throw a ball (Tchouk) into a rebound frame and the other team tries to catch it. The frames are similar to the "pitch back" frames we used to use as kids. The game is a lot of fun and offers a chance for everyone to participate. The attached video clip will give you a better explanation of the game. Hopefully warmer weather is coming and we will soon be getting back outside with our physical education classes. Please remember to have students bring in deodorant and a change of shirt for class. This is especially important in grades 4 and above. As always please contact us with any questions.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Good Luck Mr. Bartow

Mr. B. finished his first student teaching placement last week. He is leaving OCS and heading to East Stroudsburg High School North, where he will have a secondary school experience. We hope all the knowledge he gained here at OCS will make his high school student teaching experience successful. I am sure he will come back and visit us before the school year ends.
Family Life classes in grades 6-8 are working on their Human Growth and Development unit. Younger grades are spending time working in a character education unit.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

WE DID IT!!!


WOW, FIVE STRAIGHT

The archery team found out on Tuesday March 8th that we won the New Jersey State Archery Championship. The archers performed above and beyond once again. Their confidence grows everyday and we will once again have the opportunity to represent New Jersey at the National Archery in the Schools Program, National Championship. Congratulations to all of the archers all of your coaches are so proud of you.

Kylie Hibbett prevailed as the top female archer in the state of New Jersey!

Danny Farkas once again is the top male archer in the state of New Jersey!

A shoot out was held on March 8th to determine the individual rankings for this year. Congratulations to Paige Bechtle, Kaitlyn Lauziere and David Czarnecki, they all were involved in the shoot out this year.

A special thanks goes out to our archery coaches, Renee Hart, Victoria Ficarra, Jennifer Saxton, and Matt Hibbett. Without their constant support and dedication, our program would not be as successful. Please take the opportunity to thank them if you get the chance.

Now the hard part of the season begins, raising our funds, and sharpening our skills for Louisville.

Congratulations to everyone, I know we will represent the community of Oxford well and make everyone proud.