Friday, August 26, 2011
Fitness Friday!!
Today was our first day of Fitness Friday!! It was amazing! All classes who had P.E. today ran a mile, everyone did such a great job! Congrats to the homerooms of Wilmoth, Lucht, and Haight plus 6B-C class, 6A-C class and my 6A and 6B year long class! So proud of each and everyone of you! You did great! Thanks for committing to improve your health!
Friday, August 19, 2011
What a GREAT first week!
We had a great first week back! It was wonderful meeting all the 5th graders and wonderful seeing all the returning/new 6th graders! We spent the week going over rules, procedures, class expectations, and emergency drills.
I have started something new this year, Fitness Fridays. Fitness Fridays will be health/wellness based lessons for 5th grade and cardiovascular/wellness days for 6th graders. Today all 6th grade classes participated in a mile run. It was great! Many students were eager to run farther than a mile! We discussed the importance of jogging at a comfortable pace, the importance of hydration after running, and the importance of stretching. Starting next week we will begin the "Mile Club". I will keep track of how many miles each student runs. This is not for competition. This is just for the students personal goals and fitness. Many students were very excited about the Mile Club and looking forward to it just as much as I am!!
I have started something new this year, Fitness Fridays. Fitness Fridays will be health/wellness based lessons for 5th grade and cardiovascular/wellness days for 6th graders. Today all 6th grade classes participated in a mile run. It was great! Many students were eager to run farther than a mile! We discussed the importance of jogging at a comfortable pace, the importance of hydration after running, and the importance of stretching. Starting next week we will begin the "Mile Club". I will keep track of how many miles each student runs. This is not for competition. This is just for the students personal goals and fitness. Many students were very excited about the Mile Club and looking forward to it just as much as I am!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Welcome Parents and Students to the new school year!!
My name is Lindsay Neal and this will be my fourth year here at the Intermediate School teaching Physical Education. A little bit about myself - I was raised in Pleasant Hill, attending all 13 grades here. I participated in volleyball, track, basketball and swimming in high school and I graduated in 2002. I attended Graceland University in Iowa where I played varsity volleyball and track for four years. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Health, and Wellness Program Management, with an endorsement in Coaching. I am currently working on my Masters of Arts in Education. I will be coaching JV volleyball and Varsity track as well.
I am excited to be teaching here at Pleasant Hill; it has always been a dream of mine! It is my goal to teach your students the importance of combining physical activity with healthy life style choices, helping them to develop a life-long interest in their health and well-being. I will reinforce with them that the good decisions they make and the healthy habits they develop now will positively impact their future health. I want them to have a confidence in their physical abilities. Physical education and health can be fun!
If you ever have any questions, please call or e-mail me at anytime!! My e-mail address is lneal@pleasanthillschools.com and my phone number is 540-3156, ext. 310.
I am very much looking forward to the school year and all it has to bring!
Thank you,
Lindsay Neal
My name is Lindsay Neal and this will be my fourth year here at the Intermediate School teaching Physical Education. A little bit about myself - I was raised in Pleasant Hill, attending all 13 grades here. I participated in volleyball, track, basketball and swimming in high school and I graduated in 2002. I attended Graceland University in Iowa where I played varsity volleyball and track for four years. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Health, and Wellness Program Management, with an endorsement in Coaching. I am currently working on my Masters of Arts in Education. I will be coaching JV volleyball and Varsity track as well.
I am excited to be teaching here at Pleasant Hill; it has always been a dream of mine! It is my goal to teach your students the importance of combining physical activity with healthy life style choices, helping them to develop a life-long interest in their health and well-being. I will reinforce with them that the good decisions they make and the healthy habits they develop now will positively impact their future health. I want them to have a confidence in their physical abilities. Physical education and health can be fun!
If you ever have any questions, please call or e-mail me at anytime!! My e-mail address is lneal@pleasanthillschools.com and my phone number is 540-3156, ext. 310.
I am very much looking forward to the school year and all it has to bring!
Thank you,
Lindsay Neal
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