SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE!

Clothing Drive March 19th-22nd - The Lower and Middle Schools will be collecting clothing to donate to the Hampden Family Center and Paul's Place. Students can bring in gently used clothing the week we return from spring break. Collection bins will be available in the Middle School lower lobby (outside of the Black Box Theater) after handshaking and in the front lobby of the Lower School. The community centers would appreciate children's clothes and coats, in particular, but any donations would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping to deliver the clothing please contact Mr. McMahon (Lower School) or Mr. Hagel (Middle School). Thank you for your support!

Calvert School Wrestling 2013

Calvert had their first wresting matches of the season this week.  We squared off against Friends and Gilman and came away with some wins, losses, and many lessons learned.  I am very proud of my boys and their great effort!  Please see some highlights below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



5th grade CrossFit!

The 5th graders have been working on a a full-body CrossFit exercise called "rock-up squats + burpee," found here http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Videos/.  This exercise is difficult because students are challenged to stand straight up to their feet directly from their back.  The 5th graders have continued to improve over the last few weeks, as more of them do not have to use their hands to stand up to their feet.  Great job everyone!  Please see video below:

 

 

 

Wrestling

Before winter break, I had the opportunity to teach a week long wrestling unit to Mr. Porter's 9th and 10th age boys in the lower school.  The boys were attentive, worked hard, and learned many wrestling techniques from neutral (standing), and referees position (top/bottom).  It was a great week!  Please see below for highlights:

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calvert's exercise and fitness room

This winter, the 7th graders have spent some time in Calvert's exercise and fitness room.  For each free weight exercise, students spot each other.  All of my 7th graders truly worked hard at each station.  Please see some highlights below:

 

 

bench press

 

 

plank

 

Airdyne bike

 

 leg extentions

 

Smith Machine assisted squats

 

row machine (erg)

 

 

elliptical trainer

 

bench press

 

bench press

 

 

 plank

 

 

5th graders work hard

Recently, the 5th graders worked on improving their core strength, cardiovascular endurance, and teamworking skills by racing down the court pulling a partner on a small inverted doormat.  Each duo came up with a different tactic to best race down to half court and back.  I am proud of my 5th graders' effort! Highlights below:



 

 

Students also made it across the gym on the doormats on their own.  Students' hands stayed on the mat while running their feet beind them.  It proved to be a challenging and fun activity.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Cross-fit circuit

Please see below for highlights of some 7th graders working hard during a cross-fit circuit.



 

Mrs. Lears wrote up the "W.O.D" (work out of the day), which included six stations:

 

 

Rope

 

 

Kettlebell

 

 

Push-ups

 

 

Jump rope

 

 

 Squats

 

 

Bear walk