Students will work independently and in small groups in a variety of stations. The challenges for this unit are the following: 20+ hula hoop rotations, 20+ pogo stick bounces, and 10+ seconds on the balance board.

The following videos are used to assist in learning to juggle: 1) the basics 2) 2 in 1 hand 3) juggling 3 scarves

Students will also partake in the following jump rope challenges: 1) 30sec. jump rope (30 or more) and 2) long jump rope (20 or more).

We will play 2-3 modified soccer games and work on kicking/passing with a partner. Our challenge for the unit will be soccer juggling. Those who can soccer juggle at least 10x will be recognized on the PE Wall.

The 2nd travelling unit we share in Auburn is the fitness unit. Intermixed with our soccer unit, students will self-select different pieces of equipment to workout with during the 2nd half of class. Students interested in continuing to work on their soccer skills can do so on 1 half of the gym while those interested in exploring the fitness unit can do so on the other half. These items include: mini-trampolines, weighted ropes, agility ladders, light dumbbells, light (padded) barbells, BOSU balls, medicine balls, sand bags, and dip bars. Students will receive instruction on exercises at recess once the weather warms up a little.

In the most anticipated unit of the school year, students will self-select from a variety of activities. Gymnastics stations include: vault, headstand/handstand, rings, rope climb/swing, somersault/cartwheel, and iPad partner pose. The 2 challenges for the unit include handstand (goal = 2+ seconds) and pull-up bar hang (goal = 1 minute +).

Students in all grades will participate in jumbo cup stacking relays. Grades 2-5 will engage in sport stacking (cup stacking) with the challenge for the unit being the 3-6-3 stack. Students who are able complete this stack in under 10 seconds will be recognized on the PE wall.

Students in all grades will practice basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting the ball. They will engage in individual practice, partner practice, and small-sided games.

In January, students in grades 2-5 will participate in their mid-year pacer test. They will have 2 opportunities to do this test. Students also wishing to improve on their push-up test will have the option to demonstrate growth in this area.

5th graders are invited to participate in co-ed volleyball this January & February. Like basketball, our 5th graders will play against other schools (usually 9v9) and then again at a high school for a jamboree or two (10 minute matches). In PE, students will utilize a wide range of volleyballs from beach balls to over-sized trainers. Students will learn how to underhand serve, bump & set, as well as strategies to maintain a rally. 

With conferences this week and Thanksgiving Break next week, some classes will not have PE due to the schedule. This is the perfect time for student-led activities. Students will self-select from a variety of PE equipment in the storage closet.

Students in grades 3-5 will partake in team handball. This modified version of handball allows students to practice throwing and catching a gator ball to one another in a team setting. Rules consist of the following: 3 steps, 3 seconds, and 3 passes. Students are allowed to take 3 steps after catching the ball. They are allowed to hold onto the ball for 3 seconds before they must pass it to a teammate. They must also make at least 3 passes among their team before scoring a goal.

Grades K-2 will be introduced to the following games: Clean Out Your Room and Pin Down.

Mr. Roach was absent the last few days of school and will need to wrap up fitness testing by Friday. All classes will continue with throwing and catching activities with a focus on the frisbee (forehand & backhand throws).

The results from Pacer and Push-up test are located on Welnet and the PE Wall.

2nd - 5th grade students will be partaking in the PACER Test. Students will have 2 opportunities to earn their best score. Grades 3-5 will also partake in the sit-and-reach, push-up, and low plank test. These 4 assessments measure our students' cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

Grades K-2 will participate in partner activities focusing on throwing and catching.

3rd - 5th grade students will be partaking in the Let's Go Bicycle Education Program. This program was awarded to the Auburn School District through the Cascade Bicycle Club. Students are encouraged to bring their own helmets from home, although they are welcome to use those that come with the unit (with hair nets). Lessons will take place both in the gym and outside in the coned-off parking lot. Here are some videos to supplement the lessons.

During the first few weeks of school, grades K-2 will learn about recess games. We learn how to "Rock, Paper, Scissor" and problem solve on our own while playing at recess. Activities taught include the following:

Switch, 4-square, tetherball, kickball and variations of these games.