April 26, 2009
We are into the "stretch run" for this school year! It seems like only yesterday when the students assembled in the Old Gym for Mr. Windsor's greeting of students to open school.
Many things are still coming up, and I think I speak for the staff when I say that this has been a great year in all areas !!!
I would like to take this opportunity to personally commend our "Class of 2009" for not only being a very mature bunch, but at the same time, demonstrating to the 7th and 6th graders what conduct at school should be like!!!!!
Our P.E. classes are well into units on soccer and badminton (and softball in 6th grade). Our recently completed units on pickleball and table tennis went well, as did our new activity of "Cornhole" (bags). And yes, the term "Cornhole" came from the game's beginnings with players inserting corn kernels into bags that were then tossed into the hole thus scoring points!!
Our Spring sport teams are continuing to post wins in soccer, volleyball, and softball, even with the shaky weather for those teams playing outside!!
Just a reminder to our 8th graders regarding Summer high school camps. Registration is in full force at all schools in all sports! Get signed up and out in front of your coaches for next season !!!
Downers Grove South Dance Team (Fillies and Pintos) will be having tryouts shortly! It is important that you get a registration packet (on-line from DGS or from Mr. Dodd). There is tons of information, with forms needing to be filled out and signed by participants and parents !!
Have a great week, and......................
GO SPARTANS ............ PLAY HARD !!!
Coach Dodd
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
CATCHIN' UP !!!!
Hey Spartans
Trying to catch up on many important things, and my blog is at the top of the list!!
I hope everyone had a great Spring Break, Happy Easter holiday weekend, and starting to enjoy some consistent better weather! I hope that last phrase doesn't jinx us, as this type of balmy weather in early March was followed by 2 inches of snow!!! NOT A GOOD OMEN!!!
We have concluded our units on Table Tennis, Bags, and Pickleball, as well as Wiffleball in 6th grade. Our newest units now include Badminton, Soccer, and in 6th grade, Softball.
Last week, our 7th and 8th graders designed, practiced and performed their "Step" and "Jump Rope" routines during class. All students were graded on a number of points of emphasize and movement. MOST groups worked very hard, and did an outstanding job on performance day!! This week long unit totalled out to 25 points in the gradebook.
Our athletic teams have gotten off to OUTSTANDING starts. A "Tip-Of-The-Cap" goes out to Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wagner, Miss Nyhlen, and Coach Little for their efforts with their respective clubs!!!
On a final note, a total of 39 - 7th grade boys indicated an interest in Varsity basketball for the 2009-2010 season. I have begun an e-mail setup to communicate with these candidates as this year concludes, and we get into Summer vacation!!!
Have a great week, and...................
GO SPARTANS!!!!! PLAY HARD!!!!!! ..............AND GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
Trying to catch up on many important things, and my blog is at the top of the list!!
I hope everyone had a great Spring Break, Happy Easter holiday weekend, and starting to enjoy some consistent better weather! I hope that last phrase doesn't jinx us, as this type of balmy weather in early March was followed by 2 inches of snow!!! NOT A GOOD OMEN!!!
We have concluded our units on Table Tennis, Bags, and Pickleball, as well as Wiffleball in 6th grade. Our newest units now include Badminton, Soccer, and in 6th grade, Softball.
Last week, our 7th and 8th graders designed, practiced and performed their "Step" and "Jump Rope" routines during class. All students were graded on a number of points of emphasize and movement. MOST groups worked very hard, and did an outstanding job on performance day!! This week long unit totalled out to 25 points in the gradebook.
Our athletic teams have gotten off to OUTSTANDING starts. A "Tip-Of-The-Cap" goes out to Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wagner, Miss Nyhlen, and Coach Little for their efforts with their respective clubs!!!
On a final note, a total of 39 - 7th grade boys indicated an interest in Varsity basketball for the 2009-2010 season. I have begun an e-mail setup to communicate with these candidates as this year concludes, and we get into Summer vacation!!!
Have a great week, and...................
GO SPARTANS!!!!! PLAY HARD!!!!!! ..............AND GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
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