Floor Hockey!!!

This week and next we will be participating in our floor hockey program that is sponsored by the Chicago Wolves. At the conclusion of the unit, students will receive a voucher for one Wolves game of their choice. Stay tuned for pictures and a possible video. Also don't forget to scroll down and vote for your favorite fruit.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and remind you to exercise and burn some calories before and after we stuff ourselves to the max. Just not immediately after of course. See you all next week!

Gymnastics Pictures!!

This Week in P.E.

This week we will be finishing up some fitness testing and playing some Halloween inspired games. We will be playing "Trick or Treat" which is a version of a classic game called "Army Navy". We will be playing "Goblin Grab Bag", and "Steal the Ghost".  Don't forget to scroll down and vote for your favorite fruit!!

New Link!!

Check out our new link under the "Healthy Links" tab for Eatingright.org. There are a bunch of nutrition tips to keep you happy and healthy!!

Mile Time!!!!

This week our Gators will be testing their cardiovascular endurance while running the mile. 1st-2nd run a half mile, and 3rd-5th run a whole mile! We are going to take advantage of this perfect running weather while we can. At the end of the week we will start our gymnastics unit and work on tucks, rolls, balances, holds, climbing and all sorts of great skills and movements. Lets have a great week Gators!

Wheel of Warm-Up

This year at Greenbrier, students who enter quietly and sit in their squads get to spin the Wheel of Warm-up to see what activity we will do to warm-up at the beginning of class.

Soccer Time!!!

For the next few weeks we will be playing soccer while we soak up this great September weather.

Welcome Back Gators!!

Just wanted to say welcome back to our Greenbrier Gators! I am super excited to have an energetic and exciting school year!

Great Job!

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that helped out and participated in Field Day at Greenbrier. Everyone's hard work and effort made Field Day a successful day of fun in the sun. Great Job!

Top Mile Times For Each Grade Level

Although all of our Gators did an excellent job, here are the top mile times from each grade level:
1st Grade (3/4 Mile):
 Andy A.: 7:07
 Quinn R.: 7:17
Emily S.: 7:20
Olivia L. : 7:28
Nicholas S:7:28
 2nd Grade Mile:
Justin A.-7:26
Apoorv P. 7:26
Matt S. 8:13
Victoria M. 8:22
Alyssa F. 8:25
Colsen C. 9:20
Olivia G. 10:40
Eva M. 10:42
 3rd Grade Mile:
Blake J. 7:40
Bella L. 8:00
Michael E. 8:06
Andrew S. 8:13
Holly H. 8:20
Santino M. 8:25
Eva R. 8:25
 4th Grade Mile:
Cameron M 7:09
Will G. 7:30
Matthew V. 7:37
Andrew G. 7:42
Lukas J. 7:42
Kyrstin U. 8:58
Iliyana 9:23
Kaila R 9:25
Georgia D 9:50
 5th Grade Mile:
Nathan C. 6:06
Alex B. 6:22
Jacob G. 6:50
Jack C. 6:51
Megan F. 8:25
Nicole V. 8:35
Reanne H. 9:00
 Dagmara S. 9:28

Congrats To Our Milers!!!

Just wanted to say congratulations to our Gators on giving an excellent effort while running the mile this week. Top times for each grade to come............

5th Grade Track Meet!

This year's 5th grade track meet will be held at South Middle School on May 9th. 5th graders will have the choice of running 2 individual events and one relay. Make sure to get your permission slips into Mr. Helmann by May 1st.

Bowling Time!!

This week and next our gators will be bowling in the gym. At the end of the week we will be cosmic bowling, and setting up our pins in wacky formations to see who can get the toughest strikes around.

Have a Great Break!!!

Don't forget to stay active over break and make healthy choices!

Just Move It!

Don't forget to sign up online, by mail, or at school for the "Just Move It Challenge" on April 13th at South Middle School.

Kindergarten Newsletter

Let's Get Stacking!

This week we will be working on our hand-eye coordination through our stacking cups unit. Students will be learning various stacking methods to see who can be the fastest stacker around.

Good News!

Help shovel snow and you can burn about 250 calories per hour! Not only do you get a clean driveway, but you also get your exercise in for the day!

Just Move it! April 13th @ South!

Whoa! Two Records in One Day!!

New Pacer Record!!!

Heart Course

Thanks fifth graders for helping our kindergarteners find their way through our Heart Obstacle Course.

Time to Travel Through the Heart!!

For the next few weeks our gators will be going through the heart obstacle course. During this unit students will learn about the pathways of blood through the heart. They will also learn about how certain lifestyle choices affect the heart in both positive and negative ways. Students will monitor their heart rates before during and after traversing the obstacle course using hand held heart rate monitors.

Angry Birds Pics!!