Springdale "Shower" Sprint!

This morning we were able to have part of the Springdale Sprint.  4th and 5th grade students ran, walked, and jogged through periods of rain.  The rain didn't stop these Springdale students!  They kept moving!  We are so proud of all the 4th and 5th grade students for not giving up and for pushing themselves to accomplish their Springdale Sprint goals!  Way To Go Jaguars!!!!

The rest of the Springdale Sprint will take place on Wednesday, October 14th at each grades (3rd, 2nd, 1st, and Kindergarten) original time slots.  Lets keep up the hard work and continue the school spirit!!  ROAR!

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Springdale Sprint is Here!

On October 9th Springdale will be having it's annual Springdale Sprint!  Bring your sneakers and get ready to run!! Information will be sent home.  See you then!

Field Day 2015!!

Field Day is here!  Please be prepared for this fun filled day by wearing sneakers, sunscreen and bringing a water bottle.  Field Day will take place on the Springdale Little League baseball field.

 Tuesday, May 5th      (Rain date - Wednesday, May 6th)
               Kindergarten 9:15 - 10:30
               1st Grade 10:45 - 12:15
               2nd Grade 1:30 - 3:00

Tuesday, May 19th     (Rain date - Wednesday, May 20th)
               3rd Grade 9:30 - 11:30
               4th Grade 1:00 - 3:00

Friday, May 29th       (Rain date - Friday, June 5th)
             5th Grade  9:30 - 11:30

4th Annual Springdale Family Soccer Night at Yankee Stadium

     The Springdale PE Dept. is planning its annual Family Soccer Night.  This year we will be going to Yankee Stadium to see a New York City Football Club (NYCFC) game.  The game is Saturday, May 30 at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $20/each.  The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, February 11. 
    
     This is NYCFC's inaugural season.  It's exciting to have professional soccer so close to Stamford! You can contact Mr. Gruetzner at jgruetzner@stamfordct.gov if you have any questions. 
Please note that this is not a school sponsored event.  All students must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

Change of date for Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart

     Due to the snow day earlier this week (and the anticipated snow day coming this Monday) all Jump Rope/ Hoops for Heart donations to the American Heart Association are due Friday, February 20. 

    Your child can create an online fundraising account by going to www.heart.org/jump or www.heart.org/hoops.

Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart!!

Springdale is supporting the American Heart Association's Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart program!  Through Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart your child will help kids with special hearts, and learn about how to be heart health and to feel good!

In your child's backpack is information about the program and how to participate.  Family and friends are welcome to support your child's participation by making contributions.  The money that is raised will go towards lifesaving research and educational programs.

During the week of February 2nd - 6th your child will participate in a Jump Rope for Heart event in PE class.  Jump Rope for Heart forms are due February 5th.

Thank you for supporting the American Heart Association!!

4th Grade Physical Fitness Testing Begins This Week

     Starting in November the 4th grade students will begin their physical fitness testing.  All fourth grade students in Connecticut are tested in the following areas:  muscular strength (push-ups), muscular endurance (sit-ups), cardiovascular endurance (PACER run), and flexibility (sit and reach test).
   
     The students have been practicing and preparing themselves for the test each week of class.  Our class warm-up consists of jumping jacks, high-knees, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and planks.  These are all designed to get the students prepared for their test.

     We encourage the students to practice these at home!

     The Springdale students have been hard at work this week getting ready for the Springdale Sprint!  There are a lot of great runners in this school!

     Grades 3-5 have the options of walking lanes, jogging lanes, and a distance lane.  In the distance lane the students will be paced by Mr. Gruetzner or Ms. Janda.  They will run at least 2 miles, but maybe more.  12 laps around the track is equal to 1 mile.  We had some 5th graders this week who ran 3 miles during their gym class!

     The lower grades will show off their fitness through various locomotor skills (running, walking, skipping, sliding, galloping).

    It's going to be a great day.  The kids are very excited to run and race. 

     All parents are invited to participate with their children.  It will be very special for them to have you exercise with them.

     Please remember that all students should wear appropriate footwear for running.

    

The Springdale Sprint Is Here!!

Put on your sneakers, tie those laces tight, and get ready to run!! The Springdale Sprint will be held on Friday, October 10th! For the next 3 weeks students will be participating in various running activities.  The older students will be learning about different speeds, pacing, and how to run more efficiently.  The younger students will be learning about different locomotor movements, personal space and body control.  Let the fun begin!!

 

 

Springdale Spartans!

This past weekend Mr. Gruetzner, Miss Dunne and Miss Janda participated in a Spartan race in NJ.  It consisted of 8.2 miles of obstacles up and down a ski mountain.  There were 10 foot walls to climb, barbed wire to crawl under, mud to slosh through, buckets of rocks and logs to carry, ropes to climb, fire to jump over and much much more.  It was a fun experience and a great accomplishment!  Go Springdale Spartans!!

Welcome Back!

We hope everyone had a fun, safe and active summer! This school year we have lots of fun activities planned to keep students moving and having fun.  Thanks for visiting the Springdale PE blog and we look forward to sharing the wonderful things happening at Springdale.