IMS is off to a great start. The humidity is hopefully behind us and we are headed into fall.
This month in PE:
The Physical Education classes have been active and taking advantage of the nice weather by holding class outdoors. The 6th grade is getting used to the PE routines and have started juggling. The 7th graders completed their fitness test, and the 8th grade has begun Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, and team competitions.
From Ms. Mitchell
It's looking like a fun and exciting and year is ahead this school year. Health classes jumped right in and have already learned about many different ways to keep our bodies and minds healthy. 6th Grade took a big bite out of Nutrition and learned about the different nutrients within different foods and why these nutrients are important to help us grow. 7th Grade started off the year discovering the major bones in the skeletal system. They created life- sized skeletons... from scratch! The past few days we performed some exercises, had physical competitions, and learned about the different types of muscles. 8th Grade spent a lot of time the past few weeks looking at the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. We spent most of our time talking about Dating Violence and the red flags we should all be on the lookout for. Next week, 8th Grade Health is SUPER excited to start our unit on the Reproductive System!
The Health Room has been making rounds to the 7th and 8th grade classes to reinforce healthy hygiene habits. With cold and flu season upon us, we have stressed frequent handwashing and hydration to help offset symptoms and shorten the duration of colds.
Influenza Information can be found here.
Below are some interesting articles discussing physical activity.
~Health and Wellness Team
