The Tynes Times
Spring Edition
EFFORT
IS EVERYTHING
April 25, 2018 – With spring finally here, the
kids at Horace Mann are back outside enjoying the fresh air and running, jumping,
hopping, skipping, galloping and leaping over some rain puddles. Now is a good
time for families to prepare to “make time for exercise.” Family hikes, family
workouts, or any physical activity that involves the family unit will leave a
positive and lasting impression on most children. The following is one of many
links that will help you get started: http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/family-fitness-tips
What’s been going on in
Physical Education? - We have finished our Striking
Volleyball, Basketball units and we are preparing for Fitness For Life.
What’s Next? – We are now in the early
stages of our massive unit on Fitness, Nutrition and the Systems of the Body
with emphasis on the cardiovascular system. We will be focusing on food labels
and comparing and contrasting the old and new ones that are soon to hit your
grocery store. We will be learning about cells, DNA, and the amazing,
incredible human body. The students will be working out with over 25 machines
and pieces of fitness equipment.
Sneakers -
Please make sure your H.M. student brings his or her sneakers on Physical
Education class days. Please no sandals,
crocks or flip-flops!
Student Helpers from North -
All year long students from Newton North’s Special Education programs come in
to assist me in Physical Education classes. We have students every Tuesday and Friday.
This continues to be an enriching program for our students and for the students
from North, as well!
Save the Date - Fitness for Life is Friday, May
25th!
(Rain Date - 6/1) For those new to Horace Mann, this is an event that happens only at
our school. We reserve the entire Auburndale Cove for the day and celebrate fun,
families and fitness. This is an event that I encourage all families to
participate in. It is a wonderful way to connect with the entire Horace Mann
community. You will be receiving a lot of information in the next few weeks.
Parent Helpers – WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in need of parent helpers to be part of the set
up and break down crew on May 25th for Fitness for Life. Please let
me know if you are able to help out.
SET UP - This involves meeting Mr.
Tynes at the Cove to unload the truck and set up the stations. If you are
available we will meet at 7:00am. I will have a map, tools, and instructions
for each station.
BREAK DOWN - At 1:45 we will begin
breaking down the stations. We will load up the truck and head back to Horace
Mann. If you have a pick up truck and
don’t mind throwing some stuff in the back, this will be a big help.
As
your children grow and begin to choose spring sports, chances are you may be
asked to coach or help out with one of the teams. Here is some advice from a
teacher and dad who has been doing both for over 30 years:
Four Tips for Family Members Who
Coach - The students are just beginning
to figure out how to use their amazing bodies. At Horace Mann, I encourage all
children to give their best effort. As they grow and participate in sports, the
right coach can shape, make, or break a child.
1. Make sure you are familiar with
child development and what research, data, and science says is best for a
particular age group.
2. Try not to punish with exercise
(it is not what happens here in Physical Education class). Exercise should be
meaningful and fun.
3. Remember - it is about them,
and you have a great opportunity to make a lasting impression.
4. Make it fun, safe and “make their
day.”
In The Sprit of
Sportspersonship,
Mr. Tynes
