Mission Impossible

Kids worked together this week to solve a mission as a team.  They had to knock out a security grid, disable a power generator, disable the computer firewall and then disarm the laser security system.  The fastest times are listed below for each grade level.  I made multi-age classes their "own" grade level:
1st:  Carney- 6:05
1/2   Gattuso - 5:39
2nd  Wenzel/Zap - 4:01
3rd   LaFalce - 4:30
4th   Darby - 4:06
4/5   Kent - 2:59
5th   Solarz - 3:52

Congratulations!!! 

Gymnastics

From now until Spring break we will be working on our gymnastics unit in PE class.  This is a great time to really work on body balance on the floor and beam while also developing strength on the climbing wall and rope.

Speed Stack Attack!!

Recently, students were able to compete in Speed Stack competitions like the 3-3-3 the 3-6-3 and even some 6-6's.  Students used fine motor skills and eye hand coordination to quickly stack up the cups, then go back to the beginning and stack them down as quickly as possible.  We had 4 tournament timers and some classes participated in a ladder tournament.

Chicago Wolves Floor Hockey!!

Once again, Westgate School would like to thank the Chicago Wolves for providing us with Jerseys for floor hockey.  Each Student also received a certificate of completion which also allowed them to attend a home game for free!!  Thanks again WOLVES!!!!

Tanita Program Suspended

Currently, all goal setting using the Tanita scale reading will be suspended at Westgate.  There is merit to the program, however, the school and district will review any future investment.  Let’s remind children to stay active and eat healthy!

Thanks,

Coach K

Tanita Scale

Students will take Tanita scale reading this week, what is a Tanita Scale?  How does it work?  Click on the link on the top right of this page!

Just Dance!!

This week students will be working on improving their "movement to music" using not one...but 2 Wii systems playing Just Dance 4!  Get out those dancing shoes, lets rock!

Club K February

The dates for February Club K:
Feb. 5th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, and 28th.
Please not there will be NO CLUB K on Feb. 7th for the open house
Thanks,
Coach K

Jan. Club K Dates

Club K Dates for January:
8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 24th, 29th, 31st
Hope to see everyone there!
Coach K

5th grade winners Fall 2012 Shootout

4th grade winners Fall 2012 Shootout

Fynn the Referee

2012 Participants in the shootout

Basketball Knockout Tournament

Congratulations to ALL of the participants in the Westgate Fall 2012 Basketball Shootout Tournament. Every had a great time and the fall winners are:
4th grade:
1st - Ethan K.
2nd - Sean C.
3rd - Ellie D.
5th grade:
1st - Matt G.
2nd - Alex E.
3rd - Ian O.
I would also like to thank Coach Schaefer and my son Fynn for being officials for the event.

The Birds Are Coming!!

Next week the birds will be here and they will not be happy....
Students will work through "levels" with these birds...trying to knock down the barriers and get the animals.