The kids have had a chance to practice their gymnastic skills in physical education. Really it is more of the basic rolls we are practicing such as a pencil, egg and forward roll. Kids that are more experience got a chance to demonstrate what they have learned outside of class,
Students from K to 5 find a way to get exercise and “have a ball” with the giant balloon covered Omnikin Ball.
Students are learning to focus, keep their head down and use a sweeping motion when putting. Golf might be one of the games played on Field Day which is June 6th year. 
1st graders work on upper body strength while using their imagination. They are pretending that they are swinging across a toxic river.
The students of Ms Jen’s class weaved the Maypole. A couple of students stepped up to use their leadership skills by using their voice to signal the weavers when to rotate and duck under the ribbons. Such a good hearted group of girls and a few brave boys were looking festive with a ring of flowers on their heads.
The courtyard outside Ms. Swan’s class made a great location for class today. For more stories about the tradition check with the retiring Ms. Swan who participated in the weaving of the Maypole as a student years ago at West Gresham Elementary.
Students work on building their core strength by holding poses for 60 seconds.
