Any student trying out for a fall sport needs to attend both days of tryouts.
Friday, Aug. 27 – Clinic from 3:30-5:15 PM
Monday, Aug. 30 – 1st day of tryouts from 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 31 – 2nd day of tryouts from 3:30- 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 31 - 1st day of tryouts from 3:30-5:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 1 – 2nd day of tryouts from 3:30-5:00 PM
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On Friday, May 17th all students participated in the Olympics. Ten teams comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th graders competed against one another. Team #9 came in 1st place under the leadership of Gravagna, Kubit and Wright. Team #1 and #6 tied for 2nd place. Team #1 was under the direction of Bialk, Bodzewski and von Trebra. Team #6 was under the guidance of Jeserig, Persino and Stotz.
Congratulations to Ilya Ahmad for setting a new Olympic record in the 75-yd. dash with a time of 8.96.
Click below to view photos of the Olympics.
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Congratulations to the following students for earning the Presidential Award as they completed their fitness tests in the President’s Challenge Physical Fitness Program this spring. The Presidential Award recognizes students who score at or above the 85th percentile on all five test items: curl-ups, shuttle run, one mile run/walk, pull-ups and sit & reach.
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Holland B. | Maggie S. | Marina C. |
| Liz S. | Turner C. | Marco S. |
| Meghan R. | Michelle O. | |
| Sam L. | Mick R. | |
| Shannon K. | Olivia P. |
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Congratulations to the following students for earning the National Award as they completed their fitness tests in the President’s Challenge Physical Fitness Program this spring. The National Award recognizes students who score at or above the 5oth percentile on all five test items: curl-ups, shuttle run, one mile run/walk, pull-ups or flexed-arm and sit & reach.
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda P. | Alexander C. | Adam E. |
| Alex S. | Ali L. | Amanda N. |
| Anna J. | Amanda W. | Billy C. |
| Ariana P. | Brian S. | Brenda M. |
| Ava T. | Brittany S. | Chris P. |
| Ben R. | Danielle S. | Daniel K. |
| Chae Weon L. | Eli W. | Don S. |
| Christy C. | Gillian M. | Elizabeth L. |
| Clara Y. | Heidi C. | Geri M. |
| CV H. | Ilya A. | Haley H. |
| Cookie B. | Izzy P. | Jamie S. |
| Diana L. | Jessica J. | Jed K. |
| Emily G. | Jonathan K. | Kathryn M. |
| Ethan W. | Jordi P. | Krista M. |
| Gregory C. | Josh P. | Kristina K. |
| Heidi W.-H. | Julia S. | Matt I. |
| Hitomi N. | Kate C. | Mel R. |
| Jamie K. | Katie H. | Michael K. |
| Jennifer M. | Kelly M. | Mikayla M. |
| Kate C. | Leah R. | Mitchell H. |
| Katherine H. | Marissa V. | Moe W. |
| Kelly M. | Marli G. | Nicole S. |
| Kevin P. | Niko K. | Nolan S. |
| Kyle C. | Samantha Y. | Ryan H. |
| Lauren N. | Sang H. | Samantha M. |
| Mabel S. | Sarah B. | Sammy V. |
| Margarita C. | Sofia B. | Sarah C. |
| Mariah L. | Stephanie C. | Shannon H. |
| Matt P. | Tamara V. | William L. |
| Peter M. | Terry D. | |
| Regina M. | Vivian J. | |
| Scott P. | ||
| Stephan B. | ||
| Steven F. | ||
| Victoria Z. |
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Congratulations to the following students for earning the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA). These boys and girls logged their physical activity a minimum of one hour a day, five days a week, for six weeks. The PALA Program is designed to help our students learn the good habit of keeping active most days of the week in school and at home.
* = Participated in log period 1
^ = Participated in log period 2
º = Participated in log period 3
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Alex B.* | Alex C.* | Alex P.* |
| Allison G.* | Ali L.*^ | Amanda N.*^ |
| Alex S.* | Amanda W.*^ | Jenna S.* |
| Amanda P.*º | David P.* | Kathyrn M.^ |
| Ava T.* | Gabriella C.^ | Marina C.* |
| Chae Weon L.* | Heidi C.*^ | Marion L.*^ |
| Christy C.* | Ilya A.^ | Mel R.*^º |
| Clara Y.^º | Izzy P.º | Michelle O.º |
| Danny K.*^ | Jack C.* | Mikayla M.* |
| Ethan W.*^º | Jessica J.*^ | Nicole S.* |
| Gregory C.*^º | Jonathan K.* | Shannon H.*^º |
| Hannah R.*^ | Josh P.* | Susy G.* |
| Jiae Y.^ | Julia S.* | Tim B.* |
| Kelly M.*º | Kathleen M.*º | |
| Mariah L.* | Leah R.* | |
| Meghan R.* | Loucine T.º | |
| Peter M.* | Maggie S.* | |
| Reemadree M.*^ | Panayiota R.* | |
| Ryan W.* | Sahar B.* | |
| Sam P.^ | Samantha Y.*^º | |
| Scott P.* | Sarah B.* | |
| Shayle A.*^º | Sofia B.* | |
| Stephan B.º | Solena R.* | |
| Tom S.º | Stephanie C.* | |
| Tamara V.* | ||
| Turner C.*º |
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Click on Extra Credit Reading Assignment and follow the instructions. The assignment must be turned in no later than Monday, May 17th . Make sure your P.E. teacher approves the article first.
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During the last week of April and into May, students participate in a track and field unit in preparation for the 2010 Marie Murphy Olympics. The event will be held on Monday, May 17th. Sixth grade students will participate in the following events:
25-yard Dash
50-yard Dash
Softball Throw
440 Relay (4 X 110)
Shuttle Relay (12 X 50)
Mile Run
Elite Cross Country Run (qualifiers only)
Proper technique and execution will be stressed throughout the unit. Students will also learn about rules and strategies pertaining to each event. Scores achieved by students will be recorded during class. This will assist students in determining which events suit them best for the Olympics. The grade for track and field is based primarily on participation. No skill or written testing will be administered.
Spring fitness testing will be interspersed throughout this month. Below are the tests students will perform and the component of health and skill-related fitness each measures.
Curl-ups: abdominal strength and endurance
Shuttle Run: agility
One Mile Run/Walk: heart and lung endurance
Pull-ups/Flexed-Arm Hang: upper body strength and endurance
Sit and Reach: flexibility of lower back and hamstrings
Click on President’s Challenge Fitness Program under the Navigation bar to find out more information.
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During the last week of April and into May, students participate in a track and field unit in preparation for the 2010 Marie Murphy Olympics. The event will be held on Monday, May 17th. Eighth grade students will participate in the following events:
75-yard Dash
440-yard Dash
Long Jump
880 Relay (4 X 220)
Shuttle Relay (12 X 50)
Mile Run
Elite Cross Country Run(qualifiers only)
Proper technique and execution will be stressed throughout the unit. Students will also learn about rules and strategies pertaining to each event. Scores achieved by students will be recorded during class. This will assist students in determining which events suit them best for the Olympics. The grade for track and field is based primarily on participation. No skill or written testing will be administered.
Spring fitness testing will be interspersed throughout this month. Below are the tests students will perform and the component of health and skill-related fitness each measures.
Curl-ups: abdominal strength and endurance
Shuttle Run: agility
One Mile Run/Walk: heart and lung endurance
Pull-ups/Flexed-Arm Hang: upper body strength and endurance
Sit and Reach: flexibility of lower back and hamstrings
Click on President’s Challenge Fitness Program under the Navigation bar to find out more information.
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During the last week of April and into May, students participate in a track and field unit in preparation for the 2010 Marie Murphy Olympics. The event will be held on Monday, May 17th. Eighth grade students will participate in the following events:
100-yard Dash
220-yard Dash
Shot Put
Mile Relay (4 X 440)
Shuttle Relay (12 X 50)
Mile Run
Elite Cross Country Run (qualifiers only)
Proper technique and execution will be stressed throughout the unit. Students will also learn about rules and strategies pertaining to each event. Scores achieved by students will be recorded during class. This will assist students in determining which events suit them best for the Olympics. The grade for track and field is based primarily on participation. No skill or written testing will be administered.
Spring fitness testing will be interspersed throughout this month. Below are the tests students will perform and the component of health and skill-related fitness each measures.
Curl-ups: abdominal strength and endurance
Shuttle Run: agility
One Mile Run/Walk: heart and lung endurance
Pull-ups/Flexed-Arm Hang: upper body strength and endurance
Sit and Reach: flexibility of lower back and hamstrings
Click on President’s Challenge Fitness Program under the Navigation bar to find out more information.
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The Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Team played the Faculty the day before spring break. The entire school attended to cheer for their classmates and teachers. Everyone had a great time. For the first time in years, the Varsity team beat the faculty. Congratulations!
Click below to view photos of the match.
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