This week I had opportunities to pay tribute to our veterans, begin some new activities, and collaborate with colleagues across the state at a NYS AHPERD conference!
.....At the end of last week I was quite sick and lost my voice. After a restful weekend, I was ready to get back to school. Several students from kindergarten on up asked me if I was feeling better! One of the students even said: "Yea! You got your voice back!" It is so nice to be thought of!
.....As I was demonstrating a balance activity to a class, the noodle I was trying to balance fell. One of the students remarked: "Even the master makes mistakes!" I guess I never thought of myself as a master of noodle balancing!
.....I spent the last part of the week at the NYS AHPERD conference where I had the opportunity to present sessions and share some of the fun activities and programs that we have here at North Park as well as learn new ideas. I am always thankful for the opportunity to attend this conference. Not only did I have the chance to interact with some of the best Physical Education teachers across the state, but this year I was able to attend sessions led by NASPE National Teachers of the Year! I learned so much and am energized and ready to bring some new activities back to North Park! The best part of the conference was getting a chance to see a former professor of mine. She taught a course on Elementary Physical Education and I have not seen her since I graduated from college in 1983. She actually remembered me! Many of the conference attendees were students of hers as well and we were proud to show her the influence she had in our careers.......
I hope you enjoyed the "Best Parts of My Week!" To find out more about the PE program at North Park, visit my website: http://classrooms.hydeparkschools.org/webpages/MRobelee/
See you next week!
