Happy New Year!!!! I hope you have a wonderful and prosperous 2013.
Basketball Update!
The varsity lost to Pine River on Tuesday, December 18th at home 56 -38. This is the first conference lost at home in long time!! Give Pine River credit they came and beat us! We have been working hard over break to get things back on track and look forward to playing Manton at home on Jan. 4th. On Saturday Jan. 5th we play traverse City St. Francis at home with the time to be announced. The J.V beat Pine River 59 -31. The varsity is 2-2 and the J.V are 3-1.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- We will work to get back in shape these three days! I will gradually start out with the running,push -ups and sit-ups so students are not sore. The next two weeks we will retest our time for the mile run, and our scores for sit ups, push-ups, bench, and squat. The retesting will serve as the class exam.
General Shop- There will be an exam in two weeks! Students will continue to work on their night stand making doors and the drawer. The exam will be a review of all they have done so far on their night stand in regards to building it, processes and different set-ups etc. I will review it with them!
Advance Shop- Students need to stay focused on working on their projects,cleaning up and being respectful. They can easily get an (A) if they do those three things. Students will also have an exam in two weeks!
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Boys basketball update!!!
The J.V and Varsity had one game last week at Manistee and won both. A couple good wins , especially coming off the loses to Cadillac. Varsity won 62 - 34, and the J.V 56-33.
This week is HUGE! Pine River comes to McBain on Tuesday the 18th to open conference play. They are currently 3-0 and playing well. On Friday Traverse City St. Francis comes to town. Last years state runner-ups!! They to are currently 3-0 as well.We could sure use some good RAMBLER support this week. I know the players are excited to be playing home fot the first time this season.
Reminder!!! Delayed start on Monday!! Students will go to 3rd and 4th hours in the morning.
High School/ Advance P.E- This week Monday, Tuesday and Friday students will stretch, do (23)push-ups ( or hold themselves up) do (33) sit-ups snd run 5 laps!! Afterwards they engage in a classroom activity. ( Flag football, soccer, basketball, handball etc.) On Tuesday and Thursday students will jog 2 laps to get warm and we will conclude with a classroom activity. I just need to get all students to dress and participate.
General Shop- Students are working on DOORS!! We got everyones trim on their project!! The doors will be panelled liked the sides. I will router the panels in the door, because they are small. However, some students did do their own routering. I will give them a writing assigment this week on how to fasten on their trim. It will DUE: DECEMBER 21st.
Advance Shop- STUDENTS JUST NEED TO STAY FOCUSED AND WORK EVRYDAY!!!!!!! Hard to imagine, but we are almost half way through the school year. Ask your son/daughter if they are half way done with their project.
The J.V and Varsity had one game last week at Manistee and won both. A couple good wins , especially coming off the loses to Cadillac. Varsity won 62 - 34, and the J.V 56-33.
This week is HUGE! Pine River comes to McBain on Tuesday the 18th to open conference play. They are currently 3-0 and playing well. On Friday Traverse City St. Francis comes to town. Last years state runner-ups!! They to are currently 3-0 as well.We could sure use some good RAMBLER support this week. I know the players are excited to be playing home fot the first time this season.
Reminder!!! Delayed start on Monday!! Students will go to 3rd and 4th hours in the morning.
High School/ Advance P.E- This week Monday, Tuesday and Friday students will stretch, do (23)push-ups ( or hold themselves up) do (33) sit-ups snd run 5 laps!! Afterwards they engage in a classroom activity. ( Flag football, soccer, basketball, handball etc.) On Tuesday and Thursday students will jog 2 laps to get warm and we will conclude with a classroom activity. I just need to get all students to dress and participate.
General Shop- Students are working on DOORS!! We got everyones trim on their project!! The doors will be panelled liked the sides. I will router the panels in the door, because they are small. However, some students did do their own routering. I will give them a writing assigment this week on how to fasten on their trim. It will DUE: DECEMBER 21st.
Advance Shop- STUDENTS JUST NEED TO STAY FOCUSED AND WORK EVRYDAY!!!!!!! Hard to imagine, but we are almost half way through the school year. Ask your son/daughter if they are half way done with their project.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Testing for all 9th -11th graders on Wednesday Dec.12th in the a.m, PLAN and ACT PRACTICE!
Basketball is up and going! The Varsity and the J.V both beat Glen Lake at Glen Lake on Monday Dec. 3rd. Varsity 64-61 the J.V 56-48. Two very tough games, solid wins to jump start the season.
On Friday the Varsity and the J.V both lost in very close games. These were two very physical games, but great for preparations going forward. The J.V game saw the J.V go down early,get the lead back in the second half and eventually lose by 11. The final score does not really show how close this game was. The varsity game was sort of similar, with us getting it to 35-36, but eventually lose 53-42. Some good things to build on going forward.
Next game is at Manistee on Dec.10.
High School/Advance P.E- Monday, Wednesday and Friday students will warm-up,stretch do (22)push-ups or at least hold themselves up after doing what they can, they will also do (32) sit-ups and run (5 )laps followed by an activity to complete the hour. (flag football, soccer, floor hockey etc.) Tuesday and Thursday will be warm-up get into activity days. More time for students to participate. Some students still fail to dress and participate on a regular basis. They are hurting their grade!!
General Shop- Students need a pencil and a tape measure!!! This is a daily requirement for class or it may hurt their grade. The focus this week will be on building doors and finishing base trim. Most students do a good job of working and doing quality work.but a few find it hard to work and behave!!! Parents help me out here by talking to your son/daughter about their behavior.
Advance Shop- All students need a pencil and a tape measure everyday, this is a daily requirement and part of their grade. Advance shop students in 3rd hour last week did a hand out on finding AREA, PERIMETER, problems to help with performance on the ACT TEST. Students in 7th hour will be doing the same thing this week.
Basketball is up and going! The Varsity and the J.V both beat Glen Lake at Glen Lake on Monday Dec. 3rd. Varsity 64-61 the J.V 56-48. Two very tough games, solid wins to jump start the season.
On Friday the Varsity and the J.V both lost in very close games. These were two very physical games, but great for preparations going forward. The J.V game saw the J.V go down early,get the lead back in the second half and eventually lose by 11. The final score does not really show how close this game was. The varsity game was sort of similar, with us getting it to 35-36, but eventually lose 53-42. Some good things to build on going forward.
Next game is at Manistee on Dec.10.
High School/Advance P.E- Monday, Wednesday and Friday students will warm-up,stretch do (22)push-ups or at least hold themselves up after doing what they can, they will also do (32) sit-ups and run (5 )laps followed by an activity to complete the hour. (flag football, soccer, floor hockey etc.) Tuesday and Thursday will be warm-up get into activity days. More time for students to participate. Some students still fail to dress and participate on a regular basis. They are hurting their grade!!
General Shop- Students need a pencil and a tape measure!!! This is a daily requirement for class or it may hurt their grade. The focus this week will be on building doors and finishing base trim. Most students do a good job of working and doing quality work.but a few find it hard to work and behave!!! Parents help me out here by talking to your son/daughter about their behavior.
Advance Shop- All students need a pencil and a tape measure everyday, this is a daily requirement and part of their grade. Advance shop students in 3rd hour last week did a hand out on finding AREA, PERIMETER, problems to help with performance on the ACT TEST. Students in 7th hour will be doing the same thing this week.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
1st game for the Varsity and J.V Monday at Glen Lake 6:00 pm away.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Breaking students into teams this week and playing soccer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday we will skip the weight room and do more exercises on the gym floor. Students seem to be getting bored with the weight room. For example, students will work more on exercises that deal with the core. Those students who getting a low grade currently are just not dressing or participating. They can still raise their grade simply by dressing and getting involved in class.
General Shop- All students have the face trim on their and are working on the trim around the base.Students are required to bring a tape measure and a pencil to class everyday! Students will have a writing assignment due before Christmas that will need to be typed. The assignment will deal directly with how they went about making, routering and fastening on their base trim.
Advance Shop- Monday I will be going over how to figure "AREA" and " PERIMETER" . Student will have various objects that they will need to figure out the area and perimeter for like a square, rectangle and triangle. There will also be a handout for them with a sample "ACT" test problem on it. Students also need to have a tape measure and a pencil everyday. The rest of the week will be working on projects.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Breaking students into teams this week and playing soccer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday we will skip the weight room and do more exercises on the gym floor. Students seem to be getting bored with the weight room. For example, students will work more on exercises that deal with the core. Those students who getting a low grade currently are just not dressing or participating. They can still raise their grade simply by dressing and getting involved in class.
General Shop- All students have the face trim on their and are working on the trim around the base.Students are required to bring a tape measure and a pencil to class everyday! Students will have a writing assignment due before Christmas that will need to be typed. The assignment will deal directly with how they went about making, routering and fastening on their base trim.
Advance Shop- Monday I will be going over how to figure "AREA" and " PERIMETER" . Student will have various objects that they will need to figure out the area and perimeter for like a square, rectangle and triangle. There will also be a handout for them with a sample "ACT" test problem on it. Students also need to have a tape measure and a pencil everyday. The rest of the week will be working on projects.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Basketball Scrimmage at 5:00 in the high school gym for the Varsity, J.V and the Freshmen vs. Reed City.
Advance P.E/High School P.E- Back to some serious weight lifting and conditioning! We will be lifting on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday! Tuesday and Thursday will stretching, sit-ups, push-ups, and running followed by an activity like soccer,basketball, flag football etc. Just trying to get students active! WORKING ON THEIR CARDIOVASCULAR AND PHYSICAL STRENGTH. Students need to dress and give effort to an "A" in the class.
General Shop- I will be reviewing some fraction handouts the students took last week and their writing assignments on Monday.Some students will need to redo their work in order to get credit. Tuesday, I will be going over how they make trim for their night stand and attach it. Wednesday through Friday students will be working on completing their trim. I will also be assigning a new writing assignment later this week (Writing Assignment #3) or perhaps next week. students will have to write about" Making and attaching their trim."
Advance Shop-Monday will be a project review day! An opportunity for me to look at everyone's project, talk about what needs to get done this week, or assist them with any special set-ups. I will make the rest of the week a work week on projects.
4th hour we are helping with the food drive!
Advance P.E/High School P.E- Back to some serious weight lifting and conditioning! We will be lifting on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday! Tuesday and Thursday will stretching, sit-ups, push-ups, and running followed by an activity like soccer,basketball, flag football etc. Just trying to get students active! WORKING ON THEIR CARDIOVASCULAR AND PHYSICAL STRENGTH. Students need to dress and give effort to an "A" in the class.
General Shop- I will be reviewing some fraction handouts the students took last week and their writing assignments on Monday.Some students will need to redo their work in order to get credit. Tuesday, I will be going over how they make trim for their night stand and attach it. Wednesday through Friday students will be working on completing their trim. I will also be assigning a new writing assignment later this week (Writing Assignment #3) or perhaps next week. students will have to write about" Making and attaching their trim."
Advance Shop-Monday will be a project review day! An opportunity for me to look at everyone's project, talk about what needs to get done this week, or assist them with any special set-ups. I will make the rest of the week a work week on projects.
4th hour we are helping with the food drive!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Week of Nov. 19th-21st
Boys Basketball Announcement: There is a scrimmage on Monday Nov. 26th at 5:15pm for the Varsity, J.V and Freshmen. Parents are welcome , but there may be very little seating. Remember it is only a scrimmage so don't read into it.
High School/ Advance P.E - Short week with the Rambler delay on Monday for 1st hour and with Thanksgiving. So we will do our Physical Training on all three days and finish with a class activity. Grades are falling because alot of students feel they don't have to dress on short weeks or participate. Participation and dress are essential for a good grade.
General Shop- Students continue to work on their night stand project finishing the face frame pieces. Some students are working on the trim now as well. It has been discouraging for some because they don't exactly pay attention to class discussion. Some students don't want to work to hard!!.This week I will focus on the face frame pieces being completed and I will review how to sand.
All students in Advance and General Shop will need a tape measure for class or lose points!This is after Thanksgiving Break!
Advance Shop-Students are just working on projects! Grades are falling here too. Students feel they don't need to work on short weeks or days.Please help me get students focused by encouraging them or just asking them how their project is coming.
High School/ Advance P.E - Short week with the Rambler delay on Monday for 1st hour and with Thanksgiving. So we will do our Physical Training on all three days and finish with a class activity. Grades are falling because alot of students feel they don't have to dress on short weeks or participate. Participation and dress are essential for a good grade.
General Shop- Students continue to work on their night stand project finishing the face frame pieces. Some students are working on the trim now as well. It has been discouraging for some because they don't exactly pay attention to class discussion. Some students don't want to work to hard!!.This week I will focus on the face frame pieces being completed and I will review how to sand.
All students in Advance and General Shop will need a tape measure for class or lose points!This is after Thanksgiving Break!
Advance Shop-Students are just working on projects! Grades are falling here too. Students feel they don't need to work on short weeks or days.Please help me get students focused by encouraging them or just asking them how their project is coming.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Boys basketball practice starts on Monday the 12th!
9th and 10th grade start at 3:15 -5:00 and the 11th and
12th go 5:00 - 7:00! I hope to have all teams set by Wednesday the14th! There may be some cuts made at all levels.
High School P.E/ Advance P.E - Lift on Monday and Wednesday for the entire class period. On Thursday I'm looking to start a abdominal workout for 15 to 20 minutes. Thursday and Friday of each week will be the other lifting day depending on which day is a non-game day for athletes. Tuesday will remain a non-lifting day because it is after Monday which is already a lifting day.Students need to do a better job of participating if they want to maintain "A" in the class!
General Shop- Students are working on their night stand and most are doing a fine job! Some are alittle unmotivated. They are working on the face frame pieces and sanding this week! A few students owe me a writing assignment that is a week past due.
Advance Shop - Students will spend the next 3 days of this week sanding and working on projects. Look for your son/ daughters grade to potentially drop. I need to see a better work attitude then I have been! Everyone can find something to do in class even if it is sanding.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Boys basketball practice starts Nov. 15th.
High School/ Advance P.E- Lifting on Monday and Wednesday. Students just need to fill in sheets and write neatly. This is worth 20 points for the week. Just regular physical training on Tuesday and Thursday.Just a reminder students need to dress and participate!
General Shop- Every student has their project in a box!! Students are just working on putting their back on and the front frame pieces! Students just need to pay attention when I go over things! To many think they already know what to do. Some students need to be alittle more self motivated. The 2nd writing assignment was due on Friday, Nov. 2nd.
Advance Shop- Students are just working on projects!! Most sre doing a great job! Some are just not motivated.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Boys basketball practice starts on the 12th of November for 9th -12th grade boys basketball!!! No exceptions!!! Have a physical on file with the athletic office or you cannot practice.
High School P.E/ Advance P.E- Students will lift in class on Monday and Wednesday.They need to fill in sheets for lifting with the work they do, in a neat accurate manner!! If they work and record their work they will get their 20 points for the week. Those who don't will lose points and hurt their grade. On Tuesday and Thursday we will have are regular days of stretching, push-ups, sit-ups and running.
General Shop- On Monday I will review the quizzes we took on last week. Students who did poorly will be given the opportunity to retake or not. The 3rd hour class is still working to get all their projects in a box with a back on them before Thursday. 6th hour is working on the face frame of their night stand. The writing assignment is due this Friday. Late papers will not count!!
Advance Shop- I will review with them their quizzes on Monday and students will have an opportunity to retake if they choose. End of marking period is this Friday and I suggest some students focus alittle or they may be disappointed.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Boys Basketball Practice For Varsity, J.V and Freshmen will start on November 12th!! This for all boys in grades 9th-12th. We will take the first day off Deer Season Nov. 15th!Those of you who didn't play a fall sport need to make sure you have a PHYSICAL ON FILE!!!!
Advance P.E/High School P.E-1st and 2nd hours - Only two weeks left in the marking period! Students who didn't run the mile run in 1st and 2nd hour will be making it up on Tuesday, Oct 23rd. The rest of the week will be weight lifting on Monday and Wednesday.( Students need to fill out sheets and write neat to get credit). Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be activity days with stretches, push-ups, sit-ups and running before the activity.
General Shop- I will be handing out (Notes: On different processes we have done in shop class well building the night stand project.) for students to use on the quiz we didn't take last year. They can also be used for the writing assignment as guidance! I didn't give out the writing asignment last week or the quiz because I wanted to get projects into a box form and it took longer than I thought.
Advance Shop- Review the DADO BLADE set-up and operation. Quiz later in the week! If your son or daughter is not getting an "A" it's because they are not working!!!!!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Students ran the mile run in 2nd hour, while students in 1st hour need to get it done this week. Student who are absent will be making it up on different days. We will continue to lift on Mondays and Wednesdays. Most students are doing a better job of working and recording scores; however, there are some who fail to work ( participate), record their scores or write neat. The intent of the weight lifting is for students to get stronger and feel better. On Tuesdays and Thursdays student are expected to stretch, do push-ups, sit-ups and run 5-6 laps this week!!!
General Shop- We didn't get to the quiz last week or the writing assignment, because I was trying to get all students caught up to having their sides glued to together. Students can look to seeing both of those assignments this week. My goal for the general shop students this week is to have all their projects into a box form by weeks end!!
Advance Shop- I didn't get to the dado blade assignment because of all the college visit and students not being in class. I want to review the dado blade operation and have the quiz this week. This will be part of the semester exam based of the pre-test and post-test.
General Shop- We didn't get to the quiz last week or the writing assignment, because I was trying to get all students caught up to having their sides glued to together. Students can look to seeing both of those assignments this week. My goal for the general shop students this week is to have all their projects into a box form by weeks end!!
Advance Shop- I didn't get to the dado blade assignment because of all the college visit and students not being in class. I want to review the dado blade operation and have the quiz this week. This will be part of the semester exam based of the pre-test and post-test.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Dress and participation are what your grade is based on everyday! I have alot of students who don't participate to their full potential and some who fail to dress on a regular basis. If weather permits we will be running a mile in class this week! I will record their time like I did their push-ups, sit ups, bench press and squat weight. This will be part of their exam come semester. In the weight room students need to record scores neatly and lift.
General Shop- Students who didn't get a 90% or better on their FRACTIONS QUIZ will be taking a retake on Monday in 6th hour. The 3rd hour class took their retake on Friday and did well. Students are working on building their raised panels and gluing them together. Some students are ahead of them and have their sides built all ready. There could be a quiz this week over every thing we have talked about this year so far. It will include machine operation and the different processes we have gone over so far this year. Nothing hard just some good thinking and common sense. I will also have writing assignment #2 for them to work on in class.
Advance Shop- Things are going well!!! Students will be working on their projects this week along with going over how to set up and use the Dado Blade System. They will be required to know how to take on and off the dado blade and set it up. A small quiz will follow afterwards to check for understanding. I also hope to do more this week with some ACT Math.
General Shop- Students who didn't get a 90% or better on their FRACTIONS QUIZ will be taking a retake on Monday in 6th hour. The 3rd hour class took their retake on Friday and did well. Students are working on building their raised panels and gluing them together. Some students are ahead of them and have their sides built all ready. There could be a quiz this week over every thing we have talked about this year so far. It will include machine operation and the different processes we have gone over so far this year. Nothing hard just some good thinking and common sense. I will also have writing assignment #2 for them to work on in class.
Advance Shop- Things are going well!!! Students will be working on their projects this week along with going over how to set up and use the Dado Blade System. They will be required to know how to take on and off the dado blade and set it up. A small quiz will follow afterwards to check for understanding. I also hope to do more this week with some ACT Math.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
High School/ Advance P.E- We will be in the weight room on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Students have a workout sheet that I put together for them to work through and fill out. They need to write in their lifts, weight lifted and reps neatly in order to get 20pts toward their weekly grade. Being neat and participating are key!!Students on Tuesday and Thursday need to need to be active and participate in whatever activities we are doing that day.Students can benefit from weight lifting if they actually get in involved.
General Shop- Students are doing a fine job. We are constructing the sides of our night stand right now and will be working to get them into a box form.Some students are doing a great jog of working everyday and doing what is asked.There are a few who need to be more motivated. And others are alittle frustrated because of the lines to operate various machines.We again we will be looking at fractions with a focus on addition, subtraction and multiple.
Advance Shop- Some students are doing a great job of getting to work, focusing on getting something done each day. This class is based alot on PARTICIPATION! Everyone has a project picked out and they need to work on it everyday . If they do that and help clean-up,bingo everyone gets an "A".
Monday, September 24, 2012
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- This week we will finish up the testing for bench and squat. I would also like to test students on their flexibility this week as well. Weather permitting and no games scheduled that night for school teams, I would like to have all students run a mile. The goal is to keep running everyday in class and have all students improve their times by the end of the semester or the year.
General Shop- I had all students take a quiz/test on fractions. Most students did very poor!.I want to review it and redo it. A majority of the student honestly can not perform simple fraction mathematics like addition, subtraction etc.WE ALSO ARE WORKING ON BUILDING ARE NIGHT STAND PROJECT. Students are making the raised panels for the sides of their night stand this week. They will be learning to glue up panel sides this for their night stand. Looking at the end grain, running the edges through the jointer etc.They also needed to have a book cover made this week and turned in as well.
Advance Shop- Everyone appears to be working and making a project! Kids will get an A in the class if they work, clean-up and are respectful. I will be doing some weekly math assignments too directed towards the ACT test. This week it will be story problems!
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Advance P.E/High School P.E- No class on Monday because of the 2 Hr Rambler delay time! Tuesday we will follow our routine of stretches, push-ups, sit-ups and running followed with an activity to conclude the hour. I will continue our physical fitness testing on sit-ups and then start push-ups. Wednesday and Friday we will be in the weight room finding every ones max. weight on the bench press and squat. I can take students in the weight room, but I can't make them lift and get stronger.
Advance Shop- Most students have a project and are working everyday! Some still are not sure what they want to make. If your son/daughter is one of those still undecided please help me get them on track. I also sent home a letter with all students in Advance shop for a parent signature that tells what your son/daughter is planning to build and a estimated cost to build the project. We also will be working on some math problems geared towards the ACT.
General Shop- I still need the some of the sheets "What you need to know about General Shop" returned to me with a parent signature. Students are cutting out pieces A,B,C,and D for their night stand with some students all ready using the router.Students will need to start making a cover page on the computer or by hand to start their General Shop Book! We also will start working on "FRACTIONS" in class. Look for some home work!
Advance Shop- Most students have a project and are working everyday! Some still are not sure what they want to make. If your son/daughter is one of those still undecided please help me get them on track. I also sent home a letter with all students in Advance shop for a parent signature that tells what your son/daughter is planning to build and a estimated cost to build the project. We also will be working on some math problems geared towards the ACT.
General Shop- I still need the some of the sheets "What you need to know about General Shop" returned to me with a parent signature. Students are cutting out pieces A,B,C,and D for their night stand with some students all ready using the router.Students will need to start making a cover page on the computer or by hand to start their General Shop Book! We also will start working on "FRACTIONS" in class. Look for some home work!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
High School P.E/ Advance P.E- Students have been given a lock and locker to store their gym clothes in everyday so they don' have to carry them each day!!However, the locks do absolutely nothing if the students don't lock them. I also strongly suggest large amounts of cash and other expensive valuables not be stored in gym lockers!!! We stretch each day, run laps and do push-ups and sit-ups everyday. I will start testing students on how many sit-ups and push ups they can do along with their max. weight in the bench press and squat.
General Shop- Students will start cutting boards for their nightstand project this week!Which means they will need to know what kind of wood they want to use for their project. I sent a sheet home with all general shop students the first week of school called" What you need to know about General Shop". It outlined the cost of the nightstand project and other important info I thought parents should know about the class. Please read and sign so your son/daughter can return it to me. Also, all students need a tape measure and pencil for class each day. We will start going over fractions in class.
Advance Shop- All students need to build a project!!!!!!All are required to draw it , have a picture or something I and them can work from. This week I will be sending home a sheet that has their project and a estimated cost to build that project included. Please sign it and return it A.S.A.P.They also need a tape measure and pencil everyday, as well as be in class on time.
All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be testing in the morning of Sept. 12th 8:15 to 11:56! Seniors are off unless they are in morning CTC.
General Shop- Students will start cutting boards for their nightstand project this week!Which means they will need to know what kind of wood they want to use for their project. I sent a sheet home with all general shop students the first week of school called" What you need to know about General Shop". It outlined the cost of the nightstand project and other important info I thought parents should know about the class. Please read and sign so your son/daughter can return it to me. Also, all students need a tape measure and pencil for class each day. We will start going over fractions in class.
Advance Shop- All students need to build a project!!!!!!All are required to draw it , have a picture or something I and them can work from. This week I will be sending home a sheet that has their project and a estimated cost to build that project included. Please sign it and return it A.S.A.P.They also need a tape measure and pencil everyday, as well as be in class on time.
All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be testing in the morning of Sept. 12th 8:15 to 11:56! Seniors are off unless they are in morning CTC.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Welcome to a new year! I look forward to building something in wood shop with your son /daughter this year. I also plan to work your son /daughter in P.E. class so they feel better and are stronger!
Advance P.E/High School P.E - Student will be getting a copy of expectations from me on the first day! This will cover the necessary dress for participation, lockers and class expectations. Everyday we will stretch and perform some physical exercises! Students will be tested in the areas of sit-ups, push-ups, mile run, squat, bench press, and some type of flexibility at the begining of the year. The goal here is to see how many of each exercise they can do now with an emphasis on increasing the total by the end of the class. There will be some days where we play different sports and on other days we will be in the weight room. Participation is the most important part of this class!!!! Everyday a student gets a daily grade based on the above!
General Shop- Students on the first day of school will be getting a copy of expectations regarding rules, cost for the class and what the class is all about! This sheet will be coming home for you as a parent or guardian to sign. Students in general shop class will be making a project I like to call a nightstand. The cost of this project is $75.00!!! Students will need to buy some hardware as well; like knobs, hinges or handles! Students are expected to work on their project everyday! There also will be clean-up responsibilities each day for everyone! Grades are based on work (participation) clean-up and other activities. I will also be working on reinforcing math skills and writing skills with weekly assignments. Everyday a student gets a daily grade based on working and clean-up.
Advance Shop- Students will get a sheet of class expectations on the first day!Advance shop is about building a project and cleaning up everyday! Participation is a key factor in this class. Students are expected to build a nice piece of furniture, finish it in class and pay for it!! Everyday a student will get a daily grade based on working and cleaning!
Advance P.E/High School P.E - Student will be getting a copy of expectations from me on the first day! This will cover the necessary dress for participation, lockers and class expectations. Everyday we will stretch and perform some physical exercises! Students will be tested in the areas of sit-ups, push-ups, mile run, squat, bench press, and some type of flexibility at the begining of the year. The goal here is to see how many of each exercise they can do now with an emphasis on increasing the total by the end of the class. There will be some days where we play different sports and on other days we will be in the weight room. Participation is the most important part of this class!!!! Everyday a student gets a daily grade based on the above!
General Shop- Students on the first day of school will be getting a copy of expectations regarding rules, cost for the class and what the class is all about! This sheet will be coming home for you as a parent or guardian to sign. Students in general shop class will be making a project I like to call a nightstand. The cost of this project is $75.00!!! Students will need to buy some hardware as well; like knobs, hinges or handles! Students are expected to work on their project everyday! There also will be clean-up responsibilities each day for everyone! Grades are based on work (participation) clean-up and other activities. I will also be working on reinforcing math skills and writing skills with weekly assignments. Everyday a student gets a daily grade based on working and clean-up.
Advance Shop- Students will get a sheet of class expectations on the first day!Advance shop is about building a project and cleaning up everyday! Participation is a key factor in this class. Students are expected to build a nice piece of furniture, finish it in class and pay for it!! Everyday a student will get a daily grade based on working and cleaning!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Week of May 29th - June 1st
Thanks to all the veterans and those who are serving today and those who have served !! A special thanks to all the former McBain students who are now serving in the military or have served !
Last blog of the year!!!
High School P.E- Advance P.E.- We will continue to enjoy different activities and the outdoors provided the weather stays nice. It is just nice to be outside! Students are expected to participate and be active. Keep in mind it is not always easy to find something tha everyone wants to do. Especially when you have 40 kids in class. There will be an exam for all students to take at the end of the year. Nothing they need to study for.Please help me to keep your son or daughter active in class (participating) !!! They do need to dress as well. At end of the year we need to get everyones clothes out of their locker! Have them bring in a bag to take them home.
Advance Shop- Just trying to get everyones project done, paid for and gone home! It sounds simple, but there always a few who drag it out to the end. Those students who are done with their project need to assist someone else with their's or use the time as a study period for exams. Some who are planning to be in shop next year could use the class to get a jump start on next year's project!!!! PArents I need your assistance with finishing the year right!!
General Shop- Look for an exam! It will be a review of the night stand building process!!!! Nothing to study for just some thinking about what equipment we used for what and how when constructing the night stand!! Please get the projects home and paid for by the end of the year!!!
Thanks to all the veterans and those who are serving today and those who have served !! A special thanks to all the former McBain students who are now serving in the military or have served !
Last blog of the year!!!
High School P.E- Advance P.E.- We will continue to enjoy different activities and the outdoors provided the weather stays nice. It is just nice to be outside! Students are expected to participate and be active. Keep in mind it is not always easy to find something tha everyone wants to do. Especially when you have 40 kids in class. There will be an exam for all students to take at the end of the year. Nothing they need to study for.Please help me to keep your son or daughter active in class (participating) !!! They do need to dress as well. At end of the year we need to get everyones clothes out of their locker! Have them bring in a bag to take them home.
Advance Shop- Just trying to get everyones project done, paid for and gone home! It sounds simple, but there always a few who drag it out to the end. Those students who are done with their project need to assist someone else with their's or use the time as a study period for exams. Some who are planning to be in shop next year could use the class to get a jump start on next year's project!!!! PArents I need your assistance with finishing the year right!!
General Shop- Look for an exam! It will be a review of the night stand building process!!!! Nothing to study for just some thinking about what equipment we used for what and how when constructing the night stand!! Please get the projects home and paid for by the end of the year!!!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Week of May 21st -May 25th
Advance Shop- Students did a great job this year with some very nice projects being made throughout the different hours of the day. Gun cabinets, computer desk. dressers, and entertainment centers were the most popular items constructed. We do need to get some projects finished before the end of the year! My main focus between now and the end of the year will be to get all projects finished. I also need to collect money from students who still owe on their projects. For students who are done working on a project for this year they can use the class time as a study hall!!.
General Shop- Time to get projects home and paid for before the end of the year!! I only have a few students who need to finish their night stand. Some still need to pay! I want students to use the class time to study and /or to make something they can work on for next year.
For some students woodshop is kinda done for the year because they are finished with their project. Please encourage your son/ daughter to use the class time as a study period for up coming exams or to stay caught up in their class work!!!!
Advance PE/ High School PE- The weather is nice now so on some days we go outside to enjoy the weather and the different opportunities.I still wish I could figure out how to get all students to participate fully and just be active! Advance PE students have been very competitive and physical in class playing soccer and or flag football! Usually we go Juniors VS Sophmores which adds a competitive edge.
Advance Shop- Students did a great job this year with some very nice projects being made throughout the different hours of the day. Gun cabinets, computer desk. dressers, and entertainment centers were the most popular items constructed. We do need to get some projects finished before the end of the year! My main focus between now and the end of the year will be to get all projects finished. I also need to collect money from students who still owe on their projects. For students who are done working on a project for this year they can use the class time as a study hall!!.
General Shop- Time to get projects home and paid for before the end of the year!! I only have a few students who need to finish their night stand. Some still need to pay! I want students to use the class time to study and /or to make something they can work on for next year.
For some students woodshop is kinda done for the year because they are finished with their project. Please encourage your son/ daughter to use the class time as a study period for up coming exams or to stay caught up in their class work!!!!
Advance PE/ High School PE- The weather is nice now so on some days we go outside to enjoy the weather and the different opportunities.I still wish I could figure out how to get all students to participate fully and just be active! Advance PE students have been very competitive and physical in class playing soccer and or flag football! Usually we go Juniors VS Sophmores which adds a competitive edge.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Week of April 30th- May 4th
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Lifting on Monday, Wednesday, Firday! Not asking kids to kill themselves or get all crazy in the weight room. I just want to expose kids to the weight room and become adequate at lifting weights in a safe and effective manner. With that said I need students to dress and try!!! This will earn them a A for the quarter(9 weeks). So if your child is not getting an A it is because they don't dress and or participate!
Advance Shop- Students need to finish projects and pay for them!!Seniors are down to the last 2 weeks and a few days, That last week is interupted with Senior marching etc.
General Shop- Things are going great here with most students having their project done or close to it!!!
I just want them to pay before it goes home. They can do homework or make something small to finish the year out. If a student knows they will be in shop next year they could start something and finish it next year.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- Lifting on Monday, Wednesday, Firday! Not asking kids to kill themselves or get all crazy in the weight room. I just want to expose kids to the weight room and become adequate at lifting weights in a safe and effective manner. With that said I need students to dress and try!!! This will earn them a A for the quarter(9 weeks). So if your child is not getting an A it is because they don't dress and or participate!
Advance Shop- Students need to finish projects and pay for them!!Seniors are down to the last 2 weeks and a few days, That last week is interupted with Senior marching etc.
General Shop- Things are going great here with most students having their project done or close to it!!!
I just want them to pay before it goes home. They can do homework or make something small to finish the year out. If a student knows they will be in shop next year they could start something and finish it next year.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Week of April 23rd -28th
Advance Shop- Seniors this is it 20 days to go with a few interruptions along the way!!!! I would like to get all projects done and paid for before you leave on the 18th of may.PLEASE! Some of you are in good shape and others need to focus alittle on actually working.
General Shop- Students in General Shop are in good shape for the most part. Most are in the staining and spraying mode right now which is good. One problem here is the finding something constructive to do after they are done with there project. Students have a choice to work on another small project or make something big and pick it up next year where they left off. I will going over with students what they periodically owe between now and the end of the year.Once the night stand is finished and paid for I will let students take them home.
Advance P.E.-I want to have students lift on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With and activity on Tuesday and Thursday. Things are going well, except I have students who don't lift and/or dress. Watch your students GRADE because those they may drop. Those who don't dress or participate will get a ZERO!
Advance Shop- Seniors this is it 20 days to go with a few interruptions along the way!!!! I would like to get all projects done and paid for before you leave on the 18th of may.PLEASE! Some of you are in good shape and others need to focus alittle on actually working.
General Shop- Students in General Shop are in good shape for the most part. Most are in the staining and spraying mode right now which is good. One problem here is the finding something constructive to do after they are done with there project. Students have a choice to work on another small project or make something big and pick it up next year where they left off. I will going over with students what they periodically owe between now and the end of the year.Once the night stand is finished and paid for I will let students take them home.
Advance P.E.-I want to have students lift on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With and activity on Tuesday and Thursday. Things are going well, except I have students who don't lift and/or dress. Watch your students GRADE because those they may drop. Those who don't dress or participate will get a ZERO!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Week of April 16th-20th
Advance Shop- Students need to finish and pay for projects. Seniors have 4 weeks of school after they return from spring break to get this accomplished! They are welcome to come in afterwards and work, but most choose not to because they want to be done! Everyday will be given to students to work on their projects, but some choose to not to work.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E - Students are lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! My goal is to have students record their weightlifting and see progress!! We did a max out before spring break on bench and squat and I would like to see progress in the next 5 weeks! I still get students who don't dress or participate and this will hurt their grade.
General Shop- Students are working on finishing up their projects. Just a reminder that all nights projects cost $75.00. This was something we covered earlier in the year!! Like to have this taken care of prior to the project going home.
Advance P.E/ High School P.E - Students are lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! My goal is to have students record their weightlifting and see progress!! We did a max out before spring break on bench and squat and I would like to see progress in the next 5 weeks! I still get students who don't dress or participate and this will hurt their grade.
General Shop- Students are working on finishing up their projects. Just a reminder that all nights projects cost $75.00. This was something we covered earlier in the year!! Like to have this taken care of prior to the project going home.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Week of March 26th-30th
One week and it's spring break!!! Yahoooooo!
The awards night for the boys basketball teams Freshman, J.V and Varsity is going to be April 9th at 6:30 pm in the Multi-use room. I will take of the dessests all I ask is for everyone to be dressed nice and be on time!
Advance P.E and High School P.E - We will be maxing out on weight for bench and squat this week and retesting in 6 weeks for improvement.We also will be testing on push-ups and situps.
General Shop- Just trying to finish up the staining and putting on the hardware! Some students still need to get their hardware. Spraying projects after spring break will be the main objective and geting them all finished.
Advance Shop- Paying for projects and getting them done is goal number #1. Some students need to focus and work inorder to get their project finished. Seniors only 25 days after spring break to finish projects!!!!!!
The awards night for the boys basketball teams Freshman, J.V and Varsity is going to be April 9th at 6:30 pm in the Multi-use room. I will take of the dessests all I ask is for everyone to be dressed nice and be on time!
Advance P.E and High School P.E - We will be maxing out on weight for bench and squat this week and retesting in 6 weeks for improvement.We also will be testing on push-ups and situps.
General Shop- Just trying to finish up the staining and putting on the hardware! Some students still need to get their hardware. Spraying projects after spring break will be the main objective and geting them all finished.
Advance Shop- Paying for projects and getting them done is goal number #1. Some students need to focus and work inorder to get their project finished. Seniors only 25 days after spring break to finish projects!!!!!!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Week Of March 19th - 23rd
Advance P.E. / High School P.E.-Students will be lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They also are expected to fill in their lifting sheets everyday after lifting showing what they accomplished that day. The intent is to improve student strength and endurance with weight lifting. Along the way they are recording their progress hopefully for some sign of progress and motivation. However, some students refuse to lift or record their lifting on the sheets. This ultimating hurts their grade! Tuesday and Thursday will be activity days.
General Shop- Students are getting along on their projects and doing some nice work. I still need a few of them to their hardware so we can attach the doors and fasten on the knobs and handles. I will be going over staining in 6th hour this week. I spent a day last week wiht my 4 th hour reviewing fractions and laying out markings for handles and /or knobs etc. Look for a possible test on fractions and figuring area ( surface).
Advance Shop -Students need to work on their projects now!!! The school year is winding down!! Seniors are done May 18th! They have 7 weeks of school after this week. The warm weather is not helping th efocus process!
General Shop- Students are getting along on their projects and doing some nice work. I still need a few of them to their hardware so we can attach the doors and fasten on the knobs and handles. I will be going over staining in 6th hour this week. I spent a day last week wiht my 4 th hour reviewing fractions and laying out markings for handles and /or knobs etc. Look for a possible test on fractions and figuring area ( surface).
Advance Shop -Students need to work on their projects now!!! The school year is winding down!! Seniors are done May 18th! They have 7 weeks of school after this week. The warm weather is not helping th efocus process!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Week Of March 5th-9th
Boys Varsity Basketball Lost to Clare 70 -47. This was a tough lost for me personally because I felt like I never got this team to reach it's potential with the number of returning players off last year's Runner- up Team. I apologize to all. This team did finish 19-3 and won the conference outright with a 13-1 record.
Advance P.E 2nd hr/High School P.E 3rd hr.- Lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. Students need to fill out weight lifting sheets and record their progrees everyday. They also need to dress and participate to get an A in the class!
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware so we can assemble projects. Most students are done building and are just sanding, staining, assembling or starting to spray lacquer on their nightstand.Just a reminder projects cost $75.00 and the money is due before the project goes home. Looking to incorporate more Math into the class too.
Advance Shop- Keep working ! Finish your project! Pay for it! Before the end of the year!
Advance P.E 2nd hr/High School P.E 3rd hr.- Lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. Students need to fill out weight lifting sheets and record their progrees everyday. They also need to dress and participate to get an A in the class!
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware so we can assemble projects. Most students are done building and are just sanding, staining, assembling or starting to spray lacquer on their nightstand.Just a reminder projects cost $75.00 and the money is due before the project goes home. Looking to incorporate more Math into the class too.
Advance Shop- Keep working ! Finish your project! Pay for it! Before the end of the year!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Week of March 5th-9th
Varsity Boys Basketball - This is it DISTRICTS BABY! IT'S MARCH MADNESS.
McBain plays Monday in Clare at 8:00 pm against Lake City! This is the second game of the night with Farwell and Harrison playing at 6:00 pm. If we win Monday we will be playing Pine River at Clare again at 8:00pm. Clare plays Wednesday against Harrison/Farwell winner with a very good chance of making the Finals. We need a big crowd support all three nights if we continue to win!!
Advance Shop- 12 weeks of school left! Less if you are a senior. Students need to focus on working and wrapping things up!!! Everyone needs to focus on paying for their project as well. Parents help me keep them working as we wind down the school year. It will start going faster and faster!
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware (hinges, knobs, handles etc.) This is holding some students up alittle. There will be a demonstrations this week on how to stain their project and a writing assignment too. Look for some math work ahead as well. Remember student need hardware!!!!!!1
Advance P.E/High School P.E- We will lift on Tuesday and Thursday this week because of district tournament play on Monday,Tuesday and Friday potentially. Students will finish their lifting sheets from last week because of the snow day on Wednesday and Friday off. Students are doing a nice job of participating and exercising. Some students seem to forget their clothes or are tardy!
McBain plays Monday in Clare at 8:00 pm against Lake City! This is the second game of the night with Farwell and Harrison playing at 6:00 pm. If we win Monday we will be playing Pine River at Clare again at 8:00pm. Clare plays Wednesday against Harrison/Farwell winner with a very good chance of making the Finals. We need a big crowd support all three nights if we continue to win!!
Advance Shop- 12 weeks of school left! Less if you are a senior. Students need to focus on working and wrapping things up!!! Everyone needs to focus on paying for their project as well. Parents help me keep them working as we wind down the school year. It will start going faster and faster!
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware (hinges, knobs, handles etc.) This is holding some students up alittle. There will be a demonstrations this week on how to stain their project and a writing assignment too. Look for some math work ahead as well. Remember student need hardware!!!!!!1
Advance P.E/High School P.E- We will lift on Tuesday and Thursday this week because of district tournament play on Monday,Tuesday and Friday potentially. Students will finish their lifting sheets from last week because of the snow day on Wednesday and Friday off. Students are doing a nice job of participating and exercising. Some students seem to forget their clothes or are tardy!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Week of February 27th-March 1st
Varsity Boys Basketball- A good week of practice, but more importantly with our win over Marion on Thursday we clinched the conference title outright. However, we still have a big week with our final home game on Tuesday against Evart. We then travel to Beal City on Thursday to close out the conference and regular season. A double win week would give us a perfect conference season at 14-0. That would be two seasons back to back undefeated. Plus the girls varsity and varsity football already have gone undefeated in conference play!
The J.V. team also beat Marion this past week and played really well. Our goal is to play well this week and beat Evart and Beal City. We will need to focus and be mentally tough.
Advance P.E. and High School P.E- Both classes are going well. We will be lifting on Monday and Wednesday. Remember no school on Friday. I have a new weight lifting plan that will go into effect this week! These points will count towards a weekly grade! I still have some students who fail to dress and participate on a regular basis! Dress and participation are big in this class.
Advance Shop- Just help me to motivate your son/daughter to keep working on their project as we wind down this year. We only have 13 weeks left in the year! Seniors have less then that to go. Working everyday in class is critical to their grade. Each day is worth 20pts. Some students have had their grade drop lately because of work ethic.
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware, hinges knobs and/orhandles for there projects!!! Almost everyone has everthing built now and it's time to assemble their project. Projects look good and the students for the most are working hard!
The J.V. team also beat Marion this past week and played really well. Our goal is to play well this week and beat Evart and Beal City. We will need to focus and be mentally tough.
Advance P.E. and High School P.E- Both classes are going well. We will be lifting on Monday and Wednesday. Remember no school on Friday. I have a new weight lifting plan that will go into effect this week! These points will count towards a weekly grade! I still have some students who fail to dress and participate on a regular basis! Dress and participation are big in this class.
Advance Shop- Just help me to motivate your son/daughter to keep working on their project as we wind down this year. We only have 13 weeks left in the year! Seniors have less then that to go. Working everyday in class is critical to their grade. Each day is worth 20pts. Some students have had their grade drop lately because of work ethic.
General Shop- Students need to get their hardware, hinges knobs and/orhandles for there projects!!! Almost everyone has everthing built now and it's time to assemble their project. Projects look good and the students for the most are working hard!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Week of February 20th -24th
Varsity Bsaketball- Had a great week of practice and games! We beat Manton in a big coference game on Tuesday and capped off the week with a convincing win on friday against NMC! The win on friday allowed us to capture at least a share of the conference title. A win on thursday over Marion gives us the title outright!!! This makes our 11th year in a row of winning the conference outright or at least sharing! A win over Marion, Evart and Beal City in our three remaining games would allow us to have won the last 28 conference games in the conference straight. Districts start on March 8th in Clare against Lake City.
The J.V boys have struggled this year but continue to play hard. We are currently 6-11, but I still say this team has all the pieces to be very good by the time they are on varsity. They are getting better and learning the system. They will contiue to fill out get stronger and taller and more coordinated. GREAT YOUNG MEN!!!1
General Shop-This class is doing well and projects are progressing. I think everyone except a few in each class are done building everything. We need to get hardware in and start putting it on soon! I like to assemble the project before we stain. Please help me to encourage your son or daughter to sand their project alot before we stain. This will only make it look better in the long run.
Advance Shop- STUDENTS NEED TO FOCUS AND GET DOWN TO WORK!!! THE WINTER BLUES ARE DRAGGING ON THESE KIDS.We have some nice projects but my concern is getting them done so they look good and are paid for by the end of the year. Please long on to check your grade or your students grade because grades are based on daily work in class! Some students are not working up to potential!
Physical Education Classes- Everyday a grade is entered into the grade book for that days participation in whatever it is we are doing for the day. It may be weightlifting or a indoor sport. It is based on being in class on time, dressing to participate in class and actually participating. Each day is worth 20 points!! I have alot of students who don't dress and/or don't particitpate. Please take the time to check your son/daughters grade on line. Weightlifting is usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The J.V boys have struggled this year but continue to play hard. We are currently 6-11, but I still say this team has all the pieces to be very good by the time they are on varsity. They are getting better and learning the system. They will contiue to fill out get stronger and taller and more coordinated. GREAT YOUNG MEN!!!1
General Shop-This class is doing well and projects are progressing. I think everyone except a few in each class are done building everything. We need to get hardware in and start putting it on soon! I like to assemble the project before we stain. Please help me to encourage your son or daughter to sand their project alot before we stain. This will only make it look better in the long run.
Advance Shop- STUDENTS NEED TO FOCUS AND GET DOWN TO WORK!!! THE WINTER BLUES ARE DRAGGING ON THESE KIDS.We have some nice projects but my concern is getting them done so they look good and are paid for by the end of the year. Please long on to check your grade or your students grade because grades are based on daily work in class! Some students are not working up to potential!
Physical Education Classes- Everyday a grade is entered into the grade book for that days participation in whatever it is we are doing for the day. It may be weightlifting or a indoor sport. It is based on being in class on time, dressing to participate in class and actually participating. Each day is worth 20 points!! I have alot of students who don't dress and/or don't particitpate. Please take the time to check your son/daughters grade on line. Weightlifting is usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Week of Feb. 6th-10th
Varsity Boys Basketball
Three big conference wins in a row! Beating NMC , Beal City and Pine River. The Ramblers now have a two game lead in the league! Were looking to win outright or win a share of our 11th straight conference title! Against Pine River I saw a glimpse of what I have been waiting for all year. We played perhaps our best defensive game of the year and ran the floor really well with good balance scoring on offense.
Lake City on Thursday Jan. 10th Come support the Ramblers!!!
J.V Basketball
The J.V played their best game of the year against Beal City despite pushing them into overtime. Beal City has been crushing everyone in the league this year. Despite the 5-9 record I really like the pieces on this years J.V team. They have size, quickness and raw talent that is getting better!!
Advance Shop- Students are hitting the winter blahs it appears. The motivation is dropping alittle, maybe it's because of last weeks homecoming activities!Please help encourage your son /or daughter to keep working everyday!
General Shop- Students are dove tailing their drawers! This can be a little challenging, but students are doing a good job! Please help them get their hardware because they need it when their done with the drawer!!!I have the slides, they need to get knobs, handles and hinges.
P.E. Classes- Students need to dress and participate!! They also need to show respect to other students and Mr.Koopman!!
Students also need to be willing to try new activities, lift weights etc. Everyday we stretch, do pushups(20), sit-ups(25) and run 5 laps! After that we do an activitiy like volleyball, floor hockey and soccer. Please remember the gym is crowed because we share it with different classes at the same time and each of my P.E. classes has over 35 students. So cooperation respect are critical!!
Three big conference wins in a row! Beating NMC , Beal City and Pine River. The Ramblers now have a two game lead in the league! Were looking to win outright or win a share of our 11th straight conference title! Against Pine River I saw a glimpse of what I have been waiting for all year. We played perhaps our best defensive game of the year and ran the floor really well with good balance scoring on offense.
Lake City on Thursday Jan. 10th Come support the Ramblers!!!
J.V Basketball
The J.V played their best game of the year against Beal City despite pushing them into overtime. Beal City has been crushing everyone in the league this year. Despite the 5-9 record I really like the pieces on this years J.V team. They have size, quickness and raw talent that is getting better!!
Advance Shop- Students are hitting the winter blahs it appears. The motivation is dropping alittle, maybe it's because of last weeks homecoming activities!Please help encourage your son /or daughter to keep working everyday!
General Shop- Students are dove tailing their drawers! This can be a little challenging, but students are doing a good job! Please help them get their hardware because they need it when their done with the drawer!!!I have the slides, they need to get knobs, handles and hinges.
P.E. Classes- Students need to dress and participate!! They also need to show respect to other students and Mr.Koopman!!
Students also need to be willing to try new activities, lift weights etc. Everyday we stretch, do pushups(20), sit-ups(25) and run 5 laps! After that we do an activitiy like volleyball, floor hockey and soccer. Please remember the gym is crowed because we share it with different classes at the same time and each of my P.E. classes has over 35 students. So cooperation respect are critical!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Week of January 23rd -27th
Varsity Boys Basketball
Big week! We play Clare at Clare on Tuesday,Jan. 24th in a match up of two Class "C" ranked teams!
We follow up on Thursday with Marion and Saturday against NMC @ 6:00pm! Two big conference games and one big non-conference.
New Semester
General Shop- We will continue working on building and finishing the tops of our nightstands! Some students will/are working on their drawer too. Students need to bring in their hardware (hinges, handles or knobs) once their drawer is made. In order to make this project look good students will need to sand alot.
Reminder: All students need a tape measure and pencil everyday or it will affect their grade!!
Advance Shop- Lets get to work! We need to pick up the work effort because we are on the down side of the year! Their are lots of quality projects that need to be finished. Please help motivate your son/daughter to finish. Also, remember students need to pay for their projects! I recommend making payments!!
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- All students need to bring in clothes(gym clothes) to dress for P.E class everyday! Or it will hurt their grade!! They will be given a lock and locker this week so they can store their clothes until the weekend. Please have them bring their clothes home to wash for good hygeine. It is also part of their grade to participate everyday!!! Each day we will be streching, running and doing some push-ups and sit-ups!! Remember it is a participation class!! Failure to do all the activities will have a negative affect on your grade. We will also be lifting weights 3 days a week and recording our work.
Big week! We play Clare at Clare on Tuesday,Jan. 24th in a match up of two Class "C" ranked teams!
We follow up on Thursday with Marion and Saturday against NMC @ 6:00pm! Two big conference games and one big non-conference.
New Semester
General Shop- We will continue working on building and finishing the tops of our nightstands! Some students will/are working on their drawer too. Students need to bring in their hardware (hinges, handles or knobs) once their drawer is made. In order to make this project look good students will need to sand alot.
Reminder: All students need a tape measure and pencil everyday or it will affect their grade!!
Advance Shop- Lets get to work! We need to pick up the work effort because we are on the down side of the year! Their are lots of quality projects that need to be finished. Please help motivate your son/daughter to finish. Also, remember students need to pay for their projects! I recommend making payments!!
Advance P.E/ High School P.E- All students need to bring in clothes(gym clothes) to dress for P.E class everyday! Or it will hurt their grade!! They will be given a lock and locker this week so they can store their clothes until the weekend. Please have them bring their clothes home to wash for good hygeine. It is also part of their grade to participate everyday!!! Each day we will be streching, running and doing some push-ups and sit-ups!! Remember it is a participation class!! Failure to do all the activities will have a negative affect on your grade. We will also be lifting weights 3 days a week and recording our work.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Week of January 16th-20th
Varsity basketball the week of January 9th-13th
Well we lost to Cadillac in a tough defensive battle 34-44. The boys played hard especially on the defensive end. This was a tough lost, but hopefully we can look at it as a refocusing game and something that can propel us into the rest of the season!
On Thursday we came back to beat Lake City in a big conference battle as both teams were undefeated!!!
Varsity Basketball the week of January 16th-20th!
This week we play the NMC Comets on Tuesday the 17th of January in a huge Conference battle as the Comets will look to keep pace in the conference race. Not to mention the big cross town rival battle!!! On Friday we travel to Evart in another conference game!
J.V. Basketball
The J.V played hard as well , but we lost our energy and made to many turnovers down the stretch. We did come back to beat Lake City in a big conference battle! This evened our record to 4-4.
General Shop- Students will have an exam this week that covers the processes they used in building their nightstand. This is not a difficult exam. Common sense will easily take care of this exam. Students are required to have a pencil and tape measure for class on Monday,January 16th.
Advance Shop-Students need to have a tape measure and pencil everyday for class starting Monday, January the 16th or lose points!!! They to will have an exam to take this week over machinery and operations.
3rd Hour High School P.E-This week we will finish our retesting in class on our progress or improvement in 3 testing areas. They are Push-ups, sit-ups and the mile run. These test will be take the place of their exam. Every student is required to complete the 3 testing areas by Thursday.
Advance P.E -Same as above! Plus we will retest in the areas of Bench press and Squat. This will be maxium weight in comparison to our testing earlier this year in these areas!
Well we lost to Cadillac in a tough defensive battle 34-44. The boys played hard especially on the defensive end. This was a tough lost, but hopefully we can look at it as a refocusing game and something that can propel us into the rest of the season!
On Thursday we came back to beat Lake City in a big conference battle as both teams were undefeated!!!
Varsity Basketball the week of January 16th-20th!
This week we play the NMC Comets on Tuesday the 17th of January in a huge Conference battle as the Comets will look to keep pace in the conference race. Not to mention the big cross town rival battle!!! On Friday we travel to Evart in another conference game!
J.V. Basketball
The J.V played hard as well , but we lost our energy and made to many turnovers down the stretch. We did come back to beat Lake City in a big conference battle! This evened our record to 4-4.
General Shop- Students will have an exam this week that covers the processes they used in building their nightstand. This is not a difficult exam. Common sense will easily take care of this exam. Students are required to have a pencil and tape measure for class on Monday,January 16th.
Advance Shop-Students need to have a tape measure and pencil everyday for class starting Monday, January the 16th or lose points!!! They to will have an exam to take this week over machinery and operations.
3rd Hour High School P.E-This week we will finish our retesting in class on our progress or improvement in 3 testing areas. They are Push-ups, sit-ups and the mile run. These test will be take the place of their exam. Every student is required to complete the 3 testing areas by Thursday.
Advance P.E -Same as above! Plus we will retest in the areas of Bench press and Squat. This will be maxium weight in comparison to our testing earlier this year in these areas!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Week of January 3rd -6th
Big Varsity Basketball Contest Tonight the 3rd at Pine River!!! On the road against a very good team to open conference play. Hope to see alot of fans their.We did beat Big Rapids on Dec. 22nd 61-52 to go to 4-0.
J.V. Team is playing hard and is currently at 2-2! Good kids we just need to cut down on turnovers, unforced ones. Big test on Tuesday!
Advance Shop - Heading into the final two weeks of the semester students need to be in class working on projects everyday!! Things got alittle slow just before Christmas. We are on the down side if the year when you consider SENIORS especially!!. Help me keep your son/daughter on task and working so we get projects done and paid for by the end of the year. Grades are based on student s working everyday and being in class.
General Shop- Things are progressing well. Some students will start to finish their nightstand by the middle of Feburary and will need to come up with something else to finish out the year! Just being thinking about it so we have little down time between projects. Students need to be getting hardware (handles,knobs, and hinges) for their project. This is something I went over with them before Christmas Break! Just remind your student to work everyday and clean-up because this is what their daily grade is based on!!
High School P.E/ Advance P.E.- Back to normal weeks of lifting three days a week and recording the daily lifts for 20 points!! Their will be activities on non-lifting days that students need to participate in inorder to get daily participation points!! Being dressed and on time to class are the biggest problem right now!
J.V. Team is playing hard and is currently at 2-2! Good kids we just need to cut down on turnovers, unforced ones. Big test on Tuesday!
Advance Shop - Heading into the final two weeks of the semester students need to be in class working on projects everyday!! Things got alittle slow just before Christmas. We are on the down side if the year when you consider SENIORS especially!!. Help me keep your son/daughter on task and working so we get projects done and paid for by the end of the year. Grades are based on student s working everyday and being in class.
General Shop- Things are progressing well. Some students will start to finish their nightstand by the middle of Feburary and will need to come up with something else to finish out the year! Just being thinking about it so we have little down time between projects. Students need to be getting hardware (handles,knobs, and hinges) for their project. This is something I went over with them before Christmas Break! Just remind your student to work everyday and clean-up because this is what their daily grade is based on!!
High School P.E/ Advance P.E.- Back to normal weeks of lifting three days a week and recording the daily lifts for 20 points!! Their will be activities on non-lifting days that students need to participate in inorder to get daily participation points!! Being dressed and on time to class are the biggest problem right now!
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