June 2, 2014

I cannot believe that this will be my last post!  As of June 6th, I will be a retired teacher.  I have had the great privilege of teaching PE to the students of the North Schuylkill School District for 35 years.  I would like to thank the students, administration, and all the staff members of NSE for the great memories.  I wish Mr. Travis Hinkel many years of enjoyment as the new elementary PE teacher.  Good luck to all my students in future years.  Have a great summer! 

Sincerely and always a proud Spartan!
Mrs. Smith

May 13th to May 19th

The school year is coming to an end.  This week in PE, students will be traveling to Spartan Stadium to participate in track and field events.  Dress appropriately for the weather.  On May 14th, the elementary band and chorus will perform for the student body at 9:30.  The evening concert will be performed for the public on May 15th at 7:00.  Good luck to all our singers and musicians.  The annual Memorial Day program will be held om May 16th for our 5th and 6th graders.  Afterwards, the students will visit local cemeteries to place flags on the veteran's graves.  6K and 4H will not have PE this week.  Have a great week!

May 6th to May 12th

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!  We are approaching the end of the school year which means that in PE class the students will be participating in track and field events at Spartan Stadium.  We will participate in dashes, runs, softball throw, javelin, running long jump, hurdles, and relays.  Students should dress appropriately for the weather.  The elementary band will be performing on May 8th at NSHS.  Come out and enjoy the show!  Have a great week.

April 29th to May 5th

This week in PE, the primary classes will be starting the track and field unit.  If weather permits, classes will be held at Spartan Stadium.  1 Bisco and 2 Bell must still complete the parachute lesson.  Grades 3-4-5-6 will compete in relay races or begin track and field.  3 Selgrade will not have class this week due to the field trip.  On May 2nd, sixth grade will visit the high school for an orientation.  Have a great week!

April 22nd to April 28th

Hi Spartans!  This week in PE, the primary classes will participate in parachute activities.  If they have already done so, they will then compete in relay races.  The upper grades will finish the volleyball unit or run relay races.  On April 23rd, there will be assemblies in the gym.  The show is called Brainshow Mania.  It is always an enjoyable, fun filled show.  Because of this, PE classes will be held either outside or in the classroom.  Have a great week!

April 14th to April 21st

Happy Easter!!! This week in PE, we will be sharing the gym with Mr. Hysock and the 6th grade science students.  Their science projects will be on display Tuesday and Wednesday.  Grades K to 2 will be working on relay races or parachute activities.  Grade 3 will be tested on hoop skills.  Grades 4-5-6 will continue with the volleyball unit.  Teens Against Tobacco will give presentations to the students on April 21st.  Mrs. Burns 1st graders will talk about Earth Day in book exchange.  Have a great week and a happy holiday!

April 7th to April 11th

This week in PE, the primary classes will be tested on hoop skills.  Grade 3 will continue practicing hoop skills and playing hoop games.  Grades 4-5-6 will be playing volleyball.  5W will have their skills test on the mats.  6K will miss class due to the field trip.  Monday classes will still follow the PSSA schedule.  Starting on Wednesday, Kindergarten and 5th grade will switch time slots due to additional PSSA testing.  On Friday, the PTO fundraiser delivery may cause 2M and 5M to have PE outdoors or in the classroom.  Students should still be prepared for activity.  Have a great week!