Thursday, December 19, 2013

Happy Holidays!

The MMS PE staff would like to wish everyone a very safe & happy holiday season.  Stay ACTIVE & enjoy your time with family & friends!


99 THINGS YOU COULD DO!

  1. Go ice skating.
  2. Go sledding.
  3. Have a movie marathon.
  4. Ski on your Wii
  5. Go skiing.
  6. Build a snowman.
  7. Make a snow angel.
  8. Build a snow fort.
  9. Have a snowball fight.
  10. See this year’s cool Christmas/Winter movie.
  11. Watch last year's cool Christmas/Winter flick on DVD.
  12. List your ten favorite Christmas carols in your journal.
  13. Shovel off the porch or driveway for your family.
  14. Write a poem about ice or snow in your journal.
  15. Make a winter journal.
  16. Go on a winter hike with friends.
  17. Go ice fishing.
  18. List your ten favorite Christmas television specials in your journal.
  19. Eat an icicle.
  20. Drink hot chocolate.
  21. Knit a scarf.
  22. Sketch a winter scene.
  23. Decorate your bedroom door for the Holidays.
  24. Make a snowflake card for a friend who lives far away.
  25. Start a new jigsaw puzzle – then finish it.
  26. Make a cinnamon ornament.
  27. Try and make a fun family or winter recipe.
  28. Start a snow shoveling business.
  29. Snow shovel for those in need for free.
  30. Play a game of basketball.
  31. Go watch your high school basketball team.
  32. Go watch your high school ski team.
  33. Go watch your high school wrestling team.
  34. Drink some hot cider.
  35. Make origami ornaments.
  36. Make and use an advent calendar.
  37. Go snow tubing.
  38. Learn to use a snow board or learn a new trick.
  39. Make a snowflake.
  40. Take a walk while it’s snowing and catch snowflakes on your tongue.
  41. Friend someone famous on your social networking page.
  42. Decorate your social networking page with a holiday or winter theme.
  43. Sit or look outside and write a song.
  44. Sit or look outside and write a play.
  45. Start your winter fantasy novel.
  46. Take your dog/pet for a mile-long walk.
  47. Clean out and organize your junk drawer so you have room for this school year's junk.
  48. Read something that warms your heart.
  49. Read something that makes you laugh out loud.
  50. Go to a museum.
  51. Start a new healthy habit.
  52. Add or add to a folder for homework help sites to your favorite links.
  53. Add or add to a folder for sites on a new interest to your favorite links.
  54. Create a family newsletter to send to your whole family.
  55. List ten thing you like about winter in your journal.
  56. Hug your parent, a friend and yourself.
  57. Learn a card trick.
  58. Make place cards for your family’s holiday meal.
  59. Create an About Me scrapbook album or add a page to the one you have.
  60. Send holiday cards to your friends.
  61. Join a book club.
  62. Play with Magnetic Poetry.
  63. Take a bath in Glistening Winter Nights Bath Salts.
  64. Make Vanilla Lip Gloss.
  65. Make a Winter Beaded Safety Pin.
  66. Make a Decoupage Snowman Bookmark Craft.
  67. Make an Ice Candle.
  68. Go Christmas caroling.
  69. Volunteer to read to children at the library.
  70. Create an imaginary teen from the future.
  71. Go on a winter photo scavenger hunt.
  72. Plan a board game or video game tournament.
  73. Make friendship bracelets in winter blue colors.
  74. Learn a yoga position.
  75. Play ice hockey.
  76. Rearrange your bedroom.
  77. Organize your closet: Bring out your cold weather clothes and store your warm weather clothes.
  78. Go through your socks and underwear. Pitch the old and ask for new.
  79. Go snowshoeing.
  80. Go cross-country skiing.
  81. Bake your favorite cookie.
  82. Make a snow mural with squirt bottles, water, food coloring and a yard full of snow.
  83. Post winter greetings on your friend’s social networking pages.
  84. Make a New Year’s resolution, and a plan that will help you stick to it.
  85. Make a gel candle mug.
  86. Make a heats and pearl choker.
  87. Start or update your checking or savings account.
  88. Plan a Holiday Party.
  89. Plan a Valentine Party.
  90. Go snowmobiling.
  91. Learn a new make-up trick.
  92. Get a new haircut or style.
  93. Volunteer at your community food pantry, soup kitchen or church.
  94. Go winter camping – learn survival skills.
  95. Make a snowflake mobile – use glitter.
  96. Make a crazy music video to your favorite song.
  97. Write five facts about your favorite animal/rock star/person in your journal.
  98. Grunge up a pair of jeans.
  99. Play outside with flashlights after dinner.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Badminton has STARTED here at MMS!!

Check out the best badminton player in the world LIN DAN from China...maybe someday MMS will have the best player in the world...DREAM BIG!


Monday, December 9, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013

3 on 3 Tourney in EC over X-mas Break!


YMCA to host 3-on-3 tournament

By Leader-Telegram staff | Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:24 pm
The Eau Claire YMCA will host the Brad Peterson Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls in grades one through eight. The boys tournament will be Sunday, Dec. 29, and the girls will play Monday, Dec. 30.
The registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 12. For registration forms or more information go to  eauclaireymca.org or call 715-836-8460.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Fitnessgram testing

Fitnessgram testing has been going great here at MMS!  The students seem really engaged in improving their personal health and using this tool to track their progress.  Check daily for more updates on the process here at MMS.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

FITNESSGRAM!!!

Menomonie Middle School is in the process of initiating and implementing the Fitnessgram program for OUR STUDENTS!

CHECK OUT THE SITE TO SEE MORE!

 http://www.fitnessgram.net/

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

EASY tips to stay Physically Active!


Tips for Increasing Physical Activity

Make physical activity a regular part of the day

runner with dog
Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy — such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. Every little bit adds up and doing something is better than doing nothing.
Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. For example, walking the dog for 10 minutes before and after work or adding a 10 minute walk at lunchtime can add to your weekly goal. Mix it up. Swim, take a yoga class, garden or lift weights. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.
 

More ways to increase physical activity

At home:

  • Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.
  • Push the baby in a stroller.
kids playing soccer
  • Get the whole family involved — enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.
  • Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play.
  • Walk the dog — don't just watch the dog walk.
  • Clean the house or wash the car.
  • Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.
  • Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.
  • Mow the lawn with a push mower.
  • Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden.
  • Play with the kids — tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.
  • Exercise to a workout video.

At work:

  • Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way.businessman on bike
  • Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a friend to go with you.
  • Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym.
  • Join the office softball team or walking group.

At play:

  • Walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
  • Swim or do water aerobics.
  • Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga.
  • Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).
  • Canoe, row, or kayak.
  • Play racquetball, tennis, or squash.
  • Ski cross-country or downhill.
    woman on a yoga mat
  • Play basketball, softball, or soccer.
  • Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports.
  • Take a nature walk.
  • Most important — have fun while being active!



http://www.choosemyplate.gov/physical-activity/increase-physical-activity.html