Ms. Clisham-5th Grade

I told you a little about myself today.  Please answer the following questions about yourself so I can get to know you better:

  1. Where did you vacation to this past summer?
  2. What is your favorite activities/events to attend around the New Holland community (i.e. Garden Spot HS Football, Garden Spot Wrestling, Yoder’s Buffet & Restaurant, etc…)
  3. What sports or hobbies are you an active participant in now (This does not have to be just PE activities.  I like chasing my son around my house and playing tag as one of my hobbies)?
  4. Why do you think it is important to be physically active?

34 thoughts on “Ms. Clisham-5th Grade

    • Chaniyah,

      Please answer the four questions in complete sentences. The purpose of this assignment is for each student to provide an opportunity to grow, develop, and communicate as a cohesive group. I also believe this is a healthy way to improve social health between the teacher and the student.

      If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to email or reply on this blog.

      Thanks,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

      • I went to the beach and it was blue marsh. I have a lot of fun spending time with my family over the summer and, it was a very fun time. I like to play at recess time and I am very fast at running so its a very fun time in school at recess. Also i like math and reading too! My hobbies are to be active and have a lot fun time also, I like to go do new things. Its important to be active because if you are physically active it makes you healthy and happy doing what you do.

  1. This summer I went to Bethany Beach. My favorite activity to attend is Girls On The Run. I don’t participate in any sports right now. I think it’s important to be physically active because you can get exercise and to stay healthy and fit.

  2. Amelia,

    Thank you for stopping by the gymnasium this morning.

    As you shared with me this morning in our brief conversation, I am so proud to hear of your extracurricular involvement in the Girls On The Run program at New Holland Elementary School.

    Have a fantastic weekend! 🙂

    Sincerely,

    Mr. Barrett
    Health and Physical Educator
    New Holland Elementary School
    robert_barrett@elanco.org

  3. This Summer I went to Virginia beach. My favorite things to do is acting a Cavod Academy in New Holland and swim on the Dolphins swim team. The sports that I do are basket ball and swim team. It’s important to to Physcal so yuo can be healthy.

    • Kendell,

      The Cavod Academy sounds like a great chance to meet other people and improve one’s swimming ability. I am incorrect on this assumption of the Cavod Academy?

      Basketball is a fantastic cardiovascular exercise. One aspect of basketball that I enjoy is the opportunity, whether on defense or offense, is to make a contribution to the success of my team. What position do you prefer to play in basketball? Who is your favorite player in the N.B.A.?

      Thank you again for giving me a glimpse into your life as a student at New Holland.

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

  4. This Summer I went to Virginia beach. My favorite things to do is acting a Cavod Academy in New Holland and swim on the Dolphins swim team. The sports that I do are basket ball and swim team. It’s important to to Physcal so yuo can be healthy.

    • Chananiyah,

      I did not know that you played a musical instrument which is really neat. The cello produces a distinct, but beautiful sound when played solo or as an accompaniment.

      You did an excellent job accepting redirection and positive feedback today during the cooperative learning game.

      I am ecstatic and blessed to have you as a student in Ms. Clisham’s P.E. class this year. Have a super holiday weekend! 🙂

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

  5. I went to Delaware over the summer to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. My favorite activity is Girls on the Run (GOTR) and walking my two dogs. I’m not in any sports know but GOTR starts Sept.14. I think its important to be physically active because you can stay healthy and fit.

    • Good Evening Stephanie,

      On Monday of this week, I had a chance to scope out the Girls On The Run after school program. From what I heard from Ms. Clisham leading the group, it sounded like you are a part of an excellent after school club that will not only make you a better runner, but an amazing person.

      Thank you for sharing a little bit about yourself. Have a great Tuesday!

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

    • Good Evening Justin,

      I am curious to know, what exactly is the Panda Garden? I am not sure if the Panda Garden is a Chinese food restaurant. If so, I will definitely have to check it out in the near future. I am a huge Chinese food fan.

      What does it mean to stay “sum-what fit”? Is it ok to exercise once a week or once a month or once a year? Besides staying healthy, why else is it important to stay active for the human body?

      Please take a moment to answer the above question when you have a chance. Thank you for participating in this discussion on my blog page.

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

  6. This summer i went to North East and i also went to ocean city, My favorite place in New Holland is the YMCA and McDonalds, my favorite hobby is basketball and baceball but i don’t play either, if you don’t do an activity you don’t get stronger.

  7. I went to north Carolina.
    art,draw,play at recess.
    playing play station.
    because if you aren’t you will be temporarily fat.

  8. This summer I went to Indiana to celebrate my cousin’s wedding and it was also my first wedding ever! Around the New Holland Community I like to go to Cavod academy it is so much fun and have mad lots of friends. My favorite hobbies are playing basketball with my nephew,dancing with my niece,dancing at my house,and I am starting Girls on the run this year and I am very excited. I think it is important to stay active because everyone will be healthy and have lots of energy.

  9. Hi my name is Lauren Pavelik and I love to run and do gymnastics. This will be my 9th year in Positive Fitness gymnastics in Lancaster. I do Girls on The Run after school starting sometime soon. For vacation I went to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I went with my whole family. The people in my family i went with are my mom, my dad, my sister, my grandmother, my grandfather, my cousin, my other cousin, my aunt, and my uncle. i know what you are thinking… That is a lot of people! I think running is is a big part of being active because you can stay active while having fun at the same time! I also think gymnastics is a big part of being active because it makes you VERY flexible! I do not currently participate in any sports right now, but I do plan to be starting back up in gymnastics very soon! So goes for running. I have been running over the summer around my block, and up at the Garden Spot track. I live RIGHT behind the high school, so it is easy to go running up near there. I look forward to gym this year in 5th grade!

    • Lauren,

      Thank you for your well-organized response. Your thorough writing conventions demonstrates a hard-working, dedicated student at New Holland Elementary School.

      The Girls on The Run after school program is a rather popular extracurricular activity at New Holland Elementary. I have seen many female students wear their Girls on The Run mesh activity shirt to P.E. class and during other specialty days. It makes teachers, parents, and the local community excited to show an ear-to-ear smile to see students learning how to acquire healthy lifestyle habits for both the present and into the future.

      Personal wellness is a multi-dimensional term that involves an individual practicing positive social, emotional, mental, psychological, and physical health on a daily basis. Your deep roots of love with your large extended family shows that you have been raised to be a model student not only at New Holland, but throughout the rest of your secondary educational learning experiences.

      Thank you for your patience and determination within your group today during P.E. class. Cooperative learning activities can be challenging, but I believe it gives each student as well as the teacher a chance to learn more through self-reflection.

      I am excited at the privilege to have you as a student in health and physical education this year.

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

  10. 1. I went to Ocean city MD there we went to the arcade on the boardwalk and we ate ice cream that was so big I had to give 1 half to my pop pop then he ate 3 bites and then throw it out.
    2. My favorite thing to do is play outside with my dog and my friends.
    3. I play volleyball i just started 4 weeks ago.
    4.it is important to say active because then you won’t be healthy.

  11. This summer i went hiking and climbed up a waterfall! (it was a beautiful experience) I love doing girls on the run. It’s a fun program and i get to see most of my friends! Some of my hobbies are, 1. Drawing 2. Writing/reading 3. Running 4. Dancing and last one is 5.Singing!

    I think it’s really important to keep your body moving so you can get exercise and it’s really fun! It’s also very very healthy for your body. 😉

  12. one of my favorite thing to do in summer is going to the New Holland poll.I like to play soccer and play with my friends.

  13. 1. I went to Washington D.C. with my grandmother.
    2. I like ti stay home and do whatever I think is fun.
    3.My favorite sport is basketball and my favorite hobbie is playing xbox.
    4. You should be physically active because the more you move the more healthy you’ll get.

  14. I went to the beach OCM!! Its so fun there. We went on the broad walk and got fro yo from sweet froggy. I love staying active! I also love running around. My favorite place to eat is Red Lobster. I love candy kitchen!!!! Its so good. I love the salt water taffies!!! We got a condo too!! I think gym is important because you have to be active!!!

    • Good Morning Penelope,

      The frozen yogurt at the Sweet Frog sounds like a delicious treat on the Boardwalk at Ocean City, MD. You sound like you have quite the sweet tooth for candies and chocolates. I can agree with you, a peanut buttery Reese’s cup or peanut butter chocolate fudge is a great dessert on the occasion.

      Thank you for telling me a little bit about yourself as a student at New Holland. I look forward to developing a positive student-to-teacher rapport with you this year and into the future.

      Have a great Wednesday!

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

    • Good Morning Tyler,

      Thank you for completing the questions for your blog assignment. What beach do you like to vacation to with your family? I enjoy going to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, Long Beach Island (Ship Bottom more specifically) in New Jersey, and Seaside Heights, New Jersey during the summer months. My father has been renting the same beach house at Seaside Heights, NJ for the last twenty years.

      Are you a fan of the Garden Spot H.S. football team? I heard that they had a game this past Friday. Do you know if they won or not?

      Thanks again for demonstrating responsibility & accountability by completing your blog post. I am excited to see your advanced skills and positive character traits during P.E. class on a weekly basis.

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett

  15. What i did this summer I went to Disney land and i was so much fun and the rides were crazy. One of my favorite things to do is play chess. It gets me exited if i win and if I lose I learn from that. I’m also playing soccer and it is really fun and i like getting pumped. PE is important because if you not fit you will not fell too well.

  16. This summer I went to Ocean City, Maryland. We stayed at a huge hotel that was a very short walk to the beach. I even saw some dolphins! My favorite event is the New Holland Fair, because there are some really neat rides to go on. My favorite thing to do (hobby) is draw. Drawing is one of my favorite things to do (I get it from my half-sister). I think it is important to be physically fit so you can be healthy and strong.

  17. This summer, I went to quite a few places for a vacation. I went to Kalahari, an indoor water park which is in the Poconos. I also went to Hershey Park and Knobels. I went to Crystal Beach as well. My favorite places to go in New Holland are to go to the YMCA with my Mom and go to the park with my Dad. I also like to do karate, swimming, read, and board games. I think it’s important to be physically active because being active can give you rapid blood flow in your brain which is good. Also, it’s fun and healthy to stay physically active!

  18. 1 .DR i fluw do the duminicin ripublic.
    2. i like to go to the fare and go on all the rides
    3.i like to colect rocks
    4. so you don’t get fat

    • Good Evening Chris,

      That is amazing that you had the opportunity to visit the Dominican Republic. Do you have extended family members in that part of the world or were just there on a vacation? A very close family friend, Mr. Marquez, informed through his traveling experiences that the Dominican Republic is a beautiful and prideful country.

      Thank you also for sharing your interest in collecting rocks. What is the coolest rock that you have in your collection or that you have ever seen? Have you ever been to Crystal Cave in Kutztown? In one of my previous teaching positions, I had the privilege to take part in a field trip to Crystal Cave. While I was there, I saw shiny cave rocks and dark, mysterious cavernous areas. My students and I found this trip to rather interesting and fun.

      Thank you for telling me a bit about yourself. Have a great Tuesday!

      Sincerely,

      Mr. Barrett
      Health and Physical Educator
      New Holland Elementary School
      robert_barrett@elanco.org

  19. 1) i went to N.Y ) 2) my hobbie would be gymnastics and basket ball and doge ball) 3) i like to play basket ball but i don’t play it also i like to play doge ball on my free time)

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