Mr Reisman's blog
As Temps Drop...
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Thu, 2008-11-20 15:03.
in late November, walking down Crawford or East Prairie you may hear the voices of children laughing and communicating. You look over and what do you see Rutledge Hall 4th and 5th graders playing field hockey on a sunny cold late fall day with temperatures in the 30's.. Another unit to keep them active and let them know that just because its cold out, they dont have to hibernate for the winter. Emphasis in this unit is, as always, safety with the hockey sticks and stick handling skills. 
More importantly, proper clothing to wear so you can enjoy the outdoors year round. Gloves and hats are essential, but teaching the classes about layering. 1st a t-shirt, then sweatshirt, maybe a fleece jacket and then a windbreaker on top.
When the Leaves begin to change....
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Fri, 2008-10-31 14:00......it's time for a little football. Boys and girls alike are involved in football right now and having a great time. Skills such as, throwing, catching, kicking, punting, and carrying the football are stressed. With 4th and 5th grades, rule application is emphasized learning about the "line of scrimmage", "punt formation", "first downs" and applying these during game situations. 3rd graders learn the same skills but put them to use in small group low organized game settings. All have been having a great time. There is nothing like playing a game of touch football on a beautiful fall day, with the leaves changing to reds and yellows, with the skies a bright blue.
Go out this weekend, grab a football and have your son or daughter throw you their best spiral!
5th Grade HoeDown Singin and Swingin
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Mon, 2008-03-17 21:24.
20th Annual 3rd Grade Hoedown Draws Huge Crowd
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Fri, 2007-12-21 14:19.Many Activities Planned in Rutledge P.E.
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Wed, 2007-12-12 16:06.
As the seasons changed and the temperatures dropped, if you walked by the back fields between Todd and Rutledge, you may have seen 4th and 5th graders playing.......field hockey? Every November we are still out through Thanksgiving finishing up our field hockey unit , using floor hockey sticks and whiffle balls, and if we are lucky, we get to play in the snow. We dress appropriately, and have a blast as the temps get close to 30.
As Football and the Mile end....it's on to Field Hockey
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Thu, 2007-11-08 23:51.As the 1st quarter ends, the 3rd ,4th and 5th graders all finished thier football units and mile run. 4th and 5th were required to run the mile as a test of natural endurance and all gave a great effort. Children learned the importance of pacing and the effects of endurance running on the entire body, with emphasis on heart rate. Football units ended with in class touch football tournaments. Luckily the weather held out and great time was had by all. 3rd grade classes focused on the fundamentals of throwing, catching, tagging and kicking which were then used in low organized games and relays.
Gettin Some Kicks
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Thu, 2007-09-20 15:37.All Rutledge PE classes begin with warmups including stretching ,strengthening and endurance running. 4th and 5th grade classes have been running the quarter mile for warm-up around the beautiful District 74 back campus. We will work our way to the half-mile next week. 3rd grade will begin the quarter mile next week.
4th and 5th grade classes have been working on Soccer fundamentals and are moving into 5 on 5 soccer games, emphasis on rule application and game organization. Smaller games allow for maximum paricipation so all are fully involved. Tournaments have begun in all classes and are off to a great start. 3rd grade is working hard on fundamental and applying them in low organized game situations.
Each day as games are played we focus on fair and fun play, teamwork and giving your best effort.
As the autumn season comes closer and summer comes to a close, plan a nice long brisk walk with the family at Emily Oaks nature center or along the lakefont and enjoy the change of seasons.
PE classes are off to a great start!
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Thu, 2007-09-13 21:57.
Physical Education classes are off to a great start in 2008. All classes are working on socceer fundamentals with 5th and 4th grade classes ready to begin playing soccer games. Warm-ups and fitness are emphasized daily, with 1/4 to 1/2 mile run required as we work our way to the mile run for all 4th and 5th graders. Pacing is emphasized.
3rd grade classe have been focused on listening and following directions, working individually and with partners on basic soccer skills. 3rd graders will be going out for gym beginning next week.
If you get some time this weekend try to kick around a soccer ball with your son or daughter.
Rutledge PE Classes are Off and Running
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Fri, 2007-08-31 20:34.Welcome Back, hopefully everyone had a great summer and we are all ready for another great year here at Rutledge Hall. Many meaningful and fun activities are planned for the year.
Just a few quick reminders:)
All Rutledge Student have Physical Education 3 times per week, 30 minutes per class.
Emphasis is on the importance of enjoying many different types of physical actvities, physical fitness, and integration of healthy diet. Children need to have gym shoes to participate, and should dress comfortably on days which they have PE. Please check with the classroom teachers for days which you child will have phyhsical education.
The first 4 units will be soccer, football, mile run and half mile run, field hockey. We plan on being outdoors through the end of October.
Looking forward to another outstanding fall on the rolling hills of School diustrict 74.
3rd Grade planning trips to Sy'S Lanes
Submitted by Mr Reisman on Tue, 2007-04-03 15:16.
