December

2015

Elementary School

Congratulations to Avary Briggs on being recognized as the elementary school physical education student of the month. Avary is an extremely hard worker in class. No matter what the unit is or the activity we are doing, she always gives 100% effort. Regardless of her success or the game outcome, she consistently demonstrates good sportsmanship and uses it as motivation in any activity that follows. Her peers view her as a helpful and respectful friend and the smile she always has, makes people feel happy around her. I truly enjoy having Avary in class and look forward to watching her continue to grow.

Name:

Avary Briggs

Grade:

What is your favorite activity in gym class? Why?

Trench Ball because I like to throw balls at people.

If you could have lunch with a famous person, who would it be and why?

Aaron Rodgers because it would be cool to be eating lunch with him.

What is your favorite subject and why?

Writing is my favorite subject because I have a lot of ideas in my head.

What is your favorite sports team and why?

The Packers and Badgers because they are Wisconsin teams.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Paris because it’s pretty.

What is your favorite color?

Blue and pink.

Do you have any pets?

I have a rabbit and so does my sister. My rabbit’s name is Fluffy and Emmy’s is Strawberry Shortcake. My sister also has a hamster named Marshmallow.

How many siblings do you have?

I have 2 sisters.

What is your favorite ice cream?

Chocolate.

What is your favorite holiday and why?

Halloween because I like to see all the costumes and even making or wearing mine.

ALBANY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Middle School

Congratulations to Sean Morales on being recognized a the middle school physical education student of the month. Sean has always been a tremendous student in class. He has always demonstrated exceptional skill, behavior, and effort. Specifically this school year, I have noticed how driven Sean has become to take his athletic ability to the next level. He has shown a commitment to improving his fitness levels, especially his speed and endurance. Sean has become an outstanding runner and I have noticed how proud Sean is of this achievement, as he should be!

Name:

Sean Morales

Grade:

What is your favorite activity in gym class?

Running

What do you like to do in your free time?

Sports, video games.

What is your favorite subject?

Math and P.E.

What is your favorite sport?

Basketball and soccer.

Who is your favorite sports team?

Chivas.

What are you most proud of?

Getting better at running.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

Smart, athletic, and funny.

What do you do to keep fit?

Sports.

What is your favorite ice cream?

Mint chip.

If you were of driving age, what vehicle would you choose to be yours?

Corvette.

High School

Congratulations to Piper Bailey on being recognized as the high school physical education student of the month. Piper has been a very good student both in gym class and she also takes on leadership positions in the school. Her type of leadership makes her a very enjoyable person to be around and she always seems to have fun in whatever activity it is. She is very athletic and understands strategies to games that sometimes takes a long time for students to understand. She thinks very logically and is easy to get along with. She is always willing to offer a helping hand to a peer when she notices that they may need help. I am proud to have Piper as a student!

Name:

Piper Bailey

Grade:

If you want to go to college, which college do you want to attend?

UW-Madison.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Alaska.

What is your favorite color?

Blue

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

BBQ Ribs, french fries, and cheesecake.

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind of pets? What are their name(s)?

Yes. I have two dogs named Bailey and Bella.

What do you do to keep fit?

I play basketball, volleyball, and softball.

How many siblings do you have?

Two.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Mint chocolate chip.

What is your favorite season? Why?

Winter because I get to wear comfy clothes and go sledding.

If you could be any animal, what would you be? Why?

I would be a red panda because they are cute and clever.

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JIMMY V. WEEK

Jimmy V. week starts December 2, 2015 and is a week that brings awareness to the lack of funding for cancer research. The V Foundation has funded more than $130 million in cancer research grants nationwid, but even that isn't nearly enough.

If you have never heard this speech before, you should take a few minutes and listen to it. very insporing and one of the best speeches ever. We all know someone who has passed due to this terrible disease. Whether that person was close or distant it has had an impact on your life. Always keep those people in your heart and live each day to its fullest, because you never know when it could be your last. #StandUp2Cancer

KITCHEN DELIsh

Superfood Enchilada Dip

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

½ pound ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, or bison)
1.5 tablespoons EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup sweet potatoes, finely diced
½ cup red onion, minced
½ cup black beans
½ cup northern white beans
½ cup sweet corn
1.5 cups enchilada sauce
salt, to taste
½ cup cheese
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 avocado, sliced

Directions:

First, preheat oven to high broil. Then, brown ½ pound of ground meat in a 10 inch cast iron skillet. Drain and set aside.
Next, heat 1.5 tablespoons of EVOO in the same cast iron skillet. Add in minced garlic, sweet potato, and red onion and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are almost cooked all the way through.
Add black beans, white beans, sweet corn, and enchilada sauce and bring to a slight boil. Take off heat and sprinkle on cheese.
Place cast iron skillet in the oven for 1 minute in order to melt the cheese. Remove and top with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips.

FITNESSGRAM RECORD BOARD

October was fitness testing month for Albany students in grades 3 through 12. Most students have completed the fall FITNESSGRAM.

FITNESSGRAM is a comprehensive health-related fitness assessment. It includes a variety of health related physical fitness tests designed to assess cardiovascular fitness (aerobic capacity), muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The fitness items are scored using criterion-referenced standards. These standards are age and gender specific and are established based on how fit children need to be for good health. Through the use of these standards, a “healthy fitness zone” is created. Students completed the mile, pacer, curl-up, push-up, sit & reach, trunk lift, height, weight, & percent body fat assessments.

* Please see tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet to view other records

fuel greatness

photo contest

Win a pair of tickets to a 2015 Green Bay Packers home game by posing with milk, cheese or yogurt while wearing your favorite Green Bay Packers gear!

Send photo and 60 word description of what you are doing to Fuel Greatness at your school to wdc@wmmb.org

Include your name, school name (Albany Schools) and Program adviser (Brian Adams, Jill Schott) or parent email.

Enter early to increase your chance of winning!

FAMILY TRAINING CAMP NIGHT

The Albany PTO held a family night on Friday November 6, 2015. As part of the family night, families circulated to different stations that were based on the theme of "TEAM", put on by teachers at the school.

For the 2015-2016 school year we chose "Community Playtime - It's Good for Everyone" as our NFL Fuel Up To Play 60 physical activity play and decided that hosting a family training camp would fit right in with the theme of this event. Our Family Training Camp Night was a huge success! It was such an enjoyable and productive evening getting our entire community involved in physical activity. Students and family members participated in football drills in a fun and engaging way while increasing their heart rates.

MONTHLY CHALLENGE

TWELVE DAYS OF WINTER BREAK

For each day of winter break, perform the assigned activity, preferably with a family member or guardian. Feel free to change around the activities or days if needed due to traveling and/or weather.

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COMETS ON THE MOVE!!!

ALBANY WINS TICKETS!

Back in October, our physical education department entered a contest through the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and the NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The contest was based solely on our Fuel Up to Play 60 Back to School Kickoff Event. Mr. Adams and Mrs. Schott, along with our Fuel Up to Play 60 student team members, created and led all students in a football themed obstacle course, which included a Lambeau leap! Students also had the opportunity to take a milk mustache photo. Student team members discussed with students the importance of being active and making healthy food choices.

Albany School District was selected as one of six school winners in Wisconsin and have received 6 tickets to the December 13th Green Bay Packers Game at Lambeau Field. The tickets include entry to the MVP Deck for complimentary food, soda and water throughout the game. Fuel Up to Play 60 students will be escorted on to the sidelines of the field for recognition before the game starts. Be on the lookout for Albany students when the Green Bay Packers play the Dallas Cowboys in Lambeau Field on December 13th.

GO PACK GO!

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DID YOU KNOW

A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, 6 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber. The veggie is an excellent source of vitamin A, providing more than 200% of your daily requirement in just one carrot. Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, a natural chemical that the body changes into vitamin A. The deeper orange the carrot, the more beta-carotene you’re getting.

The benefits of exercise are more than just for weight management. Exercise also combats stress, promotes better sleep, and activates the immune system.