Students from individual sports and general physical education classes, along with both middle school physical education classes competed in a double-elimination tournament.
Class tournament champions and a few wildcard teams advanced to compete in our school-wide (grades 7-12) pickleball tournament
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
CLAY SPOONER
Albany welcomes Mr. Larson!
Mr. Larson is student teaching with Mrs. Schott until April 1st. He is a college student from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and will be graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science teaching degree in K-12 Physical Education. He is originally from Racine, Wisconsin and currently living in Monroe.
2016
FEBRUARY
ALBANY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Middle School
Congratulations to David Laughlin on being recognized as the middle school physical education student of the month. David amazes me! His competitiveness, enthusiasm, and skill level are all top-notch in physical education. The kindness and thoughtfulness he shows his classmates result in his friends being very helpful and encouraging to him. I can count on David giving me 100% effort in every activity we do. He wants to do well and although he shows frustrations when he is unsuccessful, he uses it as motivation to give it another try!
Name:
David James Laughlin
Grade:
I am in 5th grade.
Who is your role model/hero? Why?
My hero is Sportacus from Lazy Town. I like his superhero skills.
What is your favorite movie? Why?
My favorite movie is “Aliens in the Attic”. I like Snuggle Lump because he has four hands and he is good.
What is your favorite activity in gym class? Why?
I like to play Ninja Warrior. Ninja Warriors are very strong.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to sing songs.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Very strong boy
What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
I go to bowling.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would eat kolberwurst, tomatoes, and French toast.
Do you have any pets? What kinds of pets? What are their names?
I have two dogs. Princess is a chiagle (Chihuahua/beagle) and Fergus is a German shepherd.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I get big presents.
What do you do to keep fit?
I run my obstacle courses, dance, and swim.
High School
Congratulations to Lillyann Baertschi on being recognized as the high school physical education student of the month. Lillyann has never been known to be a student who is outspoken, however she definitely is a student who leads by example. No matter what the task needs to be completed, she will always follow the rules and try her best in any situation. She currently is in a class where she is the only girl. But, she doesn't shy away or back down inspite of that. I admire her ability and her willingness to get along with every student. She is not only an outstanding student and citizen in the physical education class setting, but she takes all of these great attributes to all of her other classes where she greatly excels.
Name:
Lillyann Baertschi
Grade:
10
What do you like to do in your free time?
Read & listen to music.
What is your favorite sport? Why?
Volleyball, I like playing it.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
London, England.
If you could have lunch with a famous person, who would it be? Why?
Jennifer Lawrence, she is a great actress and she is funny and cool. I think it would be great to have lunch with her.
What extracurricular activities do you participate in (sports, band, student council, FFA, etc)?
Volleyball, Student Council, Yearbook
What is your favorite color?
Purple.
Do you have any nicknames?
Lilly
What is your favorite book to read? Why?
The Mortal Instruments, because I like how the author tells the story, and she is a good author.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Halloween, I love to dress up.
What is your favorite season? Why?
Fall, I like to see the leaves fall down.
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ROLLER SKATING
Mrs. Schott’s K - 6th grade physical education classes will begin their roller skating unit Monday, February 22nd!!
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
DID YOU KNOW?
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It might only take you a few minutes to finish a meal but it takes your body around 12 hours before it has completely digested the food.
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You are taller in the morning than in the evening.
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Your pet isn't the only one in the house with a shedding problem. Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. That works out to about 1.5 pounds each year, so the average person will lose around 105 pounds of skin by age 70.
KITCHEN DELISH
Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole
yield: 8 (1 & 1/4 CUP) SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS:
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¾ cup low sodium soy sauce
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½ cup water
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon honey
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¾ teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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2 tablespoons corn starch
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2 tablespoons water
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1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
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32 oz frozen mixed vegetables (look for the un-sauced stir fry or Asian varieties)
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1 cup drained canned pineapple tidbits or chunks (packed in juice or with no added sugar)
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3 cups cooked brown rice
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Jump Rope for Heart kickoff assembly will be held Monday, February 29th. K - 6th grade students will be receiving participant envelopes to show how they can be a heart hero. All students will be participating in our Jump Rope for Heart event on Friday, March 18th. Visit www.heart.org/jump for more information or to get started by joining Albany’s team today!
ELEMENTARY School
Congratulations to Allie Dahl on being recognized as the elementary school physical education student of the month. Allie is so energetic and a joy to have in class. It does not matter the activity we are doing in physical education, I can always count on Allie to be excited about it and give 100% effort. She’s looks forward to being active and understands its importance. Allie also amazes me at her skill level. Her skill and cognitive abilities are above her second grade age when it comes to physical activities and games. I look forward to teaching Allie in physical education in the upcoming years and am eager to see the direction she chooses to go in athletics in the future.
Name:
Allie Dahl
Grade:
2
What is your favorite activity in gym class? Why?
Climbing ropes because I like to climb to the top.
Who is your role model/hero? Why?
Tyler Dahl. He is my big brother and he helps me.
What is your favorite movie? Why?
Strange Magic
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Sociable, Energetic, Playful
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
To the Kalahari
Who is the best teacher you’ve ever had? Why?
Mrs. Bakken because she is nice.
How many siblings do you have?
3
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Mint chocolate chip
Who is your favorite athlete?
Tyler Dahl because he is a good player.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Why?
Jumping Jacks because they are fun to do and are exercise.
DIRECTIONS:
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Pre-heat the oven to 350.
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Combine the soy sauce, the ½ cup water, the brown sugar, honey, ginger, olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan and cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove lid and cook for one minute once boiling.
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While waiting for the sauce to come to a boil, stir together the corn starch and 2 tablespoons of water in a separate dish until smooth to form a slurry. Once the sauce is boiling, add the slurry to the saucepan and stir in to combine. Cook for another minute until the sauce starts to thicken and then remove from heat.
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Lay the raw chicken breasts flat in a 9×13 casserole dish and pour about a cup of the sauce over top of the chicken. Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes until breasts are cooked through*. Remove the dish from the oven and shred the chicken right in the dish using two forks.
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*While the chicken is cooking, steam or cook your frozen vegetables according to package directions.
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When the chicken is shredded and the vegetables are cooked, add the vegetables, pineapple and rice to the casserole dish with the chicken. Add most of the remaining sauce, reserving a bit to drizzle over the top when finished. Stir everything together in the casserole dish until well combined. Return the dish to the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle with the remaining sauce and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
321 calories, 43 g carbs, 18 g sugar, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 26 g protein, 4 g fiber (from myfitnesspal.com)
JEB BECK
JOSH DAHL
JEB BECK
JOSH DAHL
TREVOR MUELLER
JAMISON STAUFFACHER
