Cross Country Info for October 13th

 The info below was sent home on a white paper today! 

Please read it if you haven't already. 

TRANSPORTATION:

BUS

All runners who indicated they need a spot on the BUS are asked to arrive at school no later than 8:50am, on Thursday, October 13. In the big gym,

they will check in with their coaches, and settle in to wait to be loaded on the bus. The bus will depart

Clairlea at approximately 9:15am and will arrive at Thompson Park by approx 9:40am. The first

race (gr.3 boys) is scheduled for 10:30.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Thank you to all those who volunteered to drive students to and from the meet. If you have NOT been

contacted, we will not be needing your services. Volunteer drivers are asked to come to the big

gym by 9am. We will depart for Thompson park with our car loads once the bus is on it’s way.

There are 2 entrances to Thompson Parks Parking lots. It will be best to park in the 2nd further

lot from Lawrence Ave., as it is closest to our Clairlea Tent...and the washrooms! 

RUNNERS with PARENTS

Runners who are going to and from the park with their parents only are asked to arrive at the park

at least 45 min before their race time. When arriving at the park, they will need to head to our Clairlea

tent(s) closer to the finish line, and check in with the coaches to obtain their time-chipped bib and Clairlea

wear. Runners with parents are welcome to stay the whole day to support the team, however,

families wishing to get their child back to school may do so. - PLEASE let your coaches know

when students are leaving the park and be sure to return their Clairlea wear. If you do not plan to send your child back to school and you’d like to keep them for the day,

PLEASE call the school and advise the office. 

CLOTHING + Spirit Wear

Please keep a watch on the weather and dress appropriately for the day. Dressing in layers is encouraged. BRING EXTRA SOCKS as the grass will be wet. If there is rain in the forecast, students who have rain boots are encouraged to

wear them and pack their runners. If boots are not an option, perhaps consider bringing an extra pair of runners, if possible. Maybe consider an umbrella!!

Those who did not order cross-country t-shirts or spirit wear will be offered an alternative jersey or

Clairlea tee. If students have Clairlea spirit wear from former years, they are invited to wear it! 

FOOD

Students need to pack a healthy, litterless lunch. They are encouraged to have a nice filling breakfast as

well. Don’t forget to label your water bottle!

AT THE PARK

Our tent(s) will be situated closer to the finish line. There will be grass space around us where students

will hang out during the day. A selection of sports equipment will be brought to the park but students are

reminded that this is a long day for most and need to be prepared to fill their time with activities that

enable them to represent Clairlea in a positive light. Students who behave in a manner that does not

respect our Clairlea code of conduct may be pulled from the day and transported back to school. To help

pass the time, students are invited to bring activities like cards, writing/colouring tools, books, etc. 

RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Should the races remain on schedule, all runners needing a spot on the bus in grades 3-6 will be

boarding by 1:40pm. We will monitor the grade 7 races to see whether they will need to be escorted back in carloads.

Grade 7/8 runners have been assigned a seat in a parent volunteer vehicle, with the last runners

returning to Clairlea by 3:30pm.

Cross Country and Running Club

Tomorrow morning we will meet like last week, at the intermediate basketball courts. Please arrive no later than 8:10am as we will be providing runners with information about Thursdays meet at Thompson Park. As we will be running on potentially wet grass, please don't forget an extra pair or two of socks.

See you there! 

Gr. 7/8 Boys' Soccer Tournament Info

On behalf of Coach Maxime, I would like to remind all team members to come to school as usual tomorrow. Bringing with you everything you need, including shin guards, lunch, snacks and water.  Parents please make note of the fact that Clairlea's last game starts at 3pm and probably won't finish until close to 4pm. That will make our arrival time back at Clairlea between 430-445 depending on traffic. If you scroll down you will find the tournament schedule.

Unfortunately, one of our volunteer drivers is no longer able to assist with transportation to and from the tournament. If there are any parents who would be able to assist, could you please email me at:

jason.church@tdsb.on.ca

We're looking forward to seeing all the hard work payoff tomorrow, Go Panthers!

9:00 

1 - Wells vs Howe

2 - Hilliard vs Gordon

bye Clairlea

10:30

1 - Clairlea vs Gordon

2 - Hilliard vs Howe

bye Wells

12:00

1 - Howe vs Gordon

2 - Clairlea vs Wells

bye Hilliard

1:30

1 - Clairlea vs Howe

2 - Hilliard vs Wells

bye Gordon

3:00

1 - Hilliard vs Clairlea

2 - Wells vs Gordon

bye Howe

Grade 7/8 Boys'Soccer

Once again on behalf of Coach Maxime, there will be a practice afterschool today at 330-430.

Cross Country + Running Club

We have 2 practices left before our big meet at Thompson Park next week. After we've signed in and warmed up, we will be heading over to Edge Park for our next two practices to work on running hills, sprints, and getting used to running on grass. It would be wise to pack a change of socks in case the grass is wet! See you Wednesday! 

** If you have yet to submit your permission forms, please do that this week!**

Grade 7/8 Boys' Soccer

On behalf on Coach Maxime, I would like to remind the team about their practice after school today from 330-430. Happy Monday everyone!

Girl's and Boys' Gr. 5/6 Soccer Teams

CONGRATS Girls 5/6 Soccer Team, the CITY CHAMPS will be on October 25th at Monach Park. Permission forms will be sent home sometime next week.

CONGRATS Boys 5/6 Soccer Team on their win today! The next tournament will be on the Tuesday, October 18th - these games will be the semi and conference finals! It will be during the day, so the Coaches will be sending home permission forms that need to be handed back by Tuesday, the latest!

Practice for both teams will be on Monday, October 17th after-school from 3:30-4:30pm! 

Running Club and Cross Country Update

 As mentioned yesterday, runners had a chance to run their distance today, as fast as they could. Those who came in within the required timeframe made the cross-country team.  Those who did not make it in the required time are invited to come to the meet but will participate in the Fun Run which is a non-competitive, shorter route and is just for fun! Competitors are coming home with a blue permission form and fun run participants are coming home with an orange permission form. Please bring these to this Friday's practice!

There were some runners who did not come today. They will have one more opportunity this Friday morning to run their distance. 

** Running Club will continue to run until the final cross Country meet (October 26)** All students are welcome and encouraged to come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday even if they are not going to the meet. (there may be the odd practice when we only ask competitors to be present)**

** All runners who are competing are EXPECTED at EVERY practice going forward. Missed practices may result in the removal from the team. Competitors are expected to speak to their coaches should they be away. **

Terry Fox Update

Running Club - Grade 3-8 ONLY

 WEDNESDAY Morning practice this week will be for grades 3-8 ONLY. Grade 1 and 2's can take a break for this day unless coming with a sibling.  Grades 3-8 runners will be running their allotted distance for an opportunity to be on the cross country team. Permission forms for all those who make it will be coming home on Tomorrow!

Intermediate Girls' Soccer

This week's practice schedule:

Tuesday, September 27

Wednesday, September 28

Thursday, September 29

To Race or NOT to Race...

Students in Grades 3-8 who have been working hard in the running club have been given some information to think about over the next couple of days. 

Going forward, everyone has 3 OPTIONS:

Option 1: I want to continue coming to Running Club for fun and exercise! I have NO interest in competing at the meet this year. 

Option 2: I want to come to the meet on October 13, but I only want to do the FUN RUN - (this is an easier route, which is not a race but gives the kids a taste in case they would like to compete next year.) Students cannot choose to do both fun run and competitive.

Option 3: I want to compete in the meet on October 13.

Those interested in Options 2 or 3 will be invited to the meet as long as they can run their allotted distance. In order for the day to run as smoothly as possible, we are unable to take those who need to walk. 

This Wednesday's practice is VERY important! We will be talking with all runners in hopes to get an idea of who will be going to the meet for options 2 or 3.  Permission forms will go out before the end of this week! 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to send them our way!

Cross Country - Thompson Park Race Course - Gr.3-8

As we get closer to the Cross-Country Meet on October13th, families may want to take their children to Thompson Park prior to the event to get familiar with the course(s). See below. If you have any questions, let us know!

GRADE 3 - 1.5km

GRADES 4-6 - 2km

GRADE 7-8 - 3km

Cross Country Updates

 

Running Club is ON! See you soon!

Look at Us GO!

And that's on our online donations!! Keep it up CLAIRLEA! 

Running Club

 100 Participants came out to our first run today!

WOW! 

We're looking forward to seeing everyone back on FRIDAY. Please arrive by 8:10 to sign in. We will start our warm-up at 8:15 and we will start running by 8:20. 

Fingers crossed no more sneaky animals force us to stop running early!

TERRY FOX

https://schools.terryfox.ca/ClairleaPSScarborough

Running Club INFO

Tomorrow marks the first day of the club! We are all so excited to see everyone at the morning run. Don't forget your forms! 

Below are some more helpful reminders:

-each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we will start our warm up at 815

-Arrive 5 minute early to sign in and get prepared.

-Always run with a buddy. Someone who has similar running abilities. 

-Leave a water bottle by the rock in the kindie playground. 

-Never sprint! Stick to a steady jog and pace yourself. 

-when running past homes, stay on the sidewalk. Try not to run on people's grass. 

-before crossing driveways, always check for move moving cars. 

-at 850, students find their belongings and head to the back yard where supervision teachers will be. At this time, students should hydrate and have a small snack before entry. 

Running Club and Cross Country Team

Time to get moving! Information regarding our Running Club and Cross Country Team will be coming home to you on Monday. Grades 1 through 8 are invited to join the running club that meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:15. Students in grades 1 & 2 need to be company by a parent at each session. Students in grade 3-8 will be invited to take part in the cross country meet in October if they are able to run their set distance for their age. Please look out for permission forms and information about this club after the weekend! 

Ms.Lowen

Challenges ALL week LONG!

That's right. A new challenge everyday! 

Challenge #13

Bottle-Flip Plank Challenge

Challenge #14
Towel Fold Challenge

Challenge #15
Tally Challenge

Challenge #16

Bear Walk Plank Challenge

Challenge #17

The Ring Weave Challenge

World Health Organization Recommends...

BONUS Weekend Blasts

Sometimes we receive intense routines that are lengthy or a bit challenging to record. We included a couple below that you should try this weekend. Thank you Veronica and Linden!

 

Join one of our Clairlea students as she takes us through a series of tricky exercises!

Your first exercise shall be the bridge do it for 1 minute ( if you can)

Next exercise is skipping. Skip for 5 minutes (if u want)

Now do what I like to call the candlestick. Rest your hands near your hip bone and then put your legs up into the air and balance for as long as you can ( 1 to 3 mins)

Ok now lie down on your back and do a movement like ur biking.

Last is weight lifting - do 8 curls for each arm (if  you can)

Looking to get your beach bod on? Follow this next routine brought to us by one of our very own grade 1's!

 Steps - going up and down steps 10 times. No rest!

- Windsprints - Running back and forth in the yard for 30 secs. Rest for 15, then do that 5 times

- Jumping Jacks - 20 of them. No rest!

- High knees for 30 secs. Rest for 15 then repeat 5 times.

- Boxing (hitting weight bag for 5 mins 

- Using mini-trampoline (jumping and running in place)

June 15-19 Student Created Fitness Blasts

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Challenge #12

The TOWEL Flip Challenge

Did you ever check out Challenge#10?  The Shoe Balance challenge was a tricky one - Shuaib from Mme.Galati's class shared his success video with us - make sure you check it out!

Show Balance Challenge

This weeks challenge is brought to you again by our favourite PE Specialist who is challenging us to flip a towel! 

So, grab a towel, check out his tutorial below and see if you can do it too!

June 8th-12th - Student Created Fitness Blasts

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Challenge #11

PLANK HOLD 

.....it's baaaaaaaack!!!

Watch the video below to see some of our present and past Clairlea teachers holding a 3min plank!!

It seems like ages ago that we did this challenge, presented by one of our favourites, Mrs.Carson. She successfully held a plank for 2 minutes which started the 2 Min plank Challenge train. Well, later on in April, Mr. Church challenged us to increase the time to 3 minutes and we're  excited to say, the time is NOW!   Whether you choose a low, forearm plank or an extended hand plank, remember to keep your core tight and don't forget to breathe! 

How to get through the 3 minutes:

- play your favourite song

- do it with  family

- watch t.v.

- read 

JUNE 1st-5th - Student Created Fitness Blasts

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Today's routine is brought to you by Mateo and Jag!

Do each of the workouts/dance linked below in order. Take a 2 minute break between each.

Have a Blast!

Animals - Just Dance

Batman HIIT

Starwars HIIT

Spiderman HIIT

Waka Waka Just Dance

Challenge #10

The Shoe Balance Challenge

(Maybe you've seen this one before?) 

Check out a short, step by step How to video below from our Favourite PE Specialist, Benjamin Landers. If you like, record yourself doing the challenge and send it off to your gym teacher - we can post it to the blog or we can view it privately. Just let us know! GOOD LUCK!

Sent in by one of our fine 2nd graders, Shuaib is featured on the right successfully completing the challenge! Bravo Shuaib! Fantastique!

Anyone else out there want to show us your skills?

Simple, everyday PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES you can do with your family....

Hello Panther Nation!

With the pandemic drastically changing how we live our lives, it is important for us to keep not only our bodies physically fit, but also our state of mind. Trying to keep a positive outlook can sometimes be challenging when what we do, whom we see, and where we go is so limited. In the list below you will find some great ideas to keep your family moving while at the same time really focussing on togetherness. This week, try to pick at least one activity to do each day with your family, if you can squeeze in more than one, well that would be great! 

1. Mom or Dad runs while kids run or bike ride along side
2. Do a circuit workout in the house, driveway or yard
3. Take a family bike ride
4. Head to a high school track and do bleacher runs 
5. Play soccer or kickball in your backyard
6. Have wheel barrow races
7. Play hopscotch at the local playground, your driveway or on the sidewalk
8. Play freeze tag - when you are frozen, jog in place
9. Go hiking on trails
10. Have a Tickle fights!
11. Do relay runs at a local high school track - make it interesting and turn it in to leap frog or crab walk 
12. Sprint up and down your street
13. Jump rope - solo or with a group
14. Have a dance party!
15. Have a trampoline? practice your tricks!
16. Do some Yoga - Cosmic Kids and Yoga Kids are good recommendations
17. Create an obstacle course in your yard
18. Walk to the store 
19. Play Just Dance
20. Have rollerblades/rollerskates?  - go for a roll in the neighbourhood!
21. Have a pillow fight
22. Balloon Toss keep up
23. Have a pool? Swim laps!

Challenge #9

EXERCISE CHALLENGE

It's time to put your thinking caps on.  We're looking to our Clairlea students to have their input on Junes Fitness Activities.

 Here's how it will work: 

This week, we want you to select your favourite exercise moves and create a 5 minute fitness blast routine.  Don't forget to try out your own routine and make sure to send them in to your gym teachers by Friday.  We will review all the routines and those selected will be used as part of Junes fitness activities. 

Remember:

• create a routine that does NOT require equipment but rather everyday household items (should you wish to incorporate items into your routine).
• ensure your routine can be done in limited space 
• try to create a routine that focuses on the whole body
• get your family involved...ask for input!
• you DO NOT need to send in a video of your routine - but you can if you wish!
• send your routine outline to jason.church@tdsb.on.c  OR jessica.lowen@tdsb.on.ca

Everyone, find a partner!

This week, you'll need a partner to do these exercises. Anyone will do! 

With your partner, you're going to keep each other motivated while you work through any of the moves below that appeal to you. We've provided you with a number of examples to try. 

Create your routine using your top 5 favourites. 

Perform your exercises for 30sec-1min each and add a short rest in between, if you need to. Repeat your routine 3 or more times for a really good workout.

Join your gym teachers this 

FRIDAY

and do their top 5 along with them!

Challenge #8

SQUAT HOLD CHALLENGE

The goal of this challenge is to sit at the bottom of a squat and hold it, unassisted for as long as you can. Grab a member of your family and challenge them to this squat hold! Can you beat their time? Can you beat OUR time?  We want your pictures and videos! Send them in and we will add them to this post...Check out your Gym teachers attempt below!

BENEFITS TO HOLDING A SQUAT...

·       Helps you to gain mobility and strength in the hips, knees, ankles, and spine

·       Helps to improve your overall mobility 

·       Helps with other athletic, functional movements

Enjoy watching your gym teachers battle it out for the longest squat hold.  We both held onto it for about 2 minutes...what's your best time??

TEACHERS UNITE! Check us out....

Challenge #7

The 100's Challenge

Take a look at the list of exercises below. Choose a different one each day and aim to bang out 100 repetitions (our younger viewers could cut that number in half and do 50)

Can you do all 100 at one time? Or will you break it up into smaller sets over the course of the day? 

Either Way, don't forget these important safety considerations:

• Choose the exercises that are right for and that please you
• Dress in clothing designed for the activity and the climate
• Use good form and posture
• Listen to your body and take breaks when you need to
• Be aware of sore muscles and joints
• Drink water before, during and after exercise to prevent dehydration
• Avoid exercise if you are tired or sick

Here is a fine example of one of our very own Clairlea kindies doing a set of 10 Burpees!

Jumping Jacks	Cross Jacks	Front Jacks
High Knees	Low Kicks	High Kicks
Jump Squats	Squats	Squat Pulses
Plank In & Outs	Plank Jacks	Plank Up & Downs
Burpees	Push-Ups	Mountain Climber Planks

May's Weekly Fitness Blast with Your Gym Teachers

Ok Everyone...May is here...Join us every morning this week for a fitness blast!

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more calories in less time.

In our videos, one of us will be doing a modified version of the exercises, one of us will be doing a more intense version. Choose the one that suits you best!

MONDAY's

Exercise Sequence:

Jog on spot

Squat jumps w/ a Jab

Plank Jacks

Bicycle legs

Split Jumps

TUESDAY's

Exercise Sequence:

Butt Kicks

Side Lunge 

Mountain Climber Planks

Bird-Dog

Half-Jack w/ Upper cut

WEDNESDAY'S

Exercise Sequence:

High Kicks

Low moving Squats

Plank Shoulder Tap

Lunge-Squat

Skater Jumps

THURSDAY'S

Exercise Sequence:

Front Jacks

Standing elbow to knee

Plank Up & Downs

Russian Twists

High Knees

FRIDAY'S

Exercise Sequence:

Cross-Jack

In-Out Abs

Slow Jog

Superman

Jump Squats

It's Music Mondays!

Hey everyone! One our very special staff members, Mr.Farquharson, put this awesome video together.  Check out this special tribute from all of us, to all of you! We miss you Panthers! 

Challenge #6

7-Day SQUAT Challenge

Start today with 20 squats...add 5-10 more each day. (So, on Tuesday aim to do 25-30 squats, on Wednesday 30-40 and so on).

If you add 10 more each day, by the end of day 7 you will have done 350 squats! 

Adding 5 each day will get you to 245 squats!

Felling SUPER pumped today? Feel like you can start at a higher number and bang out 50 squats in day 1? Do it! and Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. (btw, by day 7 this will get you to 560 squats!) 

Whichever you choose, your legs will definitely feel stronger and more powerful by this time next week. Follow the image below for proper squat form.

Benefits to Squats

Builds Muscle

Improves mobility and balance

Improves running performance...makes you faster!

Prevents injuries

Provides better circulation

Helps regulate digestion

Strengthens the core

Improves flexibility