Mrs. Hitchcock needs balloons!

Mrs. Hitchcock is in need of balloons -any shape and size is great but I’m also looking for big punch balloons as well. As long as they are deflated and ready to blow up! The tougher, the better! Balloons are great inexpensive ways to play volleyball, tennis, catching games and more! Please drop them off [...]

Wednesday, October 8th is Walk to School Day!

Attention Kids! Wednesday October 8th is Colorado Walk to School Day! Join Mrs. Hitchcock on her way to school by walking along or riding your bike with her! Mrs. Hitchcock will be leaving from the pool in GMF at 7:30am. Here is the rest of the meet + walk/ride schedule:
7:45-Meet at the Market
8:00-Meet at the [...]

Paralympic Stations

This week, students have been experiencing sports differently. They get the opportunity to play a sport like a Paralympic athlete would. The stations include:

Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Fencing
Sitting Volleyball and
Wheelchair Tennis

When asked what is different about participating in a activity, a 5th grade student said “It feels weird not to jump and a basketball player needs to [...]

Students get their first taste of the Paralympics!

Even though the Olympics have ended, the Paralympics are just beginning! The Paralympic Games features 15 modified, and 4 unique Olympic sports:

Archery
Cycling
Shooting
Sitting Volleyball
Athletics
Equestrian
Rowing
Swimming
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Tennis
Football 5 and 7 a side
Judo
Sailing
Table Tennis
Wheelchair Fencing
Powerlifting
Wheelchair Rugby
Goalball
Boccia Ball

So far this week, students in Pre-K, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th had an opportunity to play a Paralympic Facts Scavenger Hunt [...]