Comments on: P-izza O-ver E-verything

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 03:41:55 +0000

I am a Program Advisor at Amistad Academy MS in New Haven, CT. My team was selected by ictprooraning writing into our process. Students had to write a one paragraph essay answering these questions:•What qualities do you have that you can bring to the FUTP 60 team?•How important is eating healthy and exercising to you?•Name two ideas/activities you have that will motivate students to participate in FUTP 60.•Why do you think FUTP 60 is so important?The purpose of ictprooraning writing was to get the students to really think about “why” they wanted to participate in our group. When the students were selected (10 out of 15), we began planning events for the year and working with our Food Service Director. Here are some of the activities we have created over the past 5 months:•Created a 60 minute presentation at a school-wide Town Meeting as our Kick-off event. Parents were invited…big success•A food survey was created for the students to see what they liked about our breakfast and lunch menu, and what they would like to see changed.•We post monthly questions on the walls around our school building. They included fitness, science, nutrition and health questions that are rotated every 4 weeks.•Posted FUTP 60 stickers & posters EVERYWHERE in our building…you can’t miss us!•Fuel Up Fridays at breakfast (We dance, exercise and/or stretch for 5 minutes during breakfast to get our students moving for the day.•Taste tests – during lunch (new fruits, raw veggies, dips etc.)•Fitness breaks – teachers randomly use them when they feel the need…ex. if the energy level in class is low or students seem off task•Participated in the FUTP 60 School Spirit Challenge•Have a student representative that is now the CT State Representative for FUTP 60 by entering the state application process•Created a poster contest for National Physical Fitness & Sport MonthMy team of students have enjoyed creating fitness activities and making positive changes around our school. There is a great sense of pride in every activity that we participate in. We appreciate having the opportunity to engage our school in fun activities that challenge them to think about what they eat, and to include exercise into their daily lifestyle.Althea White (PE Teacher)

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:20:17 +0000

Jeff – did you say sexy????? wow…..

favorite line I wish people would see is what Charles stated to the KC Star…”When I touch that field again, you’re going to feel my pain,” Charles told the Kansas City Star. “You’re going to go through what I went through. It’s going to be that way for me the rest of my career.”

By: Bronco-Hater

Bronco-Hater — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:01:43 +0000

Thank you Jeff. I always value your insight. In fact you just gave me the topic of my next commentary.

By: Jeff in VA

Jeff in VA — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:30:53 +0000

Our biggest need was NT and we got the best one in the draft. The Stanford guard would have been a safe pick. It’s not sexy, but I think we did what we had to do. Maybe we could have moved back and got him, but you never know. I just hope Poe pans out and I’ll have faith that Crennel can get the most out of him. Our front three are all now first rounders, I hope they can get it done. The stars didn’t line up for us to get a QB to challenge Cassel. It will be harder for me to defend him this year, because I think he has good protection and good weapons all around him. I think we have a good chance to compete for division title this year. Nice commentary, thanks.

By: Bronco-Hater

Bronco-Hater — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:51:09 +0000

Thank you! Very funny. Hahahahaha! I think the Mayans were wrong too.

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:10:37 +0000

Good analysis Argin…I knew before the draft that the Chiefs were not going to pick a QB (after picking up Quinn) but putting OL depth around the QB, which was a major problem last year. I think they may go for that QBOTF next year though (if the Mayans are wrong about the end of the world).