December PE Stars!

Here are the students who were voted December "PE Stars" by their classes.  These students showed excellence in the following attributes:

* Work Ethic
* Focus
* Positive Attitude
* Sportsmanship
* Leadership

Great job to these and all the students who are striving to achieve their best!

3rd Grade Stars

4th Grade Stars

5th Grade Stars

6th Grade Stars

2011 Middle School Boys Basketball

The Syracuse Middle School Boys Basketball “A-team” recently finished their season with a 7-2 record.  After a slow 1-2 start, the Rockets were able to win six games in a row including tournament championships in Palmyra and Syracuse.  This was a group of kids who proved to have a strong desire to work hard and improve daily.  Their excellent team chemistry and passion for the game was very evident each time they took to the court.  Every player contributed in a very valuable way to the success of the team.  There is no doubt they will continue to be successful if they do not lose their drive and intensity to reach their potential.  Team members:  Tanner Harsin, Anthony Reed, Peyton Harsin, Ethan Zastera, Connor Bennett, Monty Roberts, Tim Stilmock, Brett Cast, Braxtyn DeGolyer, Jacob Clayton, Connor Cameron, and Braxton Beach.  Coach:  Brian Recker

Game Stats

Syracuse 53

Auburn 17

Scoring:  T. Harsin 8, Reed 2, Zastera 2, Bennett 2, Roberts 12, Stilmock 12, Cast 1, Cameron 14

Syracuse 36

JCC 42

Scoring:  T. Harsin 2, Zastera 5, Bennett 2, Roberts 6, Stilmock 7, Cameron 9, Beach 5 

Syracuse 34

Ashland 36

Scoring:  Reed 5, Bennett 4, Roberts 4, Stilmock 8, DeGolyer 4, Cameron 9

Syracuse 40

Palmyra 25

Scoring:  Reed 2, P. Harsin 2, Roberts 4, Stilmock 11, Cast 3, DeGolyer 2, Cameron 14, Palmyra #14 2

Syracuse 46

Conestoga 6

Scoring:  T. Harsin 4, Reed 2, P. Harsin 4, Zastera 2, Bennett 2, Stilmock 14, Cast 4, DeGolyer 2, Cameron 8, Beach 4

Syracuse 34

Raymond Central 25

Scoring:  Reed 5, Bennett 3, Roberts 4, Stilmock 12, DeGolyer 4, Cameron 6

Syracuse 41 (in overtime)

JCC 38

Scoring:  Reed 5, Bennett 1, Roberts 3, Stilmock 6, DeGolyer 2, Clayton 2, Cameron 17, Beach 5

Syracuse 45

Auburn 16

Scoring:  T. Harsin 11, Reed 3, P. Harsin 2, Roberts 2, Stilmock 9, Cast 3, DeGolyer 1, Cameron 11, Beach 3

Syracuse 44

Lincoln Lutheran 30

Scoring:  T. Harsin 2, Reed 5, Bennett 2, Roberts 9, Stilmock 8, DeGolyer 3, Cameron 15

Question Box - Vitamins

6th Grade Question:  How much vitamins is too much?

This is a great question.  If you are eating a variety of fresh, natural, whole foods, you will not have to worry about getting too much of a certain vitamin.  Water soluble vitamins like B vitamins and vitamin C easily pass through the body if your cells do not require them at the time.  Fat soluble vitamins like E and K do get stored in the body, but it would be almost impossible to eat too many fat soluble vitamins.  A person simply could not eat that much food in one day.  My advice would be to concentrate on making sure you are getting all the vitamins you need by choosing a variety of healthy fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, eggs, and dairy. 

Blueberry antioxidants protect retina cells

A new study out of China Agricultural University showed the power of blueberries to protect eyesight.  Researchers exposed retina cells of the eyes to varying degrees of ultraviolet light, while providing these cells with blueberry antioxidants called anthocyanins.  The anthocyanins appeared to protect the retina cells from damage.  Berries continue to prove that they have many health benefits!  They are my number one recommended fruit.

Yixiang Liua, Xue Songa, Di Zhanga, Feng Zhoua, Dan Wanga, Ying Weia, Fengyi Gaoa, Liyang Xiea, Gang Jiaa, Wei Wua and Baoping Jia.  Blueberry anthocyanins: protection against ageing and light-induced damage in retinal pigment epithelial cells  British Journal of Nutrition  2011 October  Functional Food Research Laboratory, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University.

Rocket Workout

This part got cut off on the other video.  We completed a Circuit Training Rocket Workout.  Circuit training is when you do a variety of different exercises without resting much in between the various exercises.  It allows you to challenge the body's fitness levels in a variety of ways, improving many areas of physical fitness.  In the video below, the students worked to improve their aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, power, strength, and coordination.

Rocket Workouts, Fitness, & Cupstacking!

November PE Stars

These students were voted the "Stars" of their class for the month of November.  The star student represents someone who displays great Work Ethic, Focus, Positive Attitude, Sportsmanship, and Leadership.  Keep up the great work!

3rd Grade Stars

4th Grade Stars

5th Grade Stars

6th Grade Stars

Prevent cancer by not sitting so much

The American Institute for Cancer Research recently announced that 43,000 colon cancer cases and 49,000 breast cancer cases could be prevented if people would simply avoid sitting the majority of the day.  Once again, movement and exercise prove to be outstanding in the prevention of disease.  When a person sits all day, their circulation becomes sluggish.  This could lead to poor oxygen & nutrient delivery throughout the body, as well as a stagnant detoxification system - the body needs to get rid of toxins.  If you have a job that forces you to sit a lot, try to get up every 30 minutes or so and move around.  Do some walking, stretching, jumping jacks, push-ups or anything else that gets you moving!

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500165_162-57317464/study-links-sitting-around-to-cancer/

Too much pop affects teens

The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently reported that students in Minnesota who drank the most pop also seemed to be the most violent.  The higher the pop consumption, the more problems with aggressive behaviors like getting into fights.  These same findings were also reported in a Boston, Massachusetts study.

Pop is extremely high in sugar which can cause your blood sugar levels to fluctuate wildly.  This can cause poor mood and agitation which could potentially lead to the violent behavior.  Also, if children are drinking lots of pop, they probably aren't getting enough water and quality, nutritious food in their diet.  The lack of quality food means a lack of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats that the body needs.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/wellness/132589863.html

Bowling Champions

On the final day of our bowling lessons we had championship matches amongst the classes.  Pictured below from top to bottom are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.  Nice work!