School Blogs
By mchambellan@pas... on 2012-05-18 11:32
Check our pictures taken on our second annual Shadow Day. This is the day that selected fifth grade students "shadow" a teacher/administrator for a day....
By mchambellan@pas... on 2012-05-18 11:28
At the recent Track and Field competition, one of our students placed first in the 200 and 400 meter dash. He gets to go on to a regional meet this summer. We are...
By jmccombs on 2012-05-18 07:44
Jackson Intermediate had three weeks of fundraising in their girls P.E. and athletics classes. With a total success, the students raised over $1,600. That money was donated...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-17 17:01
Congratulations to the students from South Shaver that participated at the Hershey's Track and Field Meet. We are proud of you for doing your best! Thank you parents for...
By pewatts@pasaden... on 2012-05-17 15:01
The USDA MyPlate is here!
USDA's new MyPlate was released in June of 2011 as a visual educational tool to help Americans make better food choices. This is a...
By anmoody@dallasi... on 2012-05-17 10:49
Breakfast in the Classroom has been a great success. Recently 3 students and a teacher won prizes from the cafeteria manager for submitting writings as to why they like...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-17 08:04
Students used their tickets to come to open gym this morning! They chose to play Pirates and had a blast stealing each others treasures!
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-17 08:03
Select students from 3rd and 4th grade participated in the Hershey's track meet yesterday. They did a great job representing our school and we are very proud...
By jlacamu@pasaden... on 2012-05-16 16:43
Moore's Cafeteria and Staff are now members of the Pasadena ISD A+ Team. The staff has had several 100% on health inspections and received an A+ from the district...
By jlacamu@pasaden... on 2012-05-16 16:22
In January several members of our staff started a weight loss support group. The group uses the My Fitness Pal app to log in their caloric intake and exercise everyday and...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-16 11:11
Congratulations Second Grade on a Fun and Exciting Track and Field Day! Parents enjoyed cheering on the teams and snapping pictures as the fast paced racers...
By melherna@austin... on 2012-05-16 10:37
On May 14th, the Sixth graders participated in a Track and Field day. All students wore a specially designed shirt that stated "Together We Make A Difference...
By kalbert@pasaden... on 2012-05-16 08:08
With summer just around the corner, we must remember that summer does not mean for us to just sit and play video games because it is to hot outside. We still need to be...
By RDTamez@pasaden... on 2012-05-15 14:48
REMINDER: Hershey's Track & Field will be held tomorrow May 16th at 5:30P.M. Students will need to start checking in for their events at 5:00P.M. ...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-15 13:53
As the cameras were flashing, all students, teachers, parents and guests had a great time at Track and Field Day. The runners were racing even faster than they had practiced...
By sgarza on 2012-05-15 13:05
Since the start of May we have teamed up with the Capital Area Food Bank of Austin in which they have been teaching our 6th grade students about nutrition. It have been...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-15 12:13
Cafeteria ladies talked to students in the lunch line about nutritional information concerning strawberries. Students learned that strawberries lower blood pressure,...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-15 12:11
Turner students have turned in their Be Fit Challenge packets and we have tallied up our points. We accumulated 377,005 points over a 4 week stretch. Students...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-15 12:08
Students are dodging, fleeing, and strategizing during this fun filled active game. The gyn is divided into 4 oceans each owned by a group of pirates who protect their...
By bkuntz@pasadena... on 2012-05-15 09:06
As many of our students have taken active interest in our school's physical activities and events, we have passed our flyers informing them of the Pasadena Youth...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-14 18:23
South Shaver's "Healthy Snacks For Summer" was a hit with both students, parents and staff. Everyone listened to a few minutes about the importance of healthy...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-14 17:55
Practice is over and the students are ready to run. It will be a fast pace around the track for our first grade students as they show their speed tomorrow at South Shaver on...
By mmsmith@pasaden... on 2012-05-14 12:29
Don't miss this important and informative series confronting the obesity crisis in America. The series is premiering May 14 and 15 on HBO.
http://...
By pasadenamemorial on 2012-05-14 10:33
Watch this tonight and tomorrow:
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
The fight our nation is up against.....
By jkidwell@pasade... on 2012-05-14 10:11
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
A new documentary about confronting the obesity epidemic in America today.
Check it out!
By ckaiser@pasaden... on 2012-05-14 10:02
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
HBO Obesity Series Showing Texas Schools Debuts
By Minjae Park
Comptroller Susan Combs, who appears in a new HBO documentary...
By tdurr@pasadenai... on 2012-05-14 09:56
Just a reminder about the HBO series starting today. Please place this information on your ACTIVELife website.
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-14 07:45
Turner students learn about the importance of being safe on their bicycles. They watch a short video on safety and warnings signs to watch for on the road and in their...
By sakers@pasadena... on 2012-05-11 15:04
Gardens Elementary runners are pictured in the Mighty Milers May newsletter. To view the newsletter, go to www.mightymilers.org
Way to go Gardens!
By sakers@pasadena... on 2012-05-11 15:01
3rd and 4th graders have been learning how to play volleyball. They will have a round robin tournament during the PE classes.
Good luck to all the teams!
By tdurr@pasadenai... on 2012-05-11 14:24
Parents,
The “GET FIT JOG” will be held this Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Pasadena Rodeo Grounds on 7601 Red Bluff, Pasadena 77507. Please note...
By tdurr@pasadenai... on 2012-05-11 14:21
On Thursday, May 10th, from 9:30a.m. - 12:00 the third and fourth grade students will have their “Track and Field Day” at Dobie High School’s track....
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-11 14:05
The students and staff at South Shaver Elementary would like to wish all mother's a Healthy and Happy Mother's Day. Take a walk with your mother and enjoy the...
By tdurr@pasadenai... on 2012-05-11 12:49
The Haunted Gym is one of the many traditions at Moore that students remember for a life time. Around Halloween time, the gym into a physical fitness obstacle...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-11 11:07
Kindergarten students were given a lesson on the importance of breakfast. Students talked about what they like to eat for breakfast and how it gives them energy to do their...
By pasadenamemorial on 2012-05-11 08:46
Each week the people at my campus surprise me! There are always new faces at each workout class and I am very proud of everyone for making the effort to come out and give it...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-10 16:54
Parents are looking forward to finding out about snacks that are healthy for their child. With school almost out what a great way to start a Healthy summer.
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-10 16:34
Students in the first and second grade at South Shaver have been busy this week practicing for their Track and Field Day. The excitement is building and the students are...
By raguirre_4@yahoo.com on 2012-05-10 09:35
This year we have had our best support from family involvement. At the beginning of this school year, our parent specialist was able to implement a Zumba class on our...
By raguirre_4@yahoo.com on 2012-05-10 09:33
CATCH and coordinated school health have made the PE classroom stronger. CATCH has helped our PE teachers because as a CATCH school, our teachers remember...
By raguirre_4@yahoo.com on 2012-05-10 09:31
The strategy to keep this program running and running successfully is to use what has worked for this team and school, and to share ideas with other schools and make...
By raguirre_4@yahoo.com on 2012-05-10 09:29
The Catch Team during year one was a slow start for us at Garcia middle school. This was a new program that was introduced to Garcia middle school and our staff, so learning...
By bwillia1 on 2012-05-09 16:13
CATCH TEAM BLOG #1- Here at Murchison Middle School, our CATCH Team has evolved with greater awareness and improved communication methods. We began the first year with...
By jaime.brynie@au... on 2012-05-09 15:15
CATCH has brought awareness to parents about the health problems children are facing. It has influenced the PTA to create a wellness position on their committee. ...
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 14:50
Parent and family involvement on the Webb campus continues to increase as efforts increase every year. The Director of the Webb Family Resource Center is a standing...
By jaime.brynie@au... on 2012-05-09 14:36
CATCH has influenced and improved our Physical Education program in a variety of ways. We were able to use some of the grant funds to purchase different workout...
By jaime.brynie@au... on 2012-05-09 14:26
To continue sustainability we will work closely with our PTA, administrators, school personnel for support in implementing the piece for the home environment and helping us...
By jaime.brynie@au... on 2012-05-09 14:24
Our campus and Team were clueless about the program at the beginning but, after going to the trainings and receiving the support we were able to implement the program. Staff...
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 14:13
Webb Middle School PE Department follows closely the AISD Curriculum for Physical Educaiton K-12. In addition to that, coaches encorporate the CATCH curriculum and the...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-09 13:06
Parents and Guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment on the lawn at South Shaver Elementary on Monday watching dances and listening to songs sung by students. Many families...
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 12:55
The Webb CATCH Team has developed an improved plan for sustainibiltiy of the CATCH program over the past three years that we will continue to improve upon and implement next...
By bwillia1 on 2012-05-09 12:53
Murchison Middle School is a CATCH-y campus! We make healthy lifetime choices!
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 12:39
The Webb Middle School CATCH Team has become stronger every year over the past three years as the leadership of the school has become more engaged and supportive of...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-09 11:31
4th graders are signing up for their track & field events. The event will take place on May 24th from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the Auxilliary Stadium.
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-09 11:30
Students who donated funds for the Jump rope for heart event received a coupon good for some open gym time before school on Friday. The gym doors will open at 7:10 am...
By robert.thornton... on 2012-05-09 11:23
Here at Del Valle Middle School we encourage parents to get involved whenever they can. We see the majority of our parent involvement during our CATCH events....
By robert.thornton... on 2012-05-09 11:21
One of the biggest and most challenging components of CATCH to implement and track is the nutrition aspect. Classroom teachers and coaches can talk and give...
By piabellocchio on 2012-05-09 10:23
CATCH is truly a coordinated effort at Del Valle Middle School. Our staff and teachers have warmly embraced the CATCH philosophy and resources. The...
By shana.green@del... on 2012-05-09 10:07
CATCH will be sustained at Del Valle Middle School. The students and faculty will make sure of it. We have buy in from all teachers and administrators and our...
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 10:00
Webb Middle School actively participated in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, Octobver 23-31, 2012. Daily announcements were read during over the PA system, speakers from...
By BBeynaerts on 2012-05-09 09:53
May is an exciting month at Pomeroy Elementary in Physical Education. Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade will participate in a Field Day. There will be...
By shana.green@del... on 2012-05-09 09:42
Del Valle Middle School has been a proud CATCH school for three years. Within those three years CATCH transformed the climate of the entire campus and in many ways the...
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 09:42
On April 19, 2012 the Webb CATCH Team hosted a healthy family fun night that was attended by almost 200 students, staff, parents and community members. A community...
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-09 09:21
Today is bike to work and school today. What a great idea to enjoy the outdoors and get exercise. Biking is an excellent form of transportation.
By julie.weeks@aus... on 2012-05-09 09:08
On December 15, 2011, 300 people gathered at Webb MS for concerts and a healthy holiday celebration event. 25 students and 29 community volunteers prepared a delicious...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-09 09:02
So last year I proposed a new PE credit class open to 7th and 8th grade sutdents that didn't want to be in athletics. While many students, both boys and girls, have no...
By erinsneedham on 2012-05-09 07:50
Today is National Bike to School Day. Did you ride your bike?
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
By BBeynaerts on 2012-05-09 07:37
Third and Fourth Graders are working very hard to log at least 40 miles to qualify for the Get Fit Jog run on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Pasadena Rodeo...
By BBeynaerts on 2012-05-09 07:34
March is an exciting month at Pomeroy for your little athletes. This month, students will be learning about the muscular system of the human body. Students will...
By kate_mason on 2012-05-09 02:10
Family blog question: How has CATCH and coordinated school health influenced or changed parent and family awareness and/or involvement on our campus? ...
By kate_mason on 2012-05-09 01:50
Child Nutrition blog question: What nutrition initiatives were launched or have been continued this year? Discuss any efforts to coordinate with other...
By kate_mason on 2012-05-09 01:48
Sustainability blog question: Describe the strategies or plan for how you will sustain CATCH on your campus (eg Team meetings, teaching lessons, implementing/...
By kate_mason on 2012-05-09 01:46
CATCH Team Blog Questions: Describe how your CATCH team has evolved over the last three years (eg. communication methods, accountability strategies, etc.). Share...
By Sharon_Hytnen@r... on 2012-05-08 16:28
Our PE department really wanted to teach our students the importance of physical activity this year. We always have MVPA on the forefront of our minds when conducting...
By Sharon_Hytnen@r... on 2012-05-08 16:16
At this time our school is involved in an initiative called CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health). We have a parent on the CATCH committee that works as a...
By Sharon_Hytnen@r... on 2012-05-08 16:10
Now that we have set up some campaigns and initiatives, I think it will be fairly easy for the CATCH team to sustain our efforts at our school. We have partnerships...
By Sharon_Hytnen@r... on 2012-05-08 16:09
Our CATCH team started out several years ago as a confused group huddled around the coordination kit binder. We were tasked with coordinating a family fun night and...
By Emily.anderson on 2012-05-08 13:50
I absolutely love the CATCH culture we have going on campus. The students have learned to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh fruit and vegetables again. Everyone encourages...
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-08 13:39
Fulmore Falcons have great information on healthy eating posted in the cafeteria.
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-08 13:36
Every morning at Fulmore MS over 100 students have open play in the big gym.
By tsimon on 2012-05-08 12:55
I became involved in the CATCH program at DVMS this year. It has been great. I've made healthily choices when it comes to preparing lunch for myself and...
By coach_weber on 2012-05-08 12:46
We were excited to add pickleball and "Mt. Bulldogs" to our list of exciting activities this year!!
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-08 12:22
From Doug Kasselberg- 6th grade ELA teacher at KLMS
Often I do brain breaks, led by students. They include: cross-laterals; one arm swimming forward, another...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-08 12:14
Look at our new shirts we have for winners, prizes, etc. for Wellness & CATCH warriors!!!
Comes in pink and blue and are super cute..... Students are asking if they can...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-08 10:01
Our Kelly Lane Wellness softball team is on our way to defend our title of softball champs! We are back rolling with the Spring softball league put on district wide amongst...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-08 09:51
Our Kelly Lane wellness team has been playing other teams around the district in our staff volleyball league. We had our final volleyball tournament Wednesday, May 2nd where...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-07 14:11
South Shaver Families and Friends are sure to be entertained this evening at our Music In The Park performance. The students have practiced and are ready to put on a...
By emcintyre@pasad... on 2012-05-07 14:02
Kindergarten students were busy on Friday, May 4 having a great time racing and having fun during their Track and Field Fun Day. Congratulations on doing such a great...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-07 13:55
The family aspect of CATCH is one of my personal favorites. I truly believe this is where we took our school to another level and got teachers, students, and parents on board...
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-07 13:40
Before CATCH nutrition lessons only came up in PE, there were few activity breaks and no intramurals. Healthy snacks weren’t available at staff meetings or parent...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-07 13:38
Of all the components to the CATCH program I believe this can be the most difficult one to get everyone on board with. Teachers are super busy individuals with many...
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-07 13:34
In 2010 we expanded the use of the Hop Sports program that we piloted in 2009-2010 through support from Austin ISD. Hop Sports (www.hopsports.com) is an interactive...
By susan.stuart@au... on 2012-05-07 13:29
CATCH lessons have become an integral part of our advisory classes, which meet each week. Lessons on making healthy food choices and nutrition, being more active and...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-07 13:19
CATCH has opened the opportunities for more variations to our PE program as well as expanded our ideas. All of our PE teachers serve on our CATCH committee so we have the...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-07 12:55
While the CATCH grant partnership with Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living is sadly drawing to the end, I believe we have been given many...
By candace.mckinle... on 2012-05-07 12:39
In the last 3 years, Kelly Lane Middle School has made great strides with their CATCH team. We have a strong committee made up of dedicated veteran members and new...
By jcaver@pasadena... on 2012-05-07 12:05
Students are registering for the 1st annual Walk for the Wetlands. All forms are due no later than Friday, May 11, 2012.