The Benefits of Fitness Fitness for All The Benefits of Fitness

PFT = Physical Fitness Testing All Physical Education classes will begin PFT on Monday, September 25. PFT lasts approx. 2 weeks or until all students are tested in 6 areas: -Mile/Pacer -Sit & Reach/Shoulder Stretch -Push-ups -Trunk Lift -Curl-ups -Height and Weight

Fitness and Health The word health is often associated only with physical fitness, but there are other components of health. FITNESS means “readiness”. Fit people are better equipped than non-fit people. The level of fitness includes all aspects of health and life. It affects physical, mental, and social health.

What is Physical Fitness? Physical Fitness is the ability of your body systems to work efficiently. A fit person is able to carry out the typical activities of living, such as work, and still have enough energy and vigor to respond to emergency situations and to enjoy leisure time activities.

Physical Activity and Exercise Physical activity is a general term that includes sports, dance, and activities done at work or at home, such as walking, climbing stairs, or mowing the lawn. When people do physical activity especially for the purpose of getting fit, we say they are doing exercise.

Health and Wellness Benefits of Physical Activity Regular physical activity can do much to prevent disease and illness. It can help you look your best (with proper nutrition, good posture, and good body mechanics). Besides looking better, people who do regular physical activity feel better, do better on academic work, and are less depressed than people who are less active. Regular physical activity results in physical fitness which is the key to being able to do more of things you want to do and enjoy life. It allows you to be fit enough to meet emergencies and day-to-day demanding situations. Being physically active can build fitness, which, in turn, provides you with many health and wellness benefits.

The Parts of Physical Fitness Health - Related Physical Fitness Skill - Related Physical Fitness It helps you perform well in sports and activities that require certain skills It helps you stay healthy

Health - Related Physical Fitness Cardiovascular fitness: the ability to exercise your entire body for long periods of time. Strength: the amount of force your muscles can produce. Muscular endurance: the ability to use your muscles many times without tiring. Flexibility: the ability to use your joints fully through a wide range of motion. Body fatness – composition: is the percentage of body weight that is made up of fat when compared to other body tissue, such as bone and muscle.

Skill - Related Physical Fitness Different sports require different parts of skill -related fitness. Many sports require several parts. For example, a skater might have good agility, but may not posses good power. Some people have more natural ability in skill areas than others. Good health does not come from being good in skill-related fitness.

Lifetime Fitness Step 1: Doing Physical Activity Step 2: Getting Fit Step 3: Self-Assessment Step 4: Self-Planning Step 5: Lifetime Activity Step 6: Lifetime Fitness

ASB is hosting a door decorating contest! Door Décor ASB is hosting a door decorating contest! Theme: “Fall into Learning” Decorated By: 6th period classes -Decorations must be completed by September 15th! -Doors will be judged on creativity and originality in relation to the theme. -A prize will be awarded to the winning door and featured in “The Spartan Scoop!” -Door decorations must be on the OUTSIDE of the classroom door.

Reading/Knitting Club Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 – 8:00 Teaching kids to knit on a loom. Room 4106

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL CRITERIA Semester GPA of 3.00 or above No conduct mark below an “S” in any content area at semester grading period   All grade levels are eligible Selection of recipients is done at the end of each semester INFORMATION Principal’s Honor Roll recognizes students who achieve a 3.00 or above Grade Point Average at the end of the semester. Students are awarded a certificate and a Spartan Scholar T-Shirt to recognize their achievement at an assembly held for them and their parents. SPONSOR: Ms. Infante Room: Office

CHI ALPHA MU CRITERIA INFORMATION “A” mark in first 6 week grading period in Core Mathematics course “A” mark in 12 week grading period in Core Mathematics course “A” mark in semester grading period in Core Mathematics course No conduct mark below an “S” in any content area at semester grading period   All grade levels are eligible INFORMATION Chi Alpha Mu, standing for Creative Adventures in Mathematics, is the National Junior Mathematics Club for Middle Schools and Junior High Schools.   SPONSOR: Mr. Reyes-Mandujano Room: 218

NATIONAL JUNIOR BETA CLUB INFORMATION Promoting the ideals of academic achievement, character service, and leadership.   Recognition for achievement in a prestigious national honorary organization Opportunity to apply for over $300,000 in scholarships Opportunity to attend Beta Leadership Camps and Regional Leadership Summits. SPONSOR: Mr. Alexander Room: 105A CRITERIA Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.30 (non-weighted or above at the semester grading period No grade less than a “B” mark in any course at the semester grading period No conduct mark below an “S” in any content area at semester grading period   All grade levels are eligible

JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INFORMATION The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding Middle School students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character.  SPONSOR: Ms. Oswandel Room: 202 CRITERIA Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 (non-weighted or above at the semester grading period Must have maintained a Semester Grade Point Average of 3.50 (non-weighted) for 3 consecutive semester grading periods at Lathrop Intermediate No Conduct mark below an “S” in any content area at semester grading period   Second Semester 7th graders and all 8th graders are eligible Selection of members is to be reviewed at the end of the first semester of the academic school year

Club meets Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:30-3:30 pm Room 226 (STEM Lab)

Rainbow Youth Club: A club for everyone interested in learning about the LGBTQ+ Community and to help us spread awareness, kindness, and tolerance. You don’t need to identify as LGBTQ+, You only need to care. Fridays @ 2:30 pm Room 111 Get Involved & Get Active!

https://youtu.be/WeLOmnP7-08 Rainbow Youth: https://youtu.be/WeLOmnP7-08

Labor Day - What is it? Have you ever wondered why we don’t come to school and most people don’t work on the first Monday in September? Watch the video for a quick look at the history of this holiday.

Mr. Shalash needs a favor! :-) Please have students open the power point and click on the link to complete the Google form. Mr. Shalash is collecting information for future activities on our campus. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2W6s- 42P7cc1OWGOxp5t_f8qnUbaYNEyywC_eKDsedvXm8Q/viewform

Lathrop School Site Council Needs Student Leaders and Voices! The School Site Council (SSC) is a decision- making group that meets once a month after school to discuss programs and activities that help students learn! Teachers, parents, students, and administrators come together to make choices about your education! If you want to be the voice of your grade level to help make choices about the education at our school, this is a great opportunity for you! Fill out the google form below if you are interested in being a member of School Site Council. https://goo.gl/forms/iFng2w92mHa1ARio1 Lathrop School Site Council Needs Student Leaders and Voices!

Introducing “THE SPARTAN SCOOP!” Lathrop Intermediate’s Yearbook Staff has started our first digital newsletter! Check out the first edition! Go to the Lathrop Webpage Click on “Overview” Click on “Spartan Newsletter” Click on the link