Wednesday May 9th

Health classes today will be watching 2 short videos on substance abuse.  Today's topics will be Inhalants and Methanphetamine.

Personal Fitness class will have a practice test, and a brief course survey.  The remainder of the class period will be used to finish up or catch up on missing work.

1 week of school to go.

8th grade celebration will be this Friday at 2 pm in the HS Multi Purpose room.

The CHS Athletic Banquet will also be on Friday at 7 pm at the armory.

Wednesday, May 2nd

JH Health classes are turning in their textbooks today, if they have all their assignments done, and are off the list.  Students on the list will continue to keep their textbooks until they have completed all their work.

Today in Health class we are starting a series of videos that cover harmful substances on the body.  Today we started with a video on tobacco.  We will also watch some on Marijuana, Meth, Huffing, Alcohol, and possibly Steroids depending on time.

We will be taking a quiz on the last day of Health class, encompassing the information covered in all the videos.

Personal Fitness class will be having test 3 today. 

Wednesday the 18th: Health

Health classes for me today.

Students will be going over Chapter 23 Section 2, which is on Cancer.

Personal Fitness will have classwork today.

Have a good one!

Monday, April 16th

Lesson Plans for this week are posted.

We finished up the end of our "group projects" last week for Health classes.  Test scores were not as good as I had hoped.  In each of the 3 classes that did group projects instead of standard classroom learning test scores fell significantly.

This week we start studying Chapter 23 "Chronic Diseases and Disabilities". 

PE classes will be having a Physical Fitness week.

Hope everyone enjoyed the rainy weekend.  Sure limited time spent outside, but it was still a much needed soak.

Have a good one!

Thursday, 3-29

Just realized I hadn't posted in my classroom blog for a week.

Here's what's been going on in Mr. Harming's classes this week.

Health Students are still on Chapter 22.  Periods 1 and 3 have been working cooperatively in groups, Period 2 is doing moviemaker projects, and Period 7 has been working independently.

Should finish Chapter 22 sometime next week.

PE classes have started Kickball unit.  Would like to go outside for this unit if the weather would cooperate with us.  We'll see how it goes.

Personal Fitness class had their second test yesterday.

Easter Break starts next Friday...so put that on your schedule.

Classroom Wednesday

Health classes will be starting chapter 22 today, which deal with Non-Infectious Diseases.

Personal Fitness will have assignment 8.

Good Luck to the Cubs Basketball team, as they leave today for their practice session on the arena floor in Sioux Falls.

Early Dismissal:  2 pm Thursday, March 15th
No School Friday, March 16th

Have a good day everyone!

Monday, March 5th

Lesson plans for this week are posted.

In Health this week we will finish studying Chapter 21 Infectious Diseases and prepare for the test.

In PE this week we will be playing Pickle Ball in class.

Personal Fitness class will be making up assignment 6 from last week, and continuing to do their fitness workouts.

Good Luck to the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits Mens and Womens Basketball Teams today, as they play in the semi-finals of the Summit League tournament in Sioux Falls, SD.

Go Big.  Go Blue.  Go Jacks!

Monday, Feb. 27th

Welcome back to what could be a shortish week.

The weather forecast for the next couple of days look pretty nasty.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  I was able to catch most of the Oscars last night.  Surprised to see "The Artist" take home so many awards.

Health day in the classroom today.

Wednesday - Post Valentines Blues

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's day. 

Congrats to the Lady Cubs BB team as they decimated the Stanley County Lady Buffs last night.

Good Win Ladies!  Way to build momentum heading into districts next week.

Today in Health class, we will be having an "ICU Day" to help students complete work and get of "The List".  2 Health classes will have a quiz today first.

Today in Personal Fitness class - students will be writing their Personal Workout Plan that they will be expected to follow for the rest of the Semester.  I have told them that I will be picky about their plan, it's an important step in them being able to develop a comprehensive plan for fitness.

Tomorrow in school from 1 pm to 2 pm, students will have an ICU Day.  Students who are not on "The List" will get to see a concert from the US Army Rock Band.  Should be a very cool show for our students to participate in.

Early dismissal tomorrow at 2 pm.

Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow 2:30 to 8:30 pm.  Parents, make sure to come and register your student for the drawing.

No School Friday.

Monday, February 6th

Good Morning Everyone, hope you had a safe and happy Super Bowl Sunday.

Congratulations to the New York Giants for winning another classic Super Bowl last night.  I was cheering for the Giants, but only because I can't bring myself to cheer for the Patriots.

Lesson Plans for this week are posted.

Busy week coming up... Health Students will be starting Chapter 21 on Infectious Diseases, and PE classes will be having a Physical Fitness week.  We'll even break out the Heart Rate Monitors this week.

Personal Fitness students will be having their first test of the semester, which is over the first four assignments.

Congrats to the Chamberlain 3rd Grade Boys Youth Basketball squad for going 3-0 in the Sully Buttes Basketball Tournament this past weekend.

Good Luck to the Cubs JH Boys Basketball team today, as they host Lyman.
(Take it easy on the ref!)

Wednesday - Start of February

Classroom today for me.

MS Health classes are taking their Test over Chapter 10 today.  Most students are taking it online.

Personal Fitness class will have assignment 4 today.  Next week will be our first test.

Also, today is National Letter of Intent Day!  Be interesting to see what kind of class the SDSU Jackrabbits FB team is able to to land.

Have a good one.

Monday, Jan. 30th

Lesson Plans for this week are up and online.

Health students are preparing for their Chapter 10 Test today.  There is also an online study guide, that they may take as many times as they want to prepare for the test.  Test will be held this coming Wednesday.

Personal Fitness class will be weighing in and fitness testing today.

Good Luck to the Cubs MS basketball team as they take on Winner today.

Had an extremely busy weekend this weekend, and was unable to get out and run.  I need to make time for this.  I didn't have alot of time, but I could have gotten something done, instead of nothing.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Wednesday in the classroom.

Welcome to Wednesday.  Today all Health students have an assignment over Chapter 10 Section 3 which is located online at edmodo.

Personal Fitness students will also meet in the classroom today, and will work on Assignment 3, which is over Muscular Strength.  There are 3 parts to this assignment, so make sure you (or your student) does all 3, sometimes people forget to do one!

I have been busy grading, it seems like, ever since I was sick last week.  I keep hoping to get all caught up, and I'm still trying to cut down on the pile.

Reminder:  If you (or your student) has failed a test, it is YOUR responsibility to schedule a retake. Typically for health classes, I allow them to do this the first time on a Friday, but after that, they need to schedule it.  If not, detention will be assigned, and then lunch detention.

For the HS Personal Fitness class, any assignment not completed correctly will be sent back until it is of a "passing grade" quality.  Also, for tests... if a student fails, it is their responsibility to re-schedule a re-test if they fail.  If not, detentions will be assigned.

Late Start Monday

Late start at school today, because of the icy road conditions.
Be safe out there!  It's wet, and slick, and with the temperature where it is, doesn't look like it's going to improve much in the next few days.  Let's hope the road crews do a good job and keep the roads safe for everyone!

Lesson Plans for this week are done.

Health classes today, with shortened periods.  We will be reading section 2 of the textbook, and having class discussions on the material.  Todays topic is "Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy".

Personal Fitness will have our weekly weigh in, and fitness test.  Today, we will be testing out on maximum bench press.

Good Luck to the Lady Cubs as the travel to Kimball tonight in Girls Basketball action.

No School this coming Friday for staff development.

Welcome Back!

I am back at work today, after going home early Monday and missing the day on Tuesday.

I'm not gonna lie though, I still don't feel right.  Jerry, (Mr. Rhodes) thinks I may have strep.  I don't know, but I feel bad still.

Today I'm all about the classroom.  JH Health classes are watching an introductory video to Chapter 10, then doing a short assignment on Chapter 10 Section 1.  Chapter 10 is over "Digestion and Excretion".

Personal Fitness class has assignment two today, which is on goal setting.  Last week, we did assignment one which was on physical fitness, what it is, why we should want it.  This week, we look at setting some goals for ourselves.  Hopefully the students find it helpful.

Well, I'm signing off for now, hope everyone out there in blog land is feeling better than I do.

Monday, Test Day

JH Health Classes are having a test over Chapter 9 Today.
-We will be taking the tests on paper, as I had an error with the scores being sent to me in the online version of the test.

Personal Fitness class is testing leg press strength on the hip sled.  Should be a good one.

I made it to work today, but I am leaving early as I don't feel well.  In fact, I am just waiting for a sub to show up at this moment.

Hope everyone else is feeling better than me.  Have a great week everyone.

Wintery Wednesday

Hope everyone takes care on the roads coming in to work this morning, it's a bit slick out there.

Health classes today.  JH classes will be looking at the last section of Chapter 9, and will have their Chapter 9 Test next monday.

HS classes will have their first classroom day today, as well.  We will meet in the HS in Mrs. Long's room, and will do today's assignment on edmodo.

Looks like the weather is going to stay cool for a few more days.

Have a good one, everybody...

Monday, Jan. 9th

Welcome back from what I hope was a relaxing and/or productive weekend.

Health Classes today are reading Chapter 9, Section 2 on Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight.  Their assignment is to do the key terms definitions and answer the thought questions in their books.

Personal Fitness Class today will weigh in and have our first day of fitness testing.  Today we will be testing Pull-ups and Sit-ups. 

Tonight is the NCAA College Football Championship game between LSU and Alabama.  Should be a good game, since these two teams played to a 9-6 overtime game earlier this season.  I'm hoping LSU wins, but I know better than to make a pick.  Alabama is a good team too.  Should be fun to watch.

Friday, January 6th

Today in MS/JH PE class we will be having an "ICU Day".  Which means that we will have some sort of fun PE game or activity for all students who are caught up on their work.

Students who are not caught up on their work, or are on "the list" will have study hall and be forced to work on any and all missing work.

High School Personal fitness class will be playing a game today, but it depends on the weather as to what that is.  I'd planned on doing "fitness relays" in the wrestling room, but it is so nice outside lately, that we may scrap that plan and do something to take advantage of the beautiful weather.  It's not often you can have outdoor PE in January.

Congrats to the Lady Cubs for their victory over Crow Creek last night.  The win moves the Lady Cubs to 6-1 on the season. 

Good Luck to both the Lady Cubs, and the Cubs Boys Basketball team as they travel to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte for a double header game tomorrow.

Lesson Plans for next week are completed and posted.

This Weekend the South Dakota State Jackrabbits Men and Women's Basketball teams will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to take on Oral Roberts University.  Oral Roberts was the preseason favorite to win the conference in both divisions.  At this point in the season the Men are tied with SDSU with a perfect 5-0 conference record, and the SDSU women are actually a game ahead of the ORU women.

Go Big.  Go Blue.  Go Jacks.

Also, this weekend marks the Wild card round of the NFL playoffs.  For the second straight year, my San Diego Chargers have missed the playoffs.  So while that is disappointing, it allows me to watch the games and just enjoy them with no real emotional attachments to any teams.  Sometimes, as a fan of a sport I think that is almost better.

Today's music video is from:  The Twilight Singers.  First time I heard this band was last summer, and I was up later than normal and caught their performance on David Letterman.  Excellent Song.
(And no, they have nothing to do with the Twilight movies)

Enjoy.... "On The Corner"

Start of 2nd Semester

Today we will start 2nd Semester at both CMS and CHS.

Health classes today will go over an introduction to Chapter 9, Making Healthy Food Choices.  We will watch a short video and have a short discussion.

Personal Fitness class will meet today outside the locker room area.  We will go over class rules and expectations, take a tour of the weight room area, and sign up for edmodo.