Middle+School+Field+Day

Here is some events we've used at Henry G Izatt Middle School.
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Mrs. Yacheson will teach each section a rhythm. Student leaders will lead each section.
 * Stomp Challenge ( ** Whole House Station)
 * Location: ** GYM
 * GOAL; ** to put on a stomp-like performance
 * Set Up; ** Students will be divided into 6 sections facing the stage. Each section will learn a specific “rhythm” using different gym equipment (basketballs, hockey sticks, and cones).

- Enthusiasm: 10 points. 10 being the highest. - In sync with the whole group 10 points. “ - ** Teacher participation 10 points if all the teachers participate ** - Listening/Clean up 1-5 points 5 points. “
 * Challenge: ** To “play” the rhythms together creating a stomp-like performance.
 * Points; ** each HOUSE will be judged on;

20 hockey sticks 20 broomball stick 20 wooden slicks for drumming 5 empty tin garbage cans 20 basketballs
 * Equipment and Set-up: **
 * Volunteers: ** TBA


 * Capture the Flag **
 * Location: ** Main Field
 * Goal: ** Get the most flags
 * Set Up: ** There will be 2 groups from 3 different HOUSES (6 groups in total). They will all compete at the same time. Each house will have a home base with 10 “flags” to protect (and a safe area/zone of the field). Each house will try to “capture” the flags (one at a time) from the other 2 houses and bring them back to their safe area. If tagged on the way to get a flag, students just need to return to their safe area. If tagged on the way back with a flag, students must return the flag, then return to their safe area.
 * Points: ** Teams get **1 point for every flag** they have in their home base when time runs out. At the end of the game, points only count for flags that have successfully made it back to the team’s safe area. If a student is running back with a flag, and time runs out before they reach their safe area, the point does not count and must be returned to the group from which it was taken.


 * Volunteers: **

b) Students must make a human chain by laying face down on the ground and grabbing the ankles of the person in front of them. c) The first person lies down and the second person runs (straddles) the “chain” until they are at the end of the chain. d) The “next” person in line CAN follow right behind the person that went before them (the chain should be turning over constantly). **EXAMPLE:** Once the person holding my ankles lets go, and straddles over me, I can let go of the person’s ankles that I’m holding and start my straddle run…until then end, where I would lie face down, extending the chain again… a) They must all hold the sides of the “ship” (gym mat) as they run the length of the course. b) They run until the person running the station yells “shark.” (and blows a whistle) On this command, everyone must get on the “ship” (**3 points will be given to the first team that gets all of their group off of the ground and onto their ship – student leaders will yell shark 3 times during the race).** c) Once everyone is on, the student leaders will yell “GO.” (and blow a whistle) On this command, everyone must get off the ship and continue to race through the course. d) This process repeats itself (3 times) until one group reaches the end of the course. …and **3** points are given to the first group that has all their feet off the ground after each of the 3 times “Shark” is yelled.
 * __ Relay Mania __**
 * Location **** : ** TBA
 * Goal: ** Win the relays
 * Set Up: ** There will be 2 groups from 3 different HOUSES (6 groups in total). There will be 3 separate relay events. All 3 houses will compete at the same time, against each other.
 * 1) ** Human Chain; **
 * Set Up: ** a) Each team lines up at the start point. There will be 2 cones marked with the distance the chain must travel before turning around.
 * Points: ** 10 points for 1st place, 8 points for 2nd place, 6 point for 3rd place, 4 point for 4th place, 2 for 5th and 0 for 6th place.
 * 1) ** Shark Race; **
 * Goal: ** Get to the end 1st while collecting the most points along the way.
 * Set Up: ** Each House (2 groups from 3 different houses) gets a “ship”.
 * Points: ** 10 points for 1st place, 8 points for 2nd place, 6 point for 3rd place. (etc, same as human chain)
 * 1) ** Hoopla : **
 * GOAL: ** To pass the hoop up and down the line without using your hands 2 times.
 * Set Up: ** a) Have each group make a line while holding hands. The hoop will travel to the end of the line and back. This will be repeated 2 times
 * Points: ** 10 points for 1st place, 8 points for 2nd place, 6 point for 3rd place, 4 point for 4th place, 2 for 5th and 0 for 6th place.
 * Volunteers: **


 * __ Hawaiian Theme Room __**** (3 rooms with 2 groups per house) **
 * 1) ** The Limbo **
 * GOAL; ** limbo into the room under a predetermined level.
 * Set Up ** ; line students up outside the designated classrooms. Have them enter one at a time. They are not allowed to touch the floor with their hands. If they can not get under the stick they can crawl under
 * Points; ** 1 point will be given for each student that can “limbo” under successfully.

**Points;** 1 point will be given for each successful toss and hook!
 * 1) ** Hula Hoop Chair challenge (3 minutes) **
 * GOAL; ** to hook hula hoops onto the backs of chairs.
 * Set Up; ** students will make 2 lines standing behind a line. They will attempt to hook the hoop onto the back of a chair by throwing it. Once they have thrown the hoop, they go get the hula hoop, bring it to the next person in line, then go to the back of the line. They must stand behind a line. If they step over, the throw does not count.


 * 1) ** Coconut Circle Challenge (3 minutes) **
 * GOAL; ** pass a coconut around the circle.
 * Set Up; ** students will sit down, make a circle with all their feet in the middle. They will lean back on their hands. They will be given a ball (coconut) to around the circle. They are only allowed to use their lower body to pass the coconut around. If the coconut falls on the ground, it must be brought back to the beginning (1st person).
 * Points; ** 3 points will be given each time the coconut is successfully passed around the entire circle.
 * Volunteers: ** Rebecca B and Kera, Mackenzie K. and Hannah, Taylor S. and Erica S)

- 5 students can play at once (1 for each game) - All 5 games will be played at the same time (begin/end together) - Students rotate (5 new players) each minute - Students can play as many/little times as they want until time runs out - Students can play the same game, or try different ones each time 1 volunteer will time the game and the other will watch for fair play. When the time is up 1 volunteer will mark the points the other will help get the next group of 5 ready.
 * __ Minute to Win It! __**** (3 rooms with 2 groups per house) **
 * Set Up: ** Students take turns playing a variety of “Minute to Win It” games.
 * Game #1: ** Defying Gravity (keep 3 balloons in air)
 * Game #2: ** Caddy Stack (stack 3 golf balls on each other)
 * Game #3: ** Stack Attack (36 cup stack pyramid, and back in a stack)
 * Game #4: ** Puzzle Scramble (make the simple puzzle)
 * Game #5 ** : Cotton Ball Transfer (from 1 bowl to another with straw)
 * Points: ** 1 point for every successful challenge, 2 points for teachers
 * Volunteers: **



**Shanghai Community International School**
Overview:
 * Took place on Friday from 9-2:00 (appox).
 * M/S Students divided into teams by P.E. staff (cross grade) Sr's are helpers/workers.
 * Lunch is served from lunch service (and needs to be scheduled)
 * Stations are operated by teaching staff
 * Focus is on fun - non traditional activities & lots of water!
 * Points work into house system.
 * Booster Club is present selling 'healthy' snacks.
 * Promoted through all media available.

Any question in regards to the specific activities in the file contact me at mdeneef@scischina.org or coachdeneef@gmail.com or on twitter @coachdeneef

Merton Intermediate School - Merton, WI - Celebration Day
Overview
 * Took place on a Friday (rain date Monday) and was from about 11:00 - 4:00. This year will be all day!
 * Every grade level gets a different color T-Shirt which is donated by the PTO.
 * Lunch is served from our lunch service (hot dog, hamburger, chips, veggies) or they can bring a cold lunch. We eat outside that day!
 * Everyone is outside for lunch from 4K-8th grade (about 1,100 kids)
 * Older grades run in our mile race before lunch and then participate in their activities after lunch. Our younger grades participate in the run (1/2 mile or 1/4 mile) as one of their stations in the afternoon.
 * Teams were set up in their TAG (teacher advisory gouts) 15 kids (mixed 7th and 8th graders) and they played against other TAGs.

Here is a copy of our activities that we did for our 7th and 8th grades. We tried a competition between classes and then had the winning class play the teachers in a game of dodgeball. Lots of fun!





Watch our celebration day video!

Kids love the
 * Tug of War
 * Across the Pond
 * Legs Race
 * We really needed a water station. They would have loved the water can really that our younger grades do. We will do the water can really this year.

**Forest Park Middle School- Franklin, WI- RED OUT FIELD DAY**

RED OUT Field Day - sponsored the AHA (American Heart Association) Raised over $5000 to donate to the AHA. This year (2012) we will be supporting the American Cancer Society. It may not be called the RED OUT since it is associated with the AHA.

//__**Overview:**__// This took place on a Friday. We had our 7th grade go in the morning and 8th grade in the afternoon. We set up stations at a local park. Students walked from our Middle School to the park and back (about 1.5 miles total ) Here is a list of the games we used : Field Day Games (Note: kids LOVED the water balloon toss... not too crazy about the putting game)

//**__How we raised the money:__**// We put together a package deal for $15 which included: RED out tshirt RED OUT wristband (silicone wristband) Lunch (Hot dog, chips and water) Voucher for a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game (AHA gave us this)

Students could purchase items separately as well. OR collect donations.

//__**INCENTIVES**__// If we raised a particular amount - 1 P.E. teacher would dress up next amount- all 3 P.E. teachers Top amount- all 3 P.E. teachers and the A.P.

The group that raised the most voted on the particular costumes. (We had a COW, PENGUIN & PIRATE for the day)

__//**Other Tips:**//__
 * __**PRACTICE your field day games PRIOR to the field day**__.
 * Have plenty of water available
 * Remind the kids to bring SUNSCREEN
 * Have a back up date set in case of rain
 * Promote, Promote. Promote... Have your school put it in the newsletter, make announcements, have signs... etc

If you have other questions: Feel free to find me on twitter @Courtney_Luka or email Courtney.Luka@gmail.com