G.T. P.E. Rocks!

KES monthly Mighty Milers program

2012-02-27T14:28:00.002-10:00

Students helped out with the 'Mighty Milers' running program at the elementary last week Thursday.

Featured student of the week: Konnor Kanetani

2012-02-27T14:23:00.002-10:00

AKA: KonnorMon

Grade: 12 Seniors!

Post high school plans: undecided. Hopefully USCGA

Major: Engineering

Career aspirations: To become a successful engineer someday.

Interests/hobbies: having fun, staying fit, playing baseball

Fun fact: "I love to eat all kine good food and can almost dunk!"

Featured student of the week: LoriannTenorio

2012-02-23T12:38:00.002-10:00

AKA: Lori

Grade: 12

College: University of Hawaii, at Hilo

Major: Nursing

Aspirations to become a Registered Nurse

Interests/Hobbies: Reading, drawing, surfing on the Internet

Fun Fact: "I give out good advice to anyone who asks."

Adapted PE Lesson (group 3)

2012-02-17T11:31:00.003-10:00

Today's lesson focus was on rhythms. DDR was the culminating activity of the day. It's always a hit.

Group 2 lesson

2012-02-14T14:24:00.005-10:00

Today's lesson was on core fitness and muscular endurance exercises with the resistance bands.

Featured Student of the Week: Natalie Hagemann

2012-02-13T12:25:00.002-10:00

Grade: 11

College plans: Universisty of Portland

Major: Environmental Science/Biology

Career Aspirations: Conservation and alternative energy field

Hobbies: running, cooking, reading, tumbling

Interesting fact: "My favorite show is Doctor Who" (on the BBC)

Adapted PE Lesson 1 (group 1)

2012-02-10T10:50:00.003-10:00

Featured student of the week: Rayline Mae-Adrian

2012-02-06T08:14:00.002-10:00

AKA: Ray

Grade: Senior

Post High School Plans: Attend Grand Canyon University and major in Pre-med or biology

Career aspirations: To become a Pediatrician

Hobbies: staying active, getting involved, and helping others

Interesting fact: "I have a pet chinchilla. My favorite classes are History and Human Physiology. I like the colors yellow, black, and blue. And I'm scared of bees.."

Featured student of the week: Jhun Delle Ventura

2012-01-30T08:23:00.002-10:00

Jhun Delle Ventura

Grade: Senior

College Choices: CSU-Pueblo, Oregon State University, Northern Arizona University

Major: Athletic Training/Kinesiology

Career Aspirations: Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer for college/professional sports

Hobbies: playing basketball, eating, sleeping, running

Fun fact: "I can move my ears!"

Update

2012-01-27T12:41:00.003-10:00

To all of our many GT friends, thanks for being patient as our blog has been down for almost half a year. Our teacher is finally back with us and has got it up and running again. Keep on following us and see what exciting activities we have in store for the remainder of the year.

We'd like to introduce our GT PE class of 2011/2012. You will find our mugs on the right of the blog and weekly bio's to come.

Today, we assisted with Kea'au Elementary's monthly running program.

How's our cool class uniforms! Designed by the students, themselves.

2012-01-27T12:34:00.002-10:00

KES Fitness Field Day here at KHS

2011-05-24T13:21:00.006-10:00

Today, our incoming class of GT students for SY 2011-2012 organized a fitness field day for the Kea'au Elementary's entire 4th grade class. They all proved to be worthy of what's to come next school year. Good job to you all!

Hale Anuenue ESPN Sports Day

2011-05-18T13:18:00.003-10:00

Today, students of the GT PE class and of the Civics Club assisted in the annual ESPN Sports Day at Hale Anuenue under the watchful eye of activities director, Mrs. Shelley Yasuhara.

They set up games for the residents as well as lead exercises. Treldy even showed off her cheerleading skills.

Cougar Hop

2011-04-25T12:56:00.008-10:00

This year's class created and organized the first ever 'Cougar Hop.' In the spirit of Easter, teams had do a two person relay, adding in a hop towards the finish line. About 10 teams entered and lots of fun. Movie passes and peeps were prizes for the day.

The class gets ready for the run.
They love doing the artwork for the finish line.

This way?

or that way?

Look at the cute Easter bunny! Thanks, Lori.

RJ demonstrating the hop at the end.

And they're off!

Donations of candy will get stuffed into plastic Easter eggs and will be given to Ms. Brush's class and to the KES pre-schoolers for their own Easter egg hunt.

Featured student of the week: Caroline Madamba

2011-04-19T12:09:00.001-10:00

DOB: August 2, 1993

Enjoys participation in basketball and running

Still undecided on post high school plans

One fun fact about Caroline is that she's 'cool!' =)

Kea'au-Ka'u-Pahoa Complex Pre-school play day

2011-04-13T14:11:00.004-10:00

Special Olympics

2011-04-13T14:03:00.004-10:00

On Saturday, April 9, thre

Featured student of the week: James Clubbs

2011-04-11T11:24:00.003-10:00

AKA: 'Clubbs'

DOB: 7/16/93

I participate in cross-country and trackMy post high school plans include becoming a detective, joining a SWAT team, and trying out the sport of MMA

In college, I'd like to major in criminal justice.

My hobbies include weight lifting, running, and martial arts.

One fun fact about me is that I love food.

Adapted PE: DDR and Zumba

2011-04-01T07:47:00.002-10:00

Featured student of the week: BJ Rosario

2011-04-01T07:32:00.005-10:00

DOB: 12/24/93

I participate in basketball and volleyball

I plan on going to Hawaii Community College after graduation.

My hobbies include fishing and hunting

One fun fact about me is that I am really funny (:

Adapted PE lesson 4: Group 2

2011-03-01T12:36:00.005-10:00

Today's lesson emphasis was on flexibility (static/dynamic warm up), muscular strength endurance (resistence bands), and speed and agility (ladder drills). This all culminated in the most fun game of kickball which is a popular sport played by all.

Kea'au Elementary Running Program: February

2011-03-01T12:15:00.001-10:00

Here are some pics from our February outing at the elementary. Students are assisting meeti PE standard 3: Active Lifestyle and 4: Physical Fitness.

Featured student of the week: Stephanie Pascual

2011-02-28T14:26:00.002-10:00

AKA: Steph
DOB: 2/19/93
I participated in cross country.
After high school, I plan to attend college and enter the medical field.
My hobbies include playing video games and reading.
One fun fact about me is that I like to watch Asian dramas on TV.

Adapted PE lesson 3 (group 1)

2011-02-22T14:46:00.005-10:00

Group one consisted of Richie, Megan, Ian, and Stephanie. Here are pics from today's lesson. Emphasis was on developing muscle endurance, power, flexibility, and coordination.

Featured student of the week: Ian Bautista

2011-02-22T14:43:00.002-10:00

AKA: Lloyd
DOB: 01/04/93
I enjoy playing basketball.
After high school, I plan on attending college and aspire to be a nurse.
My hobbies include fishing.
One fun fact about me is that I love to cook.

Adapted PE lesson 2 (group 3)

2011-02-18T14:10:00.004-10:00

Adapted PE lesson 1 (group 2)

2011-02-17T12:15:00.003-10:00

Today, Group 2 presented their adapted PE lesson. They had fun applying what they had learned. Thanks to Ms. Brush and the rest of her crew to allow our students this opportunity.

Featured student of the week: Rogelio Barroga, Jr.

2011-02-16T13:15:00.003-10:00

AKA: RJ
DOB: 7/15/93
I participate in cross country, track and field, and volleyball.
My post high school plans include attending Northern Arizona University.
I'd like to major in either psychology or kinesiology, and possibly minor in photography.
My hobbies include participating in extra-curricular activities.
A fun fact about me is that I get to school at 3:30 every morning.

Featured student of the week: Megan Fujitake

2011-02-07T12:17:00.004-10:00

Also known as: Meg or Megs
DOB: 12/6/93
I participate in and enjoy tennis, soccer, and cross country.
After graduation, I plan to attend college to study veterinary medicine.
One fun fact about me is that I love the color purple!

Kea'au Elementary Running Program: February 4, 2011

2011-02-07T11:58:00.001-10:00

Featured student of the week: Richard Handy

2011-01-31T12:39:00.004-10:00

DOB: April 1, 1993
I also go by the name 'Richie'
I participate in basketball and soccer.
After high school, I plan to attend college on the mainland and major in Athletic Training.
My hobbies include playing cards and listening to music.

Featured GT Student of the Week: Diane Joy Agustin

2011-01-25T23:21:00.003-10:00

DOB: July 21, 1993
I enjoy participating in basketball and track and field.
After high school, I plan to attend Leeward Community College
My plans are to major in nursing.
My hobbies include texting, running, and cruising w/ the honies ( :

Featured student of the week: Treldy Domingo

2011-01-19T07:56:00.003-10:00

DOB: 4/16/93
I enjoy cheerleading and basketball.
I'd like to attend college and continue cheering.
I plan on majoring in Business Administration.
My hobbies include reading, hanging with family and friends, shopping and watching TV.
One fun fact about me is that I love sushi = )

GT Student of the Week: Elisha Tenorio

2011-01-13T12:01:00.003-10:00

DOB: 10/12/93
I enjoy cheerleading.
My post high school plans include attending HCC
I plan to major in Nursing.
My hobbies include shopping, cruising and going beach, hanging with friends, and working

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson 4

2011-01-11T15:03:00.006-10:00

The 4th graders in Ms. Nakano and Ms. Baptiste's classes particpated in our fitness lesson. They all did a wonderful job in performing all the activities and displaying an active lifestyle.

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson #3

2011-01-11T14:52:00.004-10:00

Ms. Nakano and Ms. Delfin's classes participated in today's fitness lesson. They all did a great job!

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson #5

2011-01-11T14:35:00.007-10:00

Today's classes got to participate in our lesson today. The pressure was on our GT as Mr. Luna was on hand to film a segment for the local 'Living In Paradise' show. Stay tuned during the entire month of February to check it out!

Kea'au Elementary Lesson #6

2011-01-11T14:29:00.005-10:00

Mr. Ideta and Ms. Bellosi's 5th grade classes got to participate in our fitness lesson today. Our GT students saved the best for last and did another oustanding job.

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson #3

2010-12-06T12:26:00.003-10:00

Today, it was Mr. Pinyerd's and Ms. Okumoto-Menezes' 5th graders who participated in our fitness lesson. What a wonderful time they had working out and getting fit.

Kea'au Elementary Running Program

2010-12-03T07:50:00.005-10:00

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson

2010-11-16T23:17:00.006-10:00

Today, two 4th grade classes (Ms. Wilder and Ms. Kobayashi) participated in the GT students fitness lesson. Based on their reflections, they all had fun advocating physical fitness to our younger students. They were well prepared for this and despite several roadblocks, they presented an outstanding lesson.

Kea'au Elementary Running Program (October)

2010-11-02T00:28:00.002-10:00

Congratulations to the class of 2010!

2010-06-01T13:40:00.002-10:00

To all of my students, congratulations once again on an awesome senior year and for graduating. I think you all passed my class??? And good luck to you all in your future endeavors. All I ask is you all apply what you learned throughout the year in order to keep living an active lifestyle and to stay healthy. Please keep in touch! Aloha and a hui hou....

KES 4th Grade Field Day

2010-06-01T13:21:00.005-10:00

On Tuesday, May 25, our incoming cohort of GT students for the 2010/2011 school year had a taste of what's to come. They were trained to conduct a fitness circuit for the Kea'au Elementary 4th graders as they had a 'Fitness Field Day' to end the year. All of our students did a great job in executing their duties at each of their stations. We expect great things for the year to come. Can't wait!!!

EMS Fun Run 210

2010-06-01T13:08:00.003-10:00

Our awesome GT students, who just graduated, came out to support the EMS Fun Run this past Sunday at Liliuokalani Park. They were trained in the use of the Tri-Fit fitness assessment and presented it to the community. It's always a big hit with the community members as they always want to get their fitness levels checked and to see how their body age matches up with their real age. Thanks again go out to the students who gave up their precious summer time after having graduated from Kea'au High School. Thanks also go out to Ms. Eileen Wagatsuma for assisting us and her dedicative support of our program.

ESPN Sports Day at Hale Anuenue

2010-04-30T07:59:00.005-10:00

Students assisted residents of the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in games and sports as they got to get outdoors and enjoy the Hilo sunshine. What a beautiful day it was and all the students found it very worthwhile to assist senior citizens.

Featured Student of the Week: Landru Parker

2010-04-27T18:39:00.002-10:00

Profile

AKA (nickname if any): N/A
Date of birth: April 7th, 1992
Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Ex-Basketball (Past 3 years), Track and Field
Post high school plans: 4 Year University
Major (if off to college): Business Administration
Career ambition: CEO of Major Company, Actor, Pop Star
Hobbies: Listening to music, and sleeping
Fun fact: I'm metro

Kea'au Elementary Running Program

2010-04-27T18:29:00.004-10:00

Today was our last day spent helping out with the running program. We all feel that we helped to make a difference in their student's lives in regards to becoming physically active.

April APE Lessons

2010-04-15T22:16:00.007-10:00

During the last two sessions, students in our special needs class got to use our cardio room. Here, they got to utilize equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes and stationary bikes. They also got training in using resistence bands.

The other day was soccer day. They all had fun playing soccer in a modified smaller playing field. Many goals were scored bringing smiles to all.

Featured Student of the Week: Tiara Mills

2010-04-15T21:50:00.003-10:00

Profile

AKA (nickname if any): Tiara , some call me T but i prefer my name unless asked for permission
Date of birth: Sept 25,1992
Sports: cross country and track & field
Post high school plans: Go to BYU Hawaii and work at PCC
Major (if off to college): Business management or exercise science
Career ambition: Have my own fashion line
Hobbies: running, hiking, eating, working out, dancing hula and Tahitian, cleaning my ro, designing clothes, killing pigs, traveling, going to theme parks, especially DISNEYLAND!!!!
Fun fact: I want to learn all different Polynesian languages and so I am reading The Book of Mormon in each one.

Bowling action!!!!

2010-03-25T00:09:00.005-10:00

On Tuesday, our GT students were given a crash course in bowling fundamentals as they had to teach our special needs students. The pictures following show what a hit this lesson was as everyone enjoyed the lesson, both in giving and receiving.

Featured Student of the Week:

2010-03-24T23:51:00.003-10:00

Profile:

AKA (nickname if any): tiff, tiffy
Date of birth: march 20, 1992
Sports participated in: volleyball
Post high school plans: attend a four year college/university.
Major (if off to college): drafting and design /engineering.
Hobbies: have fun! be with friends and family
Fun fact: pretty ditzy!

Featured Student of the Week: Chelsy Rapozo

2010-03-14T21:05:00.002-10:00

Profile

Date of birth: 03/20/92
Sports: Soccer
Post high school plans: Attend University Of hilo or Manoa
Major (if off to college): Nursing
Career ambition: Pediatric Nurse
Hobbies: Art, playing soccer, going to the beach, being with family
Fun fact: Haven't reached 5 feet yet =[

Featured Student of the Week: Shyla Ronia

2010-03-04T17:04:00.004-10:00

Profile

AKA (nickname if any): Shy
Date of birth: 09/09/92
Sports played: Volleyball and Basketball
Post high school plans: Go to college, hopefully HPU
Major: Marine biology
Career ambition: To be a marine biologist
Hobbies: I like to make things like cards, pillows, clothes,a nd other stuff
Fun fact: I'm awesomely tall

Softball action

2010-03-04T16:46:00.006-10:00

Today, our students got a taste of softball. We played a game and lots of fun. They began class by doing dynamic warm-ups and working with medicine balls to improve upper body and core strength.

Dance Dance Revolution fun

2010-02-27T00:37:00.003-10:00

Students got to have fun with Dance Dance Revolution. They all had rhythm and kept up with the beats to all the songs.

Featured Student of the Week: Blade Ota

2010-02-27T00:15:00.005-10:00

Profile

AKA (nickname if any): Blade
Date of birth: August 28, 1992
Sports: Football & Baseball
Post high school plans: Go to college somewhere or go Air Force
Major (if off to college): Whatever you need to become a firefighter
Career ambition: Firefighter
Hobbies: Sports, sleep, hang out with family & friends
Fun fact: I shave my legs

Adapted P.E. Lesson 2

2010-02-13T09:04:00.005-10:00

Today's lesson focus was on the skill-related component of balance. Students were taught different activities to enhance their balance such as the IndoBoard, Bosu ball, and snake. They also got to play a game of dodgeball.

Featured Student of the Week: Danielle Mestuzzi

2010-02-10T23:05:00.006-10:00

AKA: just Danielle, I don't really have any nicknamesDate of birth: April 23, 1992
Sports participated in: Volleyball and Soccer
Post high school plans: Attend a 4-year collegeMajor: Physical therapy, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education
Career Ambition: Physical therapist, counselor, or elementary school teacher
Hobbies: Playing sports, being involved in school, taking pictures and learning how to play the guitar
Fun Fact: I've lived in Hawaii for almost 4 years and really enjoy it here.

Our first adapted P.E. lesson with our special students

2010-02-03T19:54:00.003-10:00

Students are prepped prior to the start of their lesson.

'High knee pulls' are taught to the students. In the forefront is Blade and AJ teaching Arlo the proper technique.
Students learn how to do 'crunches' in order to develop some core strength.

I get by with a little help from my friends.....thanks Ms. Akau!

Keldon does a nice push up as Jessalyn shows him how it's done. Upper body strength is the emphasis here.

The students all had fun with 'parachute fitness.'

Here's the start of making the 'igloo.'

One, two, three...and up we go.

Upper body strength is also gained through playing with the parachute.

We always end class with a huge and loud 'Cougar' break!

Kea'au Elementary Lesson #9

2009-12-16T23:18:00.003-10:00

Kea'au Elementary Lesson #7

2009-12-08T23:26:00.004-10:00

Ms. Yoshioka and Ms. Yoshioka's third graders in action!

Kea'au Elementary Lesson #6

2009-12-08T23:17:00.005-10:00

Ms. Hiramoto and Ms. Sakamoto-Hughes fourth graders.

Assignment

2009-11-23T18:14:00.003-10:00

Hi all. Sorry for the late posting. Anyway, please address the following:
1) after viewing the video, evaluate/reflect on your personal performance of the elementary lesson in a paragraph.
2) evaluate/reflect on your designated classmate's performance (2 positives and 1 constructive).

I'll extend the deadline and give you until Wednesday 6:00pm.

Kea'au Elementary Running Program: November 19

2009-11-19T22:42:00.003-10:00

Coach Shyla preps students on a fun fitness relay game.

AJ breaks through the tunnel!
Landru and MaryJessica form a tunnel for students to run through.

Tiffany lends a helping 'high five' hand!

Danielle looks on and provides encouraging words.

Stampers Jessalyn, Elias, and Shannon get busy!

KES Lesson #4

2009-11-15T19:36:00.004-10:00

Ms. Okumoto-Menezes' 5th grade class.

Students performing crunches under the watchful eye of Coach Tiffany.
Nice squats! Coach Daniel and Coach AJ look on.

Coach AJ demonstrates the 'athletic position' as Coach Daniel explains how it's done.

The team goes over heart rate concepts.

Students listen in as their instructed on a new warm-up exercise.

Line up!

Evolution of the GT uniform

2009-11-11T21:16:00.006-10:00

Each year, students in the GT class are allowed to design their own uniforms to be worn at all teaching functions. What a long way they've come in their creative efforts. Click on each pic for a closer look and to see the names of the students in each class.

Here is the '10 short sleeve (front).

'10 back.

'09 long sleeve

'10 long sleeve
'10 back with the unique and awesome scratching paw.
'09 short sleeve. My favorite color. Notice the side design.

'09 back.

'08 short sleeve. Notice the creative side and sleeve designs.

'08 back.

'08 long sleeve. I like the hot contrasting colors they selected. You could spot them from a mile away.

'08 back. Notice the sleeve designs.

The inaugural class of '07...

They set the tone with their design. Ace Duyao created the 'official' GT logo pictured here above the names. This is to be used by later classes as shown in the their designs. They also set the bar with their extreme work ethic and practices. Thanks class of '07. You had the 'answers.'

Lesson 3 at KES

2009-11-09T15:05:00.004-10:00

Ms. Nakano and Ms. Delfin's 4th Graders

AJ and Daniel teaching how to throw.
A student shows off her shooting technique...with a smile!

At the obliques station, students perform the side to side core movement.

Landru watches his students perform their shooting drills.

Proper hitting platforms required for passing a volleyball.

Blade and Shannon watch their students do the side pillars to develop core strength.

At the agilities station, students perform the high knee run through the fitness ladders.

Students practice correct squat technique in order to stregthen their quads, gluts and hamstrings.

Leg raises are done to target lower abs.

"Watch me as I perform a perfect push-up," says Elias.

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson

2009-11-06T08:24:00.005-10:00

These are pics from our second lesson over at Kea'au Elementary School. Fourth graders were taught basic core and sports skills.

Here, the team leads a loud 'Cougar' break at the end of the lesson.

Elias teaches the 'upward dog' position in yoga.
Tiffany and Tiara teach students balance on the IndoBoards.

Blade teaches 'side pillars' to develop core strength.

AJ and Shyla teach volleyball passing.

More volleyball.

Shyla drills students on setting.

Landru shows the students how to properly shoot a basketball.

Push-ups are practiced at Elias and Jess' station.

MaryJessica and Chelsy go over soccer passing.

Chely demonstrates running through the fitness ladder for agility.

Students perform toe touches to work their upper abs.

Landru demonstates 'flutter kicks' while Danielle explains.

Elias demonstrates a modified push-up.

Slow down Tiara!

What perfect skipping form!

Students warm up with side to side lunges.

More dynamic warm ups. Lunges!

AJ shows off the straight leg kick as students look on and copy. My, what flexibility!

Students go over the 'target heart rate' concept with the fourth graders.

Remembering our begginings...

2009-11-03T23:23:00.004-10:00

Here are photos from the archives of GT. I must give credit to my former classes for having layed the foundation of this unique, one of a kind class.

Class of '09: Alex, Jen, Rayleen, Amy, Edward, Mtume, Reejay, Chy, and Tiare.

Class of '08: Jeremy, Aldrich, James, Keane, Nick, Scott, Holly, Haili, and Sheri

This is the Class of '07, along with members of our NHS taken at Hale Anuenue:
Jude, Kekai, David, Ace, Vai, and Farin.

Kea'au Elementary Running Program

2009-11-03T22:48:00.003-10:00

MaryJessica lending some support!

Chelsy giving some encouraging words.
Shyla leading the relays!

Shyla giving some support.

Blade, A.J. and Shannon at the stamping station.

Kea'au Elementary Fitness Lesson

2009-11-03T22:34:00.003-10:00

A.J. and Daniel teaching baseball skills.

A.J. teaching how to throw correctly.
Landru and Danielle teaching the game of 'Gotcha.'

MaryJessica and Chelsy teaching soccer footwork.

Blade and Shannon showing how to run football routes.
Shannon throwing a pass.
Elias and Jessalyn teaching correct push-up technique.
Tiffany and Tiara showing how balance on the Indo Boards.

Assignment 1

2009-11-03T22:27:00.002-10:00

Students, please provide input as to what you'd like featured on your Blog. Check out my other Blog for suggestions at: http://khstaketa.blogspot.com/. I'd like to include a group photo as well as individual mug shots and personal profiles. Deadline to submit a comment is this Friday by 6:00pm. Please be sure that your name is identified on your comment to receive credit.