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August 28, 2005
We will conclude the Alcohol part of our drug unit and procede to other drugs. On 8/29 you should finish the classwork titled "Alcohol Study Guide". This will be collected and graded. Next we will be studying narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants and depressants.
Posted by Spannagel at 09:36 PM
There will be a written test on Pickleball on September 1. Please look over your Pickleball study guide to see if you know the following:
* court dimensions and net height
* how to serve
* service rotation
* keeping score
* non-volley zone
* double-bounce rule
* shot selection (forehand, backhand, lob, overhead, volley)
The kings court tournament will continue this week and end on 9/2.
Posted by Spannagel at 09:28 PM
August 24, 2005
Hey everyone, here are a few pics of some of our Mabry Male Models in the awesome Flag Football designer wear!
Order your gear when you register for the League!
Drew S. & Andrew W. style and profile in their Sweet Sweatshirts!
8th Graders model Flag Football wear!
Posted by McCall at 01:38 PM | Comments (0)
7th grade health students have been studying the short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use. The class shattered the myth that smokeless (or spit) tobacco is somehow a safer alternative to smoking.
Posted by Tim Graber at 12:33 PM
Intramurals announces the 3rd annual Mabry Flag Football Leagues. Forms may be picked up on the Intramurals bulletin board outside the covered play area beginning Thursday, August 18th.
Drew S. & Andrew W. model some Flag Football Sweatshirts! 
Posted by McCall at 11:02 AM
August 23, 2005
Posted by Tim Graber at 12:42 PM
August 18, 2005
This week we will begin the Alcohol and Other Drugs unit. See who can be the first to give me a complete definition for F.A.S. The first student that turns in the answer on a piece of paper with their name and class period can earn a bonus point to add to any assignment of their choice. There will be a notebook check this week. Be prepared and have your folder in order and all work completed.
Posted by Spannagel at 09:10 PM
Welcome to all those in Health class this nine weeks. You should have had your syllabus signed by now and have a two-pocket, three-brad folder in class each day.
This week we will finish our Tobacco unit. You should now have a grade for the classwork on 8/15 and a completed homework assignment from 8/17. There will be a short Quiz on Friday, 8/19.
Posted by Spannagel at 09:05 PM
August 17, 2005
Mabry Intramurals has as a traditional Fall sports activity 2 flag football leagues. A girls flag football league consisting of 6 teams that plays on Tuesday mornings during intramurals. The boys league is made up of 12 teams
which are split into two divisions meeting on Thursday and Friday Mornings during intramurals. When a student joins the league they are placed on a team of which they will be a permanent member. For example, our current 8th graders have been playing together since 6th grade. We even have two organizations (Band and Orchestra) that field Flag football teams, adding to the excitement. If you wish to play, all you have to do is return a registration form that is available on the Intramurals Bulletin board directly across from the Health Room. Deadline for registering is August 30th.
Posted by Tim Graber at 09:11 PM
August 16, 2005
As in the past our 8th grade team captains will pick new players in a secret closed door draft meeting with Coach Graber. This year the draft will be held on September 1st. The Draft order will be as follows:
1. SteelDogs
2. Swarm
3. Sizzlin Bacon
4. Cobras
5. Barracudas
6. Rampage
7. Vipers
8. Destroyers
9. SabreCats
10.Hammerheads
Posted by Tim Graber at 02:25 PM
August 15, 2005
Click here to down load your 8th Grade Health Syllabus...
This should be signed and returned to Mrs. Spannagel ASAP!
Posted by Spannagel at 12:24 PM
August 11, 2005
Mabry Intramurals will begin on Tuesday, September 6th...
In the meantime check back here for information regarding sign-ups for the 3rd season of the Mabry Flag Football league.
Posted by Tim Graber at 12:21 PM
DRESSING OUT
*Students must dress out daily
*Change of clothes, socks and tennis shoes
*No shoes that mark Gym floor
*Labels is clothing facilitates returning lost items
PARTICIPATION
*All students participate daily unless excused
*Parent note may excuse up to five days based on illness
*Physician note may excuse longer based on injury
*Students not participating will have a written assignment
GRADING
*Dressing out 30%
*Participation 40%
*Skill/Written tests 30%
*School-wide conduct grades
Posted by Spannagel at 11:54 AM
August 09, 2005
The Mabry Pe & Connections Fish Program is a Positive Reinforcement Program.
Let a Connections or PE teacher catch you doing something Fish Worthy (good and positive).
Fish Highlights----
Weekly Prizes Awarded for each grade level.
Student Donations score an automtaic Fish.
Fish cannot be taken away once given out.
9 weeks prize drawing, if donations allow?
Grand Kahuna Prize at end of Year!!
See the Fish Program category on blog for more details and to download a donation letter. We need alot of cool donations because we have so many great kids at Mabry! Please help us keep the Fish alive! Please E-mail Ms. McCall to donate prizes for this way cool program!
Posted by McCall at 06:11 PM
Hey everybody, another awesome year is ready to begin and I am excited and anxious to get it going! I had a great summer and hopefully ya'll did too!
I am thrilled about our school make-over and that each student will have their own hall locker, and that we have new science labs, a new Monster Band room, and a SWEET new Cafeteria! This will be my best year ever, I'm sure of it!
Posted by McCall at 05:51 PM
• Lasts for 30 weeks
• Monday through Friday 8:00-8:45
• All students must sign-in on the Intramurals clip boards each day they play.
• Sign-in is from 8:00-8:15 in the gymnasium.
• Students arriving after 8:15 must report to study Hall.
• Students participating in intramurals must enter though the gymnasium. entrance to the building (by the circle).
• There will be opportunities for free play as well as organized leagues.
• Some possible activities may include: Flag Football, Team Handball, Basketball, Rugby, Racquetball, Wiffleball, Softball, Volleyball, etc.
• More information about the starting date for intramurals as well as league formation will be posted on this blog soon.
Posted by Tim Graber at 01:07 PM
Students are responsible for making up any work missed due to absences. Failure to do so will result in a lowered grade.
Posted by Tim Graber at 01:03 PM
ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLASS DAILY:
*FOLDER WITH POCKETS AND BRADS
*PENCIL OR PEN
*PAPER (IN BACK POCKET OF FOLDER)
*AGENDA PLANNER
Posted by Tim Graber at 01:02 PM
GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING:
UNIT TESTS 40%
CLASS WORK 50%
SPELLING/VOCABULARY TESTS 10%
Posted by Tim Graber at 01:00 PM
I. Tobacco/Alcohol (2 weeks)Analyzes the effects of alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs on the immune, nervous, and reproductive systems. Community resources. How emotions, fatigue, and drugs cause accidents.
II. Mental Health (1 week)Stress management, prejudices, Conflict resolution, Goal Setting, Decision-making, Friendship, and Self-concept.
III. Nutrition (1 week)
Compares the effects of various cooking methods on nutritional value. Identifies local, state, and federal agencies that promote good eating habits. Goal setting for a healthy body. Fast food nutrition.
IV. American Red Cross Adult CPR (3 weeks)
Signs, symptoms, and first aid for choking. Heart disease. Healthy living. Students can become CPR certified by completing all five skill check-offs and scoring 80% or higher on the unit test.
V. Human Growth and Development (2 weeks)
Parts of male and female reproductive system, and functions. STD’s, Abstinence, making smart decisions and resisting group pressure to have sex before marriage.
*Note- Human Growth and Development has been designated a required unit of instruction by Cobb County Schools. Parents wishing to exclude their child from this unit must notify the principal in writing of your wishes. Materials used will be made available for parent screening prior to the start of the unit.
Posted by Tim Graber at 12:53 PM
