Congrats to new yearbook staff!
click on link below to see new staff members and meeting times this week!
posted on: May 21, 2007
Fun was had by all in the 3-day, all day, back 2 back Mabry Field Days!
Check these fun photos out!
Sam & Chaz show some White team spirit, sporting their team flag!
Gonzo & T-Bone help out on field day.
Purple girls punting!
Mrs. Manderano, Mr. Jakaitis, & Mrs. Hartnett show off some Teacher spirit.
Mrs. Sumrell cools down during the 8th grade picnic in her sweet Kiwi colors!
Field Day helpers take a long needed rest in the gym and out of the sun!
Sydney Hula Hoops for the 7th grade blue team.
7th grade boys get ready to run!
posted on: May 20, 2007
Field Day Reminders.......
TEACHERS & STUDENTS...PLEASE.........
- DO WEAR SPF 30 or higher SUNSCREEN
- DO WEAR HATS, SHADES, AND ATHLETIC LIGHT & COOL CLOTHING
- DO BRING WATER BOTTLES WITH NAMES WRITTEN ON THEM
- DON'T WEAR- FACE PAINT
- DON'T WEAR/HAVE HAIR DYED
- DON'T BRING PETS/ANIMALS TO FIELDS
- ONLY VOLUNTEERS SIGNED UP THROUGH PE DEPT. MAY COME TO FIELD DAY. (no spectators allowed)
- DO BRING YOUR POSITIVE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP ATTITUDE ALONG WITH YOUR GREAT MABRY TEAM SPIRIT!!!!
posted on: May 10, 2007
Field Day Reminders.......
TEACHERS & STUDENTS...PLEASE.........
- DO WEAR SPF 30 or higher SUNSCREEN
- DO WEAR HATS, SHADES, AND ATHLETIC LIGHT & COOL CLOTHING
- DO BRING WATER BOTTLES WITH NAMES WRITTEN ON THEM
- DON'T WEAR- FACE PAINT
- DON'T WEAR/HAVE HAIR DYED
- DON'T BRING PETS/ANIMALS TO FIELDS
- ONLY VOLUNTEERS SIGNED UP THROUGH PE DEPT. MAY COME TO FIELD DAY. (no spectators allowed)
- DO BRING YOUR POSITIVE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP ATTITUDE ALONG WITH YOUR GREAT MABRY TEAM SPIRIT!!!!
posted on: May 10, 2007
Hey gang, check link out below for your study guide for Friday's quiz.
Here are a some pics of a few of the events!
Flag Football
Football Punt
3-point shoot-out
Softball Throw
Frisbee Throw
Good Luck on Quiz,, and at Field Day!
posted on: May 08, 2007
- 6th grade-Thursday, 5/17th
- 7th grade- Wednesday, 5/16th
- 8th grade- Friday, 5/18th
- ALL DAY LONG BABY!!!!
- BE PREPARED!: WEAR SUNSCREEN (30-SPF OR HIGHER, APPLIED AT LEAST TWICE!), BRING WATER BOTTLES OUT TO FIELD WITH NAME ON THEM. WEAR HATS & SUNGLASSES. NO LONG SLEEVES OR HOODIES, OR LONG PANTS,(IF IT CAN BE HELPED)
- Get hydrated the night before by drinking alot of water.
- Wear your field day t-shirt or a shirt of same color for school and team spirit!
- Don't sign up for more than 2 individual events and 1 team event. (teachers should be monitoring this process)
- Don't sign up for more than 1 running event.
- Check your event times to make sure they don't overlap.
- Be a team player, and cheer for other team members when you are not currently in an event!
- Clean up after yourself! ALWAYS THROW TRASH AWAY IN CANS THAT ARE PROVIDED.
- Help your teacher Set up & Break down your team areas.
- Always talk & act positive with opponents, referees, and teammates! SPORTSMANSHIP FIRST!
- HAVE FUN!!!!
- ANY QUESTIONS? ask the PE teachers!
- Good Luck
posted on: May 01, 2007
Hey everyone!
please help us out by donating used tennis balls to the PE dept. for field day 07'
We need them for our Home Run Derby event and racquetball games.
Please put the tennis balls in grocery bag and tie up ends and give them to one of the coaches as you come into school in the morning.
thanks for your help!
posted on: May 01, 2007
There are 3 games left to be made up this Thursday.
Orange vs. Blue 8:15
Cardinal vs. Gold 8:15
Pink vs. Orange 8:30
Be there to support your team and finish the season strong!
The season standings will be up by next monday after all games are made up!
Check here and PE area bulletin boards for more updates!
posted on: April 09, 2007
6th/7th Grade Intramurals is almost done. We have just a few make-up games to play!
Check the schedule when you get back from spring break!
posted on: April 07, 2007
Check below for the 8th grade hoops league standings.
Congratulations to the Green Team for their 9-1 , 1st place record!
posted on: April 07, 2007
much more than i expected.......the Lacrosse unit is a huge hit!
I really went out of my comfort zone and tried a sport new to Mabry's PE program, and have really enjoyed learning a really fun and exciting sport!
Thanks go out to Coach Banik & Coach Rowley from the JTL, who donated the equipment and were able to assist me in some instruction!
Some of our very own Mabry kids have been helping me out as well..thanks for being patient teaching an old dog new tricks!
Karina, Kara, Maddie, Jessica, Carly, Zoe, Peter, JB, Cameron, Spencer, Sam, Bridger, Garrett, Matt, Tyler, Casey, and many more helped my students and I to learn the sport of Lacrosse.
We have learned so much in a little bit of time, from basic offensive and defensive positions, to passing, catching, cradling, and shooting!
Check out these pics from the unit!
Coach Banik demonstrates how to scoop up a ground ball.
Michael A. shows good passing form.
Nick T. learns some passing skills.
Kimmy & Katie watch some LAX demonstrations.
posted on: March 29, 2007
Congratulations are in Order for 8th grader, Mary P.!
Mary is the design contest winner for this year's field day t-shirt!
You will be able to buy a shirt for $7.00, to show your school spirit after spring break, and support your PE and Intramurals program!
Check out link below for this way cool charger design!
remember: the shirt color is decided by your homeroom teacher.
posted on: March 29, 2007
Turn in your favorite T-shirt design for this year's field day to one of the PE teachers by next friday 3/16.
Requirements:
- designs must be school appropriate.
- designs must at least have the year, "2007, Mabry, and Field Day", words printed on them.(there can be more)
- designs will have the color of the shirt, and one other color for design, only, printed on shirt.
- designs should be on 8.5 x 11 paper when sketched
- deadline to turn in for consideration Friday 3/16/07
- Good Luck!
posted on: March 09, 2007
3/7-Thursday hoops league games will be re-scheduled at end of league due to 7th graders being gone on school trip to Jekyll Island.
The gym will still be available for pick up hoops games!
posted on: March 07, 2007
There will be a basketball quiz for 7th and 8th grade classes this Friday 3/9/07.
below is the study guide for the quiz, Bring a pencil to roll call and good luck!
posted on: March 07, 2007
Hey everyone! Get your volleyball skills tuned up for the beach and break by coming to Intramurals Tuesday mornings from 8-8:45 am!
I know it's early, but it will be worth it when you get to spring break and amaze your friends with your sweet volleyball skills!
Bring your own team and challenge all comers in our awesome King/Queen of the court format!
Games are fast and furious and fun! Teams can be 2,3,4,5 or 6 person teams!
T-mac challenges any and all comers that want to be schooled in this awesome sport!
If we get enough takers we'll have a tourney at end before break.
So Bring a friend and bring the game on!
posted on: February 13, 2007
hey 7-1, here is promised final version of our class DIY review activity.
Study well, and see you tomorrow in class.
Study Guide Quiz Questions.doc
posted on: February 08, 2007
The last practice games(pre-season) are Thursday and Friday,1/25-26/07, to get the teams as even as possible. If team members miss these practice games the teams may not come out even. Please make it to pre-season games to work on team strategies and positions before season starts and to pick team names.
The last day to order team shirts (jerseys) is this Friday. We are hoping to raise money for an portable electronic scoreboard to use for all Mabry Intramural leagues and for PE and Field day!
T-shirts are $10.00 put the check made out to Mabry in a white money envelope and seal it with information on front and drop into black box in your grade level commons.
posted on: January 25, 2007
Mabry will start it's 1st ever Hoops league soon!
Get down to bulletin board outside of Covered Play Area and check it out!
Registration forms go out Tuesday 1/15/07.
6-7th graders play on Thursday mornings
8th graders play on Friday mornings
Team Shirts will be on sale for your team on registration form. See Link Below
Girls can form a separate team or mix in co-ed with Boys, but will play in same league by grade!
(no girls league only, sorry?)
So get your A-Game ready and Bring It, down to the gym, for the Mabry Hoops League!
posted on: January 12, 2007
Check out some of these R-ball highlight pics!
7-1 champs Mikey T & Garrett S.
7-2 Champs Natalie K & Amanda S.
8th grader Ben K.
8th graders Allie S. & Kaele J.
8th grader Kelsea O.
8th grade Tyler F.
8-2 Champs Tyler F. & Parker S.
6th grader Joe P.
6th grader Erik G.
posted on: November 27, 2006
McCall's - Ladder Tourney Rules
Doubles games only, to start... if we have time we will try to get in a singles tourney also.
- Can only challenge teams in your zone.
- Your zone is 2 teams above you only.
- Games to 5 points, do not have to win by 2.
- Lower on ladder team always serves 1st!
- You cannot refuse a challenge by a team in your zone unless, you just played that team in previous game.
- No back to back challenges, must be a game between.
- You Cannot challenge any team currently playing on a court.
- Both teams leave court after game and go to Ladder to check out zone.
- Winning team only moves team papers.
- If higher team wins challenge no moves are made.
- If lower team wins, winners trade places with losers.
- 1 team member only can verbally challenge other team.
- Losing team does not touch team papers.
- Teams accept challenges in 1st come 1st serve order.
- Teams with absentee partners get a 1-day pass, then must play solo.
- No changing partners unless you have permission of teacher.
- 3-person team only as last resort and then must sub in extra player evenly.
- Good Luck!
posted on: November 14, 2006
The Racquetball unit is up and running.
Check out my Modified rules & Skills Wall Cues below if you need extra help on form and technique!
Modified Racquetball Rules.doc
*****Remember----Safety First!
posted on: November 08, 2006
The Softball Unit has begun and is in full SWING!
Check out the skills wall in the gym for bulleted cues on specific skills.
Check out the 8th grade Softball pics below !
Trey S. shows great slow-pitch form in 8th grade Softball unit.
Haley R. plays defense while Lindsay H. waits for next batter to hit her home!
Wes B. waits for a good pitch at home plate.
posted on: November 02, 2006
The Softball Unit has begun and is in full SWING!
Check out the skills wall in the gym for bulleted cues on specific skills.
Check out the Softball Curriculum Map below for unit highlights.
posted on: October 23, 2006
Students: please make sure you have all your work made up from any absences and any extra credit requests made known to Ms. McCall.
******There are only 6 more school days in this grading period!
posted on: October 01, 2006
McCall's September Students of the Month.
Congratulations and thanks for being dynamite PE students!
6-1 Hannah M. & Adam H.
6-2 Alexis H.& Matt B.
7-1 Bennett E. & Carly W.
7-2 Alex A. & Sydney W.
8-1 Teddy S. & Sarah W.
8-2 Robert B. & Rachel O.
posted on: October 01, 2006
Please click on link below to check out our Team Handball Unit Overview.
We are having a great time with Team Handball which is a combination of a Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, & Water Polo!
We are done with Drills and Skills and are now in the Game Playing stage now, and are splitting up into Competitive or Non-Competitive teams for a short mini-tourney.
posted on: September 20, 2006
7th-8th graders only!
The flag football quiz will be Friday 9/8/06 at the beginning of class.
Make sure you bring a pencil to fill out your scantron and remember to write your name on your test!
Click the link below for your study guide to review for your Flag Football Quiz this Friday 9/8/06.
Or pick one up from Ms. McCall in class before Friday.
Good Luck!
posted on: September 05, 2006
Every teacher has a set of class rules they want their students to abide by, mine are pretty short and straight forward.
Ms. McCall's Class Rules
- Dress out properly each day.
- Participate fully each day.
- Display good sportsmanship each day.
- Respect others and their property.
- Have fun and be open to new games and experiences!
Parents & Students: Please refer to the PE dept. regulations and policies for all other questions and rules.
Each student was given a PE signature packet to read and sign along with their parents the first day of school.
Please turn the signed papers into your homeroom teachers and they will get them back to us!
**please have parents make special notes on that sheet for any medical restrictions the student may have that would limit PE participation. For example; exercise induced asthma, allergies/epi-pens, injured joints, medications, etc.
Parents, If there are any questions please e-mail me at tracy.mccall@cobbk12.org instead of calling my school voicemail. Being a PE teacher keeps me away from a phone almost every minute of the school day. I will respond to my e-mails as quickly as possible, I promise!
also as far as supplies we always need band aids and Jolly Ranchers!
Thanks! Ms. McCall
posted on: August 16, 2006
Another school year approaches and I am filled with anxious anticipation for what I am sure is going to be a terrific year at Mabry Middle.
I had a great summer and am returning to school refreshed and ready for action.
My most exciting summer moment so far has been seeing one of my former student's dreams come to life.
Jake Owen, RCA Country Music recording Artist, released his first album, "Startin' with Me" on July 25th and his first single, "Yee Haw", has been among the top 20 on the charts for weeks. Go pick up his debut album, it's awesome! Check out Jake's new website at this link Jake Owen and get all the scoop on this amazing country music singer/songwriter! Jake is opening for Kenny Chesney next wknd at Philips and I am going to be there to cheer him on!
Jake's album cover pic
Jake with Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley from a summer concert.
Jake and country music legend, Randy Owen(no relation), "Alabama's" lead singer. Jake's song "Thank Dixie" is sung with Randy Owen.
Jake is a great example for setting your goals high and going after them with a determination and passion that will get things done! Remember...Anything is possible if you work hard!
posted on: August 08, 2006
Volleyball unit
- SKILLS
- Serving- Underhand-Serve ball with under-side of fist. Stand with side to net, hold ball low and "punch" ball right out of hand. NO TOSS.
Overhand- short toss, open hand, use heel of hand and finish with fingers, hit ball at top of reach. Keep elbow high.
Setting- Fingertip contact. Bend elbows at contact and follow thru, straight to target at finish. No palms, no catch and throw or double hits. -
Passing- Forearm platform technique. Keep arms flat and open for contact, with angle downwards and finish angle at 90 degrees at platform. Don't use hands, fist or knuckles to pass ball. Pass to setter on front row as a target.
- Hitting- 2 foot take-off on approach. "1-2 together Jump" from hitting line (10ft. line). Swing arm so as not to hit net or go under net. Jump up, not out, towards net. Hit ball with heel of hand and follow thru with palm then fingers, while finishing by snapping wrist to keep ball in bounds.
- Rotating- Zig-Zag formation for 3 rows; pattern is.....front row right and back, middle row-left and back, back row, right and front left corner.
Diamond formation for 4-person team; front row point-setter, back row point-server/defense, middle row side points as hitters.
Triangle formation for 3-person team- top point-setter, 2 side points are hitters and defense. back left point is server.
Side by Side formation for 2-person teams; both players set and hit.
- Here a few 7th grade Volleyball passing Pics.
Issac D. with good angle of contact to start platform for pass.
Jordan T. with the end of the platform, finishing at 90 degrees.
posted on: December 05, 2005
Here are a few highlight pics from the Intramural flag football Superbowl championship game!
Steel Dogs win it all!
8th grader, Hudson M., leads the Steel Dogs to Victory with his QB skills!
Brian D. carries the ball for the Vipers.
Coach Graber marks the ball for a Viper 1st down.
posted on: November 30, 2005
The Mabry Superbowl 05' is today, 11/30, for bragging rights for Intramural flag football champions!
Steel Dogs in Navy vs. Vipers in Green
Steel Dogs
Vipers
posted on: November 30, 2005
Hey everyone, well it's that time of year where we can still play outside but it is awful chilly! Brrrrrrrr!
Here are some suggested addtions to your PE dress-out clothes to keep you warm on those oh so chilly days!
- Wool/knit caps (as modeled by Ms. McCall & Shanice down below)
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sweatshirts with or without hoods
- Sweat pants
- Windbreakers
- Thick long socks
- Jackets with hoods
- Gloves or mittens
- Thermal shirts/pants under sweats.
Our knit hats help keep us warm!
posted on: November 29, 2005
Take a look at these Gator-ball action shots taken by Boom-Boom today in PE class.
Gatorball is the FLORIDA version of Georgia's Speedball. It combines soccer, football, and basketball skills and is played on a soccer field with football endzones. Kicking ball in goals earns 2 points, throwing ball in endzone to teammate is worth 1 point.
Jordan kicking soccer style.
Dotson playing tough "D" on Kyle.
Michael Man-child booting the ball!
Gonzo saving the ball from sure death!
posted on: November 17, 2005
Way to go 8th Grade racquetball Winners!
8-1
Morgan & Ben
Madison & Jordan
8-2
Hannah & Katie
Stephen & Chris
posted on: November 03, 2005
Congrats to the 7th grade Racquetball Winners!
7-1
Michael & Boom-Boom
Chandler & Maddie
7-2
Connor & Parker
Allie & Kimmy
posted on: November 03, 2005
Here are the Winners of my Ladder Racquetball Tourney! Everyone learned about our modified Mabry R-ball and improved on a daily basis.
6-1
Bennett & Scott
Milla & Ally
6-2
Keegan & Garrett
Avery & Abby
posted on: November 01, 2005
The Ladder Tourney starts Monday, 10/24.
Safety First!! always be safe on/off courts. do not play recklessly or endanger yourself or classmates!
Remember your good Racquetball Etiquette that is essential for all of our Safety!
Be ready to start competition in class with your doubles team and to follow all ladder rules posted on whiteboard.
Teams are set and on name cards that will be randomly placed on our whiteboard by class period.
No-one is to touch ladder cards unless you are the winning team moving your card to a new winning place on ladder.
- You can only challenge teams 3 spots above you on ladder
- 1 team member should be designated as the verbal challenge partner, so both don't challenge different teams at same time
- You can only challenge teams that are not currently playing, and only if in your 3 spots above zone.
- You cannot refuse a challenge unless that team is out of your zone or you just played them last match.
- You cannot challenge the same team back to back.
- If partner is absent you can only sit out 1 day without playing or moving in ladder. If there are teams of 3 with an extra player you may ask if one of extra players will sub for your absent partner after checking with teacher.
- First come first serve with open courts; you must be watching for open courts while waiting for next match.
- See the whiteboard or Miss McCall for any Rules clarifications.
- Check PE blog daily for highlights and pics from tourney!
- Remember that if you don't have your I-movie/Pic form in from beginning of year you cannot have your pic posted on this blog. See Ms. McCall if you are not sure about form.
- Good Luck to all Teams!
posted on: October 23, 2005
Ultimate Frisbee Unit Highlights:
- Frisbee Throwing Form & Technique-winding/coiling up arm and angle of release, and point of release
- Frisbee Catching- pancake 2-hand technique, or one-handed grabs
- Teamwork Passing- chain reaction/relay drills
- Rules & Strategies- bubbles, 5 seconds, 3-steps, no running w/frisbee, etc.
- Safety tips
- Fun, Fun, Fun Filming day- digital pics & video camera; recording tricks and games to be made into Highlight I-Movie!
- "The Ultimate Highlight Movie"- PE i-movie on ultimate frisbee unit. (see me if you want to help make movie)
Stephen J.
Garrett S.
Stephanie A. & Brittany D.
Melanie M. & Cydnee G.
Hudson P.
Way to go Ultimate Students! We had great fun with this unit and wait till you see yourself in the I-movie!
posted on: October 17, 2005
Our new Unit is Mabry Modified Racquetball in the covered play area.
Instructional Highlights
- Safety First- court boundaries, swing radius, racquet string on, and calling hinders
- Rules & Strategies- chalk talk & situational demos
- Form & Technique- skills & drills, shot choice and ball placement, serving, Lobs, Kill shots, & Drop shots
- Racquetball Etiquette- retrieving your ball safely from other courts and giving ball back quickly and politely to team asking for lost ball.
Game Play Formats
- King of the Court- games to 5 points-winner stays on court, non-winners move on to challenge another court.
- Ladder Tournament- random ladder placing, putting doubles teams vs. each other where teams can challenge and move up the ladder.
Trevor K.
Michael A.
posted on: October 17, 2005
Exciting news for Mabry Middle today! Dr. Tyson ("Papa T" is my nickname for the principal) made a huge announcement today. Mabry was awarded a $10,000 grant and 1/4 of million dollars worth of technology hardware and equipment! Mabry was a finalist and chosen out of 3,200 other schools for this amazing honor given by the Intel company. Papa T made the announcement this morning at 11:00 am to the whole school in his tuxedo vest and bow tie, and Alex G., 7th grade yearbook staffer, captured this moment on camera for Mabry's big news. I just wanted to say thanks to Dr. Tyson, Mrs. McCrary, and Mr. Swanson for all of their hard work, and dedication to education and to Mabry Students! We are truly blessed to have such awesome people working together to make our experience at Mabry the best ever!
Here is Alex's Pic of Papa T spreading the good news!
Trevor K. & Papa T "showing Mabry the Money" from the School of Distinction Award!
Pic by Kaele J.
posted on: September 13, 2005
Team Handball Unit Highlights
- Skills/Drills-passing, dribbling, shooting, shot blocking, goal-keeping
- Rules Overview
- Offense/Defense & Strategies
- Implementation & Practice
- Game Situations-" Slow-Mo Demo"
- Cobb Cup Handball 05' I-Movie Viewing
- 1/2 court scrimages
- Competitive & Non-Compettitve groupings
- Team Mini-Tourneys
9/19-20/05
Assessment Options
1. Written 10 question Quiz
2. Skills Check-off
3. Verbal/Oral Quiz
4. Spot-check positions
posted on: September 10, 2005
The school year is almost over, can you believe it?
Any student that needs to make-up any work or improve grade with an extra credit report needs to have it in by Friday May 13th for it to count on this last grading period. See Ms. McCall to finish up any work you might be missing. You can check I-Parent for updated Soccer and Softball quiz grades and overall grade from this point on.
posted on: May 03, 2005
Jake Owen and 8th Grader Brittany H.
Jake sings to Stephen L.'s Guitar playing.
Jake visits El Jinente Mexican restaurant and is given the celebrity treatment by 7th grader Pablo L.!
Jake plays for Mr. Doemel's Guitar class while Mrs. McCrary films for an I-Movie project.
Jake Owen is a Country music Singer/Songwriter and is writing and recording country songs in Nashville. Jake is 23, and from Vero Beach, Fl. where he was a PE student of mine at Gifford Middle School. Jake and his best friend Mardy Fish, who is also a former student of mine, a professional tennis player and Olympic Silver Medalist, are the subjects of my current I-Movie Project, "Small Town Boys".
Mardy Fish is currently at the Pacific Life Open Tourney in Indian Wells, California. Mardy advances to the 2nd round today, 3/12/05, to play #1 in the world, Roger Federer. Mardy is ranked #49 and is the underdog of this match up, so help me cheer my former student on! Go Fish! Mardy's website is www.mardytennis.com so log on and wish him luck!
posted on: March 13, 2005
The Mabry Middle PE Department supporting their favorite college teams!
Coach Graber-Auburn Tigers
Mrs. Spannagel-Georgia Tech YellowJackets
Coach Jones-Georgia Bulldogs
Ms. McCall-Florida Gators
posted on: March 06, 2005
