Email #2

Greetings families,

It is hard to believe that we are already 4 weeks into the second semester!

We have been working hard in our Plugged Unplugged class covering a broad range of topics including:

• learning and reviewing basic illustrator skills, such as how to create shapes and vector graphics with the pen tool

• movement science concepts like how to describe the movement in various planes (sagittal, frontal and transverses) as well as referencing anatomical structures using proper descriptors (posterior, medial etc.), how the heart works, and much more

• working out in all sorts of ways, from our circuit training, cardio routine, stretch routine and jump roping - and we will continue to add in more as we go

• discussing topics relating to body image (especially in the age of Photoshop and constant media exposure), managing stress and mindfulness activities

I would love for you to be able to follow along on your child's 7th grade adventure in Plugged Unplugged and to help with this I have kept a daily blog to give you a glimpse into each of our days.

http://mvasquez52.wixsite.com/pluggedungplugged

Thank you to all who shared information about your child on the Health History Google form https://goo.gl/forms/vYnD6lM4twPj3L1g2,

I will be following up with some of you in the coming week per your request.

Let me know if you have comments, concerns, questions or suggestions!

Warm regards,

Mike Vasquez