PM WELLNESS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ANNUAL

TOURNAMENT!!

On March 21st, 22nd, & 24th report to the gym immediately after school where you will be organized into games and brackets.

The winning team will be crowned WMS MARCH MADNESS CHAMPIONS!!

You will win.....

And the admiration & respect of all who know you :-)

Get your teams ready, get to bed early, eat your protein, and bring your A GAME to the GYM!

Any question see Coach A, the basketball guru of the wellness department.

Good luck everyone!!

WELLNESS WEEK PRESENTERS NEEDED :)

Hello Everyone,

Wellness Week is coming up June 6th-10th.  The goal of Wellness Week is to create an active and fun week that promotes Health and Wellness.  We would like to expose our students to new ideas, trends and/or concepts.  If anyone would be able to volunteer their time to present to our students, we would greatly appreciate it!  Please directly email me at Natalia_Araszkiewicz@Wayland.k12.ma.us if you would be able to participate in our Wellness Week.

Thank you!

The Wellness Department  

February Wellness Student Spotlight!!

Congratulations to Emma Kiernan for being awarded the February Wellness Student Spotlight. Emma embodies what it means to be an exemplary student in all aspects of her work. Her kindness and integrity embody what it means to be a Wellness student here at Wayland Middle School.

Well done Emma!

First and Last Name: Emma Kiernan

Grade: 8

What elementary school did you come from?  Claypit Hill

Tell us about yourself. What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to play basketball, sing, and do musicals!

Why is being active important to you?

Being active is important to me because it helps keep me in shape for basketball. I usually run to keep in shape.

What advice would you give to a student who doesn’t like to exercise?

Try some things outside your comfort zone, because then you can find your way of being active. Mine are basketball and cross country.

Favorite Wellness unit and why.

Basketball because it's my sport!

When I want a healthy snack I reach for...yogurt.

To relax I...sing!

If I were a WMS Wellness teacher I would add cross country to the curriculum.

On my first day of school I wish I knew about all of the cool clubs there are (and the ones you can make up)!

Tell us something about yourself most people would be surprised to know.

I am in Unicycle, Juggling, and Rubix Cube clubs. I am also a part of GSA.

January Wellness Student Spotlight!!

The wellness department is pleased to announce the first recipient of our monthly student spotlight recognition. The goal of the student spotlight is to acknowledge & honor a student who displays the characteristics of BERT while in class. This student was selected because he participates to the best of his ability, always does the warm up, acts like a leader in class, and above all, Adam makes all students feel included. He positive attitude makes our class better!

Well done Adam!

1. First and Last Name Adam Goodfellow
2. Grade 6th
3. What elementary school did you come from. Happy Hollow
4. Tell us about yourself. What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play sports and play with friends.
5. Why is being active important to you? If you are not active you might become lazy and I think it keeps you going.
6. What advice would you give to a student who doesn’t like to exercise? Don’t rush yourself; do a little at a time.
7. Favorite Wellness unit and why. Handball, because it was a real team effort and it was fun.
8. When I want a healthy snack I reach for an apple.
9. To relax I listen to music.
10. If I were a WMS Wellness teacher I would add touch football to the curriculum.
11. On my first day of school I wish I knew everyone.

Tell us something about yourself most people would be surprised to know. I like to draw.

AM Wellness Schedule Change

Due to the current popularity of football during AM Wellness the schedule is being amending to include another morning of football. Please see new schedule below. As reminder both the gym and Wellness center are open every morning from 7 - 7:30 AM. Please come and bring a friend to get your morning off to a great start.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Soccer & Basketball	Football & Basketball	Soccer & Football	Football & Basketball	Soccer & Football

PM Wellness Volleyball Clinic Starts January 4th!

Would you like to learn more about the game of volleyball? Do you think about trying out a new sport? Would you like to be taught the basics of the game in a smaller setting? Would you like to:

1. increase your fitness levels
2. get stronger and have more flexible muscles
3. improve hand-eye coordination
4. improve agility, speed, & balance

Then you need to.....

Join PM Wellness Volleyball!

Learn the basics, play games,

meet Wayland High School players and have fun!  

Wear sneakers. All grades welcome. Come for it all or stay for a bit.

Meets Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm for six weeks

(1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 and 2/29)

STARTS FIRST MONDAY AFTER HOLIDAY BREAK!

About the Coach:

Pam Kainz has coached kids volleyball at the Happy Hollow Elementary School for three years, and at the Wayland Middle School for two years through the intramural program.  She is an active volleyball player herself.  By continuing to offer her program at the middle school this winter, she hopes to teach the basic skills to students who may be potentially interested in playing volleyball in high school and beyond and to introduce more kids to this lifelong team sport.

Any questions please see Ms. Riddle.

6 on 6 Soccer Tournament was a Success!

PM Wellness (formerly known as intramurals) hosted a 6 on 6 soccer tournament before Thanksgiving. Some students showed up wearing coordinating uniforms with their team already made, as some students showed up as "free agents." 7 teams in total participated in a Round Robin style tournament. Highlights included multiple matches that had to go into "golden goal" extra time because of ties, a team of 6th grade girls notching their first victory of the tournament against an older team of all boys, and an exciting full court championship game.  Coach A and Mr. Wood would like to thank all that participated for having such great spirit and sportsmanship.

Full court game for the finals!

Fans filled the gym to watch the final match against Mini Madrid Vs. Squadzilla.  After a nail biting overtime, the game remained 0-0 and went into penalty kicks.  Mini Madrid prevailed in the overtime shoot out!  
CONGRATULATIONS!!

Look out for our next tournament.....STUDENT/FACULTY DOUBLES BADMINTON after vacation!! Start thinking about which faculty member you want to play with. Ask early so you get the faculty member of your choice!