A big thank you to USTA for helping us bring tennis to Ironia! Our students can’t wait to start and are looking forward to starting their journey to US Open Champion!

Introducing shooting to our basketball unit this week with a make it and take it activity. Students shoot from various spots depending on their comfort level. Students working to improve their technique using the ‘L to I’ position or ‘stealing the cookie from the cookie jar’

Introducing our racket sports unit with Floor Ball. A great game for students to practice their grip, bending their knees, side on position, and swinging a paddle from low to high. Minimal rules, maximum fun!

3rd grade enjoying Strikerball in PE today. We are working on using paddles to strike the ball to a target.

Students got to try out singles and double matches during Racket Club today. But the highlight for many was practicing those for hands and backhands with the ball machine!

Working on our serve in Racket Club today. Kids are enjoying a game of Angry Birds. Use accuracy to knock down targets and win the game.

Students had a blast playing temple run today! When students names were called out they raced the ball around gym back to their spot!

Working with first grade on teamwork whilst doing our locomotor movements during warm ups.

Kindergarten working on underarm tossing playing Cone Hole today in PE.

First graders demonstrating that Ironia Panthers PERSIST as they tackle Jump Rope for the first time. We had a blast and can’t wait to learn new skills with the rope. Trish Bourke

5th graders working in small groups to complete Project Fit stations. Students tried to accomplish Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal challenges! Peers coached each other to help improve their technique and performance.

Today we worked on our throwing and catching skills by playing another variation of Battleships! Students also tested their memory and communication skills when trying to pinpoint where to throw the ball and knock down their opponents pins.

Our students have been learning the standing long jump and recording their scores this week.

Incorporating some math into PE today. First graders working addition and subtraction in a Fitness cup stacking game. Teamwork for the win!

Ironia Racket Club is back! Students are working on one handed forehand and two handed backhands today. We’re starting with Floorball as we learn technique ahead of Pickleball and tennis in coming weeks.

Students had a blast with Strikerball in PE today!

Happy Halloween from our Ironia Zombies!

First graders showing off their basket and W catches! We’ve been working on our overhand throwing technique this week. Do we have a new NY Jets Quarterback?

Happy Thanksgiving! Time to stuff some turkeys.

We’re all excited for the Soccer World Cup is here at Ironia. Students are yet to be convinced supporting Mr. B’s England is the best bet. USA USA USA!