We had the privilege this week of having the Dallas, Oregon Rope Busters Competition Team come to our school. The Rope Busters are a group of about 100 elementary and middle school students who work diligently to perfect and perform a variety of long and short jump rope skills. They came over to Wilson two days this week for workshops during PE classes and a performance.
Rope Busters performing at Wilson...
https://vimeo.com/147882733
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| Mrs. McCracken's 1st grade class practicing long jump rope |
This is such a great and unique opportunity we have here at Wilson! Students worked in groups of two or three with a Rope Buster. The primary grades focused mainly on long jump rope, while the intermediate grades worked on short jump rope skills and tricks. Wildcats, you did AWESOME!
Mrs. Graham's kindergarten class learning to jump long ropes
https://vimeo.com/147392422
Mrs. Apple's class working on basic jump rope skills with the short ropes
https://vimeo.com/147392500
The coach and coordinator of the program, Jim Dent, commented to me that he likes coming to Wilson because of the students. He said they "show respect and try so hard - even if they know they aren't the best at jump rope." That is quite the compliment from someone who does workshops and performances all over Oregon. Way to go, Wildcats!!!
Enjoy the weekend,
Miss Stone
