Welcome to Mr. Verellen's Home Page!
Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart
Happening February 21-24 During ALL P.E. Classes!!!
MANY FUN & EXCITING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN....
Help Save Lives...COLLECT DONATIONS for the American Heart Association.
Collection packets will be distributed on Monday, February 6th.
Top 10 Students (collecting donations)...
Enjoy a FREE Lunch at Applebee's of Lapeer.
Just some of the many events during the week...
Most Successful Jumps In A Minute (Backward & Forward)
Best Trick (Single Rope Alone)
Best Trick (Partners)
Most Doubles In A Minute
Best Long Rope Jumper (Voting Each Class)
Highest Point Total in "HOT SHOT" (Hoops For Heart)
Most Free Throws Made (10 Attempts)
"HOOP IT UP FOR HEART" 3 on 3 Tournament
(Saturday, March 3rd) 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $40/Team
Age Groups: 10 Under, 12 Under, 14 Under
Boys & Girls Divisions
Entry Forms Coming Soon! (PDF File)
Look for more information coming in The Chat.
Many Prizes Raffled Off During The Event!!!
Top Teams Receive Trophies!!!
* Question of the Week *
(1/29/12)
Answer to last week's question: A Big Mac from McDonald's has 29 fat grams and 540 calories.
F.Y.I: The "average" amount of calories a student, ages 9-13, that exercises 30 minutes a day, should consumre: 1,600-1,800
Fat Grams: Between 20-45.
CONGRATULATIONS: Nathan Datsko was the first student to answer the "Question of the Week" correctly via email.
Question for Week of 1/30/12
Besides running and rollerblading, what physical activity burns the most calories per minute?
Look for a new question EVERY week...you may have what it takes to be
a "Fit Wiz"!
Answers can be emailed to my school email address...correct answers will be submitted in a random drawing for SPECTACULR PRIZES distributed before the February Mid-Winter Break.
Information Needed: First and Last Name, Grade, and Phone (parent number please)
Mr. Verellen's Bio
Current Position: Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director (2011)
Past Teaching Experience: Bishop Kelley Catholic School (2002-2011)
Alma Mater: New Haven High School ('91)
Macomb Community College ('93)
Eastern Michigan University ('01)
Bachelor of Science Degree (Secondary Education...Physical Education/History)
Currently Pursuing Master Degree in Educational Leadership (SVSU)
Important Stats: Married for 11 years to Kim Verellen, P.A.- C
Two wonderful children: Cassandra (6) & Cameron (2)
Loves physical activity...ESPECIALLY RUNNING!!!
Other Hobbies: Reading, Landscaping, Bowling, Basketball, Disc Golf
Resides in Imlay City, MI (since 2000)
Birthdate: 01/20/73
Birth City: Mt. Clemens
Interesting Newsworthy Items
Ran First 1/2 Marathon (Brooksie Way) in October of 2011.
Training for First Marathon (Bayshore...Traverse City) May of 2012.
Lost 55 lb. in 10 months (and won the "90 Day Challenge" at LifeTime Fitness).
Played football and basketball in high school (and played against Chris Webber in '90)
Favorite Slogans: Carpe Diem! (Seize the Day)
You only have one opportunity to make a first impression.
Your ATTITUDE determines your APTITUDE.
Live each day to the fullest...and as it was your last in the world.
Favorite Music: Country, Top 40, Hard Rock
Favorite Band/Performer: Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw,
Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Journey, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem
Favorite Number: 13
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Teams: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, New England Patriots,
New Orleans Saints, TCU Horned Frogs, Boise State Broncos, MSU, U of M, and
Detroit Red Wings
Favorite Athlete: Drew Brees
My Role Model: My Father (Ron Verellen)
My State of Physical Fitness Address
Coming Soon!!!
