Illini stay undefeated by defeating Wildcats

The Illini stayed undefeated in the LWBL by defeating the Wildcats on Monday night by a score of 30-24. The Wildcats were able to pull within 4 points of the Illini in the second half after being down by 12 at halftime. The Wildcats were not able to get any closer than 4 points as the Illini pulled out the win in the 4th quarter. The Illini had a very balanced attack with Andrew K. leading the Illini in scoring with 8 points. Also scoring for the Illini were Brianna M. with 7 points, Max S. with 6 points, Max D. with 5 points, and Josie A., and Ryan W. both adding 2 points each. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Devrion S. with 8 points. Also scoring for the Wildcats were Dalton A. with 7 points, Ian K. with 5 points, and Owen H. with 4 points. With the win, the Illini move to 3-0 on the season, and the Wildcats drop to 1-2 with the loss. Congratulations to both the Illini and Wildcats on a well played game. The next LWBL game will be Tuesday night between the Bulls and Wildcats.

LWBL Standings

Red Division

Wolverines 3-0
Bulldogs 2-1
Huskies 1-2
Bulls 0-3

Gold Division

Illini 3-0
Panthers 2-1
Wildcats 1-2
Irish 0-3

Cooperative games and activities

This past week in P.E. the students in grades K-2 participated in some cooperative games and activities. One of the activities we did included building a "hula-hut." Each group of students had to build a hula-hut from 6 hula-hoops. Next, the entire group had to crawl through in different ways without knocking the hula-hut over. The students learned the importance of teamwork and cooperation through this activity.


Some pictures of students building and crawling through the hula-huts.

1 Mile Run

Students in grades 3-5 finished up their Presidential Fitness tests this week with the 1 mile run (1/2 mile for 3rd grade). The kids did an excellent job as some students improved their times by over a minute from when they did the mile run back in September.

Here are some pictures of the kids running the mile this past week.

4th graders getting ready to start their mile run

After slow start, Bulldogs pull away for victory over Bulls

The Bulldogs got off to a slow start on Thursday night against the Bulls, but finally found their grove and beat the Bulls 44-26. The Bulldogs used their team speed for a number of lay-ups by Dylan S. and Drew L. to pull away in the 4th quarter. With the win, the Bulldogs move to 2-1 on the season. The Bulls move to 0-3 on the season after the loss. Leading the scoring for the Bulldogs was Drew L. with a game high 17 points. Also scoring for the Bulldogs were Dylan S. with 13 points, Andrew S. and Isaac S. with 6 points each, and Lindzie N. with 2 points. The Bulls were led in scoring by Marko Y. with 8 points. Also scoring points for the Bulls were Ryan B. with 6 points, Eddie T. with 5 points, Lila A., Katelyn D., and Ian H. with 2 points each, and Nick W. with 1 point. Congratulations to the Bulldogs and Bulls on a well played game. The next LWBL game is on Monday April 30th between the Wildcats and Illini.

LWBL standings

Red Division

Wolverines 3-0
Bulldogs 2-1
Huskies 1-2
Bulls 0-3

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Panthers 2-1
Wildcats 1-1
Irish 0-3

Big 4th quarter gives Wolverines win over Huskies

The Wolverines and Huskies played a very close game in the LWBL Wednesday night. The Wolverines pulled out a 26-22 victory with Anthony M. scoring 10 of his team high 13 points in the 4th quarter. With the win the Wolverines stay undefeated in the LWBL with a perfect 3-0 record. The loss drops the Huskies to 1-2 on the season. Also scoring points for the Wolverines were Joe S. with 8 points, Cade P. and Charlie B. with 2 points each, and Kyle C. with 1 point. The Huskies were led in scoring by Carter G. with a game high 15 points. Also scoring for the Huskies were Jon M. with 4 points, and Riley G. with 3 points. Congratulations to both the Huskies and the Wolverines on a well played game. The next game will be Thursday between the Bulls and Bulldogs

LWBL standings

Red Division

Wolverines 3-0
Bulldogs 1-1
Huskies 1-2
Bulls 0-2

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Panthers 2-1
Wildcats 1-1
Irish 0-3

Panthers get back to back wins in LWBL

The Panthers picked up their second win in two days, as the Panthers defeated the Irish 46-24 on Tuesday night. The Panthers took control of the game in the 2nd quarter as Jayden J. scored 16 of his game high 24 points. The Panthers kept rolling in the 2nd half as they put up the most points by any team in the LWBL season so far. Also adding points for the Panthers were Maddie C. and Jake K. with 8 points each, and Rohan U. and Kyle L. with 2 points each. The Irish were led in scoring by Dylan R. with 11 points. Also scoring for the Irish were Matt F. with 6 points, Dami I. with 4 points, and Claire F., Andre M., and Kristen A. with 1 point each. With the win, the Panthers move to 2-1 on the season, and the Irish fall to 0-3 on the season. Congratulations to both teams on a well played game. Our next game is on Wednesday between the Wolverines and Huskies.

LWBL standings

Red Division

Wolverines 2-0
Bulldogs 1-1
Huskies 1-1
Bulls 0-2

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Panthers 2-1
Wildcats 1-1
Irish 0-3

Big 2nd half helps Panthers beat Wildcats

The Panthers found themselves down 20-8 at the half, but put together a great 2nd half to beat the Wildcats 37-30 on Monday night in the LWBL. The Panthers exploded for 29 second half points led by Jayden J. with a game high 22 points. Jayden J. scored 12 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter alone to lead the comeback. Also scoring for the Panthers were Jake K. with 9 points, Maddie C. with 5 points, and Noah L. with 1 point. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Dalton A. and Ian K. with 10 points each. Also adding points for the Wildcats were Owen H. with 6 points, and Nick F., and Devrion S. with 2 points each. With the victory the Panthers move to 1-1 on the season and the Wildcats fall to 1-1 with the loss. Congratulations to both teams on a well played game.

LWBL Standings

Red Division

Wolverines 2-0
Bulldogs 1-1
Huskies 1-1
Bulls 0-2

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Panthers 1-1
Wildcats 1-1
Irish 0-2

Jump Rope for Heart

All the Jump Rope for Heart money has been collected and counted. Louise White School raised a total of $5,290.37 this year for the American Heart Association. Thank You to all the students, staff, and parents that helped bring in money this year. I'm very proud of how much we are able to raise each year for such a great cause. Great Job!!

Huskies pick up 1st win in LWBL

The Huskies used some good team defense to pull away from the Bulls in the 2nd half Friday night for a 22-15 LWBL victory. With the victory, the Huskies improve to 1-1 on the season, as the Bulls fall to 0-2 with the loss. Leading the scoring for the Huskies was Carter G. with 6 points. Also adding points for the Huskies were Nick B. with 4 points, Jon M. and Anna L. with 3 points each, and Marissa G., Riley G., and Trent W. with 2 points each. Leading the scoring for the Bulls was Ryan B. with 6 points. Also scoring for the Bulls were Marko Y. with 3 points, Eddie T. and Katelyn D. with 2 points each, and Lila A. and Connor R. with 1 point each. Congratulations on a well played game. The next LWBL game will be on Monday, April 23rd between the Wildcats and Panthers.


LWBL Standings

Red Division

Wolverine 2-0
Bulldogs 1-1
Huskies 1-1
Bulls 0-2

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Wildcats 1-0
Panthers 0-1
Irish 0-2

Wolverines use 13-2 run to defeat Bulldogs

The Wolverines saw their 17-12 halftime lead quickly disappear in the 3rd quarter as the Bulldogs rallied to take the lead 22-17 to enter the 4th quarter. The Wolverines used a 13-2 run featuring lots of good shooting and passing to close out the game and the Bulldogs 30-24. With the win, the Wolverines improve to 2-0 on the LWBL season and the loss drops the Bulldogs to 1-1. Leading the scoring for the Wolverines was Joe S. with 9 points. Also scoring points for the Wolverines were Cade P. with 7 points, Charlie B. with 6 points, Anthony M. with 4 points, and Cassie N., and Hailey F. with 2 points each. Leading the Bulldogs in scoring was Drew L. with 7 points. Also adding points for the Bulldogs were Dylan S. with 6 points, Lindzie N. with 5 points, Isaac S. with 4 points, and Jessica H. with 2 points. Congratulations on a well played game.

The LWBL will be back in action on Friday with the Bulls facing the Huskies.


LWBL standings

Red Division

Wolverines 2-0
Bulldogs 1-1
Bulls 0-1
Huskies 0-1

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Wildcats 1-0
Panthers 0-1
Irish 0-2

5th Grade Track and Field

Just a reminder to all 5th graders that sign-up sheets for the Track and Field meet need to be turned in by this Friday, April 20th. The All-City Track and Field meet takes place at the high school on Wednesday, May 2nd. The meet takes place after school from 4-6, and the winning elementary school gets to keep the traveling trophy for the year. Please sign up so we can bring the trophy back to LWS!!

Illini move to 2-0 with win over Fighting Irish

In a game that featured lots of good defense and not much scoring, the Illini came away with an 18-12 LWBL victory Tuesday night. The loss drops the Irish to 0-2 on the season. With the Irish trailing by 2 for most of the 4th quarter, the Illini defense would not allow the Irish to tie or take the lead, as the Illini closed out the game with some strong defense. The Illini were led in scoring by Andrew K. with 6 points. Also scoring points for the Illini were Ryan W., and Josie A., with 4 points each, Max S. with 2 points, and Max D., and Miguel G. with 1 point each. Leading the Irish in scoring was Dylan R., and Matthew F. with 4 points each. Also scoring for the Irish were Anthony G., and Claire F. with 2 points each. Congratulations on a well played game. The next game will be the Wolverines against the Bulldogs on Wednesday April 18th.


Updated LWBL Standings

Red Division

Wolverines 1-0
Bulldogs 1-0
Bulls 0-1
Huskies 0-1

Gold Division

Illini 2-0
Wildcats 1-0
Panthers 0-1
Irish 0-2

Buzzer Beater gives Bulldogs victory over the Huskies

Another back and forth game on Monday night in the LWBL. The Bulldogs and Huskies remained close throughout the whole game, with neither team holding more than a 5 point lead. The game ultimately came down to the final two possessions. With under 15 seconds left Carter G. for the Huskies drove down the lane and laid it in for the tying score at 28-28. The Bulldogs quickly drove the ball up the court and found Julia H. open in the lane, she got her shot off just before the buzzer and drained it as time expired, giving the Bulldogs the 30-28 victory. The win moves the Bulldogs to 1-0 on the season, and the loss for the Huskies moves them to 0-1. Leading the scoring for the Bulldogs was Drew L. with 12 points. Others scoring for the Bulldogs were Dylan S. with 8 points, Lindzie N. with 4 points, and Andy M., Andrew S., and Julia H. each scoring 2 points. The Huskies were led in scoring by Carter G. with 16 points. Also scoring points for the Huskies were Anna L. with 6 points, Riley G. with 4 points, and Nick B. with 2 points. Congratulations on an exciting game. Our next game will be Tuesday between the Irish and Illini



Updated LWBL standings


Red Division

Wolverines 1-0
Bulldogs 1-0
Bulls 0-1
Huskies 0-1


Gold Division

Wildcats 1-0
Illini 1-0
Irish 0-1
Panthers 0-1

K-2 Overhand and Underhand throwing

This past week in P.E. the Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders played a few games to practice overhand/underhand throwing. This is something we've practiced previously, and at the end of the year we go back and practice the skills we've learned. One of the games we played is called Battleship. It is kind of played like the board game. For Battleship in P.E., blue gymnastic mats are set up in the middle of the gym creating a wall so the students can't see the other side. Each team sets up 10 bowling pins on their side of the mat. When the game starts, students throw dodgeballs over the wall to the other side hoping they knock down some of the other teams pins. Games are played for 3 minutes, and the team that has the most pins standing up wins the game. Below are a few pictures of the students playing Battleship.

Presidential Fitness test (Sit and Reach)

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders also did the Sit and Reach test this week, as part of the Presidential Fitness Test. The Sit and Reach tests flexibility. Below are some pictures of students performing the Sit and Reach tests along with the scores needed for the Presidential award and National award.

Presidential and National scores for Sit and Reach

Fast start for the Illini leads them to victory over Panthers

The Illini got off to a 8-0 lead to start the game, and never trailed in their victory over the Panthers 30-21 Friday night. The Illini used a balance attack with 7 of their players scoring points. Brianna M. came out on fire in the 2nd half and scored all 8 of her points in the 3rd quarter to go with numerous rebounds on the defensive end. Also scoring points for the Illini were Andrew K with 6 points, Max D. with 2 long 3 pointers finishing with 6 points, Miguel G. and Ryan W. with 4 points each, and Josie A. with 2 points. The Panthers were led in scoring by Jayden J. with 7 points, Jake K. and Kyle L. with 4 points each, and Danielle F, Maddie C, and Noah L. each with 2 points. Congratulations on a well played game by both teams. The next game is Monday April 16th between the Bulldogs and Huskies.


Updated LWBL Standings


Red Division

Wolverines 1-0
Bulls 0-1
Bulldogs 0-0
Huskies 0-0


Gold Division

Wildcats 1-0
Illini 1-0
Irish 0-1
Panthers 0-1

Wolverines hang on to beat Bulls

The Wolverines and Bulls both played their first LWBL game Thursday night, and the Wolverines came away with a 36-27 victory. The first quarter featured lots of scoring with both teams passing and shooting well, but the Wolverines held a slight edge and led 13-11 at the end of the quarter. Both teams continued to trade baskets back and forth in the 2nd quarter with the Wolverines holding on for a 3 point halftime lead at 20-17. The Wolverines played some great defense in the 3rd quarter and led 30-17 going into the 4th. The Bulls wouldn't give up and closed the lead to just 5 points with 2 minutes to go in the game. The Bulls could get no closer as Cassie N. scored 4 quick points to lead her team to the 36-27 victory. The Wolverines were led in scoring by Joe S. with 12 points. Also scoring for the Wolverines were Cassie N. 7 points, Anthony M and Cade P. 6 points, Kyle C. and Charlie B 2 points, and Hailey F with 1 point. Leading the Bulls in scoring was Marko Y. with 9 points. Also scoring points for the Bulls were Eddie T., Ryan B., and Lila A. 4 points each, and Nick W., Katelyn D., and Connor R. with 2 each. Congratulations on a well played game!


Next game will be Friday April 13 between the Illini and Panthers

Wildcats win first game of the 2012 LWBL season

The Irish and the Wildcats opened the 2012 LWBL season on Tuesday night. The first two quarters of the game were back and forth with the Wildcats holding on to a 4 point halftime lead. The Irish were able to tie the score going into the 4th quarter but the Wildcats answered with a huge run to close out the game and win 26-17. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Ian K. with 10 points, Dalton A. with 6 points, Devrion S. and Mallory A. with 4 points and Owen H. with 2 points. Scoring points for the Irish were Dylan R. with 9 points, Claire F. with 4, Matt F. with 3, and Sam W. and Anthony G. with 1 point each. Congratulations to both teams on a well played game. The next game will be on Thursday between the Wolverines and Bulls

Presidential Fitness Testing (Curl Ups)

All 3rd-5th graders at LWS are starting the Presidential Fitness tests again this week. The 3rd-5th graders completed the tests at the beginning of the school year back in September, and now they are doing them again to see if their fitness levels have improved. Below are some pictures of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders doing the curl-up test.

Presidential and National scores for the Curl-Ups. Presidential scores are in the 85th percentile, and National scores are in the 50th percentile.

LWBL schedule for April

Tuesday April 10th Irish vs Wildcats

Thursday April 12th Wolverines vs Bulls

Friday April 13th Illini vs Panthers

Monday April 16th Bulldogs vs Huskies

Tuesday April 17th Irish vs Illini

Wednesday April 18th Wolverines vs Bulldogs

Friday April 20th Bulls vs Huskies

Monday April 23rd Wildcats vs Panthers

Tuesday April 24th Irish vs Panthers

Wednesday April 25th Wolverines vs Huskies

Thursday April 26th Bulls vs Bulldogs

Monday April 30th Wildcats vs Illini



All games start between 3:45 and 4:00 in the Louise White gym, and will finish between 5:00 and 5:15

LWBL

The team rosters and schedule will be coming home with the kids on Thursday April 5th. Our first game will be on Tuesday April 10th. Looking forward to an exciting season