1. Bell Ringer #1: Self-Inventory 1. Answer each statement with a “yes”, “no”, or “sometimes”. 2. Add up your score (yes=5, no=0, sometimes=3). 3. In 2-3 sentences, explain what you think your score says about your health. 1)___ I get between 7 & 8 hours of sleep each night. 2)___ I eat at least 3 nutritionally balanced meals each day, beginning with breakfast. 3)___ I maintain a weight that is right for someone my height and frame. 4)___ I do at least 20-30 minutes of physical activity 3-4 times a week. 5)___ I wear a seat belt in cars and protective gear when bicycling or playing sports. 6)___ I avoid harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. 7)___ I ask for help when I need it and know where to turn for current and reliable health information. 8)___ I generally like and accept who I am. 9)___ I get along well with others. 10)___ I can express my emotions in healthy ways. ___ TOTAL Hmm…In 2-3 sentences, answer, “What does my score say about ME?”

2. Bell Ringer #2 Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain. ~Author Unknown In at least 2-3 paragraphs, explain what this quote means and how you can apply it to your life. (Your life right now, in the past or maybe even in the future)

3. Bell Ringer #3 1.List your 3 favorite sports/activities. 1. 2. 3. 2.What combination of skills does it take to do this sport/activity? List all the skills (running, jumping, dodging?) 3.Write at least a one paragraph explanation of why ____________ is your favorite sport/activity.

4. Bell Ringer #4 “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” Leo Tolstoy Write at least 2 paragraphs of what this quote means to you. Include a situation from your life where you have had to let time pass and be patient.

5. Bell Ringer #5 1.What do YOU think the difference is between the word “strength” and the word “endurance”? (Take a second, think about it…create your own definitions!) 2.In a brief paragraph of 3-4 sentences, describe your feelings about working out in a weight room. –(What do you want to achieve? Have you had prior experience? Are you intimidated? Explain…) 3.Illustrate strength and endurance somehow…

6. Bell Ringer #6 In 2-3 detailed paragraphs, explain what happened to Fuzzy Wuzzy. What’s your creative story?! Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy was he?