(Pictured above: Staff and students physically engaged in parachute play during field day.)
Yoki Ford
Physical Education Teacher
Kate Fitzgerald
Physical Education Teacher
We are very pleased to have your child participating in our P.E. classes. Our program presents a variety of activities that teach fitness, basic skills, rhythm, and sports that are appropriate for each grade level. To ensure every student in the program acquires the maximum benefits under safe conditions, the rules listed below have been developed. The discipline procedure will be followed to ensure every student an equal chance to develop to his or her maximum potential.
DRESS CODE: We are concerned about your child’s safety and for that reason; we ask that they wear athletic or running type shoes. Shoes with heels, boots or sandals (such as Crocs) make it difficult for children to participate safely. We strongly encourage students to wear socks with their shoes and students who choose to wear dresses or skirts should wear shorts underneath their clothing. Our goal is that every child participates for 30 minutes everyday and for each child to wear the appropriate clothing and footwear to school. Students will do a variety of activities so please dress them appropriately and send extra shoes to school so they may participate to their fullest potential.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXPECTTIONS
There are classroom expectations, rules, and procedures the students are expected to follow. These are listed below:
RESPECT
R = Responsibility
E = Effort
S = Safety
P = Participation
E = Enthusiasm
C = Challenge
T = Teamwork
RESPECT means; be nice to yourself, the teacher, your classmates, and the equipment.
“R” stands for Responsibility, which means enter the gym quietly and begin each class by sitting in your squad. Do not bring food, candy, gum, or pop into the gym.
“E” stands for Effort, which means try everything and try your best.
“S” is for Safety, which means act safely in the gym at all times. Work in your own personal space and move under control. Do not hurt yourself and others.
“P” stands for Participation, which means you will participate in every class. You must be prepared with tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
“E” is for Enthusiasm, which means show good sportsmanship, positive attitudes, and always encourage one another. Do not say mean things. No put-downs!
“C” is for Challenge, which means be an independent learner. Do what you’re supposed to do without being told.
“T” stands for Teamwork, which means be a good friend and help others.
Also, cooperate with the teacher, classmates, and others. When others talk, we listen.