|
Physical education overview
Dear Parents and Students,
Exciting adventures are about to face us. I am eager to work with the students of Hall Memorial School. I am writing to give you some information that will help us to succeed with the challenges we will have in physical education and health. My focus is to help children develop greater strength of character, mind, and body as active learners. We will follow a planned sequence of meaningful learning experiences that enables students to experience and enjoy physical activities throughout their lifetime. The class environment will be a safe place where all students will be able to develop strength of character, mind, and body. I love creating a learning environment where students are learning about a wide variety of topics while enjoying being physically active. I do a lot of physical education enhancement programs. I hope that we can work together on some of these truly special programs. Please help your child to be prepared for physical education by reviewing this letter with them and reminding him/her to wear sneakers on days that he/she has physical education. Listed below is my e-mail and phone number. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do to help. I am looking forward to developing a strong relationship between myself and the families of C.E.S. Willington PTA 5k & Fun Runs will be on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Goals:
1) Develop strength of character, mind and body.
2) Students will demonstrate competency and understanding motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
3)Student will participate regularly in physical activity.
4)Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Expectations for student learning
Physical education is an active, challenging class experience every class period. Students are expected to learn sport, alternative, and exercise activities, develop fitness, and understand fitness concepts, and to exhibit sportsmanlike behavior during all classes. Students are expected to be enthusiastic and energetic, work at game skills and fitness activity with purpose and concentration, and to be a good partner and teammate.
General Responsibilities
Class Rules:How to do your best in physical education
Be collaborative
Be polite to everyone
Make safe decisions
Be helpful
Avoid interfering with other's learning
Be responsible for self
Be on time
Listen to the teacher
Follow directions
Be prepared for physical activity. (Sneakers and clothing appropriate for physical activity)
No gum (as per student handbook)
Must have a written medical excuse if unable to participate in class.
Respect for property
Respect self and others
Use the locker room appropriately
Use equipment safely and as instructed.
Put equipment back in it’s place when you are finished with it.
Clothing and footwear:
1) Students should wear clothing that does not restrict movement, create safety problems, and meets school dress code.
2) Children must wear sneakers.
3) Wheelies, sandals, high heels, and slip on shoes are not allowed.
Pal program:
Pal is a koosh sent home with students. He goes home with my students with his journal and a book. Students do a variety of physical activities with it. Afterwards, they read to him and write about their adventures with Pal. This program is for 5th grade.
Recess Games Day:
We will have a special day that will focus on teaching students games they could play during recess. Volunteers will be needed for this event.
Thank you for helping your son or daughter develop the strength of character, mind and body.
Sincerely,
Sean Conlin
|