Physical Education Back to School Night

1. Physical EducationBack to School Night By: Karen Webster and Paul Pfister OUR MISSION: To give students the opportunities and experiences which lead to the achievement of total-wellness and in turn a longer and healthier life!

2. Student Supplies Needed All students must be dressed appropriately for safe participation in Physical Education activities. Appropriate dress for Elementary Physical Education should allow for freedom of movement, be suitable for the activity and provide for safe participation. Athletic tennis shoes with laces or velcro closures are required for participation. It is recommended that students have laces double-tied to keep shoe-strings from coming undone. In addition, tennis shoes should not have heels, roller wheels, open-backs nor open-toes. Athletic socks are recommended during class activities.

3. Expectations/Rules • Be on time • Be prepared • No jewelry *Exceptions are: Medic Alert jewelry and Post Earring worn only in the ear. • No gum or candy • Follow directions • Use equipment properly • Stop all activity when whistle blows • Be courteous when others are talking • Stay together and behind P.E. Teacher when traveling • Cooperate with others • Always do your BEST!

4. Grading percentages/weighting Student's grade is based on: • Preparation 40% • Participation 40% • Classwork/Test 20%

5. Medical Notes • Requests made by parent/guardian to excuse their child from Physical Education class must be made in writing for each occurrence and given to the teacher prior to class starting. Excuses of this nature are limited to 2 consecutive class periods after which time a Physician's note is required. If under doctor's care please send original note from the doctor stating specifics (what the injury or illness is, the activities the student can and can't do and length of time the student is to be excused).

6. Themes Some themes taught will be: Fitness/Food Pyramid, Basic Movement, Dance and Rhythm, Manipulatives, Ball Handling and Playground Safety etc. Students will be required for knowledge and skills taught.

7. P.E. Motto Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest, until you’re good is better, and your better is best!

8. Basic Movement Spatial Concepts Locomotor Skills Chasing, tagging, and dodging Dance and Rhythms Dance and Rhythm Individual, Partner, and group dances Dance and rhythms and manipulatives Units Covered

9. Manipulative Striking with Implements Gym Scooters Rope Jumping Hand-eye and Fine Motor Skills Ball Handling Throwing and Catching Foot Skills Striking with the Hand Units Continued

10. Fitness AACPS Fitness Profile (grades 4&5) Fitness and Health Supplemental Themes Track and Field Hoops Units Continued

11. P.E. Highlights • September- Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram Pretest • October - Grades 3-5 Dance Festival rehearsal begins • November 17 and 18 – Grade 5 Arlington Echo I & C Fishing Skills and Canoeing • December - K-5 Bowling • February – Dance Festival – Chesapeake High School • February/March – Pre-K -5 Jump Rope for Heart 3-5 Hoop for Heart • April – Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram post-test • May/June – Pre- K -5 Prepare for Field Day

12. Look What’s New! • Extending skills using the Wii and DDR • Use of Wii Fit • Fish Aquarium- integrating knowledge for all grade levels. • Upcoming P.E. Website for our Van Bokkelen Community

13. PEP ClubPhysical Education Parents Club Ways to be a part of shaping Van Bokkelen’s Student Body… • Your Talents- Children need to see examples of real life activities that will keep them active when school is over…for the day, for the summer, or for life! Do you have a sport’s skill that you are willing to demonstrate? Are you willing to participate alongside of eager learners? Turn a jump rope? Test for Fitnessgram? Create brilliant bulletin boards? Make me an offer… • Your time- Record Fitnessgram test scores, taking digital camera pictures during P.E. class throughout the school year. Video taping physical skills during P.E. class. Assist for Field Day.