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Midtown Elementary School Roane County, TN. Kevin Johnson kbjohnson@roaneschools.com 865.882.1228 Ext. 1863. Midtown is located 1.7 miles from the TVA Fossil Plant. ( best known for its Ash Spill in December 2008, which spilled toxins from a holding pond that failed). Population : 1,306
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Midtown Elementary School Roane County, TN Kevin Johnson kbjohnson@roaneschools.com 865.882.1228 Ext. 1863
Midtown is located 1.7 miles from the TVA Fossil Plant (best known for its Ash Spill in December 2008, which spilled toxins from a holding pond that failed)
Population: • 1,306 • White 94.1% • Black or African American 3.3% • 6 more races listed each under 1% • Median household income 23,409 vs. 36,360 at the state level. • Job Growth (2000 - 2011) • -7.0% • Unemployment Rate • 6.3% • Education • Bachelor's Degree or higher:8.88% • HS Degree or higher:76.59% Demographics
Physical Education should be the catalyst for developing a student’s individual and lifelong sport and recreational interest At Midtown Elementary: Physical Activity is the Core objective of our PE Program. Because a school’s Physical Education Program promotes Physical Activity and can teach skills as well as form or change behavior, it holds and important key to influencing health and well-being throughout the child’s lifespan.
What I feel like PE should be doing for the 21st Century kid We should be creating an environment conducive to the development of the following character traits: Confidence – Self-esteem – Social Belonging – Communication skills – Teamwork/Cooperation Skills – Responsibility