Physical Education Back to School Night

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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!
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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.

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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!

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Grading percentages/weighting

• Student's grade is based on
• Preparation 40
• Participation 40
• Classwork/Test 20

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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).

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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.

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P.E. Motto

• Good, Better, Best.
• Never let it rest,
• until youre good is better,
• and your better is best!

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Units Covered

• 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

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Units Continued

• 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

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Units Continued

• Fitness
• AACPS Fitness Profile (grades 45)
• Fitness and Health

• Supplemental Themes
• Track and Field
• Hoops

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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

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Look Whats 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

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PEP ClubPhysical Education Parents Club

• Ways to be a part of shaping Van Bokkelens
  Student Body
• Your Talents- Children need to see examples of
  real life activities that will keep them active
  when school is overfor the day, for the summer,
  or for life! Do you have a sports 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.