Fun is our main mission in class. It’s human nature that people will continue
to do things which they enjoy many more times
than things which they do not. With this point in mind we try to target
individual levels for success. Fitness can
be fun and we want the kids to know it !! Each
student is given the opportunity to experience a variety of activities,
including traditional sport skills as well as more learner-centered
skills and games. Cooperative learning and team building classes
are included to mirror necessary life skills.
Back to Mr. "G"s Home Page 1) Target individual success by offering a
variety of levels, options and choices.
Back to Mr. "G"s Home Page In the event of sickness or illness,
students should bring in a note. If the child has been to a doctor
and will miss more than one class, a copy
of the doctor note should be sent. When possible, the note should
detail the situation and when feasible, estimate
the return date. A student who becomes sick and is not under the
care of a doctor can bring a note from their
parent/guardian.
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Back to Mr. "G"s Home Page There are two different report cards
in physical education: one covers first, second, and third grades and the
other is for fourth and fifth. All students
earn grades based on similar criteria: respect for the teacher and other
students, playing fairly, sportsmanship, teamwork,
cooperation, effort, being prepared for activity, and following directions.
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades receive
a daily grade of between five and ten points each class period.
The number value is based on the previous criteria.
In addition to the daily scores, home activities,
testing, and any in class work is compiled.
Back to Mr. "G"s Home Page Thanks to the P.T.O. and several
parent donations, we are fortunate to have a number of heart monitors for
the students to use. These tools can help
the children to see a direct correlation to the level of activity and their
heart rate. The monitors will be used in a variety
of lessons primarily in the third, fourth and fifth grade classes.
As part of our heart awareness unit, you may talk with
your students about the Exercise Pyramid. This model uses a
similar concept as the Food Pyramid, with which most
of us are familiar. The Exercise Pyramid focuses on the level and amount
of exercise which an individual performs.
Similar to the Food Pyramid, requirements gradually decrease as you go
up the levels. Ask your student more about
it as the school year progresses. Students
in kindergarten, first and second grade are introduced to the concept of
the heart as a muscle. During the year,
students learn the approximate size of their heart, what it does, why we
perform a warm up/cool down during class,
how they can keep their heart healthy, and a variety of other concepts.
Last spring, Edgewood hosted its first
Gym Show Off for kids and parents in the third and fourth grade.
The turn-out and the effort of all who attended
was great!! Between sixty and seventy students and more than thirty
parents attended. Both parents and students
had a chance try out some of the games we play. These activities
included topics which the classroom teachers
and myself have begun to integrate into the physical education class.
The games represent a variety of approaches
to many traditional skills. We look forward to giving it a try again
sometime this year!
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Time is a valuable commodity to all families. Balancing academic,
social, and personal needs is difficult. Use of a physical
family activity can be a rewarding and fun! Try to get out and exercise
with your student, go for a walk when you
review vocabulary and spelling. Invent new ways to study math or
science while using a ball. For example, ask your child
to throw and catch 3 “times” 2 in a row, or score a basket by six
instead of two to practice multiplication tables. Good
Luck, have fun and stay heallthy. Please read the monthly Edgewood newsletter
for upcoming events, activities and more Gym
Shorts!!
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2) Communicate the need for regular
exercise and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
3) Teach the cognitive and affective along
with the physical student. Through the use of integration, classroom
topics can be reinforced using a physical
approach.
4) Develop a positive self-concept,
while enhancing appropriate social and emotional behavior. In addition,
learn appreciation for individual differences.
5) Understand the rules, principles,
skills and strategies of games, movement and dance.
> Pennsbury requires students wear
sneakers for physical education.
> Tie and velcro sneakers are
better than the slip-on style for safety.
> Sandals, “jellies,” boots and
and shoes with hiking boot-type bottoms are not acceptable.
> Dresses and skirts should not
be worn on gym day even with shorts underneath; they can cause safety problems.
> Remember that you child will
be playing in whatever clothes they wear.
> PLEASE NOTE: During the gymnastics/tumbling
unit, students may not wear jeans or corduroy pants.
Heart
Awareness and Heart Monitors
Program
Goals
Excuse
Notes
Getting Ready for Play
Grading
1st
Gym Show Off 
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