FUN is our main mission in our Physical Education
classes at Edgewood. It is
only natural to choose to do things we enjoy over those we do not.
Time is a
precious thing and there never seems to be enough. The challenge
is to have our
students feel that exercise is worthy of the time it takes. Our
program targets
individual levels for success and shows fitness can be fun; 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
many necessary life skills. Understanding how to get the most
from our mind
and body is important to a healthy future.
What should your student wear?
> Pennsbury requires students wear sneakers for physical education.
> Tie and velcro sneakers are best for safety. Avoid
slip-on styles.
> Sandals, “jellies,” boots and and shoes with hiking
boot-type bottoms are
not acceptable or safe.
> 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.
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In the event of sickness or illness, students should bring in
a note. If the
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Back to Mr. "G"s Home Page There are two different report cards in physical
education: onecovers first,
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98-99 Last year, we started a fitness club, called the
PA Walkers. The 3rd, 4th
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donations, we are fortunate to
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to all families. Balancing academic, social,
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child has been to a doctor and will miss more than one class, a copy
of the doctor
note should be sent. 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.
A
note should also be sent to notify when a student is able to
return to
activity and any limitations.
and choices.
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, many 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.
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, playingfairly, sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, effort,
being
prepared for activity, skillwork and following directions. Students
in third,
fourth, and fifth grades receive a daily grade of between one and five
points each
class period. The number value is based on the previous criteria.
In
addition to the daily scores, home activities, testing, assessments
and any in
class work is compiled.
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and 5th grades all walked periodically in PE class to compile
laps which
were converted into miles. The miles were then recorded on a
very large
map of PA (made by Mrs. Ebeling), to keep track of our progress. The
4th
graders sent letters, cards, PA and Bucks County projects and information.
They received letters, notes, postcards, and a “Flat Stanley” from
Pittsburgh
in return. This year we hope to expand the PEnpal activities to other
grades.
In fact we will be participating in a program with 30 schools from
Canada
and the U.S. to send a traveling stuffed animal from school to school
to visit
with students and take part in their school day. In addition I am looking
for
help to reestablish the recess walkers club. A few years ago
parents had
started a walkers group which went around a measured loop to collect
mileage. This loop was about 1/4 mile and the kids were given
a popsicle
stick for each lap they completed. These laps were added to their
individual
total and the group.
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. Students in first,second and kindergarten
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 use
a warm up
and cool down during class, and how they can keep their heart healthy
and personal needs is difficult. Use of a family activity
can be both fun and
rewarding ! 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 healthy. Please read the
monthly Edgewood
newsletter for upcoming events, activities and more Gym Shorts!!
