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EDINBROOK PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Learning to be physically active for a lifetime
Mrs. Gerber
Mrs. Jacobsen
Mrs. Wentzell
Dear Parents,
Welcome to another year of physical education at Edinbrook Elementary School!
Students in grades 1 – 6 attend physical education every other day for
30 minutes. Children in kindergarten attend PE class a total of 30 minutes every
six school days. The primary objective of our physical education program is to
have fun and learn through the enjoyment of movement. Our
mission is to provide students the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to
make positive choices about a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Each
student will have the opportunity to develop skills at his/her own pace.
Socialization and character building skills are taught through partner and group
activities. Instruction in healthy lifestyles will be integrated into lessons on
a daily basis. Children are expected to participate in all physical education
activities. If your son or daughter needs to be excused from activity, please
send a note or call his or her teacher. We are looking forward to a fun and
exciting year of learning and moving! If you have any questions, please call your child’s
physical education specialist. Watch the school newsletter for important dates
and information about physical education activities.
P.E.
Attire
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order to participate, students must wear appropriate tennis shoes.
Grading
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Physical education grades will be based on outcomes in the 5 performance/theme areas of body control, fitness, propelling, receiving and striking. Please note: As per district policy, fitness test scores are not part of a student’s grade in physical education. Fitness test results will be sent home in the spring for students to share with parents.
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Students in grades 1 – 3 will be assessed and graded in two areas: psychomotor (skill)/ cognitive (knowledge) and affective (effort).
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Students in grades 1 – 6 will receive grades as follows: one for psychomotor (skills), one for cognitive (knowledge) and one for affective (effort). Kindergarten students do not receive a grade.
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Behavior
Expectations
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Positive Reinforcements |
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In Physical Education class, I will… |
* Fun and enjoyment experienced |
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Listen quietly and follow all directions |
* Good feeling about self and others |
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Use equipment safely and as instructed |
* Fitness and skill level improvements |
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Demonstrate good sportsmanship |
* New things learned |
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Dress appropriately, including tennis shoes |
Consequences |
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Participate in all activities to the best of my abilities |
* Warning, verbal or non-verbal |
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Be safe, learn something and have fun everyday |
* Safety break/ thinking time |
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*Behavior slip/ detention |
Medical Excuses: If a student is unable to participate, a note from a parent or guardian will excuse the child for three days. If the student needs to be inactive for more than three days, a doctor’s note is required and must be seen by the school nurse and PE specialist.