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Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Cook and this is my 12th year here at H.E.S. I am excited to begin our school year and look forward to teaching you! I hope to incorporate a variety of new games and fitness activities into my P.E. program; if you have any suggestions please drop them off in the suggestion box!! I am always looking for new ideas : ) Games help children learn important skills such as problem solving, sharing, following rules and directions and being a team player. Aside from games, students will be introduced to sports for recreational purposes while developing sportsmanship qualities. These skills will help develop agility, balance, cardio-vascular endurance, flexibility and strength.
Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 732- 872 -1476 or email me at Dcook@hesk6.us
Upcoming Events:
- Speed Stacking Competition Grades 3-6 is scheduled for Thursday, January 17th. All permission slips must be handed in no later than Jan. 15th.
- School Wide Jump Rope for Heart/Healthy Heart Challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th. Please remember the following items:
1. Water Bottle with your name on it
2. Sneakers
3. All forms and money must be handed in no later than 2/4.
Spring Fitness Testing - April
Please remember the following items:
- Water Bottle with your name on it
- Sneakers
- Sweatshirt/Jacket (depending on weather)
- Ipod/mp3 player
January & February P.E. Activities:
Grades Pre K- 1: ball handling skills, fitness, rope skills, jumping and landing and bowling/rolling skills.
Grades 2-3: Speed stack unit, bowling unit, jump rope unit and fitness.
Grades 4-6: Speed stack unit, bowling unit (gr. 4 only), hockey unit and jump rope unit.
P.E. Rules:
1. Sneakers Must Be Worn During P.E.
2. Please wear the appropriate clothes in P.E. (No dresses or skirts. As the colder months approach please have students bring in sweatshirts/jackets, we will be going outside. Long hair should be pulled back)
3. No Jewelry
4. Follow Directions The First Time Given
5. Respect Each other & Our Equipment
6. Do Your Best
7. Play Safe & Have Fun!
***Grades are based on preparation (including participation), behavior and attitude. Students who are unprepared more than 3 times will have a N for Needs Improvement on their report card.
What does the President's Challenge test for?
These five events test students on muscular strength, endurance, speed and agility and flexibility.
The physical fitness test/challenge rates students in three levels of achievement. They are as follows:
- Presidential (students who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness. Students who qualify within the 85th percentile in all five events are eligible for this award)
- National (Students who score above the 50th percentile on all five events demonstrate a basic, yet challenging level of physical fitness.)
- Participation (Students whose scores fall belows the 50th percentile will receive a participation certifciate for completting all of five events)
When Does Your Child Have P.E.?
Pre K. Wednesdays
Gr. K(Toye): W & Th
Gr. K (Acerra): W & Th
Gr. 1: McBain: T & W
Gr. 2 Ciafardini: T & Th
Gr. 2 Culp: M & Th
Gr. 3 Cusson: M & W
Gr. 4 Conrad: M & T
Gr. 5 Petriello: M & T
Gr. 6 David & Mahoney: M & T
Exercises To Do At Home:
Fall Activities: Couch sit ups, ride your bike, skate board park, take your pet for a walk or jog and play tag with siblings or friends
Winter Activities: basketball, snow board, go sleigh riding, wii just dance, have a snowball fight or build a snowman.
Helpful Health Links:
//www.choosemyplate.gov/
http://www.presidentschallenge.org
http://kidshealth.org
http://www.pecentral.org/websites/kidsites.html
http://www.marathonkids.org/
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/nutrition_cafe.html
http://kidnetic.com/
https://www.gonoodle.com/dashboard
http://www.dosespot.com/health-science-for-kids.html
http://rdvsportsplex.dental-orlando.com/fitness-fun-and-games-for-kids
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