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Have a wonderful summer!!! See you in September!!
Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Cook and this is my 10th 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 dharmon@highlandselementary.org
Upcoming Events:
- Cooperation Day Tuesday, June 13th Pre K-3rd will be on the field from 8:45-11:30 and then Grades 4-6 from 12:35-2:45
- Anyone interested in volunteering for Cooperation day should contact Mrs. Cook or fill out the parent slip no later than June 1st.
- April & May Fitness Testing Grades 2-6
- Jump Rope for Heart took place on Thursday, February 23rd. Congratulations to HES for raising $3,893 for the American Heart Association!.
- Our School Wide Speed Stacking Event took place on Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th, Congratulations to 5th Grader Alexa Newell for winning the competition!
- The Holiday Food Drive ran from November 1st - November 18th. Congratulations to Jeter Woods for winning the holiday raffle.
May/June P.E. Activities:
Grades Pre K- 1: scooter games, parachute and team building activities
Grades 2-3: fitness testing, parachute games, kickball lead up drills and team building activities
Grades 4-6: fitness testing, kickball unit and team building activities
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.
Grades 2nd - 6th Mile Run dates:
4th Grade - week of 4/24
2nd Grade - week of 5/1
3rd Grade - week of 5/1
5th & 6th Grade: week of 5/10
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. Garcia: T/Th
Pre K Arbore: M
Gr. K(Toye): M & W
Gr. K (Acerra): M & Th
Gr. 2 Cusson: M & T
Gr. 3 Conrad: T & W
Gr. 4 Petriello: W & TH
Gr. 5Davis: M & T
Gr. 6 David: T & Th
Exercises To Do At Home: Couch sit ups, ride your bike, skate board park, take your pet for a walk or jog and play tag with siblings
2016-2017 Golden Sneaker Winners
September/October : Angelina, Cameron, Layla, Scottie, Colin, Mayrin, Marishka & Blake
October/November: Remington,Emma F, Anthony C, Kelsey C, Donnie Q, Benjamin K, Patrick, Destiny, Elijah, Brandon D, Anthony & Lily T.
December/January: Charlie, Kaylee, James, Ryan, Cayden, Michael, Alexis
February/March: Ezekiel, Jacqueline, George, Kiera, Lilli, Justin, Kylie, Shana, Jeter and Jhalia.
April/May: Michael, Reagan, Devan, Joseph, Caleb, Dalia, Rishi, Evie, Sophie,
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
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