1. Physical Education Back to School Night By: Karen Webster and Paul Pfister OUR MISSION: To give students the opportunities and experiences which lead to the achievement of total-wellness and in turn a longer and healthier life!

2. Student Supplies Needed All students must be dressed appropriately for safe participation in Physical Education activities. Appropriate dress for Elementary Physical Education should allow for freedom of movement, be suitable for the activity and provide for safe participation. Athletic tennis shoes with laces or velcro closures are required for participation. It is recommended that students have laces double-tied to keep shoe-strings from coming undone. In addition, tennis shoes should not have heels, roller wheels, open-backs nor open-toes. Athletic socks are recommended during class activities. All students must be dressed appropriately for safe participation in Physical Education activities. Appropriate dress for Elementary Physical Education should allow for freedom of movement, be suitable for the activity and provide for safe participation. Athletic tennis shoes with laces or velcro closures are required for participation. It is recommended that students have laces double-tied to keep shoe-strings from coming undone. In addition, tennis shoes should not have heels, roller wheels, open-backs nor open-toes. Athletic socks are recommended during class activities.

3. Expectations/Rules Be on timeBe on time Be preparedBe prepared No jewelry *Exceptions are: Medic Alert jewelry and Post Earring worn only in the ear.No jewelry *Exceptions are: Medic Alert jewelry and Post Earring worn only in the ear. No gum or candyNo gum or candy Follow directionsFollow directions Use equipment properlyUse equipment properly Stop all activity when whistle blowsStop all activity when whistle blows Be courteous when others are talkingBe courteous when others are talking Stay together and behind P.E. Teacher when travelingStay together and behind P.E. Teacher when traveling Cooperate with othersCooperate with others Always do your BEST!Always do your BEST!

4. Grading percentages/weighting Student's grade is based on: Preparation 40% Preparation 40% Participation 40% Participation 40% Classwork/Test 20% Classwork/Test 20%

5. Medical Notes Requests made by parent/guardian to excuse their child from Physical Education class must be made in writing for each occurrence and given to the teacher prior to class starting. Excuses of this nature are limited to 2 consecutive class periods after which time a Physician's note is required. If under doctor's care please send original note from the doctor stating specifics (what the injury or illness is, the activities the student can and can't do and length of time the student is to be excused).Requests made by parent/guardian to excuse their child from Physical Education class must be made in writing for each occurrence and given to the teacher prior to class starting. Excuses of this nature are limited to 2 consecutive class periods after which time a Physician's note is required. If under doctor's care please send original note from the doctor stating specifics (what the injury or illness is, the activities the student can and can't do and length of time the student is to be excused).

6. Themes Some themes taught will be: Fitness/Food Pyramid, Basic Movement, Dance and Rhythm, Manipulatives, Ball Handling and Playground Safety etc. Students will be required for knowledge and skills taught. Some themes taught will be: Fitness/Food Pyramid, Basic Movement, Dance and Rhythm, Manipulatives, Ball Handling and Playground Safety etc. Students will be required for knowledge and skills taught.

7. P.E. Motto Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest, until youre good is better, and your better is best!

8. Units Covered Basic Movement Spatial ConceptsSpatial Concepts Locomotor SkillsLocomotor Skills Chasing, tagging, and dodgingChasing, tagging, and dodging Dance and Rhythms Dance and Rhythm Individual, Partner, and group dances Dance and rhythms and manipulatives

9. Units Continued Manipulative Striking with ImplementsStriking with Implements Gym ScootersGym Scooters Rope JumpingRope Jumping Hand-eye and Fine Motor SkillsHand-eye and Fine Motor Skills Ball Handling Throwing and Catching Foot Skills Striking with the Hand

10. Units Continued Fitness AACPS Fitness Profile (grades 4&5)AACPS Fitness Profile (grades 4&5) Fitness and HealthFitness and Health Supplemental Themes Track and Field Hoops

11. P.E. Highlights September- Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram PretestSeptember- Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram Pretest October - Grades 3-5 Dance Festival rehearsal beginsOctober - Grades 3-5 Dance Festival rehearsal begins November 17 and 18 – Grade 5 Arlington Echo I & C Fishing Skills and CanoeingNovember 17 and 18 – Grade 5 Arlington Echo I & C Fishing Skills and Canoeing December - K-5 BowlingDecember - K-5 Bowling February – Dance Festival – Chesapeake High SchoolFebruary – Dance Festival – Chesapeake High School February/March – Pre-K -5 Jump Rope for HeartFebruary/March – Pre-K -5 Jump Rope for Heart 3-5 Hoop for Heart 3-5 Hoop for Heart April – Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram post-testApril – Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram post-test May/June – Pre- K -5 Prepare for Field DayMay/June – Pre- K -5 Prepare for Field Day

12. Look Whats New! Extending skills using the Wii and DDRExtending skills using the Wii and DDR Use of Wii FitUse of Wii Fit Fish Aquarium- integrating knowledge for all grade levels.Fish Aquarium- integrating knowledge for all grade levels. Upcoming P.E. Website for our Van Bokkelen CommunityUpcoming P.E. Website for our Van Bokkelen Community

13. PEP Club Physical Education Parents Club Ways to be a part of shaping Van Bokkelens Student Body… 1.Your Talents- Children need to see examples of real life activities that will keep them active when school is over…for the day, for the summer, or for life! Do you have a sports skill that you are willing to demonstrate? Are you willing to participate alongside of eager learners? Turn a jump rope? Test for Fitnessgram? Create brilliant bulletin boards? Make me an offer… 2.Your time- Record Fitnessgram test scores, taking digital camera pictures during P.E. class throughout the school year. Video taping physical skills during P.E. class. Assist for Field Day.