4 th and 5 th SPARK PE Update Cambrian School District October 27, 2011

Overview SPARK overview Training Level of use What’s Working Opportunities for Improvement Next Steps

Overview S ports, P lay and A ctive R ecreation for K ids Physical Education Program Aligned with National PE Standards Designed to involve all children Incorporate social skills Emphasize health-related fitness and skill development Practical, hands-on, “user friendly,” engaging for students

Training Hours of PD with SPARK trainer –Very interactive Teachers received –Curriculum Manual Over 20 themed, instructional units Well organized, immediately usable –CD Accompanying music, ideas, assessment tools –SPARKfolio On going support - in person and online

Level of Use Used by 4 th and 5 th at each site Some grade levels collaborate Some teachers use individually with class

What’s Working Curriculum well-organized and easy to follow and understand Engaging and varied activities Organized choice Great game ideas Supports endurance Fitness circuits Mile track endurance

What’s Working Students having fun while exercising Comments about their muscles “burning” Students continuously moving during SPARK time Can use in stations Parental help

Opportunities for Improvement Time for set up Equipment –Making it readily available –Maintenance Use of parents to help with set up and “manning” stations Consistent scheduling of dedicated PE time Ensuring preparation for 5 th grade Physical Fitness Test

Next Steps Encourage grade level collaboration Effective use of parent volunteers –Maintain equipment –Set up/breakdown stations and equipment –Help organize schedule - possibly by grade level Training –January, 2012, 6 hours with SPARK trainer Kindergarten through 3 rd grade 4 th and 5 th grade not trained last year

Next Steps Creative solution to equipment needs Continued monitoring and support