Medical Conditions and/or Concerns:
Parents, please notify me by email or written note of any medical conditons or concerns that you want me to be aware of(allergies,asthma,injuries,etc.)
Physical Education Rules*
*These rules are in addition to all policies outlined in the Saint Joseph School Student-Parent Handbook.
1. The Saint Joseph School Gym uniform is required to participate in physical education class (refer to handbook for specifics). An unacceptable uniform is one that is not in original condition (torn, marked or written on, etc.) and must be replaced.
2. Jewelry is not to be worn. Newly pierced ears must be taped.
3. Non-marking athletic shoes that tie or Velcro are required.
Please be advised that zippered, slip-on, backless, or wheeled athletic shoes will not be permitted in physical education class. Shoes must be laced and visibly tied. "Skater lacing" is not permitted for safety reasons.
4. A written note from a parent may excuse a child from a single physical education class. If the student is to be excused for more than a single class, a doctor’s note is required. The note should include the student’s limitations and the length of time the student is to be excused.
5. Equipment is to be used only with permission and only for it’s intended use. For example: basketballs are not to be kicked and rims are not to be hung on.
6. Students must get the teacher’s permission to leave the gym for any reason (including getting a drink, using the restroom, or going to the nurse’s office).
7. There is no sliding allowed on the floor.
8. Students are expected to show good sportsmanship at all times. This includes being honest, supportive, cooperative, respecting yourself and your classmates, and never using profanity or vulgar language.
9. Have fun!
What is going on?
Kindergarten Students will learn about personal space (and how to stay in their own). The children will also learn to move in pathways. They will practice running, skipping, galloping,hopping and jumping. They are also learning underhand and overhand throwing skills. Ask them to "Scramble Their Eggs" and "Ride Their Bicycles." Favorite games include Reindeer Tag and Magic Number.
1st - 2nd Grade Children will practice running, skipping, hopping,jumping and moving in pathways. Learning personal vs. general space concepts. Also, working on upper body strength,flexibility, abdominal strength and aerobic conditioning. Ask them to show you how to do "Bicycles" and "Roman Soldiers." Favorite games include Magic Number and Reindeer Tag. They will be learning the Alley Cat dance to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock.
3rd - 4th Grade The students are working on upper body strength, abdominal strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning. The children are highly encouraged to be doing abdominal bicycling and right angle push ups at home during tv commercials. The children are learning many cooperative games like Lifeboat and Mission Impossible/ Bad Elf game.
5th - 8th Grade Winter units will include basketball, indoor soccer and other cooperative games. Every class will include exercises to build core strength and upper body strength as well as aerobic conditioning. Children are learning to monitor their pulse and use a Target Heart Rate Chart.
Field Day for 5-7th grade is June 8th Field Day for 1-4th grade is June 9th
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