Physical Education News
August 2018
WELCOME!
Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
My name is Johnny Ford. I will be your son or daughter's physical education teacher this year. In this letter I want to briefly describe the physical education program at Sunset Elementary School and what your child can expect to learn over the next few years.
I have designed a program for children that helps them develop the physical competence that leads to confidence and participation in physical activity for a lifetime. My goal is to help children find a variety of ways to enjoy being physically active so that they will be able to get all of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social benefits that come to someone who is physically active.
At Sunset, your child will have physical education four days a week for 30 minutes each class. The program has been designed to focus on three major areas that contribute to one's physical health and well being:
As a teacher, I recognize that children are at different developmental levels, with a variety of needs and interests. For this reason in every class I attempt to provide all of the children with teaming experiences that are both beneficial and enjoyable. Each lesson is also adjusted to take into account the wide range of skill and fitness levels that characterize children in elementary school.
In closing, I want to invite you to observe your child in his or her physical education class at any time during the year. If you have the opportunity to visit, you will quickly see that your child's physical education classes are very different from the old "gym classes" that consisted of running laps, jumping jacks, captains picking teams, and competitive team sports.
I am very proud of the physical education program at Sunset Elementary School and looking forward to being your child's physical education teacher this year.
Sincerely,
Johnny Ford
Physical Education Teacher
Sunset Elementary
Calling All Volunteers!
- Volunteers must be turned in one week prior to volunteering.
- The forms must be delivered to the Administration Building with a copy of your drivers license.
- After turning in your paperwork, see Mrs. Fritz at the office where you will be given a volunteer badge.
Thank you for the attention in this matter.
My Belief:
About Me:
Email: john.ford@moffatsd.org
Website: sunset.moffatsd.org
Location: 800 West 7th Street, Craig, CO, USA
Phone: 970-824-5762
Shoes
Clothing
How We Will Be Starting Our Year:
Chasing and Fleeing
Catching and Throwing
Fitness Pre-testing
Students will be tested in September on push ups, curl ups, modified pull ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, and the 20 meter Pacer Test. A report will be provided to you at the fall Parent Teacher Conference. They will then complete an end of the year test to show how much they've progressed!
What Are They Talking About?!
Some of the Terminology We Use in My P.E. Class:
A.S.A.P.
- This is our warmup activity that we begin each lesson with.
- It is a series of exercises that are lead by the students.
- Often, the ASAP is written in the form of a math problem that the students must solve.
Growth Mindset
Everyday, I bring in a growth mindset quote as a form of inspiration to our students as a form of inspiration to never stop giving their very best. Many students have chosen to begin writing and finding their own quotes which I share with other classes and will be sharing with you monthly.
Food 4 Thought
Strikes
Strike 1 (Last Warning)
- Talking when directions are being given
- Blurting out when a peer is speaking
- Unintentionally being unsafe
Strike 2 (Taking a Break From the Activity)
- Continues the action after being given a strike 1
- Being intentionally unsafe
Strike 3 (Office and a Phone Call Home)
- Physical aggression
- Blatant disrespectfulness toward staff or peers
- Multiple strike 2s
Self Assessment
WOW!!!
- They learned a new skill or made a connection they previously had not made.
- They went above and beyond to demonstrate RESPECT to a peer or group.
- They showed good sportsmanship.
Good Job!
- They demonstrated RESPECT
- They gave their best EFFORT
- They received one or less strikes
Keep Trying....
- They didn't feel well.
- They were having a bad day.
- They received two or more strikes.
- They were disrespectful
- They gave little to no effort
- They received more than one strike two
- They received a strike 3