Physical Education Newsletter
December 2017
The 12th Month of the Year is Here!
The Center for Disease Control (CDE.Gov) states, "Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week".
Below are some links to articles to some links and blogs that I've found to help students and families stay active during our break:
How to Get in Touch With Me
My name is Johnny Ford and I am the Physical Education Teacher at Sunset Elementary. It is my hope that your child will leave my class with a better understanding of not only how to play sports but also nutrition and overall health. Respect and effort are of the utmost importance in my class.
Email: John.ford@moffatsd.org
Website: sunset.moffatsd.org
Location: 800 W 7th St, Craig, CO, United States
Phone: (970)-824-5762
My Belief
The aim of the physical education program at Sunset Elementary School is to develop and improve students’ personal fitness and motor skills by providing developmentally appropriate activities through purposeful, creative and enjoyable instruction. By incorporating challenging yet achievable tasks, the students will attain positive attitudes about physical activity and movement.
Growth Mindset Quotes: For Our Students and By Our Students
Mistakes are key to unlocking the box full of life’s goals. -Wyatt Tucker (5th Grade)
You always fail and fail. That's just how you learn. Nobody's perfect at anything. Never give up Hayden Urroz (4th Grade)
Sometimes you feel like you want to give up because you are making so many mistakes. But every time make a mistake, you are closer to achieving your goal. Megan Gonzales (4th Grade)
If you fall, get up and try your best until you manage to succeed. Koy Weber (3rd Grade)
You will fail and fail again but that means you're learning. You learn from your mistakes and you get better. Quinn Allen (3rd Grade)
Swimming
It's That Time of Year Again!
With our swim time quickly approaching, I am currently working on building the schedule. Though I can use help in all areas, I below are my greatest areas of need:
Supervise the locker rooms (both men and women are needed for the appropriate locker room). We need moms and dads for both the morning and afternoon sessions from 8:20-11:00 and/or 12:30-2:30. Men-The boys’ locker room is the area of greatest need. If you have a full day, morning, or afternoon available, please consider supervising the locker room.
Swim instructors-We currently have three adults who will teach swim lessons. They are experienced, good volunteers. We do need two more swim instructor for the morning session and Two more for the afternoon session. If we do not have enough instructors, we cannot swim due to safety issues. Substitutes are also important to have. The morning session runs from 8:20-11:00 and the afternoon session is from 12:30-2:30. Please contact me if you would be available to help or you want more information (824-5762).
This program is so very important to our students. Please contact me if you have interest in helping!