PE
Dear Parents,
We hope this message finds you well and ready for some thrilling updates from our Physical Education program. We are delighted to share the details of the upcoming unit that your child will be participating in: Locomotive Movements and Cooperative Games!
This unit promises to be an engaging and enriching experience for your child, focusing on fundamental locomotive movements and fostering teamwork through cooperative games. Here's a glimpse of what your child can look forward to:
1. Exploring Locomotive Movements:
Locomotive movements are the foundation of physical activity, enabling children to move efficiently and effectively. During this unit, your child will have the opportunity to explore various locomotor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping, and crawling. Through fun and interactive activities, they will enhance their coordination, balance, and agility.
2. Cooperative Games:
Cooperation and teamwork are essential skills that extend beyond the gymnasium walls. Our PE unit will introduce your child to a variety of cooperative games designed to promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. These games will encourage your child to work together with their peers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
3. Physical Fitness and Well-being:
Physical education plays a crucial role in promoting the overall health and well-being of children. By engaging in locomotive movements and cooperative games, your child will not only improve their physical fitness but also develop important social and emotional skills. They will learn the value of perseverance, resilience, and positive interaction with others.
4. Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion:
Our PE program embraces diversity and celebrates the unique abilities of every child. Locomotive movements and cooperative games provide a platform for children of all backgrounds and abilities to participate and succeed. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.
5. Parental Engagement:
We encourage you to actively engage with your child about their experiences in PE class. Ask them about the locomotive movements they learned and the cooperative games they played. Your involvement and encouragement can make a significant difference in reinforcing the importance of physical activity and teamwork.
We are excited to embark on this journey of exploration and discovery with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our PE department. Thank you for your continued support in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your child.
Sam Dietrich
Park Street Elementary, Physical Education
STEM
K - 2D and 3D shapes
1-seasons and weather tools
2-animals, changes environment
3-environment and conservation
4-light and sound
5-physical and chemical changes
ART
K-5 will start creating their 3d art projects from paper and clay
MUSIC
All Elements of Drama K-5
GIFTED
K-2: We will continue in our Math O Rama unit. If we finish the unit before the end of the month, then we will move forward with a stem unit.
3-5: We will be building our life-size miniature golf holes. Look for an invitation to play once they are built.
*MILE classes will be canceled on days when Ms. Cobb is scheduled to administer the Georgia Milestone test to 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students.
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