April Specials Team Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates from our Physical Education program! In the upcoming unit, your child will embark on a personal and social wellness journey through physical activity.

At Park Street Elementary, we believe physical education is about building strong bodies and nurturing healthy minds and positive social interactions. This unit will focus on teaching students personal and social wellness skills related to participating in physical activity. Here's what your child can expect:

1. Understanding Personal Wellness:

Our PE instructors will guide students in exploring the concept of personal wellness, which encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will learn the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, including regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest.

2. Developing Physical Literacy:

Physical literacy is the foundation for a lifetime of active living. During this unit, your child will have the opportunity to develop essential movement skills and physical competencies. From basic locomotor movements to more complex motor skills, students will build confidence in their abilities and discover the joy of movement.

3. Fostering Social Wellness:

Participating in physical activity offers numerous opportunities for social interaction and collaboration. Through cooperative games, team challenges, and group activities, students will learn valuable social skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and empathy. These skills are essential for building positive relationships and navigating social dynamics on and off the playground.

4. Promoting Inclusivity and Respect:

Our PE program embraces diversity and celebrates the unique strengths of every individual. We create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. Through cooperative learning experiences, students will learn to appreciate and celebrate differences, fostering a culture of kindness, acceptance, and belonging.

5. Empowering Lifelong Habits:

Our ultimate goal is to empower students to lead healthy and active lives beyond the classroom. By equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for personal and social wellness, we lay the foundation for lifelong physical activity, self-care, and positive social engagement habits.

6. Parental Partnership:

We encourage you to actively engage with your child about their experiences in PE class. Ask them about the skills they are learning and the social connections they are making. Your support and encouragement are vital in reinforcing the importance of personal and social wellness in physical activity.

We are excited to embark on this holistic wellness journey with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our PE department. Thank you for your continued partnership in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your child.

Here's to a journey of wellness and discovery!

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

Art

4&5: Jen Stark Rainbow Patterns

2&3: Keith Harring Movement Collages

K&1: Clay Rainbows

Music

K&1 Expression

2&3 Expression and dynamics

4&5 Pitch, Melody, and Harmony

STEM

K- measurement and data

1/2- coding

3- pollution and conservation

4- food webs and food chains

5- physical and chemical changes

Media Center

Continuing Digital Citizen Lessons

Digital Citizenship lessons for March/April

K - Media Balance is Important

1 - Internet Traffic Light

2 - That's Private

3 - Password Power UP

4 - Keeping online games fun and friendly

5 - Digital Friendships

New Books have arrived! Park Street students can enjoy MANY new and fun titles added to the media center. Come check them out!

Gifted

K-2: We will begin our unit on fairytales and STEM. Each fairytale that we read will have a STEM build that is associated with it. Students will work in small groups or partners to build.

3-5: We will complete our unit on Imagineers: Animation, Amusement and Walt Disney by creating a foam roller coaster and Ferris Wheel to demonstrate their understanding of simple machines and how they work.

Dear Park Street Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. I am proud of your outstanding students. It is always exciting to see how our kids improve in school, both academically and physically, as the year goes on. I am writing to thank you for all the support and motivation you gave your students during our most recent elementary Physical Education (PE) unit.

Over the past few weeks, our students have been doing many different tasks that have helped them get in better shape and improve their coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each lesson has been full of laughter, learning, and unbridled energy, from fast-paced relay races to fun group games.

Thank your parents for being there for your students through this. Your help has been significant in making this unit successful, whether cheering them on at home or telling your kids to stay active besides school hours. We admire and thank you for your unwavering commitment to your child's growth.

It's also important to me that you know how much you trust our PE program and how much we value working together to improve your child's health. Your dedication to teaching your kids healthy habits and how to live an active life is impressive, and it shows how important it is for all of us to work together to shape their general development.

As we end this unit, I want to encourage you to keep encouraging your kids to love sports and physical exercise. Whether it's a walk on the weekend, a family bike ride, or a game of soccer in the park, these activities bring the family closer together and help them make memories that will last a lifetime.

Again, thank you to all the parents who have helped and cared about their child's schooling and well-being. We are working together to make our kids a healthier future.

Thank you!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

Art

K-5 students will be creating projects based on Asian American Pacific Islander Month. They will learn and explore countries and cultures in Hawaii, China, Japan, and the Asian-Americans living in the United States.

Music

Review for all grades.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the musical!

STEM

K – Day and Night

1 – 2D/3D Shapes

2 – Skill Game Design

3 – Area/Perimeter

4 – Simple Machines

5 – Electricity

Media Center

Finish up Digital Citizen lessons with the following:

K

Safety In My Online Neighborhood

Thank you to all our families that supported our Spring Book Fair! We had record sales this time and the profits will go back to the media center for new books next school year.

Library books - all students must return their books by Wednesday, May 15th. Students who have lost books must pay for them before the end of the year. Parents, you will receive weekly notices starting the week of May 6 with the price to replace missing books.

Gifted

K-2: We will continue our unit on fairytales and STEM. Each fairytale that we read will have a STEM build that is associated with it. Students will work in small groups or partners to build.

3-5: STEM challenges and Escape rooms

Student Dress Code

• Navy blue, light (powder) blue, yellow, and white polo shirts
• The uniform shirt can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and other affordable retail stores.
• Khaki or Navy Blue skirt/pants/shorts/or skort
• Khaki or Navy Blue dress
• Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
• All pants must be belted/affixed at the waist and worn with a tucked in shirt
• The length of the khaki/navy blue shorts and skirts must be no more than five inches above the knees as measured from the inside bend of the knee.

Fridays are designated as “Spirit Wear Day.” Students may also dress as they like on Fridays as long as they are following the Marietta City Schools (MCS) Dress Code Policy.

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.

At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.

Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.