PE, Health & Life Skills
Fall/Winter 2024
Department Updates & Staff Information
Trimester to Semester Change
We are still moving forward with switching to semesters next school year. Be on the lookout for emails to assist with curriculum writing for those of you who expressed interest. It will happen quickly!
Curriculum Resources
Forget where to find our curriculum documents? Click the link below and navigate the KPS Google Drive to find your subject and grade level information.
2024-2025 Curriculum Resources
Frontline Reminder
Remember, you have 10 days after a PD to register your attendance in Frontline. Here is a step-by-step guide to remind you how to do it!
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 11
Half Day with students, AM schedule
Building PD in the afternoon
Dec 23- Jan 3
- Winter Break
Monday, January 6
- 1st Day back
Wednesday, January 15
- Half Day with students, PM schedule
- Building/District PD in the afternoon
Planning Ahead!
The annual 5th grade track meet is *tentatively* scheduled for:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
Student Achievements
El Sol
- During a jump roping unit in PE, two El Sol students earned the highest level by jumping 100 jumps in a row!
- PE Teacher Evie Linebaugh is working hard to encourage her students to stay active over breaks by giving them a "Turkey Challenge" and a "Winter Challenge." If they show they are active when returning from break, they are rewarded with turkey or snowflake necklaces.
Woodward
Two students set school records for the PACER test this November!
- Francis tied the 8th place all-time school record for boys with a score of 76.
- Khourtnii also tied the 8th place all-time school record for girls with a score of 56.
Leslie Patterson
Recognized at the SHAPE Michigan convention for her work with the U of M heart rate monitor grant. She has taken part in a state-wide program that uses heart rate monitors in PE classes and tracks data over the course of two years.
Jim Horn
Congrats on ANOTHER Family Fitness night at Milwood El this fall!
Jeremiah Pick, Marta Lehman, Jim Horn, Katie Kelly (and soon to include Joe Negri)
Recognized by Bike Friendly Kalamazoo for “Civic Leadership” in participating in the All Kids Bike program!
Evie Linebaugh, Jeremiah Pick, Leslie Patterson
Thank you for representing us at the SHAPE Michigan conference!
Lauren Fron
Was recognized by the Arcadia Elementary CIS program as their Giving Tuesday Award Winner for all of her passion and dedication to the Arcadia community.
Lauren Fron
Congrats Lauren on your CIS Giving Tuesday Award for all of your hard work at Arcadia Elementary. We are so lucky to have you on our team!
KPS Elementary PE Team
Katie Kelly accepting the Civic Leadership Award at November's KPS board meeting on behalf of the KPS elementary PE teachers who have implemented the All Kids Bike kindergarten program, sponsored by Bike Friendly Kalamazoo! For those who have participated, see the "Brag Board" above.
Leslie Patterson
Linden Grove's Leslie Patterson at the SHAPE Michigan Convention this November, being recognized for being a part of a heart rate monitor program funded by the University of Michigan.
Community Opportunities
COLD IS COOL - Ski & Ride Passport
4th & 5th Graders Ski Free!
Click on the photo to get more information.
NFL Flag In Schools
Click the link for football resources. Grant-funded equipment for your school, curriculum resources, etc!
USTA
Click the link for tennis resources. Free equipment, curriculum materials, activity and resource library!
First Tee West Michigan
First Tee can provide lesson ideas, or even come instruct in some of your classes! Let me know if you're interested, and I can get you in touch with our region's representatives.