February Specials Team Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement for the upcoming activities in our Physical Education program. We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about the upcoming unit that your child will be participating in: Invasion Games!

Invasion games are a dynamic and engaging category of sports that involve two teams competing to invade each other's territory while protecting their own. These games not only promote physical fitness but also foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship. Our PE unit will introduce your child to various invasion games, providing them with a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.

Here's a sneak peek into what your child can expect during this exciting unit:

1. Team Building:

Your child will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their classmates, developing essential teamwork skills. Cooperation and effective communication will be emphasized as they strategize and execute their game plans.

2. Skill Development:

Our dedicated PE instructors will focus on teaching fundamental skills required for invasion games. These include dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive strategies. Through carefully designed activities and drills, your child will enhance their motor skills and gain confidence in their athletic abilities.

3. Sportsmanship and Fair Play:

We believe in instilling values that go beyond the playing field. Our instructors will emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for opponents. These values will be woven into every aspect of the unit, ensuring that your child not only becomes a better athlete but also a more well-rounded individual.

4. Fun and Excitement:

Physical education is all about enjoying movement and activity! Invasion games provide an exhilarating experience that keeps children actively involved and excited about coming to PE class. We aim to create an environment where every child looks forward to the joy of play and exercise.

5. Parental Involvement:

We encourage you to engage with your child about their experiences in PE class. Ask them about the games they played, the skills they learned, and the friends they made. Your involvement can reinforce the importance of staying active and healthy.

We are confident that this unit will be a memorable and enriching experience for your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our PE department. Thank you for your continued support in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for your child.

Let the invasion games begin!

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

STEM

K- Living/Non-Living

1 - Sound

2 - Properties of Matter

3 - Animal Adaptations

4 - Ecosystems

5 – Micro-Organisms

Art

K-5: Celebrating Black History Month. Students will use a variety of art mediums to learn about black history as it ties to American history. Students will look at illustrators, public figures, and African-American artists to inspire their own artwork.

Music

K & 1 = Tempo

2 & 3 = Articulation & Form

4 & 5 = Instrument Fundamentals

Media Center

Celebrate Black History Month! Students are invited to check out books and learn about key contributors to our history and culture, now and in years past.

Gifted

K-2- We will complete our unit on Aquariums and begin a mini-unit relating classic fairytales to a STEM project build.

3-5- We will complete our unit on Imagineers (Walt Disney) and begin The Stock Market Game: The Stock Market Game (SMG) is a tool that helps students build a fundamental understanding of investing while providing them with real world skills practice in math, English Language Arts, economics, social studies, and other subjects.

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.

Let's get moving and collaborating!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

Art

K-5 will be exploring and building 3D projects with clay and learning about various tenciques sculptors can use to create their 3D artwork.

K&1- air dry clay butterfly

2nd and 3rd- clay coil bowls

4th and 5th- clay coral reef design

Music

K & 1 = Tempo

2 & 3 = Articulation & Form

4 & 5 = Instrument Fundamentals

STEM

k- living/nonliving

1-sound

2-matter

3-animal adaptions

4-ecosystems

5-microorganisms

Media Center

Scholastic Book Fair - March 25-29

Parent information will come home in folders on Thursday, March 21.

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

Gifted

March 4-22 will be the Spring Gifted testing window for newly identified testing candidates to be tested.

The week of March 25:

K-2 will continue the fairy tale/STEM unit.

3-5 will continue with The Stock Market Game and begin a mini-unit: The Mystery of Me where students will explore their individual personality traits, as well as, learning styles.

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.