Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How often do the kids go to physical education class?
2. Are tennis shoes/gym shoes required to participate?
3. What if my child has an illness or injury and cannot participate in PE?
4. What are is your philosophy for physical education?
5. If you have any further questions please call my gym office phone 826-6427.

How often do the kids go to physical education class?

First, second, third and fourth grade students have physical education four 
times a week.  Third and fourth grade classes have physical education in the 
morning and first and second graders receive their PE instruction during the 
afternoon. 
 
Kindergarten classes have physical education twice a week according to their 
AM and PM class schedule. All physical education classes are 25 minutes long.

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Are tennis shoes/gym shoes required to participate?

Definitely yes! I remind the kids that proper footwear adds to their success 
during their performance and participation in physical education.  It is an 
important safety issue, too. 

IMPORTANT: If your child is without tennis shoes, please take advantage of 
our "RENEW a Shoe Program".  I collect outgrown shoes from our student body, 
clean them up, put in new shoelaces if needed, and pass them on to students 
without tennis shoes.  All of our students are encouraged to take advantage 
of the program and find a pair that fits them.

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What if my child has an illness or injury and cannot participate in PE?

Sometimes students are well enough to come to school but are not up 
to physical challenges that we present during physical education class.  
If your child has a soreness, injury or illness and you desire that they 
don't participate in gym until they are better, please send a note with a 
brief explanation.  I firmly believe teacher/parent communication is the key 
to student success.

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What are is your philosophy for physical education?

First, I try to ensure that activities spiral toward an end product or final 
outcome.  To accomplish this we isolate individual skills and work on a step 
by step progression.  We offer a wide variety of activities and games that 
involve skills such as catching, throwing, kicking and running. I encourage 
them to use cooperative strategies with their teammates.  Highlights of the 
year include our cross country races, the swimming program at the MCHS pool, 
Speedstacking competitions, The Presidential Fitness Challenge, our Jump for 
Heart program and finally, our end of the year event...Field Day!

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If you have any further questions please call my gym office phone 826-6427.

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