Miss Jaquith

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

1. What is Miss Jaquith's email address at school?
2. What should I consider when buying sneakers?
3. Are energy drinks safe for children to drink?
4. What are the obesity trends in the United States from 1985-2007?
5. What are the Surgeon General's recommendations for physical activity?
6. What fitness tests will my student participate in and why is it important?
7. Are students required to change their clothes and shower?

What is Miss Jaquith's email address at school?

jjaquith@pelhamsd.org

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What should I consider when buying sneakers?

Visit:
http://www.sneakerhead.com/choosing-sneaker.html

There are also videos listed on Miss J's Physical Education page at 
http://www.youtube.com/profile_play_list?user=MissJPE
(Please ask for your parent's permission before connecting to YouTube.)

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Are energy drinks safe for children to drink?

Visit:
Parent's links:
http://www.lifespan.org/services/nutrition/articles/energydrinks.htm
http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/power_drinks.html
Kids link:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/nutrition/general/energy.html

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What are the obesity trends in the United States from 1985-2007?

Go to the CDC website and check out their slideshow.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/index.htm

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What are the Surgeon General's recommendations for physical activity?

Visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/everyone/recommendations/children.ht
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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/everyone/index.htm

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What fitness tests will my student participate in and why is it important?

http://www.fitnessgram.net/faqparents/#q4
(Currently, I do not conduct body fat assessments with a skin caliper)

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Are students required to change their clothes and shower?

All students in grades 6-8 are expected to change their clothes for Physical
Education class so that they can move efficiently and establish and understand
the importance of proper hygiene practices.  Showers are available if students
wish to utilize them. However, students are not required to shower. For more
detailed information regarding proper dress, please review the rules and
expectations handout. 

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