If you want to get a jump start on your reading, I've posted my welcome letter below. Please remember to put your kids in sneakers for PE!!!
Welcome Back Maury Family!
It is great to back for my fourth year as the Physical Education and Health
teacher. I want to highlight some of the changes and exciting things we
have in store for this year in Physical Education and in Health.
Physical Education Curriculum:
This year, we will continue to use the SPARK PE Curriculum. “SPARK PE was designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes, and SPARK was proven to work with both physical education specialists and classroom teachers.” (www.sparkpe.org)
Please be sure your student is prepared for PE! This means proper attire and footwear. If your student is wearing footwear that is dangerous for physical activities (flip-flops, open-toed shoes, high-heels, boots, etc.) they will be asked to not participate.
Health Curriculum:
Our Health classes this year are concentrated around the Health Standards for DCPS which are aligned with the National Health Education standards. I will also use curriculum from Welcoming Schools (www.welcomingschools.org) to combat bullying and promote a school culture that is accepting and welcoming of all students. In addition, Health includes: health promotion and disease prevention, access to and evaluation of health information, self-management skills, analyzing influences, interpersonal communication, and decision making and goal setting.
The BIG Change:
This year students in grades PS-5th will have PE and Health once a week. Students in 1st and 2nd grade will have an additional PE and Health class during the 1st half of the year. 3rd-5th graders will have an additional PE and Health class during the 2nd half of the year.
Maury Fitness Club:
Please stay tuned for these great fitness opportunities for 3rd-5th graders! I will be sending out more information in the next few weeks. Maury Running and recess time Fitness Club is now merged into one Maury Fitness Club. The club will meet both during recess and after school. More information to come in the Tuesday folder.
Continue to find news and information on the PE and Health Blog! Check back often to see updates on what your students are doing in class and what events will be coming up.
www.maurype.blogspot.com
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding Physical Education, Health or the Fitness Club. I know this year will be a great success!
Stay active and healthy!
Caroline Hunt
caroline.hunt@dc.gov
