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September 3, 2010
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NEWS FROM MS. SCHMITZ - PHYS ED TEACHER…  Hello Dragons and Families! Hope you enjoyed your summer break! School is under way and we are all glad to be back. The children look so happy and healthy! If you need to contact me for any reason, please don't hesitate! You can e-mail me anytime at kss91354@hotmail.com ***Parents, IMPORTANT....Please click on "Parents" link above for more parent info. What's most important in P.E.??? Being a good Catholic!....that means.....following safety rules, being a good sport, supporting and caring about each other, maintaining a positive attitude , making a good effort, thanking the Lord for every day we can get up and move-play-dance-laugh!
I hope the following info answers any questions you may have: P.E. UNIFORMS: I recommend that on your 'gym' days, you wear your St. George P.E. shorts and t-shirts, when warm/hot out. For cooler days, wear your sweat pants and t-shirt. You can carry or wear your sweat shirt on days when you think you will need it. I do not recommend wearing shorts under the sweat pants, although I think the handbook suggests this. Always wear clean socks, comfortable gym shoes, hair tied back, no hanging jewelry. USED UNIFORM CLOSET.... I am in charge of the used uniform closet, so if you need anything at all-- a skirt, black dress pants, jumper, green shirt, P.E. sweatshirt, or whatever, please let me know! (we are always short on P.E. sweatpants & sweatshirts---we are often short on P.E. shorts & T-shirts too...but I'll do my best to find what you need!). You can e-mail me with your child's name, grade and homeroom, item(s) needed (please describe), size, & your phone number. We don't have every piece in every size, but I'll always check to see if we have what you need and if so, I'll deliver it to your child. If not, I'll let you know! Please allow me a couple of days to fulfill orders! Of course I make exchanges if you need a different size! Thanks! -Ms. S, kss91354@hotmail.com P.E. CLASS RULES: Listen; Follow Directions Be Kind and Respectful - to each other and equipment Do Not Crash (into wall or each other!) Walk Away from Anger - (no matter if someone else is angry or you are the angry one!....please learn to just walk away!) ------------------------------------------------------------ FUN HEALTH & FITNESS WEBSITES.... www.kidshealth.org, (for everyone!-There's 3 sections: one for kids, one for teens, and one for parents!) www.bam.gov , (government sponsored site for kids) www.brainpop.com/health (for kids, ages 9 and up), www.brainpopjr.com/health (for kids, ages 5 thru 8), and www.safekids.com (for kids ages 6 thru 16) ------------------------------------------------------------ Some kids ask me: How do you know what to teach us? Others ask: Why do we have to learn THAT? Maybe you will find the answers to these questions by looking at the curriculums I am required to follow. One is from the State of Illinois Board of Education, and one is from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Education Office. They are very similar with regards to P.E. content, and both are EXCELLENT (in my opinion!). You can click on the links below, or cut and paste them into your browser.... http://schools.archchicago.org/curriculum/physical_education/physical_education.htm http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/pdh/standards.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT MANNERS, SELF-CONTROL, CIVILITY, SAFETY.... Most of our children know how to employ good manners and self-control. I see so many acts of kindness among the children that it warms my heart and makes me thank God I'm a teacher! However, I sometimes see things that remind me that 'good manners' and 'civility' do not necessarily come natural to all children, and therefore must be taught. Occasionally, I will see a child yell in another child's face, push another child in anger, or step in front of another child at the drinking fountain. (I don't think our kids are 'mean' - just impulsive and thoughtless sometimes- because of their age and immaturity). I believe I see more of this type of behavior than most teachers because P.E. class is more active, interactive, and emotionally charged than most - especially during a game situation (and you know how kids love to win....altho I do try to teach the concept "If you had fun, YOU WON!). I do my best to teach and model those things that make us civilized: empathy, good manners, self-control, kindness, respect, & Catholic values. I also try to reward kind acts, just by acknowledging them. I know you do to, parents. Let's never stop setting high standards for our childrens' behavior. Our children want and need boundaries and guidance. When we show them that we care enough to guide them and teach them to "do unto others", they know they are loved and cared for. It gives them a sense of security and self-worth, and shows them that there are things they can do, every day, to make the world a better place! Kids! Here's our "P.E. Promise"! Repeat after me..... "I will remember that our gym is a Catholic gym where Catholic values guide us. I will have a positive attitude when I enter the gym. I will participate, try my best, support and respect my classmates and teacher, and keep it light and fun! I will be thankful for our nice gym, my good health, and all the blessings that surround me in the gym, and everywhere I go!" Thanks Kids! ******************************************** WHO IS MS. "S" ANYWAY?.... I'm you're fun-loving, kid-friendly physical education teacher. I teach phys ed and everything that has to do with P.E. such as fitness; sports; games; tumbling and dance; health; safety; teamwork; and skills for getting along, managing stress, staying healthy your entire life, and living by our Catholic values in gym class. (I am also a certified Catechist). When I was young, I was a dancer, cheerleader, gymnast and swimmer! I loved volleyball, but didn't play much basketball to tell you the truth. Back in those days, basketball was more of a 'boys' sport. My how things have changed!! My top priority is keeping our children in one piece! Believe me, that's not easy! Seven times a day, a class of about 25 children come into the gym with their eyes popping out, their nerves jumpin' for joy, their legs twitching to just run, and their minds thinking about nothing but having wild and crazy fun with their friends! Kids are screaming joyously and happy chemicals are flooding little brains to a point where they can barely hear or think straight! (Honestly, you'd think they were entering Disney World....they are so happy to come to P.E.!) 'Gym' is so very exciting!! - but can be hazardous as well! So I constantly remind our children to think about SAFETY, follow our safety rules, be respectful of others, and just use common sense. Please Parents, Review those Safety Rules with your children --- Listen, Follow Directions, Be Kind and Respectful, Do Not Crash, and Walk Away From Anger. Please talk to your child about the importance of 'safety' in phys ed class, and about taking care of self and others. If they hear it from both you and me, it will sink in better! BTW....I recently won a national contest sponsored by P.E. Central website (www.pecentral.org) the best P.E. Teacher website in the world!). I submitted several original lesson plans that were deemed outstanding, and were distributed to P.E. teachers around the world! (I'm bragging a little here!) The best part is...the prize.....$450 in gift certificates from S&S Worldwide, a supplier of P.E. equipment. I already bought some new volleyballs (the special soft skin type for beginner volleyball players), basketballs, bean bags, exercise balls, playground balls, and a few other things with the money. When I showed the kids the new balls, they got VERY EXCITED and couldn't wait to break them in! Boy, that made me smile!! ___________________________________________ HEY KIDS ! GET MORE EXERCISE !! Here's how you can get more exercise..... Become a St. George Dragon and play soccer, basketball or volleyball for your school, or be a cheerleader (when in Jr. High)! Join a dance or gymnastics class. Walk your dog, go to the park, or play outside with brothers/sisters and neighborhood kids! (review outdoor safety tips with parents first) Check out the park district or local athletic associations.....they have many cool programs that will keep you active! Help with household chores (without being told)! That's good exercise! NOTE TO PARENTS: During the school year, if you need to speak to me about anything, please e-mail me at kss91354@hotmail.com, or phone the school at 532-2626 to make an appointment. If you prefer, you can meet me at the front gate (south gate on 176th Street), any day between Mon. and Fri. at around 2:15pm - after I am finished directing traffic out of the parking lot. Also, for special 'parent' info (important stuff!), click on 'Parents' above. Junior high students do NOT learn about 'puberty' and 'human reproduction' in health class, so it's up to you, Parents! (some of them think "puberty" is a 'bad word'! The kids get the wrong info from their friends, so you need to 'have the talk' early....5th or 6th grade perhaps! If you click on "Parents" above, I will guide you to some web sites and resources that will help you! MORE GREAT WEB SITES: www.kidshealth.org - this is absolutely the best site!...and has everything kids need to know about health, fitness and safety. Please note: There are 3 sections: "Kid" section, "Teen" section, "Parent" section. If your child visits this site, he/she should be in the age-appropriate area. www.sportskool.com - great training site for kids, parents and coaches. This site has online videos presented by professional athletes offering game tips, techniques, warm-up exercises and skill drills. 'Sport Skool' videos are also available on TV from Comcast On Demand. Select the Sports & Fitness series, then select 'Sportskool'. www.PresidentsChallenge.org - a fitness program from the Prez (the U.S. Prez, that is!) that will enable children to earn a Presidential medal for fitness! www.bam.gov - my second favorite site, and a favorite super-fun site for the kids, all about health and fitness - with lots of cool learning activities and games. This site is sponsored by the U.S. government. Check it out! www.kids.gov - all around great site sponsored by U.S. government.
Basketball - Big Kids
http://www.coachesclipboard.net
Fitness (government-sponsored site)
http://www.fitness.gov
Nutrition (government sponsored site)
http://www.mypyramid.gov
Sports Info/Game Rules
http://www.sportsknowhow.com
Teen Fitness
http://www.getactivestayactive.com
Volleyball
http://volleyball.about.com www.kidsrunning.com http://www.charactercounts.org www.PECentral.org - a great resource for P.E. Teachers, Health Teachers, and coaches. From time to time, you will find some of my 'award winning' lesson plans posted there! Thanks for visiting my web site! Remember, parents, click on "Parents", above, for more info. Also, click on "classes" for grade-specific info, and click on 'photos' to see photos of kids in P.E.! GO DRAGONS and God Bless All of Our Children and Families! Teaching your children is a great joy for me! Your children make me smile and laugh every day and THAT is a blessing! SPECIAL NOTES (not about school)... Be a fan of Illinois Special Olympics! Go to www.ilso.org. Support young activists who want to make the world a better place! Go to www.dosomething.org Visit your local library often! In addition to good story books, you can find books about sports, dance, fitness, health, gymnastics, swimming, safety, and all kinds of cool stuff like that! Sincerely, Mrs. Schmitz (aka, "Ms. S") |
