Woodland Physical Education

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 WELCOME TO WOODLAND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 

    This Woodland Physical Education Fitnessgram is one way to communicate our physical education program with our students, school, Woodland Families and community.

 

    Welcome to Physical Education, Ms. “O” style.  I would also like to invite all parents/guardians and visitors to feel free to observe our classes anytime.

 

     A physical education curriculum is developed to meet the current and projected needs of the children of Woodland Elementary School.  Good physical education is basic education.  Whether students are in the classroom or gymnasium, they learn best when they are healthy, vigorous, strong, well coordinated and confident.  Some of the units incorporated into the curriculum will be fundamental movement, perceptual awareness, rhythm and dance, fitness and conditioning, individual and team sports, and adventure activities.

 

     In order to guarantee that your child has an excellent climate for his/her education, the following discipline plan will be used for all physical education classes.

 

Thank you for your support!

Ms. "O" 

Shawn Osterfund, Woodland Physical Educator

CONDITIONS (Rules): 

1.      RESPECT others

2.      KEEP hands, feet and objects to yourself

3.      BE prepared for class by wearing your sneakers and socks and a jacket or sweatshirt cool days

4.      ENTER the gym quietly

5.      BRING only yourself to class (toys, pencils, money is inappropriate)

 

OOPS (Consequences):

1.      WARNING

2.      5 MINUTE TIME OUT (3 time outs during one months will result in a phone call home)

3.      TIME OUT remainder of class and phone call home

4.      OFFICE REFERALL to vice principal and phone call home

*AT MIDYEAR the warning is replaced by a direct time out

*IN JUNE a time out for one class will result in inappropriate behavior

*If necessary, a student’s behavior may be reported home by a student progress report.

 

EARNIES (Rewards):

1.      Weekly “sportspersonship” award

2.      “MIP” most improved for each unit

3.      Name on MIP wall of fame and in Woodland Newsletter

4.      Weekly sticker, stamp, pencil, sports card or bookmark

5.      Student of the month award

6.      Activity day

 

EVALUATION:

Conduct Grading Guidelines     

Follows directions 

Listens attentively to teachers and others                                                    

Cooperates with everyone

Demonstrates self-control                                                            

Show respect to property and others

*warning = a student is addressed    verbally                                  

 

Grading Criteria

4 - Excels - 0 warnings/time outs

3 - Satisfactory - 1-2 warnings/time outs

2 - Inconsistent - 3 warnings/time outs

1 -Area of concern - 4 warnings/time outs

 

 

Effort Grading Guidelines          

Contributes appropriately to class discussions                                                    

Prepared for class (sneakers are required as a part of the effort grade)

Actively participates in all class activities                                          

Works independently

 

Effort Grading Criteria

4 - Excells - shows effort all of the time

3 - Satisfactory- shows effort most of the time

2 - Inconsistent - shows effort sometines

1 - Area of concern - effort rarely shown

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

 

DRESS:

All students Kindergarten-4th grades are required to wear sneakers and socks on their physical education days for their safety, health and comfort.  This is a part of their effort grade.  Woodland has a climbing wall as a unit in the physical education curriculum.  During this unit, sneakers are required to be fairly flat soled and must secure tightly to the feet to insure safety of the climber and spotter.  A single strap or slip on sneaker will not be adequate.   Sneakers may be backed and set in your child's backpack if other shoes are prefered to be worn on a physical education day.

In addition, jacket or sweatshirt is advised during cooler mornings or changing weather.  Be sure to check the weather and dress your children appropriately for the day.

 

EXCUSES:

Excuses for minor injuries or sickness are accepted from parent or guardian.  Excuses for serious injury or illness for an extended period of time should be signed by the doctor.  A note should follow for re-entry to participate in physical education class extended absence due to injury or illness.

 

FIRE DRILL:

If a fire drill is sounded while students are in the gym, students line up on the black line nearest the outside door and walk quietly away from the building.  If the students are outside on the playing area and a fire drill is sounded, students line up behind the teacher and walk quietly to the designated area.

 

*WE URGE STUDENTS TO RESPECT EQUIPMENT AS IT IS USED BY ALL STUDENTS IN WOODLAND SCHOOL

 

UNITS:

·        Kindergarten and first grades =  ball skills

·        Second grades = outdoor ball skills

·        Third grades = outdoor ball skills/soccer skills

·        Fourth grades = orienteering

 

     It is in the best interest of the students that we work together.  I will keep you informed about the class activities through the Woodland Web site.

 

     This information has been presented to your child in class.  I would appreciate it if you would review it at home.   I look forward to an enjoyable and educational year.