October Newsletter
GIORGI’S GYM
FITNESSGRAM SENT HOME
The Fitnessgram, which was sent home in September, is a print out of your child’s fitness scores. The fitness tests include: Mile run/walk (Aerobic capacity), Curl Ups and Push Ups (Muscle Strength and Endurance), Trunk Extension and Sit & Reach (Flexibility). These components of physical fitness are important because of their relationship to overall health and optimal function. For each of the above tests, a Healthy Fitness Zone has been identified depending on the child’s age. This is a national norm for all children of that age and means that is the score found necessary for good health and improved function. During each PE class, the students work on improving their fitness.
From 4th grade on, students receive a percent grade in physical education. The fitness test is one component of that percent grade. There is a possible 10 points for the fitness test – 2 points for each test score in the Healthy Fitness Zone. There is also a daily grade of a possible 10 points, health tests and skill tests for the total PE grade. Fitness testing is done 2-3 times a year.
LEVEL 2
SKIP’N CATS
Level 2 Skip’n Cats will have their first practice in October. Each rope skipper will be notified personally of the starting date and time. Level 1 Skip’n Cats will not start practice until after Christmas.
Be sure to keep checking the Hemingford Schools Website for physical education news, curriculum and grading.
PE HAPPENINGS IN OCTOBER
K - 2nd Playground balls, balloons, movement skills, Gymnastics
3rd - 4th Playground balls, Tug-of-War Ropes, Relays, Gymnastics
5th – 6th Gymnastics, Soccer, Recreational Activities
Keep on moving!
Mrs. Giorgi