Daniel Vanderberg

Dear Parent/Guardian:

            We are excited about the upcoming year.  As a new school year begins, the Physical Education Staff asks for your help and cooperation in order to make it successful.

            As you know, physical education classes are “activity” classes which require “activity clothes.”  Physical education classes meet daily; therefore, your student will be expected to “dress down” for class in his/her activity clothes each day.  Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing would include the following:  a T-shirt, shorts, and appropriate footwear (non-marking tennis shoes with laces).  During the fall and early spring months depending on the outside temperatures, a pair of sweatpants, sweatshirt, and/or light jacket might also be appropriate as considerable time is spent outdoors.  Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to wear clothing (including hats) bearing drug, alcohol, tobacco slogans or logos, profanity, etc…

            A large portion of your student’s grade is based on his/her active participation during class.  If for some reason your student cannot participate because of an injury or illness, we ask that you please send a short note indicating how long he/she is to be excused, along with the date, your signature, and a phone number.  If your student must be excused for an extended period of time- one week or longer, we request a note from a physician.  This will allow us to plan alternative activities accordingly to meet the participation requirements.

Sincerely,

Daniel Vanderberg