Well the summer has been to short as usual but we are excited to be back and to FALL INTO FITNESS!!! Primary PE will start off with All grades K-3 focusing on team building and fitness testing activities. In September and early October, while the weather is enjoyable, the students will work on soccer and kicking skills as well as chasing fleeing and dodging activities.
It is an exciting time of the year for the Kindergarten students. They are busy running, jumping, skipping, and galloping and learning other locomotor movements.
Please remember to have your children prepared for Physical Education. A note on the refrigerator to remind you what days that your child has PE would be a big help. Remember to wear sneakers on PE days (no sandal-type sneakers, shoes or boots please) and to dress accordingly, in case we go outside early in the morning. Also, if for any reason your child cannot participate in PE, please send in a note. Any student with a doctor’s excuse will not be allowed to resume PE activities until a doctor releases them from his/her care.
We look forward to a fun and fit year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns about your child and their Physical Education experience.
We always hope to see improvement in the Health and Fitness of our students. Please join us in stressing the importance of daily exercise and healthy nutrition choices everyday!!!! The health and fitness of your children is our priority!
Winter physical activities for the north country
1.) Dry Hill skiing and sledding
23682 County Route67 Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-8584
2.) Fairgrounds Ice Arena
600 William T Field Dr, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 785-7836
10 Tips for Keeping Kids Active During the Winter
When the weather turns cold and it gets dark early, keeping kids active can take some creativity.
Here are some ideas for keeping your family moving all winter long.
1. Discover Indoor Facilities
Visit an indoor pool, ice skating rink or basketball court at a local gym, school or community center.
You can visit http://www.ymca.net/ to locate your local YMCA and find out about indoor programs
they offer.
2. Dance Your Heart Out!
Encourage your child to pick the music, crank it up and then dance away! March, box step, bounce,
spin, shake it—all great ways to burn calories.
3. Take It Outside
If there is snow where you live, get the whole family outside to do some sledding, build snow forts
and throw snowballs, build a snow sculpture—anything that keeps the kids moving and having fun.
4. Walk the Mall
When it’s too cold to venture outdoors, take the family for a brisk walk around the nearest mall. Walk
up the stairs versus taking the escalators.
5. Keep It Clean
Recruit your kids to help with the house cleaning. Pick jobs based on age and capability: younger
children can pick up toys while older kids can vacuum, sort laundry or scrub the bathtub.
6. Visit the Library
Libraries are a great resource for children’s fitness videos and books, which you can use to teach
your child about indoor exercises. Best of all, it’s free!
7. Hit the Trails
Go snow trekking, skiing or snowboarding with the kids for a fun aerobic workout. If you don’t have
the equipment (or a nearby resort), find a hill ideal for sledding or tubing. Climbing back up after
each run will get hearts pumping.
8. Visit a Zoo or a Farm
Zoos and farms are fun winter destinations for learning how life changes through the seasons. Kids
can also learn how animals are taken care of during winter.
9. Sign ‘Em Up
Enroll your child in an instructional group class. Try dancing, gymnastics, martial arts, fencing,
indoor swimming lessons—anything that will get him or her excited about staying active.