Dear Parents,

I am looking forward to providing your child with an exciting and rewarding physical education program. The P.E. classes will prove to be an integral phase in their physical and social development. I take pride in the program and I am committed to giving the students the best instruction possible.

The aim of the physical education program at Mother Seton School is to develop and improve students’ personal fitness and motor skills by providing developmentally appropriate activities through purposeful, creative and enjoyable instruction. By incorporating challenging yet achievable tasks, the students will attain positive attitudes about physical activity and movement.  

Your child’s locomotor movement, manipulative skills, personal behavior, and fitness level will be monitored and assessed throughout the school year. Every child is expected to participate to the best of their ability each day they attend class. There are days however, when illness or injury may inhibit your child’s ability to participate. If so, please send a note with your child, with a brief description regarding the nature of the restriction.  If the condition restricts activity for more than 1 consecutive class, a doctor’s note will be required.

Your child’s safety is my main concern and for that reason; I ask that they wear athletic or running type shoes. Shoes with heels, boots or sandals (such as crocs) make it difficult for children to participate safely. We strongly encourage students to wear socks with their shoes and girls that choose to wear dresses or skirts should wear shorts underneath their clothing (applies to PreK). Students are expected to bring a water bottle to class as we only have water filling stations and majority of classes are held outside. Jackets, hats and gloves are encouraged for colder days. 

If your child has any ongoing health concerns or restrictions that I need to be aware of, please send a detailed note with instructions for their class participation limitations.

Classes will be assigned 1 set day of Physical Education each week. The classroom teacher will have a schedule posted in their classroom.  A master schedule will also be posted inside the gym and on my teacher page.

The information on this letter will be posted on my teacher page for you to view anytime.  Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working with your child.

Mrs. Amber Reaver