Physical Education is an essential part of a well-rounded educational experience. P.E. not only provides great exercise and develops motor skills, but it also helps students concentrate, provides stress relief, improves peer relationships, teaches goal setting, inspires self discipline, and promotes a restful night's sleep!

P.E. promotes the positive benefits of exercise, such as increased muscle strength and bone density, and helps students understand how good being physically active can make them feel, hopefully inspiring a love of physical activity and healthy choices for a lifetime!

Please check your student's schedule so they are dressed out appropriately for PE! If your child is not appropriately dressed out, they will not be able to participate in our game/activity for safety reasons. If you ordered a TeSA grey shirt and/or black bottoms from Flynn and haven't received them yet, your student may wear any school appropriate grey T-shirt and/or black bottoms. This week is Howdy Week--with daily super-fun optional themed dress up days--if your student is scheduled for PE, they ARE expected to dress out in a grey T-shirt and black bottoms (1st- 5th), and tennis/athletic shoes are a MUST for everyone.

Important PE Reminders:

Kinder needs tennis/athletic shoes. Dress shoes/boots are not safe and supportive for the foot while performing vigorous activities.
Tennis/Athletic shoes with laces or Velcro are preferred for safety reasons. Slip on tennis shoes have a tendency to slip off easily and this can be dangerous during physical activities.
1st - 5th needs tennis/athletic shoes, grey PE shirt, black bottoms-shorts, leggings, sweats.
1st grade should arrive at school already dressed out in PE uniform with TeSA uniform in backpack.
Grey PE shirt MUST be worn over leotard if coming from dance.
A water bottle is encouraged! We run outside and IT'S HOT!

P.E. uniform

1st - 5th grade students:

● Tops: P.E. Shirt from Flynn O'Hara OR solid grey shirt.

● A black dance leotard may be worn underneath the grey P.E. shirt. A P.E. shirt MUST be worn OVER LEOTARD.

● Bottoms: SOLID BLACK P.E. Shorts, Leggings, or Sweatpants (purchased from Flynn O'Hara). Length OF SHORTS MUST BE BELOW FINGERTIPS WHEN ARMS ARE NATURALLY at side. A student may choose one or any combination of the three solid black bottom choices.

KINDER - 5TH Footwear:

● Athletic/Tennis shoes. Velcro/laces are preferred for safety VS. SLIP ON TENNIS SHOES.

● Students not wearing appropriate athletic/tennis shoes to P.E. will sit out of activities for safety reasons.

Daily grade will be affected by inability to participate as a result of inappropriate PE attire and/or footwear.

P.E. 101

Appropriate attire is an important component of physical education because it allows the student to move freely and safely without being restricted.

A white space is provided on all Dance/P.E. items (purchased from Flynn O'Hara) to label the student’s name. To prevent confusion and loss of purchased items, all required uniform pieces should be clearly labeled with student's first and last name before wearing to school.

Hair should be pulled away from the face for P.E. Students should come with hair ties or headbands as needed.

The required P.E. tops & bottoms, including footwear, are considered P.E. class supplies and directly impact a student's performance & participation, Student participation is a large part of a student's daily P.E. grade, therefore, dressing out appropriately every class is essential.

Please check your student's Fine Arts/PE schedule so they may be optimally prepared for P.E. with the required footwear and/or uniform!

PARTICIPATION

This class is a MOVEMENT class. Student participation is necessary for optimal health benefits.

Participation includes: attentive listening to instructions, active stretching, engaging physically in warm-up and skill-based games and activities, and treating classmates and equipment with respect. Your student's skill level will never affect a P.E. grade--a positive ATTITUDE in class is KEY:)

If your child is well enough to come to school, but too sick to be active for the day, please provide a signed note or email to Coach B. If a student is injured, a note from a doctor will be accepted as a waiver. All other reasons of lack of participation will result in a deduction of points determined by the instructor and in line with the Fine Arts grading rubric.