Physical Education
We are on the move!
Dear MCS Families,
Welcome to P.E. with Mr. Petrone. This year, I am very excited to be working with the children to develop their physical fitness skills and awareness. I’ve spent over twenty years in elementary education trying to get students to sit still. Now, I get to keep them moving! The first few weeks have been fun, and I’m looking forward to the year ahead.
Students in PK-2 have been practicing understanding of our gym space and personal boundaries. Hula Hoop Tag and Traffic Time in the Garage are a few games we played to practice safe and respectful movements. In grades 3-5 students participated in activities that promote teamwork. During our Hula Hoop Relay and Cone Flip Treasure Hunt students worked in teams to achieve a common goal while self-monitoring their role in these fitness adventures. SIxth Graders started their PE time walking and talking about fitness components. So far, we’ve discussed the benefits of strength and flexibility, both physically and emotionally. During our Tabata fitness routines, students explored interval training and worked together to complete exercise challenges within a structured time frame.
Please make sure your child comes to school with proper gym shoes on P.E. days. It’s important for students to have supportive footwear as they perform various movement activities. I do have some extra shoes available in my office, but I’d welcome any donations of lightly used footwear to have available here at school. Thanks for considering.
Sincerely,
Mr. Petrone