Brooklawn Physical Education and Health Teachers Mr. Wilbur- Lead Teacher Mrs. Harju Mr. DiGiacomo Ms. Fiore Mr. Totka Ms. Rushing Mr. Gihorski Those who are physically able are required to have a minimum of 150 minutes of Physical Education and Health per week by State law Fitness Assessments Each student at Brooklawn will get assessed twice a year on their fitness level. The first assessments take place during the beginning of the first marking period. This will be happening next week! The second assessments take place at the end of the last marking period. Each student will reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and given a plan of action to address their needs. Fitness Assessments Your child is currently getting assessed in each of the following categories during the first few weeks of school: Fitness Assessments Cardiovascular › PACER jog › Mile run Endurance Brooklawn students performing the PACER jog Muscular Strength › Paced push ups › Bicep Strength Fitness Assessments Flexibility › Sit and Reach Fitness Assessments Muscular Endurance › Paced curl ups Each student will get 3 Marking Periods of Physical Education and 1 Marking Period of Health Marking period 1 and 4 will consist of all Physical Education classes. During the 2nd and 3rd marking period each student will have health for either the 1st or 2nd half This will break up the health curriculum so the students get their physical activity requirements. Feel free to take a look at our state of the art fitness room! Expectations Be on time to class Be prepared in the proper uniform As per school rules: no gum chewing is allowed Jewelry may not be worn in physical education class When students enter the gym from the locker rooms, they are to sit in their squad spots When they enter the gym, use the door closest to the locker room Listen and watch attentively during instructional times Participate in all class activities to their fullest potential All students must change clothes to participate in Physical Education. Brooklawn PE T-shirt $8 Red PE Masterlock $7 A proper PE uniform consists of the grey PE Brooklawn T-shirt, athletic shorts(without zippers/ outside pockets), socks, and sneakers. Please be sure all shirts have their first name printed on the front in the white space provided. (LARGE PRINT) Deodorant should be in plastic containers ONLY! (no spray or glass) Your children may bring deodorant like this: Your child may not bring these: PE lockers are assigned as well as a red lock. Combinations should not be shared with anyone else. All valuables are to be locked in their small locker at all times. Athletes should also lock up valuables after school. Every Friday lockers are to be cleaned out and cleaned clothes should return on Monday. Students have 4 minutes- 7 total to change into their PE clothes and report to the gym. The student is marked late unless a signed pass can be produced from the previous teacher. 7 minutes are allotted at the end of class to clean-up, change, and check the locker room. No class will leave until the locker room has been inspected. A parent note may excuse a student from class for a maximum of (3) days. The student shall give all parent notes to his/ her Physical Education teacher. A Doctor’s note to excuse the student shall be taken to the SCHOOL NURSE during HOMEROOM. Any student with a serious medical condition will be re-checked by his/ her doctor during EACH summer to allow the student to be cleared to participate in activities. Students will change into uniform for each day not participating- unless by prior arrangement from teacher. Lost and Found: All articles found in the locker room will be placed in a large box near the PE office. Jewelry: All jewelry, for safety reasons, will be removed and locked in the locker before class. Accidents: Any accident or injury should be reported to your teacher IMMEDIATELY! Brooklawn students in action! Grading and Assessment Procedures Analysis of skills: Self Assessment Peer Assessment Teacher Observation Written Assessment Homework Assignments 30% Performance: Meet/ Exceeds Personal Ability Fitness Assessment Demonstration of skills Understanding of rules 30% Preparation/ Participation › Behavior › Attitude › Sportsmanship › Cooperation › Wears appropriate attire › Arrives on time › Follows directions › Performs warm-ups › Performs daily activity 40% Workfolders Each student will have 2 workfolders Phys Ed. Health 1 for Physical Education and 1 for Health The workfolders will contain all written assignments, assessments, and work completed by your child during the course of the year. Moodle Sites The Physical Education Department here at Brooklawn is leading the way for the district technology initiative, with that in mind all students must know their login account name and password for future assignments this year. By the end of the year all the BMS Physical Education Teachers will have moodle websites and use them for curriculumn based instruction. All of this information can be found on our website. Go to the Brooklawn homepage Click on the “athletics” link This will bring your to our Physical Education page