Welcome to Crown Point Elementary Physical Education Program 2005/2006 Mrs. Mielczak, PE Teacher 48 y. old, married 27 years, son Filip, 26 Favorite sport – gymnastics, volleyball, skiing Favorite book– Dr. Sues, oh, the places you’ll go” Favorite pastime – gardening, craft, beach Favorite food – cheese, asparagus, cherries Professional goal – inspire students’ love for physical movement and wellness Personal goal – never stop learning and affecting positive changes in others Fire Emergency Silence! Order! Put equipment down. Walk to emergency door. Walk to safety in single line. Listen for directions. Tornado Emergency Silence! Order! Put equipment down. Walk to inside wall Duck and cover Listen for directions. Lock Down Put equipment down Walk to area designated by teacher Silence When will I be successful? I will be successful only if I can develop self- responsibility for my own behavior and learning. Action Levels 1. Unacceptable Not following directions Not participating Arguing Being out of control Poor attitude Action Levels 2. Acceptable Following directions Participating Taking care of equipment or materials Being under control Action Levels 3. Outstanding Being self-responsible Cooperating with others Returning equipment or materials Helping others Acting as a role model. School Rules and Procedures Rules Procedures Keep your hands, feet, and object to yourself. Follow the rules for all school areas. Obey directions the first time given by all staff members. Walk without talking in a single line on the right side of the hall. Speak appropriately to others All students must use designated hall passes and be escorted by responsible student. No gum is allowed. PE Rules Enter and leave quietly. Raise hand for permission to speak. Follow directions. Respect others. Ask for permission to leave class area. Take good care of athletic equipment. Rewards Self-satisfaction of doing right thing Teacher oral recognition Mrs. Mielczak’s Sunshine Reward stickers and slips Letter sent home Fun Day Fun Day Class can be rewarded with a fun day, which is a choice of activities, for consistently good behavior, sportsmanship, and group cooperation. Consequences Warning for younger students Time out in the gym with an option to return to class Time out without an option to return to class Time out in different CAT area Referral, contacting parents Behavior contract Attire Sneakers, tennis shoes, athletic shoes No sandals, flip flaps, dress shoes, high heels,platform shoes of any kind. Shorts, comfortable pants warn on waist T-shirts, sweatshirts Athletic clothing Reasons: healthy growth, safety, comfort, cool look Nametags Nametags are mandatory. Students cannot participate in class without nametag. There are tape and marker to make and emergency nametag. Nametags will be removed only for safety reasons such as riding a scooter or climbing a net. Procedures Class beginning Warm up Finding partner Conflict resolution Homework Bathroom Water Injuries Illness Class Beginning Warm-up routine Taking assigned spot and stretching for lesson introduction. Reporting absentees. Lesson introduction Warm-up Routine Maximum 10 minutes Alternating intensity of basic movement. Basic conditioning Stretch Sitting Chart You will have assigned sitting/ exercise place for some segments of the class aligned with a class roll PE Partner Randomly drawn, assigned by teacher, chosen Approach another student. Ask: “Would you like to be my partner today?” Answer: “Yes, thank you” or “Thank you for asking, but I would like to be “Susie’s” partner today.” Sit down together. Teams Chosen by students Selected by teacher: – Randomly, – According to skill level When Someone Bothers me. 1. Ignore him/her. 2. Tell him/ her to stop. 3. Tell PE teacher when 1. and 2. are not working. 4. Tell your classroom teacher or your class conflict resolution team. 5. Tell your parents at home. To Solve Disagreements Discuss, negotiate, ask for other people’s help, take turns, use game solutions: – Paper, Rock, Scissors – Odd, even Homework Exercise every day 30-60 minutes. In addition to homework given by the teacher, chose your own activity. Keep a log of activities. Try to involve as many members of your family as possible. Do not skip homework even on weekends. Bathroom Use the bathroom before or after the class. In case of emergency: – Ask the teacher for permission. – Find a partner. – Sign-out. – Return as soon as possible. – Sign in. Water During the class: Ask for permission and follow bathroom procedure. After the class: – Line up in a single line on the side of the hall – Only one person at the water fountain. – After finishing, line up in designated spot on the side of the hall. Injuries Pain is a human’s natural protecting mechanism . After minor incident, pain lasts only a few minutes. Inform teacher, if injury pain is severe and persists long time. Report every case of bleeding. Illness Participation in PE is mandated by law. Only doctor can excuse a student from long term participation. Parent can write an excuse from class in case of common illnesses such as: flu, diarrhea, etc. In case of sudden illness, student can receive excuse for classroom or PE teacher. Class PE Manager Responsible, sharp, helpful Job description: – – – – Report absentees Help to set up equipment Check out equipment for the class Attend meetings for equipment maintenance and cleaning Report Cards For grades 4-5 Each quarter For attendance, effort, behavior What is PE One of the components of education Has own tools and methods. Prepares for success in the future. Equips students with information about health and fitness. Teaches sport and games. Provides opportunity to improve skills. Gives suggestion and teaches skills for lifelong sport and recreation activities. Gives opportunity for appropriate social interaction, cooperation, competition, etc. Signals and commends To start: Ready …. Go Music starts To stop: Whistle Freeze ….1,2. Music stops So, what are we going to do in class this year? Emphasis by quarters: 1st quarter - fitness 2nd quarter - sports 3rd quarter - gymnastics, dance 4th quarter - track and field During each class we will work on sport, fitness, and social skills. Jump a rope Dancing Climbing a net Playing basketball Scootering, balancing, climbing Gymnastics More gymnastics Stretching Having fun And more fun Playing volleyball And more volleyball Playing with parachute Striking a ball Hoppity hops Tinnikling Running Looking for treasure And having more fun And much much more! Have a great academic year 2005/06 !!