J. WALLACE JAMES ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

Health & Physical Education SchoolNotes Page for A. Judice

FIELD DAY ----- MAY 11, 2012

GAMES, FUN JUMPS, SLIDES, HUMMER RIDE, SNOWBALLS... A DAY OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT AT J. WALLACE JAMES. 

Agenda for the Week of May 1-4

PreK - 5th Grades:

Verbal Command Cues:

Apples = stand up

Oranges = sit down

Hawaii = relax/cool down stretch

Health/Science Integration:

Word of the Week - WATER SAFETY

PRE-K, K, and 1st:

WATER SAFETY, KICKBALL & T-BALL TERMINOLOGY,

 BASE RUNNING

2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH GRADES:

SPARK CURRICULUM... ALL RUN KICKBALL,

ALASKAN KICKBALL

FITNESS GRAM TESTING

WATER SAFETY ... LONGFELLOW'S WHALE TALES

INTEGRATION:

PreK:

  Colors: (ALL)   Number: 1 THRU 10

Shape: RECTANGLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE          Letter: Review all

Kindergarten:

Review terms, muscles, bones

1st Grade:

Review terms, muscles, bones

2nd Grade:

Science: Muscular Chant, Bone Chant

Science: How can one improve physical fitness levels during swimming/water activities? 

3rd Grade:

Social Studies: Directionality Chant

Muscular Chant, Bone Chant

4th Grade:

Social Studies: Directionality Chant

Science: Muscular Chant

5th Grade:

Social Studies: Directionality Chant

Science: Muscular Chant

Be a S.T.A.R. in

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SAFE

*walk in a straight quiet line to and from PE

*Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

THOUGHTFUL

*use appropriate language

*use appropriate manners

*share equipment

ACCOUNTABLE

*stay in assigned area

*follow directions

*check your uniform

*line up quickly and quietly

RESPECTFUL

*listen to the teacher

*consider others space

*care for PE equipment

*play fairly

FITNESS GRAM ASSESSMENT

     Students will complete portions of the FitnessGram, which is a comprehensive fitness assessment including a variety of health-related physical fitness tests designed to assess cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength & endurance, flexibility, and body composition. 

     Tests will included a PACER assessment (measures aerobic capacity), CURL-UPS (measures abdominal strength & endurance), TRUNK LIFT (measures trunk extensor strength & flexibility), PUSH-UPS (measures upper body strength & endurance), and SHOULDER STRETCH (measures upper arm and shoulder girdle flexiblity).

     For more information regarding this physical fitness assessment program, go to www.fitnessgram.net, or click on the FitnessGram link under My Favorite Links.

J. WALLACE JAMES 2010-2011 FITNESS TEAM...  3RD PLACE FOR THE ANNUAL LAFAYETTE PARISH FITNESS MEET!!

CONGRATS!!!

Students can join the

 "FUEL UP TO PLAY 60"

CHALLENGE...

The program empowers kids to fuel up with nutritious foods and to keep physically active for 60 minutes a day.  

Research shows a link between healthy eating habits, keeping physically active,and improvements in academic performance.  (CLICK ON THE ABC NEWS VIDEO... link listed above... to learn more regarding connections between exercise and academic performance)    

Click on the FuelUptoPlay60 link to join J. Wallace James so that we can make our school an even healthier place to be. 

Fitness Factor Challenge ...

How can you build abdominal and upper body strength?   

I challenge you to follow a weekly exercise schedule (click on download document "Fitness Factor Weekly Schedule"), which consists of situps and pushups, and will only take about 2 to 5 minutes to complete per day.   The schedule includes sets and repitions for each exercise.  Intensity levels of sets and reps increase by the week.  

The exercise schedule is designed for beginners.  For those who find it quite easy to do can increase the number of sets and reps so that they can endure a higher, more challenging intensity level of activity.     

Students will follow this schedule during their physical education class time, and will be completed as part of their warmup routine.   I encourage them to extend the challenge at home...

Are you willing to stick to the plan?  Do you want to see results...improve upper body strength and abdominal strength?  "The ball is in your court"...   It's up to you!!!

Physical Education Philosophy

Starblazers are "ARTFUL SPORTS FIGURES" who can rise to the highest level of athletic and creative ability.  To achieve such goals, starblazers can be:

athletic/sport performers... track stars, runners, basketball players, gymnasts, etc.

interpreters of sports skills and techniques... how we feel when we participate in sports,

detectives on the historical perspectives and origination of sports... where did the Olympics orginate, etc.

and, judges of athletic performance... determine how we can improve and exceed to ultimate levels of achievement.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAILY TERMS to know:

  PERSONAL SPACE/KINESPHERE - the area around homebase.

 GENERAL SPACE - the space students all share; the area within their boundaries.

 HOMEBASE - the area on or around homebase.

 FREEZE - STOP, LISTEN, & LOOK at the instructor.

HELICOPTER CHECK - extend arms outward and perform trunk twist, which allows for a check of one's personal space/kinesphere.  

  Students will participate in cooperative/playground games, which will provide them with appropriate knowledge and an understanding of the importance of such terms.

WORD OF THE WEEK...

Physical Education Rules:

1. Respect all adults, students, and school property.
2. Use appropriate language and manners at all times.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yoursef.
4. Walk quietly and orderly to and from PE.
5. Be a good sport.


Consequences:
1. Verbal warning
2. Think time (5 - 10 minutes)
3. PE Behavior Report Form or a phone call home

OR

3. Star Behavior Report for any other infraction that follows the initial incident.

Rewards:  Fun Friday, Stickers, Teacher Helper, Starbucks, PE Bucks, Toe Tokens for completing laps set as the goal for the day, pencils, mini-notebooks, bags, erasers, bracelets.


GUIDELINES FOR EARNING PE BUCKS:
Students can earn PE Bucks by displaying good behavior during PE class, following rules in PE entrance and exit lineup procedures, displaying good citizenship skills, displaying good sportsmanship.  PE Bucks can only be earned during PE Class.  When earning a buck, the PE teacher records it on a PE Buck chart.  During the month of May, students who have received bucks shop in our very own JWJ PE Store.  Our PE Store is full of neat prizes, such as key chains, stickers, pencils, wallets, jewelry, balls, photo frames, coin purses, etc.   

Dress Requirements: Athletic shoes, shoes tied, which ensures the SAFETY of the children.  Children must have proper support around the foot and ankle to eliminate any type of injuries.

Lastly, click on "my favorite links" to learn more about nutrition and exercise. It's so important to maintain healthy eating habits and being physically active.  Nutrition and exercise improve overall fitness, activity, and the quality of life.

Please email at asverret@lpssonline.com if you have any questions, or call the school at 234-0461.

April Judice, Health & Physical Education Teacher