As we have talked about, expressing your feelings is a positive thing to do.  Explain why communication with your friends and family is important.  Relate a personal example in your if it is appropriate.

Dear Parents,

I am anticipating a very successful and exciting year as Physical Education Teacher at Golden Hills School.  My goal is to help all of your children to be successful in their time with me.  I look forward to helping your children improve their physical fitness, sport skill level, and teamwork.

The following guidelines and rules will help your child be successful for the upcoming school year.

1)  All students must wear tied or Velcro sneakers.
2)  Middle school students are required to wear both a GHS P.E. jersey and shorts (shorts new this year).  During the winter sweat shirts and sweat pants will be permissible for the students to wear.
3)  All school rules apply.
4)  No one will be excused from attending P.E. class without a note from a parent, preferably a doctor.
5)  Excessive absences or tardiness will be reflected in your child's grade.
6)  The following grading policy will be in effect:

K-3

O=Outstanding
S=Satisfactory
N=Needs Improvement

4-8

A+ = 99% - 100%
A = 94% -98%
A- = 90% - 93%
B+ = 88% - 89%
B = 84% - 87%
B- = 80% - 83%
C+ = 78% - 79%
C = 74% - 77%
C- = 70% -73%
D+ = 68% - 69%
D = 64% - 67%
D- = 60% - 63%
Below 60% = F

7)  Your child will be evaluted in the following areas:

Physical Fitness Skills
Physical Sport Skills
Written Tests (middle school)
Weekly Journals (middle school)
Social Interaction/Sportsmanship (game play related)
Behavior
Attitude
Attendance
Effort
Participation


PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Middle School

1)  Physical Fitness Skills - Running, jumping rope, sit-ups, push-ups, flexibility, aerobic skills.
2)  Physical fitness Testing - Mile run, shuttle run, sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, V sit and reach.
3)  Ball Skills - Throw, catch, strike (kick and hit).
4)  Soccer - Dribble, pass, shoot, relays, drills, game play, written test.
5)  Football - Pass, catch, kick, block, drills, game play, written test
6)  Basketball - Dribble, shoot, pass. relays, drills, game play, written test.
7)  Volleyball - Pass, set, hit, bump, serve, drills, game play, written test.
8)  Baseball/Softball - Throw, catch, bat, field, game play, written test.
9)  Gymnastics - tuck rolls, straddle rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, performance assessment.

K-5

1)  Physical Fitness Skills - Running, jumping rope, sit-ups, push-ups, flexibilty, aerobic skills.
2)  Physical Fitness Testing - Mile run, shuttle run, sit-ups, pull-ups, V sit and reach.
3)  Locomoter Skills - Skip, hop, jump, slide, gallop, leap.
4)  Locomotor Games - Relays, tag games, chasing/fleeing games, large group games.
5)  Ball Skills - Throw, catch, strike (kick and hit).
6)  Soccer - Dribble, pass, shoot, relays, drills, game play.
7)  Football - Pass, catch, kick, game play.
8)  Basketball - Dribble, shoot, pass relays, game play.
9)  Volleyball - Pass, bump, hit, game play.
10)  baseball/Softball - Throw, catch, bat, field.
11)  Gymnastics - tuck rolls. straddle rolls, handstands, cartwheels, brifges, walkovers.


Sincerely,

Mr. Kauppinen