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10 Ways to be a GOOD SPORT!

 

1.        Always treat your teammates and opponents the way you would like to be treated.

 

2.        Play by the rules.  Don’t make up your own.

 

3.        Give everyone a turn.

 

4.        Wait your turn.

 

5.        Cheer on your teammates.

 

6.        Always try to do your best.

 

7.        Congratulate the other team if you lose.

 

8.        Say “thanks” or “good game” to the other team if you win.

 

9.        Never put down or make fun of others.

 

10.    Respect the decisions of officials, coaches, and teachers.

 

6th-8th Grade CLASS RULES

 

1.  Be prepared for class.  (Wear the proper shoes and appropriate clothing, remove watches and loose jewelry)

2.  Pay attention for the whistle.  Stop all activity and listen when you hear the whistle.

3.  Practice good sportsmanship at all times.

4.  No talking or bouncing balls when instruction is taking place.

5.  Practice safety. (No horseplay or activities that cause injury to students)

 

Grading:

Each student will receive 4 points per class session.

A student may loose points by:

            1.  Improper shoes (no tennis shoes or muddy tennis shoes)

            2.  Improper behavior or breaking classroom rules

            3.  Lack of participation

            4.  An absence

 

If a student is absent, he or she may make up the points by turning in a parent signed note (not verbally) indicating dates, amount of time and the activity student exercised after school. You may use sport practice times, walking, games or meets and lessons.

The student may ask Coach Lamb at any time how many absences they have.

 

Safety Recommendations for Physical Education Class

 

 

With the safety of your children in mind, I ask your support for the following:

 

1.          Tennis shoes with laces that tie and have a full heel are the best choice for PE.  Velcro, zippers and slip-ons loosen to the point that the shoe falls off the foot when running.  To participate in PE, some kind of tennis shoe is required.

 

2.          Removal of jewelry: watches, necklaces, hard material bracelets and dangling earrings.  These can cause injury to the person wearing the jewelry and the other children in the game. Students will be reminded of this recommendation at the beginning of class.

 

3.          Appropriate clothing:  shorts, t-shirt, and warm-ups.

Jean material is heavy, bulky and can have hard seams that are uncomfortable when children are moving or when they fall.  Long flowing skirts and dresses can cause tripping.  For modesty sake, you might have your child wear shorts under skirts or skorts.

 

4.          When students enter the gym, they immediately sit down on the class’s designated area.

 

 

About Shoes in PE Class

 

All students need tennis shoes to participate in PE.  When buying tennis shoes, please do not buy Velcro, zippers or slip on tennis shoes.  These types of tennis shoes tend to fall off students’ feet presenting a dangerous situation.  Tennis shoes that do not have a full heel are not acceptable either.  Tennis shoes that have laces and need to be tied are the best shoe for a student to wear in PE.

 

Students that are not wearing the appropriate tennis shoes will NOT be able to participate.

 

As for recess, we tend to have more injuries when students wear flip flops.  Please send your child to school with shoes that will not fall off or trip your child when running.

 

VISION STATEMENT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS

 

The physical education curriculum focuses on physical health development.  Physical education provides locomotion and non-locomotor skills, sportsmanship, sport skills, and team play.  All middle school students have opportunities to compete for the school in activities such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and track & field.

 

Standards: 

The physical education program encourages individual potential, leadership, sportsmanship and participation in an effort to promote lifelong fitness. The program includes activities whose major focus is to develop basic movement skills—locomotor, non-locomoter and manipulative.  Athletic teams are encouraged to represent the school with good sportsmanship and pride, to work as a team, and to develop skills that enhance athletic ability.

 

Topics: 

Physical Education:  Focuses on developing skills and knowledge that facilitate safe and competent physical activity for leisure and lifetime pursuits.  Opportunities allow students to practice combining skills into sequences and executing skills in a variety of situations. All team and individual activities assist students with increasing their skills and proficiency (e.g., throwing, striking, catching, and running).

 

We constantly talked about healthy lifestyles such as exercise and nutrition. Sportsmanship is another constant topic.

 

2007 Fall activities in Physical Education

 

Activities:          volleyball

                        Flag football

                        Soccer skills

                        Tag

                        Following directions

                        Scooters

                        Flag tag

                        Capture the flag

                        Walk/jog trail

                        Tetherball rules

                        Physical Fitness

                        Kickball

 

2007/2008 Winter activities

 

                        Basketball

                        Virginia Reel

                        Danish Ball

                        Scooters

                        Tag games

                        Physical Fitness

                        Mat Ball

                        Dodging/running

                        Hoops for Heart/Jump Rope for Heart

                       

2008 Spring activities

           

                        Spaceball

                        Cricket

                        Field day events

                        Bocce ball

                        Hoops for Heart/Jump Rope for Heart

                        Physical Fitness

                        Toppleball

                       

                       

 

 

                                  

 

HOOPS FOR HEART/JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

 

 

 

 

Dear Parent,

 

During March 10 – April 4, Coach Tracie Lamb will be conducting Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart activities in PE classes.  Second through seventh grade students will have an opportunity to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

 

The money our school raises will help fund potentially lifesaving research on heart and blood vessel diseases including stroke.  It also supports the development of educational materials that teach the importance of heart health and staying fit.  In short our school is joining the fight against our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers – heart disease and stroke.

 

Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart are a fun and effective way to teach heart-healthy living.  It emphasizes the importance of physical activity as kids do some things they enjoy – playing basketball and jumping rope.  This event gives students the opportunity to perform community service as they raise funds for the American Heart Association.  Our school also earns gift certificates for physical education equipment.

    

Family and friends are welcome to support your child’s participation through contributions.  However, we ask that students not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations.  Checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association.  Donations packets may be turned in to Coach Lamb anytime or are due by April 4th. Participants receive thank-you gifts based on the amount of contributions they collect.

 

Each student will be participating in basketball activities and jump rope activities in PE classes during the weeks of March 10 – April 4.  We will be discussing heart healthy lifestyles in conjunction with the activities.

 

Sincerely,

 

Coach Tracie Lamb

Hoops for Heart/Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator