Dear Parents and Guardians,
Your children are happy skillful movers in physical education class! We have just completed successful Basketball and Gymnastics units. One of the many highlights of these units was to see students who had initial difficulties performing some of these skills, showing enormous self-confidence and self-esteem in demonstrating these skills towards the end of the units. The basketball unit presented students with fundamental skills necessary for game situations.
Beginning in the month of January, we will start Dribbling, Volleying and Striking Unit for grades K-1, and grades 3-4 will begin a Juggling Unit. The dribbling, volleying, and striking unit builds upon manipulative skills previously introduced, and presents more advanced activities for students to learn and practice. The juggling unit helps students develop self-esteem, self-confidence, coordination and concentration, and to improve arm and shoulder rotation.
We encourage parents and guardians to come see their children in action during their PE class. Let us know in advance so we can get a seat ready for you, or you can participate if you choose to do so. Also, for your children’s comfort and safety, we need your help by making sure your children bring their sneakers on PE days.
Happy New Year to you all!!
Sincerely,
Emmanuel Riby-Williams and Marie “MJ” Jennings
