West Woodland PHYSICAL EDUCATION Program

Success-Oriented Physical Education

West Woodland has a success-oriented physical education program. We focus on teamwork, cooperation, motor skill development and fitness. Students have many opportunities to work on these skills during team play, individual play, and small group activities.

PE schedule for year 2005-2006

Mon, Tues Wed, Thur

Mrs. Dalbey Mrs. Bunzel

Ms. Johnson Mr. Langley

Mrs. Osborne Mr. Donovan

Mrs. Davis Mrs. Ponsonby

Mr. McGowan Ms. King

Mrs. Lang Mrs. Fromm

Mrs. Leveque Mrs. Brubaker

Ms. Manley Mrs. Holert

Friday’s are on a rotating schedule.

Dressing appropriately for PE is very important for your child’s safety and success. Wearing proper fitting athletic shoes will help the students acquire proper techniques used in running, kicking, and various skill building activities we will do throughout the school year.

Volunteers

Volunteers can be used in the gym all year for various activities and teacher preparation.

· Bulletin Boards

· Seattle Kid’s Marathon

· Picking up borrowed equipment from various schools throughout the year.

· Helping with fitness testing

Physical Education Expectations

· Be prepared

· Follow directions

· Work cooperatively

· Respect self and others

· Use equipment safely and properly

· HAVE FUN

Seattle Kids Marathon

The Seattle Kids Marathon is structured for students to complete a 26.2-mile run at their own pace. Twenty-five of their miles will be completed on the honor system. They may run or walk their miles at school during scheduled recess times, or you may exercise with them on your own scheduled time. On Saturday November 26^th, students will gather to complete their 1.2 miles at Memorial Stadium.

West Woodland has 91 students currently participating. That is an incredible turnout and I am looking forward to graphing and watching each child’s progress on the bulletin board outside the gym. I am always in need of volunteers for this big event. Please contact me at school for more information. Thank you for all your support!

Learn To Swim

Learn to Swim lesson program for the 2005-2006 school year will begin November 1. Following a scheduled presentation at West Woodland Elementary School, a free lesson voucher will be sent to the home of all 3rd and 4th grade students. This is a great opportunity that the citizens of Seattle voted to support with the 2000 Pro Parks Levy. Only 21% of our West Woodland 3^rd and 4^th grade students from last year have taken advantage of this opportunity to date. Let’s make every effort to redeem the vouchers this year for a 30% turnout. Every 3^rd and 4^th grade student can benefit from this program. Whether they are a beginner or experienced swimmer.

• The "Learn to Swim" voucher is valid for a single series of FREE group swim lessons.
• Voucher may be redeemed at any Seattle Parks and Recreation swimming pool listed.
• Voucher expires December 31, 2006.
• If your child does not have a swimsuit, you may request one FREE suit when registering for swim lessons.

LET’S GET MOVING!!!

Ms. Barrett

(206) 252-1600