Beal
Physical Education
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September, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Mr. Brunell, the Physical Education teacher at Beal. I am excited to see all our smiling friends back at school and I’m anxious to get to know all of them as we move and play on the field and in the gym.
Students will be participating in PE once per week (first graders 2x) for 40 minutes. Our lessons will consist of physical activities that address motor skill development, cooperation, fitness, and cognitive learning. Physical education is a part of our standards-based report card and will be assessed in these areas each trimester.
Sneakers- Sneakers will be required for physical activity. Sandals, Crocs, & Boots will not be allowed.
Please double-check the day your child has PE.
Clothing- Please wear comfortable clothing that permits the freedom of movement on all playing surfaces. Dresses/skirts should be saved for non-physical education days.
Medical Issues
If your child is recovering from illness or injury, please send a note or email letting me know when your child can return to activity and/or how long s/he will be out. For restrictions lasting longer than two weeks please bring in a doctor’s note.
I am looking forward to a fun-filled year!
Thank you,
Mr. Brunell
Physical Education
EBrunell@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Classes move their sneaker around the track when they follow class expectations.
Each lap they complete, they earn a reward/choice day!
How are you feeling today??
Students “tap out” of PE to show how they’re feeling
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K-2
Introduction to PE
Class rules, routines, expectations
Spacial Awareness
Cooperation
3-4
Introduction to PE
Class rules, routines, expectations
Cooperation/Team Building
Conflict Resolution
September
October
K-2
3-4
Catches a gently tossed hand-size ball from a partner, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern. (S1.E16.3)
Throws overhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy at a reasonable distance. (S1.E14.4b)
Taps or dribbles a ball using the inside of the foot while walking in general space. (S1.E18.1)
Dribbles with the feet in general space with control of ball and body. (S1.E18.2)
K-2
Works independently with others in partner environments. (S4.E4.2)
3-4
Works cooperatively with others. ( S4.E4.3a)
Works safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings. (S4.E6.4)
November
Students enjoyed some Fall/Autumn activities this month while working with partners & small groups.
Students also learned about cardiovascular endurance by running the PACER!
K-2
Strikes a light-weight object with a paddle or short-handled racket. (S1.E24.K)
Strikes a ball with a short-handled implement, sending it upward. (S1.E24.1)
Strikes an object upward with a short-handled implement, using consecutive hits. (S1.E24.2)
3-4
Volleys a ball with a two-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern. (S1.E23.4)
December
Students in grades K-2 will be working on striking with implements to work on hand/eye coordination.
Students in grades 3 & 4 will be working on volleying.
K-4
Strikes a ball with a long-handled implement sending it forward, while using proper grip for the implement. (S1.E25.3)
January
K-2
All grades completed our “Healthy Heart Run”, which is a 10 minute jog/walk around the gym at their own pace.
19 laps = 1 mile
We also did some Valentine’s Day activities & learned the Cupid Shuffle!
3-4
All grades completed our “Healthy Heart Run”, which is a 10 minute jog/walk around the gym at their own pace.
19 laps = 1 mile
We also did some Valentine’s Day activities & learned the Cupid Shuffle!
February
K-2
Dribbles in self- space with preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern. (S1.E17.2a)
Dribbles using the preferred hand while walking in general space. (S1.E17.2b)
3-4
Dribbles in self- space with both the preferred and the nonpreferred hands using a mature pattern. (S1.E17.4a)
Dribbles in general space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed. (S1.E17.4b)
March
K-2
3-4
April
K-2
3-4
May
K-2
3-4
June