Did you know that physical education is

one of the most important subjects your

child can learn in school?
By gaining early success in the
basic physical skills and concepts, your
child will feel better about their ability to
participate in recreational activities, be
more successful if they choose to compete
in youth sports leagues, and find it easier
to accept themselves and be accepted by
their peers as they move through their
school and adult years. Their success in
physical education impacts their success in

WATERLOO PE YEARLY PLAN

AUG. 24- SEPT. 11:
WELCOME BACK/SUB GAMES/ORIENTATION
SEPT 15- OCT. 1:
RECESS ACTIVITIES AND SAFETY
OCT. 5-OCT. 23:
3RD-5TH FITNESSGRAM
K-2 RELATIONSHIPS/LOCOMOTOR SKILLS
OCT. 26- OCT. 30:
SCARECROWLAND OBSTACLE COURSE
NOV. 2-NOV. 24:
LACROSSE
NOV. 30-DEC. 23:
GYMNASTICS

MAR. 7 MAR. 18:

more fulfilled life. In addition, learning

basic movement skills and knowledge in
physical education helps your child feel
good about moving and encourages them

SPRING FITNESS 3-5 FITNESSGRAM

MAR. 21-24:
COOPERATIVE GAMES

APRIL 4- APR 22:

GOLF, FRISBEE, FRISBEE GOLF

APRIL 25- MAY 18:

FIELD DAY PREPARATION
FIELD DAY MAY 19
RAIN DATE: MAY 27
MAY 31- JUNE 20:
SUMMER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

to be active and healthy.

Research has shown that physical
inactivity is one of the leading causes of
heart disease, mortality, and childhood
obesity, in our country. A quality physical

Continue reading for more

information about Waterloos PE Program!

Important Information for

Parents & Students
PE TEACHERS:
MS. MORGAN

(JULIE_MORGAN@HCPSS.COM)
Please visit our Physical Education Websites to
view our Schedule of Classes and other important
information.

http://watespe.weebly.com/
http://richardsonsloopeworld.weebly.com/

education program CAN and WILL make

a difference!

WILDCATS

FEB. 9-MAR. 4:

education is not recess or playtime.

that will help them live a healthier and

JUMP ROPE, RHYTHMS AND DANCE

2-5 BASKETBALL SKILLS

K-1 MAGIC CLUB

students with opportunities to learn skills

Physical Education Department

JAN 4- FEB 4: (JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FEB. 4TH)

school! Please understand that physical

Physical Education classes provide

Waterloo Elementary

Waterloos School Website

http://wates.hcpss.org

MR. RICHARDSON

(ROBERT_RICHARDSON@HCPSS.ORG)

W H A T W IL L M Y C H IL D LE A R N ?
In physical education class this year, students in grades

In case of student injury or illness, please

adhere to the following guidelines:

K-3 will learn and continue to refine skills and concepts

1. Write a note indicating the reason your child needs to

centered on the following themes:

be excused from the physical activity portion of PE/recess

Body Awareness (body parts and body shapes)

for 1-3 consecutive days (i.e. Monday, Tuesday,

Spatial Awareness (moving through space by self and with

Wednesday).

others; moving in different directions, levels and pathways)

2. Provide a physician's note for more than 3

Effort (moving with variations in force, speed, and flow)

consecutive days. This note is available for download on

Relationships (with self and objects; to partners; to groups)

our PE website.

Locomotor Movements (walk, run, hop, skip, jump, gallop,

3. Provide a physician's note upon returning from a

slide, leap)

long term illness or injury.

Rolling, Balancing, and Weight Transfer

4. Understand that your child will receive cognitive

Chasing, Fleeing, Dodging (skills used in tag and other

instruction (reading, writing) depending upon unit and

group games)

lesson objectives.

Dribbling with the Hands

Kicking
Throwing and Catching
Volleying
Striking with Short- and Long-handled Implements
Fitness/Wellness Concepts
These activities are put into the contexts of
appropriate games, dance and rhythms, educational

Safety
Protocols in PE
In order for your child to safely and
comfortably participate in PE this year,
we are adhering to the Howard County
Office of Physical Education and General
Councils participation protocols. They
are as follows:

gymnastics, and lifelong wellness concepts. They are

sequenced according to developmental levels to help
students learn and be successful in these areas.
Activities for children in grades 4 and 5 focus on
having students work on combining the basic skills and
concepts listed above, together into more advanced and
dynamic activities. Fitness/Wellness concepts and activities
are also incorporated in our daily physical education
lesson. Your child will be provided activities and projects
that encourage concept application. Your child will be
encouraged to do fitness activities at home and at play to
improve her or his level of fitness. Your commitment to
wellness and a healthy lifestyle will be beneficial to both
you and your child.

* Shoes must have rubber bottoms, cover

the whole foot (top and heel), and have
laces or velcro straps. (No crocs, keens,
cleats, skele-toes)
* Nothing around the neck (necklaces,
lanyards, garments)
* Nothing around the wrist (watches,
bracelets)
* Nothing on the hands (gloves, rings)
* Nothing on the ears or hard objects on the
head (earrings, hard or sharp hair holders.
(NOTE: Stud Earrings are acceptable
* Nothing sharp in pockets (pencils, pens,
keys)
Please help your child to be mindful of
these safety guidelines on their PE days.

K-2 Grading: Knowledge and Skill

I - Independent
The student performs age appropriate cognitive, motor and
physical education skills following instruction and practice
without additional assistance.
W - With Assistance
The student performs age appropriate cognitive, motor and
physical education skills some of the time but not
consistently following instruction and practice. Additional
teacher input is needed to assist the student to perform a
skill consistently.
N - Needs Improvement
The student was unable or unwilling to demonstrate a skill
or differentiate between skills, upon teacher request, even
after additional prompting.

3-5 Grading: Knowledge and Skill

A - Highest Level
Student is performing physical education skills and tasks
consistently at a very high skill level.
B - High Level
Student is performing physical education skills and tasks at
a high skill level most of the time.
C - Acceptable
Student is performing skills and tasks at an ageappropriate level. Additional practice could be helpful in
raising performance level.
D - Low Level
Student is inconsistent in his/her performance of skills and
tasks and inconsistent in performing skills and tasks at an
age appropriate level.
E - Unsatisfactory Level

EFFORT
Full points for effort will be given if students daily
display these 4 criteria. Students:

are prepared to learn with appropriate

clothes and shoes

are ready to follow all directions the first

time they are given

are ready to participate in all activities at a

vigorous level

are ready to verbally and physically use

positive communication skills with all
teachers and students.