Physical Education

Welcome Panthers to Physical Education!

The PE Mission...

My mission for the students of Ponderosa is offer a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and teaches our students to be healthy and active for a lifetime. I closely follow the Colorado Academic Comprehensive Standards in Physical Education and Health, as well as, the National Standards for Physical Education.

Hi Panthers! I'm Mrs. Weeks, the Physical Education teacher. I have been teaching P.E. for 19 years, 15 of those years here at Ponderosa Elementary. I was born and raised right here in Colorado! I'm what they call a TRUE 5th Generation Colorado Native which is rare. I love teaching students and adults how to stay healthy and strong for a Lifetime. I also enjoy teaching and coaching swimming. I am looking forward to a GREAT year in PE!

What Have We Been Learning:

Here is what we are working on right now in P.E.

K: Individual Jump Rope, Hula Hoop, Locomotor Movements, Balloon and Paddle Manipulation, Cosmic Kids Yoga Zen Den and How the Body Works with Chloe and the Nurb
1st-2nd: Individual, Group and Chinese Jump Rope and Sport Stacking
3rd-4th: Individual,Group and Double Dutch, Sport Stacking Teamwork, FITT Principle and Fitness Goals.
5th: Individual,Group and Double Dutch, Tchoukball, Teamwork, FITT Principle and Fitness Goals.

Don't forget to wear your tennis shoes on P.E. days! For your safety and comfort it is important to wear tennis shoes. If you would like to wear other shoes on P.E. days, pack your tennis shoes in your backpack and change into them before coming to P.E.

Adventure 2 Learning News:

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Ponderosa PRIDE in PE

If I'm showing PRIDE I am:

Wearing Tennis Shoes
Keeping my hands and feet to myself
Following all safety rules for the activity
Working hard, do my personal best
Taking care of myself
Following all directions and rules without being told or reminded
Staying on task
Being kind to others
Taking care of our equipment and using it properly
Showing GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP and TEAMWORK!
Cooperating with others

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PAWS!

Ponderosa Fitness Days!

There will be days in PE and other Integrated Arts classes that our students will participate in what we call Ponderosa Fitness Days! We are supporting Cherry Creek's Wellness Program as well as HB 11-1069. On these days we exercise with different workout and fitness videos. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that allows for movement and keeps them cool (ex. shorts, t-shirts, jogging pants, etc.). Most importantly they need to wear tennis shoes for safety and comfort. They may also bring a Water Bottle filled with only water. Many of the videos we exercise with are available at stores like Target and Walmart or online at Amazon.com if you are interested in buying them for a family workout time. Please see Mrs. Weeks with any questions about our videos or Ponderosa Fitness Days!

Ponderosa Field Day is Coming!

Monday May 11, 2020 K-2nd Grades
Tuesday May 12, 2020 3rd-5th Grades

Please dress appropriately for the day. Sunscreen, hats, water bottles, etc. You don’t want to be showing up in their Sunday best that day.

Please remember that good sportsmanship, teamwork, cheering each other on and respecting each individual’s abilities are all apart of Field Day. They should be following our Ponderosa Pride Code of Conduct: Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. Remember To Always Follow The PAWS!

We are looking forward to another WONDERFUL Field Day! Parents please feel free to come join us and participate with your child in Field Day!

Physical Education Websites

speedstacks.com

ChooseMyPlate.Gov

tchoukball.net

adventuretofitness.com

Learn how different sports really work from the scientific point of view. Included are baseball, surfing, skateboarding, etc. Lots of really cool stuff located at the Exploratorium Site. Have fun!