Bike safety and pedestrian safety unit is in full swing. The students are enjoying riding the bikes and applying safety skills for riding. We will continue to ride bicycles in PE classes trough November 18th.

Bicycle and Traffic Safety

Did you know that nearly one-third of bicyclist killed in traffic crashes were between 5 and 15 years of age. Many of these collisions involved bicyclist error, such as failing to stop or yield at intersections, riding against traffic, riding into the street or diagonally across it without first yielding and scanning for traffic.
In Physical Education and with the help of Character Ed we are teaching the students safe bicycle riding habits that will prevent injuries by equipping the students with skills and knowledge they will use throughout their lives. Between November 1st -19th DCPS will provide us with a trailer full of bikes and helmets. The students will be able to demonstrate the skills learned in PE class.

BACK TO FOOTBALL FRIDAY

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!?!?

This fall NFL PLAY 60 and United Way are teaming up for Back to Football Friday, a first-of-its-kind campaign to make youth health and wellness a nationwide priority. On Friday, September 10, in cities and towns nationwide, passion for the NFL will be on full display as schools and offices show their NFL team pride for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Those of you that have PE this week will participate in a variety of football stations including passing, punting, and kicking, among other football related events.

Chets Creek will also be holding Back to Football Friday, this Friday, September 10. Show your passion for football by wearing your favorite team’s jersey to school this Friday. All classes are invited to come to the track right after their lunch on Friday to walk 2 laps around the track. All students who complete the ½ mile walk will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 1 of 10 footballs autographed by our very own Jacksonville Jaguars!

If all 1,300+ students participate, we will reach our goal of walking a combined total of 650 miles! By showing your NFL team pride and passion for football, as well as raising your health and wellness, you will also be helping our school have a chance to win exciting prizes that will enhance our PE Department’s fitness program.

SO, GET READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL! Wear your favorite team’s jersey to school this Friday and join us on the track for your chance to win!

Track and Field for K- 5th grade

I have asked the students to go home and tell their parents what they are learning to do in PE. They have been learning how to participate in the following events: javelin, discus, shot put, hurdles, running long jump, and the baton relay race. The students are meeting the Next Generation Standards in Physical Education by demonstrating how to run and hurdle a succession of low to medium levels of obstacles (PE.M.1.12) The students are also demonstrating how to throw a object for distance using the correct technique and accuracy (PE.M.1.8) These events will be the theme for Field Day. Field Day is scheduled for June 7th-9th.

Coach Timmons and Coach Robinson in Lawrenceviile GA

Coach Robinson and his family went to see Coach Timmons in Lawrenceville GA to see the opening of the Gwinnett Braves. Coach Timmons had 2 RBIs to tie the game and scored the winning run. GO TIMMONS!

2010 Let Us Play 2K Run

Let Us Play will be held at the Jaguar's stadium on April 24. You should had already received a registration form from your teacher. There are extra forms at the front office and the Extended front desk. You may register online at
letusplay.org or send it back to our school. Every student who registers will receive a T-shirt and help our school"s PE program win $1000.00 for new PE equipment.
If you participate in the race you will also receive a medal at the end of the race.
We had over 150 students show up last year from our school. Help us to register over 300 students this year and motivate students to take advantage of the life-long benefits associated with both sports and education.

SOCCI

What do you get when you mix floor hockey and soccer together...
SOCCI.
Socci is a four sided goal that allows us to play games with small and large groups of students. Our students are learning lifetime sports skills, teamwork and social development. Most importantly they are reaping the benefits of exercise while having FUN!