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| Dear Parents, | ||||||
| As Physical Education (PHE) teachers of your child, it is our job to ensure that your child leads a healthy and active lifestyle.� In this letter, we would like to inform you of several important factors regarding your child's participation in PHE classes. | ||||||
| As you know, PHE is a mandatory subject, therefore, your child is expected to participate to the best of his/her ability.� This takes into account all the little aches and pains, minor injuries, fatigue, etc.� Normally, if your child attends school they are expected to participate in PHE classes.� If something serious prevails, then a note of explanation is expected from you.� | ||||||
| Proper running shoes are very important to the progress and performance of your child.� Street shoes, sandals, platform shoes, and boots are not allowed in PHE class.� In addition, students are expected to change into proper PHE attire for each class (red t-shirt, navy shorts, navy sweat pants, sweatshirts when going outside).� This is done to promote personal hygiene and safety.� | ||||||
| Another safety concern is jewelry.� Students are not allowed to wear jewelry during PHE classes.� Jewelry and valuables should be left in the student's locker or at home.� Nothing of value should ever be left in the change room.� The responsibility for these items is of the students.� | ||||||
| Physical fitness, athletic skills, participation, effort, sportsmanship, teamwork, and safety are all stressed throughout the PHE program.� This is what your child is evaluated on.� Your child is also invited and encouraged to participate in any noon hour activities and school teams as an extension of our PHE program.� As a further extension, we ask that you encourage a healthy lifestyle at home.� This includes healthy eating and exercise.� | ||||||
| An important reminder that during any physical activity there is some risk of injury.� This risk is usually very minimal when everyone follows the rules.� Students who have difficulty working on playing safely, or listening to, or following instructions create a safety hazard to others. | ||||||
| Adjustments and considerations are always made for injuries and medical problems throughout the program.� | ||||||
| Sincerely, | ||||||
| Ruth Thompson PHE teachers | ||||||
| J Suitor, C Peterson, R Smith, K Conroy, R Murray� | ||||||