1. Grafton Elementary Physical Education
A Lifetime of Physical Fitness Success Starts Here!

2. Elementary Physical Education Philosophy
The purpose of the Grafton elementary physical education program is to help young people acquire the skills, knowledge, and self-confidence they need to participate in a wide variety of physical activities and sports – while in school and for life.
With these qualities we hope to enhance the social, emotional, and psychological development of each student.
Additionally, we look to our parents and partner to help promote and develop a healthy lifestyle at home.

3. The Goal of Physical Education
Our goal as physical educators is to provide a quality Physical Education program that will allow every student to be successful and develop a healthy lifestyle.

4. Meet the Elementary Physical Educators
Mr. Jim Kehoe — Grafton & Woodview Elementary Schools
Mr. Sam Huber — Kennedy & Woodview Elementary Schools
Mrs. Caroline Bate — Woodview Elementary School
Mrs. Sonja Justesen – Adaptive P.E. All Schools

5. Elementary P.E. Curriculum
The elementary emphasis will focus on motor skill development, sport skill development, and movement concepts. Students will begin to explore the physical environment in a developmentally appropriate fashion. Activities will focus on movement concepts such as space awareness, traveling patterns, transferring weight, balancing; as well as motor/sport specific skills such as kicking, punting, throwing, striking, volleying, and dribbling.

6. Physically Educated Persons:
Has skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
Is physically fit.
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Knows the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities.
Values physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.
School District Of Grafton
Physical Education

7. Elementary Physical Education Rules for Success
Students are expected to:
Participate in all activities
Respect all people and use equipment properly
Wear their gym shoes and appropriate attire everyday
Follow directions and be an active listener
Be prepared with a positive attitude
Try their BEST and HAVE FUN!

8. FITNESSGRAM ASSESSMENT
FITNESSGRAM is a health related physical fitness assessment. Each of the test items was selected to assess important aspects of a student's health related fitness, not skill or agility. Students are compared not to each other, but to health fitness standards, carefully established for each age and gender, that indicate good health. The School District of Grafton uses the FITNESSGRAM assessment to measure our student’s fitness in the following areas:
Aerobic Capacity
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility

9. Technology + P.E. = Fitness Savvy for Life!
*Helping your child improve health and fitness with state-of-the-art technology!
 Integrated Computer Technology
Pedometers
Digital Cameras

10. Mileage Club
During the Fall and Spring of the year, students have the opportunity to participate in Mileage Club during their lunch recess period.
Students are provided a mileage card to keep track of their laps as they run/walk around the track.
Prizes are awarded when a card is completed.
Through Mileage Club, students are able to participate in an active lifestyle outside of the classroom environment…and have fun in the process!!!

11. Our Ultimate Goal: Our Students Meeting the Content Standards for Physical Education
CS #1 - Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
CS #2 - Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
CS #3 - Participates regularly in physical activity.
CS #4 - Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
CS #5 - Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
CS #6 - Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

12. Physical Education and the Grafton Learning Community
Our Mission: Our learning community exists to create experiences that maximize the individual growth of every student.
Our Vision: Shared Commitment and a Standard of Excellence for Every Student Every Day.

13. We are looking forward to a great year of health, wellness, and fashioning active lifestyles!!!
From our gyms to your home, we hope to inspire your children to live active lifestyles as they grow and mature into adulthood. It will be a great year! All the best!
~Mr. Kehoe, Mr. Huber, Mrs. Bate, & Mrs. Justesen