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As our school year starts, we would like to set-up clear classroom expectations for all our students K-8! During the first few classes we will be discussing/reviewing our expectations.

We also would like to have you spend a few moments with your child to complete a quick form reviewing & accepting our Physical Education expectations/policies.

**Please complete a seperate form for each child that attends our school. 

We ask that you submit this form by Wednesday, Septemeber 11, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. O'Shea or Mr. C, via our school email. 

 The form has been update in English and Spanish! 

**NEW** JCD Physical Education Expectations

Welcome Back to School! 

I am looking forward to a great year in physical education. As you are getting ready for the school year remember your child will need: 

Sneakers

JCD Gym Uniform (Navy Blue T-Shirt & Navy Bottoms)*

Students will be able to order JCD PE T-Shirts and Spirit Wear, so please stay tuned for more info!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer and I am looking forward to hearing about how you had an ACTIVE summer break.

Mrs. O’Shea

*Students do not need a PE Uniform for the 1st day of physical education. A PE uniform will be needed starting September 3rd!

Beginning to Prepare for Spring Fitness Testing!

Students in grades 4, 6, & 8 are beginning to prepare for the mandated Physical Fitness Testing in the Spring Testing window.  Testing will begin during the month of April.

Students are tested on 4 areas of fitness: 

Cardio Respiratory Endurance: How much stamina/endurance do they have to run for an extended period of time

Upper Body Strength & Endurance: How long can they preform proper pushups

Abdominal Strength & Endurance: How much stamina do they have to complete curl-ups (abdominal style sit-up)

Flexbility: How flexible is the student's lower body (hamstrings/lower back)

As we begin to prepare for these tests, your child can also practice them at home! Please follow the link to the State of Connecticut's website. This website will show you and your child videos of the test being performed correctly, plus you can download the cadence for each of the tests that require audio prompts. 

Physical Fitness Test Manual (All Grades 4, 6, 8)  

We are looking forward to a great testing season! If you have questions please contact either Phys Ed Teacher!

Mrs. O'Shea 

Hockey is Happening in Mrs. O'Shea's Phys Ed Classes!

Students in Grades K-5 are learning the basics of hockey.

All students are learning how to stick handle, dribble, and pass the puck!

Students in grades 3-5 will be quizzed on the charts below! Please share with your child so they can "study"!