I am very pleased to announce that Cool Spring Elementary School has been awarded a $500 grant from Richmond Road Runners Club and Sports Backers. The funds will be used to purchase items for the Dolphin Running Club.  A big thanks to both organizations! The Dolphin Running Club starts October 1st at 7:20 AM

Last week students in K-2 worked on locomotor skills and manipulating hula hoops. The students used their imagination to pretend their hula hoop was a puppy and teach it fun tricks. Next week we will begin to work on ball control skills with the playground balls.

Students in grades 3-5 continued with Fitnessgram Testing by taking the Pacer Test which measures Cardiorespiratory Endurance. They will be taking the Curl Up Test this week which measures Muscular Endurance. They also moved along with their basketball skills unit by working on dribbling and shooting.

Don't forget to check out the Short Pump Mile which is this weekend. CLICK HERE to register.

PE Update - 9/17

Dolphin Running Club News

The club starts October 1st in the MORNING! All participants must be dropped off between 7:20 and 7:30 AM. If your child has a health concern please note that Nurse Linette will not be in the building until 7:45. Get your permission slip turned in my this Friday, September 19th. Look for an informational letter in the next Tuesday folder.

Learning Objectives

Students have started learning about Cardiorespiratory Endurance by performing various activities and noting the difference on breathing and heart rate. Students in grades 3-5 are taking the Pacer test this week which measures their cardiorespiratory endurance. Students will be studying oxygen transport later this month.

Students in grades K-2 learned about our three types of space: PERSONAL, GERERAL AND OPEN. The students also learned about the difference between LOCOMOTOR SKILLS (ways we travel) AND NON-LOCOMOTOR SKILLS (stationary movements) . This week students are exploring levels and pathways with hula hoops.

Students in grades 3-4 spent last week learning about the 5 Wellness Related Fitness Tests. They will be measuring their CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE this week when they take the Pacer Test. Students in 5th grade took a pre-test on the 5 Components of Fitness.

Community Fitness

Don't miss the 2014 Short Pump Mile and Express Fun Run on September 29th at Short Pump Town Center. This is Richmond's largest timed road race just for kids. CLICK HERE to register. Don't forget to enter your school name. If your child participates send in a picture for the Community Fitness Wall of Fame.

DOLPHIN RUNNING CLUB

CALLING ALL 3rd, 4th and 5th GRADERS

Be sure to check your Tuesday folder for the Dolphin Running Club permission form. All forms must be returned by September 19th.

I am also looking for parents to volunteer to help ensure safety during the club. I encourage you to come out and be active with your child.

If you return a permission slip be sure look for another letter with more details which will come later this month.

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WELCOME BACK!

After a wonderful summer I am excited to be back at school with my students. I am looking forward to a fantastic year. 

Last week students participated in parachute activities in order to review our six rules. They had a blast going on an imaginary hiking trip where they built a mushroom, a mountain and a tent. They also popped popcorn (yarn balls) over the campfire. Grades 3-5 also participated in an icebreaker activity involving various fun handshakes. Ask your child to share their favorite with you. 

Don't forget to remind your child to wear play clothes and sneakers on their Physical Education day. Hanover County Public school has highly recommended that students do not wear flip flops to school at all this year. I encourage students to wear sneakers everyday so they can engage in safe play at recess.