Colham Ferry Elementary School Physical Education

Get excited for Mustang Trotters! CFES Walking/Running Club Objective : To develop a healthy lifestyle and have fun! Dates : Meets on Tuesday Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10 Time : After school until 3:30 pm Eligibility : This club is open to CFES students in Grades 3, 4, & 5. Interested parents and CFES faculty are also welcome to join. Recommended Attire : Appropriate dress for outdoor walking and jogging. Incentives : Golden Horseshoe Award, Fitness Feet, and T-shirt Cost : $20.00, cash or check made out to CFES due at sign-up * Please complete the permission slip below and return it to Coach Little by Friday, October 2nd. Homeroom Teacher_____________________ Grade_____ T-shirt size _______Youth or Adult My child,__________________________, has permission to stay after school from 2:30 – 3:30 to be a participant of the Mustang Trotters. I agree to pick up my child as a car rider at 3:30 pm at the CFES Gym or my c...

In grades K-2 we have been learning about moving our bodies in different pathways (winding, zigzag, straight), at different levels (low, medium, high), using different locomotor skills (skipping, galloping, sliding), and in different directions (forward, backward, sideways). The students love traveling through the obstacle course, which combines all the skills and movements we have been discussing. The climbing wall is always a favorite for the students.  We have been discussing how the climbing wall builds strong muscles. In grades 3-5, we have been practicing teamwork and discussing communication and cooperation. The students are playing Gatorball, which is a game where each team has to work together to move the gatorball across the court in order to score a goal.

Mustang Trotters begins in October and meets on Tuesday afternoons.  Be on the lookout for more info in Friday Folders at the end of September.

Recently in PE..... In K-2 we have been learning about personal space and boundaries.  The students always love playing Spaceship Tag, which helps them practice keeping personal space while moving around the gym. In 3-5 we have been learning about teamwork, communication, and cooperation.  It is important to be able to work well with others and encourage each other while working toward a goal.  The students had a blast working together playing Foam Ball Passover.  Each team had to pass the ball using only their feet and move the ball from one end line to the other.  If the ball is dropped at any time, the team has to go back and start over.

I am excited for the start of a new school year!  It's fun to see familiar faces and I look forward to meeting our new students. 2015-2016 is going to be a great year!  In PE, we learn about the importance of exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We always have a great time in PE playing games and learning new skills.    A few things to know about PE: PE Rotation  - Students have PE every other day (i.e. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, etc.) Dress Code  - tennis shoes and comfortable clothes to move around; girls should wear shorts under skirts and dresses. The following shoes are NOT good for PE: crocs, flip flops, high heels, boots, sandals. Health Concerns  - If your child needs to be restricted from participating in any physical activity, please send a note from you or your child's physician in order to be excused. Occassionally children come to PE with a cast on their arm or leg, no note or doct...

Field Day is quickly approaching and we need lots of enthusiastic volunteers to help run stations.   Field Day is Wednesday, May 20 .  Volunteers should report to the gym at 8am to sign up for a station of your choice.  All stations will be finished by 12 noon.  High school students are welcome to help.  Lunch and class parties will follow, feel free to spend the day.  We look forward to seeing you and your help is greatly appreciated!  Thank you! Coach Little & Coach Miller

We had a ton of fun during our  Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart  events this year! Our school goal was  $4,275 and we raised $7,516! WOW! Students in K-2 enjoyed  Jumping challenges and games.   Students in 3-5 enjoyed Hula Hooping & Basketball  games and contests. Coach Little dressed head  to toe in UGA! PE teachers for the day! 3rd - Brinley Bartlett 2nd - Corinne Crowe