Mrs. Schnall's Physical Education Class
Welcome to the Shoesmith Physical Education page!
A little about me: I am Jamie Schnall, the physical education teacher, and I am originally from Ohio. During high school, I played volleyball and was an active member of the band. I have coached volleyball, fast pitch softball, chess and speech.
My education: This will be my 17th year teaching. I hold an undergraduate degree from Capital University, double majoring in Health and Physical Education. My Masters of Education degree is in Sports Education. Additionally, I am certified in Driver Education and received my National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in 2011 in the area of Pre K- 8 Physical Education.
My class: Physical Education is fun. My goal is for all students to participate and have a positive attitude toward exercise. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities designed to keep them moving. Some of the sports we will play this year are: volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, kick ball, dodgeball, tennis and softball. Students 3-6 will participate in fitness testing using the FittnessGram tests and evaluation. These scores will be sent home at least once a year. K-2 students will be focusing on locomotor (running, walking, jumping, skipping, hopping, galloping, sliding and leaping), fine motor and gross motor development using a variety of games.
Student Teacher: This year I have the pleasure of working with Paige Keller. She is studying to be a health and physical education teacher. She will be teaching both the health and PE lessons from September 8th- October 20th. We are so excited to have her here in the hive!
-Hello everyone! My name is Paige Keller and I am student teaching alongside Mrs. Schnall this fall. I was raised in Greenville, Ohio and am currently attending Manchester University in northern Indiana. I will graduate this spring with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. In my free time I like to read, bike, and write letters to people back home. I am on the track team at my school where I sprint, long jump, and pole vault. I am very passionate about teaching children various ways to keep their bodies strong and healthy. I hope to inspire my students to make health-enhancing decisions and to live out an active lifestyle. I am looking forward to growing alongside my students this fall!"
PE Grading Policy:
Dress: Please come to PE ready to play by wearing gym shoes, white/gray T-shirt, and blue shorts or sweat pants. You can purchase a PE uniform for $15.00 in the main office. All students are given a dress grade in every PE class.
Grades: Class grades are as follows: 60% Participation, 20% Dress, 15% Tests, and 5% Homework (health).
Email: Please contact me anytime! jleisnaugle@cps.edu
Supply list: PE uniform consisting of a gray shirt/sweatshirt and blue shorts or sweatpants. This can be purchased from the main office. Additionally, each student will need 1 pencil and 1 piece of card stock paper.
Calendar of events
September
5-8 No PE
11-15 Intro/Directions/CHAMPS/Relays/Cooperative Games- K-3 Health
18-22 Relays/cooperative Games-K-3 Health
25-29 Jump rope skill stations, fitness testing and Reach testing- K-3 Health
October
2-6 Throwing skills (with test), hula hoops, fitness testing and football throwing- K-3 Health
9-13 Throwing at targets (moving and stationary) games, Flag Football Skills and Fitness Testing- K-3 Health
16-20 Cooperative games with throwing and noodles, Flag Football Test and games and Fitness Testing-K-3 Health
23-27 Soccer Skills and goal setting with fitness test data. Mile run if weather permits.
October/November
30-3 Soccer Skills with pedometers. Quarter ends
6-10 Soccer Test/Games and Dance with pedometers
13-17 Dance with pedometers
20-21 Student Choice
November/December
27-1 Basketball dribbling and passing
December
4-8 Basketball game play
11-15 Basketball games and test
18-22 Student choice
January
8-12 Volleyball Skills- Balloon skills
16-19 Volleyball games- Balloon cooperation
22-26 Volleyball games/ Volleyball test
January/February
29-3 Dodgeball-like games
February
5-9 Hockey Skills
12-16 Hockey Skills
20-23 Hockey Test/Games
February/March
26-2 Racket Skills
March
5-9 Racket Skills
12-16 Tennis games/Test
19-23 Fitness Testing
27-31 Fitness Testing
April
2-6 Fitness Testing
9-13 Fitness Testing
16-20 Fitness Testing
23-27 Sport review and student choice
May
30-4 Kickball/Softball Skills
7-11 Kickball/Softball Skills
14-18 Kickball/Softball Test/Games
21-25 Pickleball/Badminton
May/June
28-1 Pickleball/Badminton
June
4-8 Yoga
11-15 Student Choice
18-20 Final Days Activities
Health Education
Health Education will be taught K-3 beginning October 18th. During the 2nd semester February 6th for grades 4-6. Health Education includes the CPS Sexual Health Education Curriculum. If you have questions or concerns about this curriculum please feel free to contact me. I can email you the entire curriculum for your child's grade level so that you and your family can make the most informed choices. You have the right to opt out of part or all of the health lessons offered. Please review the materials to make the most informed choices. Some health lessons involve discussions about hand washing and basic hygiene which may be helpful lessons. Students who opt out of any part will be given an alternative setting and assignment.
Fitness Testing 2016-17
The Illinois State Board of Education has signed into law Public Act 098-0859 which requires every Illinois school to utilize the FitnessGram physical fitness assessment to assess student fitness indicators beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
CPS is requiring all students grades 3-12 participate in fitness testing at least once this year and record the data. This will not be new to your children as I have been using FitnessGram fitness testing with them grades K-6. Tests that will be submitted to CPS are: PACER, Curl-up, Push-up, Sit and Reach and Trunk Lift. You will receive copies of their results in May or June when fitness testing is complete. Although CPS is only requiring 5 tests, I assess the students using nearly all of the FitnessGram tests. I find using all 9 tests can provide a more detailed view of your child's fitness level.
http://www.cooperinstitute.org/youth/fitnessgram/
Cardiovascular Tests
PACER
Mile Run
Strength Tests
Curl-ups
Push-ups
Flex Arm
Pull-ups
Flexibility Tests
V-sit
Shoulder Stretch
Trunk Lift
Check out our newsletter! Information about the Walk/Bike-A-Thon and Field Day can be found in the Healthy Buzz newsletter.
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Shoesmtih's 3rd-5th grades participated in the Unicef Kid Power program 2015-16
UNICEF Kid Power gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power Band, kids go on missions to learn about new cultures and earn points. Points unlock funding from partners, parents and fans, and funds are used by UNICEF to deliver lifesaving packets of therapeutic food to severely malnourished children around the world. The more kids move, the more points they earn, the more lives they save.
Ms. Lovejoy's Green Warriors rank 179th out of 234 participating schools. They have unlocked 46 packets and have earned 761 power points. This class has walked 1,858,573 steps. (654.2 miles)
Noah C. is her highest walker. 260,901 total steps (91.8 miles)
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Ms. Bernard's Rockstars rank 96th, have unlocked 229 packets, and collected 2,745 power points. They have taken 6,682,422 steps (2,352.1 miles)
Mia S. has the highest step count with 551,942 steps (194 miles)
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Mrs. Jochum's Buzz was the last to get online due to technical difficulties, but have ranked 213th. They have unlocked 3 packets, collected 83 points and have stepped 201,797 steps (71 miles).
Cassidy K. has the highest step count with 15,940 (5.6 miles)
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Ms. Reynolds High Steppers rank 171st place. They have unlocked 81 packets, collected 1,014 points and taken 2,465,235 steps (867.7 miles)
Bryce S. has the highest steps with 261,538 (92.1 miles)
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Mrs. Walker's Wonder Kids ranks 187th. They have unlocked 75 packets, collected 1,136 points and stepped 2,750,887 steps (968.3 miles) Ethan C. has the highest step count with 100,293 (35.3 miles)
UNICEF Kid Power gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power Band, kids go on missions to learn about new cultures and earn points. Points unlock funding from partners, parents and fans, and funds are used by UNICEF to deliver lifesaving packets of therapeutic food to severely malnourished children around the world. The more kids move, the more points they earn, the more lives they save.
Ms. Lovejoy's Green Warriors rank 179th out of 234 participating schools. They have unlocked 46 packets and have earned 761 power points. This class has walked 1,858,573 steps. (654.2 miles)
Noah C. is her highest walker. 260,901 total steps (91.8 miles)
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Ms. Bernard's Rockstars rank 96th, have unlocked 229 packets, and collected 2,745 power points. They have taken 6,682,422 steps (2,352.1 miles)
Mia S. has the highest step count with 551,942 steps (194 miles)
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Mrs. Jochum's Buzz was the last to get online due to technical difficulties, but have ranked 213th. They have unlocked 3 packets, collected 83 points and have stepped 201,797 steps (71 miles).
Cassidy K. has the highest step count with 15,940 (5.6 miles)
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Ms. Reynolds High Steppers rank 171st place. They have unlocked 81 packets, collected 1,014 points and taken 2,465,235 steps (867.7 miles)
Bryce S. has the highest steps with 261,538 (92.1 miles)
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Mrs. Walker's Wonder Kids ranks 187th. They have unlocked 75 packets, collected 1,136 points and stepped 2,750,887 steps (968.3 miles) Ethan C. has the highest step count with 100,293 (35.3 miles)
