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 18th 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.
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.
During the winter months, please make sure your child has gym shoes. Students who wear boots will not be able to participate.
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. Students will also need gym shoes for every class. Additionally, each student will need 1 pencil and 1 piece of card stock paper.
Calendar of events
September
4-7 No PE
10-14 Intro/Directions/CHAMPS/Cooperative Games
17-21 Reach testing, fitness testing and stations
24-28 Skill stations and fitness testing
October
1-5 Throwing skills (with test), hula hoops, fitness testing and football throwing
9-12 Throwing at targets (moving and stationary) games, Flag Football Skills and Fitness Testing
15-19 Cooperative games with throwing and noodles, Flag Football Test and games and Fitness Testing
22-26 Soccer Skills and goal setting with fitness test data. Mile run if weather permits.
October/November
29-2 Soccer Skills with pedometers. Quater ends
5-9 Soccer Test/Games and Dance with pedometers
13-16 Dance with pedometers
19-20 Student Choice
November/December
26-30 Basketball dribbling and passing
December
3-7 Basketball game play
10-14 Basketball games and test
17-21 Student choice
January
7-11 Volleyball Skills- Balloon skills
14-18 Volleyball games- Balloon cooperation
22-25 Volleyball games/ Volleyball test
January/February
28-1 Dodgeball-like games
February
4-8 Hockey Skills
11-15 Hockey Skills
19-22 Hockey Test/Games
February/March
25-1 Racket Skills
March
4-8 Racket Skills
11-15 Tennis games/Test
18-22 Fitness Testing
March/April
25-29 Fitness Testing
1-5 Fitness Testing
8-12 Fitness testing
22-26 Sport review and student choice
April/May
29-3 Kickball/Softball Skills
May
6-10 Kickball/Softball Skills
13-17 Kickball/Softball Test/Games
20-24 Pickleball/Badminton
28-31 Pickleball/Badminton
June
3-7 Yoga
10-14 Student Choice
17-18 Final Days Activities
Health Education
Health Education will be taught K-3 beginning in October. *At the start of the 2nd semester in February 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. You can also visit this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WZEoh78PuXuDhTQUdcxlshpSWSuJuHLh?ogsrc=32 to see the entire K-12 curriculum in Google Drive. 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
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 data will be collected by the state of Illinois for the first time this year. 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!
healthy_buzz_feb_mar_2018.docx
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)
_________________________________________________________________
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)
_________________________________________________________________
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)
________________________________________________________________
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)
________________________________________________________________
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)
_________________________________________________________________
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)
_________________________________________________________________
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)
________________________________________________________________
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)
________________________________________________________________
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)