We welcome your messages! Please call 651-683-6969 to reach our voice mail system or click on the teacher's name for an email link. Mary Delperdang VM 93856 Susan Salter VM 92330 Track and Field Days Spring 2010 Grade 1 June 2 (8:30 to 10:30) Grade 2 June 2 (12:00 to 2:00) Grade 3 June 1 (12:30 to 2:30 Grade 4 June 1 (9:30-11:30) Grade 5 May 10 (at EVHS) Alt. day is May 17 in case of rain.

K-Plus students receive two 25 minute classes every 4 cycle days.

Students in grades 1 & 2 attend three 25 minute classes over the course of 4 cycle days. Students in grades 3-5 attend one 50 minute class every 4 days and one 25 minute class per 7 cycle days.

All classes are instructed by our specialists, Ms. Delperdang and Ms. Salter.

Every student has the opportunity to develop skills at his or her own pace as well as understand the "hows" and "whys" for each. All lessons are success oriented in a safe, active environment for all levels of fitness and skill.

Physical Education is a place where learning the values of teamwork, cooperation, and respect for rules and the diversity of others is promoted. Our goal at Highland is to promote active, healthy lifestyles and build positive self-esteem.

Physical Education Attire
• Gym shoes must be worn for all physical activities. Please be certain the shoes have non-marking soles with heels and enclosed toes. No roller-shoes allowed.
• Dress in comfortable clothing. Anticipate the weather when class is outside.
• Girls wearing dresses or skirts are encouraged to have sweats or shorts to wear for class.

Medical Excuses
• Parental excuses must be approved by the nurse before each class.
• Excuses for longer than one week should have a doctors note.
• If a child's activity should be restricted or limited in any way, please inform the nurse and physical education specialists.

Fitness Testing
All Highland students in grades 1-5 participate in a district wide fitness check every fall and spring. Students are checked in the areas of:
• Abdominal strength (curl-ups)(Grades 3-5)
• Upper body strength and endurance (static arm hang)
• Flexibility of the lower back and hamstring (sit and reach)
• Cardio respiratory endurance as follows: