Dear Parent or Guardian,
Beginning on February 27th our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be participating in an in-house skating program during their physical education classes. The skates will be delivered directly to the school and used inside our gymnasium. This equipment is specifically intended for indoor use and will not damage our floor.
This skating unit is being implemented because of its emphasis as a “Lifetime Activity”. Skating provides a variety of benefits, which include balance, coordination, motor skills, and a top rated cardio-respiratory workout.
Our PTO has been most generous in funding this program for our children in which they will learn basic skating skills such as starting, stopping, forward skating, backward skating, cornering, and a number of safety tips for being a smart skater.
The company providing the skates will also be providing all safety equipment, including helmets, knee and elbow pads and wrists guards. Since all classes share helmets, we will be providing bandanas for use under them, however, it would help us out and save time, if your child would either bring his/her own helmet or baseball cap to wear under the helmet. Also, if your child has their own safety equipment and you would feel better having them wear it, please feel free to send it along with them.
And, once again, thank you to our PTO for providing this VERY FUN unit for our students.
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Nihill
