Dear Parent or Guardian,
Beginning on February 4th 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
