NAME:
Mr. Della Vecchia & Mr. Wheeler
SCHOOL:
Mohansic Elementary School
CLASS:
Physical Education
SCHOOL PHONE:
(914)243-8160
Email: edellavecchia@yorktown.org
A quality physical education program is offered to students as part of the
general curriculum at Mohansic Elementary School. We will be using
activities from SPARK physical education program. SPARK (Sports, Play, &
Active Recreation for Kids) is an ideal program for the U.S. Dept. of
Education. The curricula has evolved from a National Institutes of Healthy
study; SPARK has been proven effective by objective research and field
testing on tens of thousands of elementary age students and their teachers.
It is important to me the every child feels successful each day, and that
they leave class eager to have physical education class again. That is why I
plan to incorporate "SEAD" philosophy. Our classes will be Safe, Enjoyable,
Active, & Developmentally Appropriate.
One of my class goals is to actively engage children in sufficient amounts of
moderate to vigorous physical activity to improve and/or maintain their
physical health and well being. Another goal is to encourage children to
apply the skills and knowledge they acquire during class and to seek
opportunities to be active outside of school and as part of a healthy
lifestyle. Additionally, instructional units are planned to develop motor,
personal, and social skills.
In order to provide the best possible experience for your child, we must work
together as a team. Please remind your child to dress appropriately for
physical activity (each day)). For comfort and safety purpose, he/she should
wear running shoes with rubber shoes, and comfort loose fitting clothing.
Physical Activity must be done regularly to achieve health benefits.
Therefore, your child's participation is very important. If she/he is sick
or unable to participate in all activities, please let me know via note or
phone call prior to the scheduled class. It would be helpful if the note
states the specific nature of the ailment and suggested restrictions.
"When healthy is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become
manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth becomes useless, and reason
becomes powerless."
Thank you very much,
Ernie Della Vecchia
Physical Education Teacher
