Physical Education

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Basketball Gear.pngDon't forget to wear tennis shoes!

We require students to wear proper tennis shoes in Physical Education for a few very important reasons:

  • Safety: We participate in activities and games where we are running or otherwise moving quickly. Boots and other slick soled shoes present a threat, not only to the person wearing them, but to their classmates as well. It only takes one person slipping and falling to cause an avalanche of accidents as we are moving about.
  • Ease of movement: Movement and skills are a part of every lesson and we ask students to give their best effort possible. Students can move quicker or kick a ball better when they are wearing tennis shoes.
  • Gym preservation: The last thing anyone wants to see is our gym floor getting scuffed by hard soled shoes. We know wear and tear will come with age and use. However, if we can prevent unnecessary damage, then we can prolong the life of our gym.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Hydration Tips For Active Kids

There are three important reasons to keep your kids hydrated during the Spring & Summer months and there are plenty of ways you can help them get their daily intake.

Know What They Need

Active kids of all ages have different water requirements.  Many experts suggest the following for proper hydration:

  • Girls and boys, ages 1-3: 5.5 cups
  • Girls and boys, ages 4-8: 6 t0 8 cups
  • Girls, ages 9-13: 8.5 cups
  • Boys, ages 9-13: 10 cups

Make sure they drink one-half to 2 cups of water every 20 minutes while they are active.

Be a Good Role Model

Your kids want to be just like you, so if you drink water, they may want to as well. 

Diversify the Hydration Process

Besides water, there are other ways to keep your kids hydrated:

  • Feed them water-rich foods: These count toward their daily intake. Some options include grape tomatoes, celery, lettuce, watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries and peaches.
  • Make watered down juice: Add a little flavor to water. Water down a bottle of 100% fruit juice or put frozen fruit in the water instead of ice cubes.

Signs of Dehydration

While these hydration tips should be enough to keep your little one sipping on water, it's important that you're able to recognize the signs of dehydration, as well. Some early warnings include:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Sleepiness

Active kids need plenty of water to stay energized and focused. Use these five hydration tips to keep your children healthy and happy all day long.