NEWSLETTER

We have had a busy couple of months in physical education class. Following on from our cooperative game and soccer units in September, we punted, passed and kicked our way through October. The mild weather provided us with perfect conditions for our fall walk, and the surrounding neighborhood provided us with an idyllic walking environment. Over 130 Bassett students participated in the national ‘walk to school day’ on Oct 13^th and hopefully this healthy initiative will become a permanent fixture on the district calendar. Formative student fitness testing was conducted last month, and we are all committed towards achieving maximum performance when official testing takes place in the spring. We have just completed a basketball unit and ‘Bassett Bowling Lanes’ are currently open in all grade levels.

I am very excited to announce that varsity girls tennis coach Ralph Dunbar will be conducting a week long introductory tennis clinic for 3^rd and 4^th grade students in January. This will be followed by noodle hockey and a jump rope unit that culminates with our annual ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ celebration in February. As always the goal will be to match our fundraising efforts of last year.

Once again thank you for ensuring that your child is dressed appropriately for gym class. By wearing non scuff tennis shoes and loose fitting clothing, the students’ enjoyment of Physical Education will be enhanced, and our gymnasium will remain a safe environment.

Look out for any new updates on my teacher web page, and let me take this opportunity to wish you all a joyful Holiday season.

Sincerely,

Mr. O’Doherty