This month, all
students in K-5 will begin their mental health units. K-2 students will work on identifying and
coping with feelings, while students in grades 3-5 will work on identifying
similarities/differences and various ways we can help our Parmenter community
stay healthy.
In PE, students in
grades 3-5 will begin their volleyball unit and will be able to participate in
2 modified volleyball games at the end of January! In K-2, students will be participating in
games from around the world and will learn facts about the countries as well!
I’m also excited to
announce that our collaboration with Dean College will continue this
year! Starting the week of February 1st, Dean College Dance Interns will
be joining us for 4 weeks (on Fridays for most of the day) to teach students
creative movement and dance.
Finally, this month, I
will be sending home Jump Rope for Heart packets with students in grades
3-5. These students are invited to
participate in the “Jump Rope for Heart” community service
project. This project helps raise money for the American Heart
Association’s (AHA) fight against heart and blood vessel diseases. In
addition to research, the AHA provides valuable information and resources to
our community regarding cardiovascular health and the importance of leading a
physically active lifestyle.
During the week of
February 8th, students will be participating in a variety of jump rope
activities in both physical education and health class. If students wish
to volunteer to raise funds, they will need permission. Collection
envelopes will be sent home during the week of January 18th and
family/friends can support participation by donating to the American Heart
Association. Participants may earn incentive gifts based on
contributions.
Children should never
go door to door seeking donations. All checks must be made out to
the American Heart Association and all cash should be consolidated into a check
or money order. The deadline for contributions will be
Friday, February 12th.