Next week, all students will begin their fitness units in PE and health! Students in grades 3-5 will participate in the mile challenge, the sit and reach test (flexibility), curl-up test (abdominal strength and endurance), and upper body tests (flexed arm hang or pull-ups)! The main goal is improvement and we will revisit these same challenges in the spring! While I will make every effort to give your child’s classroom teacher advance warning if the class is running the mile that day in PE, sometimes it’s not possible. We will try to get out and participate in the mile challenge on days that are nice, so keep an eye to the sky! It’s suggested that your child bring a water bottle that day too. Students in K-2 will be introduced to modified physical fitness challenges and like students in grades 3-5, will also have the chance to participate in the challenges once again in the spring. In health, all students will work hard to understand and demonst...