It is my pleasure to teach your child Physical Education this year! I thought it would be beneficial to let you know some information about me and my policies and rules in this class.
This is my 1st year at Pine Hall and Sandy Ridge and my very 1st year teaching! After graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, I am very excited to return to Stokes County to teach!
Your student is expected to wear tennis shoes on their P.E days. They also are expected to wear clothes that they can be active in. If students do not have on appropriate shoes or clothes depending on the activity they will not be allowed to participate. Tennis shoes are soft-soled shoes that cover the toes, heel, and top of the foot. Heels, boots, sandals, and dress shoes are not acceptable. This policy is based on my desire to create a safe environment and only tennis shoes provide the appropriate protection and support for the activities the students are expected to perform.
Occasionally, children try to avoid participation by telling me that they are ill or hurt. Therefore, it is my policy that unless a student has a note from a parent or doctor, he or she must participate in physical education class. If the injury is severe, such as a broken bone, I will need a note from a doctor regarding when your child can return and any restrictions he or she may have upon returning. Also, please alert me to any restrictions or serious medical conditions your child may have by filling out the second page of the letter I send home to your child and returning it by September 8th so that I am prepared to deal with a situation should it arise.
I believe physical education is important in all of our lives, and it is my job to teach your children the skills necessary for them to enjoy physical fitness and exercise throughout their lives! I will encourage all of the students to be physically active in a safe, controlled way. It is also important to me to treat your student with respect, patience, and kindness, and I will expect to be treated with those same qualities in return. I look forward to being a significant person in your child’s life, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Currently, I teach at Sandy Ridge on Tuesday and Friday and Pine Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. I will be rotating Mondays between both schools. My email address is kelly.berry.stokes.k12.nc.us