Dear Parents/ Guardians:
Throughout the course of the year, the Physical Education department will be challenging students in different ways to be healthier. In November, we challenged students to give up Soda and sugary drinks. For December, we are challenging the students with physical activity. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends,”children ages 6 to 17 years engage in 60 minutes of physical activity every day, including vigorous-intensity, muscle- and bone-strengthening activities at least three days a week.” To foster this activity, students and families will be encouraged to complete the December challenge.
Kindergarten and 1st grade will participate in a Cardio Challenge. Every day in December, students will need to complete the five one minute exercises. Once the exercises are completed, students can color in one of the sections of the mountain. There are 30 sections to fill in, with 31 days in December.
Second through Fifth grade will participate in a Bootcamp Challenge. Every day in December, students will need to complete the six exercises. After the exercise is completed, students can color in the circle by that exercise. To meet the challenge, students must complete each exercise for 30 days, with 31 days in December. For example, students cannot do 20 Burpees one day and have it count for four days.
We encourage you to help your students keep track of their physical activity, especially over the holiday break. We also encourage you to complete these challenges as a family. If you have people to hold you accountable, it is easier to stay on track!
The Challenge form on the back of this letter, must be filled in, signed by you, and returned to Ms. Martha when students return from holiday break. They are due no later than January 6, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at jansen.mw.t@northmen.org
I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!
Keep it movin’,
Ms. Martha
Ottawa and Lincoln PE teacher
