Emerson Middle School
Email: em-office@d64.org
Website: https://www.d64.org/ems
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
The 2024-25 school year was kicked off with a very energetic Welcome Back assembly that both students and staff thoroughly enjoyed! The first two weeks in PE consisted of getting students organized with gym uniforms, lockers, combinations and acclimated with the procedures in the gym.
From there students moved right into ultimate football, soccer and fall fitness testing. District 64 utilizes the FitnessGram program which is a widely used fitness tool that is supported by the Cooper Institute. During Fitness Testing, students are encouraged to give their best effort while performing assessments aimed at the four Health Related Components of Fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance). The Push Up Test is used to assess muscular strength, muscular endurance is measured by performing the Curl Up Test, the Sit and Reach Test assesses flexibility, and the 20 meter PACER test is used to keep tabs on cardiovascular endurance. For more information about these assessments, visit our PE webpage.
In the preceding weeks, students will participate in Flag Football and Lacrosse. Students will have the opportunity to choose their level of play--competitive or recreational--for these units. By giving students choice in levels, it maximizes their participation, keeps them engaged, and ensures safety for all. During this time, mile training days will also be incorporated. Students will practice to increase their cardiovascular endurance and pacing techniques.
Please note...students are encouraged to have their uniforms and gym shoes on a daily basis. It’s a great idea to wash uniforms over the weekend and bring them back on Mondays. Students missing their uniform or gym shoes will lose their daily points for preparation and possibly participation. If a new uniform needs to be purchased, students can do so, in the gym, by bringing in cash or by visiting MySchoolBucks to purchase online. A new t-shirt is $7 and likewise for shorts. Lastly, students are to have deodorant in their locker and a sweatshirt/sweatpants, especially as the cooler weather starts to roll in.
There are many opportunities for students to get involved or support their fellow Emerson Eagles. During the fall, there is the Emerson Cross-Country team, 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball and Intramurals. Intramurals are always held right after school from 3:00-4:00pm and open to all Emerson students. The after school activity bus will be running for students to take home at 4:00pm. For more information regarding dates and activities please click on this link, Intramural Information. Please see our Athletics page for more detailed information as well.
One final note…new this year, PE will be implementing Standards-Based practices in grading and reporting. This means student proficiency and learning will be focused on specific standards each Trimester. Proficiency levels, with grade level content standards, will be described as beginning, progressing, meets and extends. These proficiency levels will give both students and parents a clear picture of student mastery of grade level standards. For more information related to PE Standards-Based reporting, please visit the PE webpage.
