End of the Year

Greetings Chargers!  

It's hard to believe this is the last week of the school year, and my last blog!  Your child has learned so much- from food groups to deltoids to locomotor skills- it's been a strong year of learning.  It's been a wonderful privilege to coach Arete's youngest students the past two years.  This summer I will move to Michigan with my husband and dog, Kazu. Although my employment is undetermined at the moment, I am sure I will continue to share my love of learning and passion for being healthy and active with families in my new community.  I want to thank all the students and families for your support.  I will miss you all! 

All the best,

Coach Steinmann :)

The Month of May

Greetings Chargers!

It's hard to believe we are in the final month of the year!  Through hard work and perseverance your child has learned so much!

Today Kindergarten and First Grade rolled into the Gymnastics Unit!  During this unit, students will participate in a variety of stations such as tumbling, balance beam, jumping, vaulting, balance poses, and traveling.  

Mark Your Calendar:

May 18th- Our last Healthy Snack Day (fruit, vegetable, dairy, protein, and/or grain).

Wacky Wednesday Schedule:
Please have your child wear athletic shoes on their scheduled P.E. day.

May 17th- KA, KC, 1B
May 24th- KB, 1A, 1C

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann :) 

Healthy Snack Day

Healthy Snack Day is Thursday! Please have your child bring a protein snack.

Dance

Greetings Chargers!

Turn up the music, it's time to dance!  During this unit K-1 students will learn to follow steps to a teach led dance like the "Mexican Hat Dance" and follow basic square dance calls.  We will even enjoy marching to the beat of "Stars and Stripes Forever" and moving like bees to "Flight of the Bumblebee."  

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann

Badminton & Upcoming Dates

Greetings Chargers!

Badminton is in full swing for Kindergarten & First Grade!  By the end of the unit, students will play a modified badminton game with balloons!  

Please make note of these dates:

Wacky Wednesday Schedule for April:

April 19: KA, KC, 1B

April 26: KB, 1A, 1C

Healthy Snack Day for April:

April 27:  Please have your child bring a snack from the PROTEIN food group to enjoy during their scheduled snack time.

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann :)

Healthy Snack Day

Healthy Snack Day is Thursday.  Please have your child bring a snack with grains to enjoy during the day!

Spring Break & Class Outside

Greetings Chargers!


March 22 & 29 K-1 will have P.E. outside during their morning Wednesday class!  Students will be learning to throw a Frisbee.  

When we return to school from the break, Prep will be holding their AzMERIT testing in gym.  This impacts 1A classes on March 30, April 20, & April 27.  On those dates, 1A will have P.E. on the athletic field at their scheduled class time (10:30-11:10am).  

March & April can be quite warm, so please be sure to send your child with a water bottle.

I hope you all have a healthy and active Spring Break!

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann  :)

Volleyball & Wednesday Schedule

Greetings Chargers!

This week students will have a ball with our new unit- volleyball!  Students will learn the fundamentals of volleyball by using balloons & beach balls.  

March Wednesday Schedule:

March 1- KB, 1A, 1C

March 22- KA, KC, 1B

March 29- KB, 1A, 1C

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann :)

Dairy Day

Tomorrow is Dairy Day!  Please have your child bring a dairy snack to enjoy during their scheduled snack time. 

 

Thank you!!!

Greetings Chargers!

Last Friday students participated in Athletic Field Day for the glory of sport and the honor of their teams.  Students competed in a variety of relays including a baton and scooter relay, as well as tug of war.   Fun was had by all!  Many thanks to all the teachers, parents, and families that helped!  We could not have done it without you!

Coach Steinmann

Athletic Field Day

Greetings Chargers!

Athletic Field Day is Friday, February 17 from 8:30-11:00 for K-2 classes. Each class has been assigned a Greek City State and team color.  Please see your class blog for more information. :)  There will be no school lunch offered this day.  Please send your child to school with a lunch.  

Volunteers for Athletic Field Day

In order to have Athletic Field Day run smoothly, we need your help!  Coach Rubino & I need fingerprint clearanced volunteers setting up and running the events.  Please sign up here to help with the events.    

Athletic Field Day Attire:

Please have your child wear their team color t-shirt that day.  Students may decorate their shirts with their team name and/or symbol of their Greek City State.   Students should wear athletic clothing free of pop culture references.  Sports team and brand logos are acceptable on clothing.  Athletic shoes are mandatory (any color).  Hats and sunglasses may be worn.  Sunscreen must be applied at home.  Please see pg. 52 in the family handbook for more detailed information.  

Greek City State:

KA: Athens

KB: Crete

KC: Croton

1A: Sparta

1B: Corinth

1C: Argos

Team Color:

Section A Classes: Red

Section B Classes: Yellow

Section C Classes: Blue

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann

Important February Dates

Greetings Chargers!

This week your child(ren) began training for Athletic Field Day!  This year's events are: Baton Relay, Chariot Race, Shot Put, Tug of War, and a Sprinting Race.

Here are some important dates for the month of February:

Wednesday Schedule:

Feb. 1: KB, 1A, 1C

Feb. 22: KA, KC, 1B

Healthy Snack Day:

Feb. 23: Dairy Snack Day

Athletic Field Day:

Feb. 17: 8:30-11:00

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann

Welcome Back!

Greetings Chargers!

Welcome back!  I hope you had an active, fun break!  Kindergarten and First Grade started their Hockey Unit today, and will continue learning skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting for the next couple weeks.  

Please be sure to send your child to school in athletic shoes on Mondays and Thursdays.  Below you will find the Wednesday P.E. schedule for the month of January.

Wednesday P.E. Schedule for the Month of January:

Jan. 25: KA, KC, 1B


Thanks for checking in!


Coach Steinmann  

Winter Break

Greetings Chargers!

Half the year has come and gone!  From demonstrating locomotor skills, to identifying dribbling differences in basketball & soccer, to knowing where the deltoids are and how to stretch them- your scholar has worked hard to learn so much!  I look forward to yet another great semester with your kiddo after the break.  Wishing you an active and healthy break!

All the best,

Coach Steinmann

December Wednesday Schedule

Your child will have Wednesday P.E. class on:

December 14:  KA, KC, 1B

December 21:  KB, 1A, 1C

Fruit & Veggie Day

Thursday is Healthy Snack Day!  

Please send your child to school with a fruit and/or veggie snack on Thursday.  Students will eat their own snack during their 
scheduled snack time.

Thanks for your support!

Veggie Day

Thursday is Healthy Snack Day!  

Please send your child to school with a veggie snack on Thursday.  Students will eat their own veggie snack during their 
scheduled snack time.

Thanks for your support!

Soccer

Good morning Chargers!

We kicked off our soccer unit today!  For the next several weeks your scholar will be outdoors for P.E.  Please send your child with a sweater or jacket for those cool mornings and a water bottle.  As always please make sure your child wears athletic shoes on Mondays & Thursdays.  Thank you for your support!

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann

Jump Rope & Wacky Wednesday Schedule for November

Greetings Chargers!

It finally feels like Fall has arrived!  This means P.E. will be moving outside for a little while. :)  Starting next week, K-1 P.E. classes will be outside (possibly until the end of the quarter).  Jackets & sweaters may be needed for those early moring classes.

This week scholars are learning the basics of jump roping.  Throughout the course of the year students will have an opportunity to practice this skill.  Jump roping is very difficult, but today the kids already showed great perseverance and such courage in trying a new, challenging skill.  Keep up the hard work students!

Below is the Wacky Wednesday Schedule for November P.E. classes:

Nov. 16    KA, KC, 1B

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann

Welcome Back!

Greetings Chargers!

It's so great to see all the scholars back at school!  Students were eager to share all the ways they stayed active over the break.  Great job Chargers!

Today students began learning about the game of golf- specifically the putting stroke.  By the end of the unit, students will have a chance to participate in a game of putt-putt golf. 

Please remember to send your child in athletic shoes on P.E. days. (Mondays and Thursdays)

This Month's Wednesday Schedule for P.E.

October 19:  KC, KA, 1B

October 26:  1A, KB, 1C

Thanks for checking in!

Coach Steinmann