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P.E. with Ms. Susan Goubert

smgoubert@seattleschools.org
(206) 252-3300

News:  Join the Montlake Elementary Team for BIG CLIMB SEATTLE!


WHEN? Sunday March 21, start time to-be-assigned (probably between 9-10am).

WHERE? Columbia Center, the tallest building in Seattle!

WHAT?  Climb up the 69-floor stairwell (1,311 steps, 788 feet of elevation). It’s a great way to improve your fitness and help in the fight against blood cancers. 

WHY?  It’s so much fun!  All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.   You can access more information on the FAQ page and event information through our team page link below.

WHO?  Montlake students and their families, age 8 and up!  A parent or designated adult chaperone must accompany child participant for the event. 

*HOW?  $25.00 per person.  Register online or use the Big Climb flyer. We received a reduced school rate of $25/person instead of
 $40.  Use MontlakeElemS code on payment page or use paper registration.


To join the MONTLAKE ELEMENTARY TEAM and register online, view this doc.
To learn more about Big Climb Seattle or register by paper, please view the Big Climb flyer.


5 For Life

Our P.E. classes follow the “5 For Life!” curriculum, adopted by Seattle Public Schools, for students to achieve state and national standards in physical education.  The “5 For Life!” curriculum focuses on five components of fitness: Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, and Body Composition and their relationship to a lifetime of positive fitness and healthy habits.


Students participate in regular physical activity and goal setting relative to the 5 fitness components.   This past Fall, students took pretests to have baseline measure for each.  Students engage in games and practice opportunities to track and develop their individual progress throughout the year.  At the end of the year, we’ll do post testing.  Below are the 5 components with the respective activity used for measurement.

  1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance:  Mile run
  2. Flexibility:   Sit and Reach
  3. Muscular Endurance:  Sit Ups
  4. Muscular Strength Push Ups
  5. Body Composition:  Height & Weight


Yoga

In addition, yoga is incorporated in class to transition from the classroom to the gym or field and to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction.  Specifically, in each class we “take a minute for you.”  For one minute, students are asked to sit comfortably & focus on resting their minds and ignoring noises.  Sometimes the minute is spent on a particular thought:  How I will have a good afternoon, or  What I am happy about?   Sometimes it’s just to give them a quiet break!  Students have commented how taking this small amount of time for themselves makes them feel calm, think clearly, or feel happier.   Try it at home with them-it really works!


Help Your Child

Please help your child by being sure they are prepared for PE class by:

  • Ensuring they are wearing comfortable and safe shoes.  Please avoid flip-flops or big/rain boots.
  • Making sure they know how to tie shoes.  If they do not, it’s a good time to start learning!
  • Writing a note if they have an injury that we should be aware of!

You can view your child's Specialist/PCP class schedule here.


Encourage your child to show you what they are learning in class.  Use what they are learning in class or activities you enjoy to keep everyone in your family moving!


Energetically Yours,

Susan Goubert

PE Teacher, Montlake Elementary

Goals
My goal is for Montlake Elementary students to participate in PE classes to learn and experience the benefits from health and fitness activity in their daily lives.   I strive to create learning that is fun and engaging for all students that encourage them to be active. 

Contact

Please contact me at smgoubert@seattleschools.org or 206-252-3300 (I prefer email) with any questions about P.E. or to communicate with me.