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Welcome to Physical Education:
Grades K-4 have Physical Education once a week for 45 minutes and grades 5-8 have it twice a week for 45 minutes. Each student must come prepared to class wearing the following items:
sneakers, white de Chantal PE T-shirt, and navy blue de Chantal shorts.
In addition to this uniform, all students must own de Chantal sweatpants and sweatshirt for colder weather. The de Chantal fleece may be worn in place of the sweatshirt. If a student forgets his/her sneakers, he/she will not be permitted to participate. This policy is effective as of 1/3/11. Three uniform violations result in their quarterly grade being lowered. For grades 6-8, any student who forgets his/her uniform four times must serve an afternoon detention. The classroom which has the most 100% PE uniforms each half of the year will be rewarded with an ice cream treat. 100% means that each student, excluding the injured and sick, remembered their PE uniform that day.
NOTE: No student will be permitted to participate in Physical Education without his or her sneakers!
Injury or Illness:
Any student who is unable to participate in PE due to illness or injury must present a doctor's note in order to be excused. In the event the child has not had the chance to be seen by a doctor, a note from the parent or guardian will suffice.
Good Sportsmanship Awards:
Each week one student from each class is chosen as the Good Sport Award winner. This is a student who has shown the qualities of a Good Sport: displays kindness, wins graciously, accepts defeat well, follows rules, plays fair, works hard.
Hoops for Heart:
Each year the de Chantal Community helps raise money for the American Heart Association through the Hoops for Heart program. Hoops for Heart will take place during PE class the week of February 14th. February is National Heart Month. Our goal is to raise $7000. The class that raises the most money will win a pizza party. Last year we raised almost $5900.
Presidential Physical Fitness:
Each March grades 3-7 participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. Each student has a chance to earn Presidential or National Honors in the following areas: endurance, flexibility, agility, abdominal strength, and upper body strength. Interested in helping out with your child's class? Look for a flyer asking for Presidential Physical Fitness Volunteers.
Parent PE Helpers:
There is always a need for additional hands in grades K-5. If you are interested in helping out with PE, you must comply with the Archdiocese of Washington Child Protection Policy. No experience is necessary. Patience is a must!
2011-2012 PE Schedule:
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
8:10-9:00am Free Free Free Free Free
9:00-9:45am Gr 8 Rm 17 Gr 2 Rm 4 Gr 7 Rm 18 Free Gr 8 Rm 16
9:45-10:30am Gr 4 Rm 7 8th Math Gr 3 Rm 6 Gr 4 Rm 8 Free
10:30-11:15am Gr 6 Rm 13 Gr 2 Rm 4A Gr 7 Rm 19 Gr 7 Rm 19 Gr 6 Rm 13
11:15-11:45am Free Free Free Free Gr 5 Rm 9
11:45-12:05pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Gr 6 Rm 12
12:05-12:25pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:30-1:15pm Free Gr 7 Rm 18 Gr 6 Rm 12 Gr 5 Rm 10 TBD
1:15-2:00pm Gr 5 Rm 10 KA Gr 1 Rm 2 Gr 3 Rm 5 TBD
2:00-2:45pm Gr 5 Rm 9 KB Gr 1 Rm 1 Algebra TBD
Please send me an e-mail if you would like to volunteer in your child's class.
Field Day:
Ask any child what their favorite day of the year is, and they will answer "Field Day." Field Day will be held May 4th. It takes a village to run Field Day. The event runs from 8am-noon. Volunteers are needed for set-up, stations during the day, and clean-up. Look for information to come home in April.
Wilderness Adventure:
The eighth annual 6th grade outdoor education field trip to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle landing will take place in mid-May. The students, teachers, and chaperones will leave Tuesday morning at 7am and return Thursday evening at 7pm. The students will truly learn their physical and mental capabilities, as well as the power of teamwork. Canoeing, high ropes, low ropes, rock climbing, swimming and a zipline are the activities scheduled for the trip. The students will stay in two cabins; the main lodge for the girls, and a smaller cabin for the boys. Transportation. lodging, and food are provided. The estimated cost is $350. A deposit of $150 is in January.
Mrs. Lisa Tehan, BA, MA:
This is my eleventh year at de Chantal, and I have loved every minute! I extremely grateful to be teaching full-time this year. Make sure you take the time to thank Mrs. Hamilton and Monsignor Essex for supporting this change. I have a Master's in Health and Physical Education. I taught Health and Physical Education at the college level for seven years. I was also the Head Tennis Coach and Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Glassboro State College (Rowan University) for five years. I then moved to Maryland after getting married and became the Head Tennis Coach at Montgomery College (Rockville) for two years. At MCC I lead the Women's Tennis Team to a 10th place finish at Div. II Nationals in 1992. I was a Div. III All-American in lacrosse while attending Glassboro. I was also an All-Conference Field Hockey Player. I am a member of the Glassboro State Hall of Fame. Presently, I promote girls youth lacrosse through the Check It Out Lacrosse Program http://checkitoutlax.uslaxteams.com and the Metropolitan Girls Lacrosse League. Check It Out is a recreational lacrosse program for girls in grades 1-8. Registration for the spring is now open. I also run the girls lacrosse and field hockey camps at Georgetown Prep during the summer. www.gpcamps.org
St. Jane de Chantal CYO:
St. Jane de Chantal school participates in CYO sports through the Archdiocese of Washington. Grades K-8 have an opportunity to play the following sports: soccer, cross-country, basketball, softball, baseball, and track. www.stjanecyo.com
Ski Club:
The de Chantal 7th and 8th grade have the chance to participate in Ski and Snowboard Club. The students take three trips to Liberty Ski Resort throughout the winter. For more information visit www.dechantal.com
General Mills Box Tops for Education:
The Physical Education Program collects General Mills Box Tops to raise money for equipment. Please send in all Box Tops to the school in care of Mrs. Tehan, PE.
