Fox Chase Physical Education 2008/2009
P.E. Curriculum
Our physical education curriculum at Fox Chase and throughout the Oswego #308 school district is aligned with the Illinois State Standards. We focus on developing physical and social skills in physical education. We start at the beginner levels with 1st grade and continue to develop their skills throughout their elementary years. We focus on more rules and game play at the fourth and fifth grade levels, along with developing "good sportsmanship" skills.
1st Quarter
Soccer/football
Fitness Testing/Oswego Fitness Challenge ( all grades)
Organized Games
Cardio strength/Nutrition Unit introduced
1st and 2nd grade-Manipulatives/ hand eye coordination skills
2nd Quarter
Basketball
Team Building
Tumbling/Basic Tumbling
Roller Skating Unit Grade 3-5th only/ 1-2 Throwing/Catching Skills
Large Group Games
Jump rope activities (Jump Rope For Heart Fund Raiser)
3rd Quarter
Volleyball
Team Handball/Hockey
Large Group Games
Dance
Bowling
4th Quarter
Fitness Testing/Oswego Fitness Challenge (spring scores)
Softball
Kickball
Four Square
* Throughout the school year we incorporate several group games and activities that focus on hand eye coordination, cardio strength, team work, and good sportsmanship.
* Please make sure that your child has their gym shoes on the days that they have physical education. Everyone has P.E. 3 days a week. We cannot allow students to participate if they are wearing any shoes other than gym shoes. CROCS are not considered athletic shoes. Thank you. If you have any questions regarding our program please feel free to contact either Mr. Parr or Ms. J.
Intramural Sports
Intramurals are offered to 4th and 5th grade students each quarter. There are two choices offered to boys and girls each quarter. The cost of intramurals is 5.00. The teacher that is coaching the intramural will send home a permission slip stating the date and times of the sport. Students can also check the boards in the gym to find out when notes are going home for each sport.
Hello, my name is Jody Strzempa. This will be my 18th year teaching, and my 7th year teaching at Fox Chase. I graduated from Elmhurst College in 1989 with my bachelors degree in physical education grades k-12. I recently just graduated from University of St. Francis with my Masters degree in Administration, and currently hold a Type 75 certificate. I have two children Kenny who is a sophmore at Oswego East, and my daughter Taylor who is in 7th grade at Bednarcik J.H.
