CSUDH Elementary

The philosophy of CSUDHs Physical Education program is to develop both the mind and body through movement. Physical
Education is an integral part of your childs education that contributes to his/her growth and development. It is the goal to give
your child a positive P.E. experience and to help him/her gain an appreciation of the importance of staying healthy through
lifetime fitness and recreational activities. Your child will have experiences in individual, team, and group activities that place an
emphasis on participation, cooperation, and success through personal goals. In addition, a continued emphasis on nutrition and
health will be explored through activities provided in the district adopted curriculum.
Classroom Management Plan for Physical Education:
Rules and Expectations:
1. Stop, look, and listen when the music
stops, a whistle blows, or you hear a
teachers command.
2. Follow directions the first time.
3. Come prepared to participate: Wear
gym shoes.
4. Respect yourself and others.
5. Only touch equipment when you have
permission.
6. Try your best-effort counts
7. Have fun!
Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Clip down on behavior chart
3. Teacher student conference
4. Call parents
5. Office referral
***Students are immediately sent or
escorted to the principal, for severe
infractions, aggressive behavior
(fighting) and blatant disrespect

Foods of the Month From (www.5Aday.org)

Cherries are drupes, or stone fruits, related to plums and more distantly
to peaches and nectarines. They have been enjoyed since the Stone
Age-pits were found in several Stone Age caves in Europe. The Romans
carried cherries throughout Europe and England along the routes of
conquest. Cherries are grown in several regions of this country, but
seventy percent of the cherries produced in the United States come from
four states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah). There are two main
types of cherries: sweet and sour. Sour cherries are lower in calories and
higher in vitamin C and beta carotene than sweet cherries. Buy cherries
that have been kept cool and moist, as flavor and texture both suffer at
warm temperatures. At the market, pick a handful of cherries at a time
and only select the best fruit. This may be time-consuming, but the
reward will be better cherries. Good cherries should be large (one inch or
more in diameter), glossy, plump, hard and dark colored for their variety.
Buy cherries with stems on they should be fresh and green.
Reject undersized cherries or those that are soft or flabby. Avoid fruit that
is bruised or has cuts on the dark surface.
Cauliflower, as its name implies, is a flower growing from a plant. In its
early stages, it resembles broccoli, which is its closest relative. While
broccoli opens outward to sprout bunches of green florets, cauliflower
forms a compact head of undeveloped white flower buds. The heavy
green leaves that surround the head protect the flower buds from the
sunlight. The lack of exposure to sunlight does not allow chlorophyll to
develop. Therefore, color is not produced, and the head remains a white
color. Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Cauliflower is generally available year round, but it is usually
more plentiful in autumn. When selecting cauliflower, look for heads that
are white or creamy white, firm, compact, and heavy for their size. There
should not be any speckling of discoloration on the head or leaves. Avoid
cauliflower with brown patches. The creamy white florets are more
abundant in the United States but some markets sell a recently
developed cauliflower-broccoli hybrid. This type of cauliflower has a
green curd and resembles broccoli. The green variety is less dense than
the white, cooks more quickly, and has a milder taste.

Physical Education is not only one of the most important keys to a

healthy body; it is the basis
of dynamic and creative
intellectual activity. -John F. Kennedy

Being More Active For Children and Families (http://familydoctor.org/)

1. Move more. Try to get between 30 and 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Several 10 to 15
minute sessions of moderate activity each day add up.
2. Include regular physical activity into your daily routine. Walk as a family before or after meals.
3. Limit TV, computer and video game time to a total of one to two hours per day. Encourage
physical activity instead.
4. Balance energy calories with activity calories. The energy you get from foods and beverages
should equal the calories you burn in activity every day. Read our handout on daily calorie needs
for more information.
5. Increase household activities (e.g., walking the dog, dusting, vacuuming, and gardening). These
activities are good ways to burn calories.
Think Fit, Get Fit, Stay Fit!