Dickerson PE Department

End of the year

The school year is wrapping up! Students took all their clothes home on Monday May 19th. They should have all their belonging from their PE locker at home now. They are turning in their locks on Tuesday the 20th. If they can't find their lock, they'll need to pay $5.36 for it. Locks are school property like textbooks. Students won't get textbooks or report cards until all debts have been paid.

The last day of school, all students will be signing yearbooks in the gym during their connections time.

Thanks for a great year and have a fun, safe, and healthy summer!

Teacher Fear Factor 2008

                                                                             

Teacher Fear Factor 2008 was a blast! Thanks to all the teachers who participated: in the events, in the dunk tank, collecting money, running concessions, crowd control, organizing, etc! Teachers participated in some yucky and challenging events. Some braved the cold dunk tank, and even Ms. Bush braved the cold water for a good cause! All the money raised went to Relay for Life--we raised over $600!!!! Mrs. McLaughlin was the champion this year (on the right in the photo)--Congrats! Thansk to "DJ's in action" as well, for coming out and volunteering their time to provide us some tunes and sound equipment--and braving the rain (their number: 678-223-5742)!

This has become an annual event and is open to the Dickerson community. So look for it next year and bring the whole fam!

Locks of Love 2008

Locks of Love 2008 was a great success. Check out the pictures in the hallway near the front office. On April 18^th, nine students and one teacher got their hair cut off for the non-profit organization of Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org)! They also raised money per amount of hair they got cut off and the money went to Relay for Life. Overall we donated over $200 and 115 inches of hair!!! Way to go Dickerson students and teacher! Thanks to all the other students who’ve participated in donating hair to Locks of Love on their own as well. You can do this at any point in time on your own, just ask your salon/stylist about it.

We’d like to thank Joseph’s Salon (@ 625 Johnson Ferry Rd—770-973-2471) and Challise and Company Salon (@ 3593 Canton Rd C-9 --770-591-5264) for sending us stylists to cut the students hair at school and giving them a coupon to come in and have it styled for free! This has become an annual event so look for info Spring 2009!

Field Day 2008 pictures!

  Field Day 2008 was a blast! Congratulations to the following pods for winning with the most points for their grade for the day: 6-pod D, 7-pod A, 8-pod A. They received 'goodie bags' from the Avenues. And congrats to the most-spirited homerooms too: 6--A. Lawrence, 7--Rejent, 8--Kaht. The students received "throwback" Hawks jersies from Nike, and the teachers of those homerooms got special prizes.  Thanks to all the homeroom teachers who really got the kids pumped up this year (I think they liked the prize for most spirited homeroom). Thanks to all the sponsors who donated prizes and food this year: Longhorns, Brusters, Chick-fil-A, The East Cobb Avenue, Moe's, Georgia Movie Theater Company, Niketown, Publix, and Sam and Dave's BBQ1!!!!!! The mascots showed up again for 6th grade! Thanks to the parent volunteers who served water and popsicles to all the students. A special thanks to the Conn/music/health teachers--we couldn't have done it without you (literally!!!) 

The activities were Team Handball, Utlimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Tug-o-war--which the 6th grade teachers beat the mascots at! Mrs. Saunders challenged the school to buy 800 Field Day t-shirts! They did! So she had to wear a mohawk to Field Day. Mr. Scherholz said he would shave his head if the school bought 1,000 shirts! Keep that in mind for next year! Click on the picture to see a larger version of it! As you can see, we all had a great time. Thanks to everyone for a great 2008 Field Day!!!!

   

   

FIELD DAY FUN 2008

Field Day is only a few days away! It is scheduled for Friday, April 4th. The students will have their Field Day during their normal connections time during that day.

Some things to remember for FD: sunscreen (even cloudy days can bring sunburns), Field Day shirt (or pod color shirt), tennis shoes or close-toed shoes (no crocs, flip-flops, slides, etc. during your students FD time).

Here is a copy of an email that went out to all teachers to inform students of what is and is not allowed on FD.

YES:

• Banners
• Hats
• Matching socks (must be pod color)
• Cheers/chants (can’t be degrading to other teams)
• Pod-color T-shirts/Field Day shirts

NO:

• Cameras
• Bandanas
• Colored shoelaces
• Water bottles (we provide plenty of water for the students)
• Sofee (cheerleading shorts—must be school appropriate—no students are ‘dressing out’ for Field Day)
• Face paint
• Hair dye
• Flip flops (during your time for Field Day)

Nike 5K Race for Kids

The 3^rd Annual NIKE 5K For Kids race will take place on Saturday, March 8^th at 8:00am at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The NIKE 5K For Kids is dedicated to youth physical fitness:  100% of entry fees will be donated to the Greater Atlanta Area School Physical Education, play and athletic programs.  $60,000 will be raised for Greater Atlanta Area schools that day!  By designating our school on your registration form, your registration fee will be returned to our school and put towards ne Physical Education Equipment.  You may choose between a 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk or a 1 mile Run/Walk option.  This is a family friendly event, so parents and children are encouraged to participate together.  We hope that you, your family and friends will consider joining us at the race.  The cost is $20 per person.  This includes a $15 registration fee that is donated to our school and a $5 t-shirt fee.  Let’s help get our kids moving and give them the means to do it.  We know that active kids are happier, healthier and more likely to make positive life choices. 

If you are interested please go to www.nike5Kforkids.com – the Official race website or pick up a registration form in the front office   Register online by February 29^th or by mail by February 27^th.

Field Day T-shirts!

Field Day is April 4, 2008!  We are selling t-shirts again this year to promote positive team spirit throughout the school.  Each pod is designated a different color for the day.  POD A= Navy, POD B=Carolina Blue, POD C/G=Orange, POD D=Red. The t-shirts are $7.00 and MUST be ordered by March 7th, no exceptions!!  If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please get a order form from a Physical Education Teacher, or print one off our blog.  Download 2008_field_day_order_form.doc  Obtain a Dickerson Money Envelope (marked Field Day T-shirt), place the money inside and drop it into a black lock box in the school.  Return the completed order form to any Physical Education Teacher.

Each homeroom will compete as a team in the events during Field Day.  There will be lots of fun, games, and prizes!!! 

Hoops For Heart & Jump Rope For Heart from the American Heart Association

Every year we hold the Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart events at Dickerson to help raise money for the American Heart Association. The money raised helps fund lifesaving heart and stroke research and educational programs. This year, our events will be held on February 13th at 8:00am in the gym. We have had huge success with our events every year and are aiming to make it even better with your involvement. Students will receive a donation envelope in school and they will also be available in the front office.  Feel free to pick one up during conference week or any other visit to Dickerson.  There is also an option to create a web page through the American Heart Association and collect donations via the Internet. You can visit www.americanheart.org/jump or www.americanheart.org/hoops for more information.  Students can return it to the Physical Education Staff on or before February 13th. Thank you in advance for helping us and the American Heart Association.  Feel free to contact the Physical Education Dept with any questions.

Facts:

Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer; Stroke is the No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious disability.

Congenital cardiovascular defects are the most common cause of infant death from birth defects.

Cardiovascular disease ranks as the No. 2 cause of death for children under age 15.

Overweight and diabetes are increasing at an alarming rate among our nation's youth.

Happy New Year 2008!

Welcome back to the new year and second semester. We'll be inside at the beginning of the year until the weather gets warmer. You might want to still have some warmer clothes in your PE locker however just in case.

Report cards will not go out on January 11th. They will be held and distributed in conference folders during conference week which is Jan 22-28.

Field Day is April 4th this year, the Friday before Spring Break. We'll be sending out T-shirt orders soon so be on the look out. Not only are these great for Field Day, but also a PE shirt all year long!

As of 2008, we are requiring students to make-up their absences.  The make-up worksheets are listed in the left hand column of this page.  This is further explained in the syllabus. 

Scoliosis Screening

Scoliosis screening is here again!  This information is for 6th and 8th grade students and parents only.  The screening will be held on Thursday November 15, and Friday November 16.  ALL 6th and 8th grade students will be screened.  Every student has received an informational letter to bring home regarding the screening.  If a student is NOT to be screened we must receive back the informational letter signed by a parent.  Do not send the form back if the you wish to have the student screened.    The students will see an informational video on Wednesday Nov. 14 to prep them for the screening on the following day.  Please email or call with any questions or concerns about the screening.  If you did not receive the letter please download one from the link below. 

**If there is anyone that would be available to volunteer some time to help with the screening process it would be very much appreciated!  It would be from 12:30-4:15 both Thurs. and Fri. (8th grade--12:30-2:30; 6th grade--2:30-4:15).  Please contact us if you are interested.  770-578-2710 ext 250

Thank You,

PE Dept.

Download scoliosis_letter.pdf