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Physical Education

Mark Carmody

Title: Teacher
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School: 203-341-1969

Gina Forberg

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School: 203-341-1919

K - 5 Philosophy

Physical education is an integral part of the general education program that significantly contributes to the total growth and development of each student, primarily through movement experiences. It is unique because it provides a balance of activities that reflect and challenge the divergent needs of students in the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains.

The pursuit of optimal fitness and the development of a healthy body are the essence of a good physical education program. Physical educators teach the fundamental concepts, components and the primary principles of physical fitness to develop positive attitudes and motivational techniques that will be continued throughout one’s life. Students are provided the opportunity to experience personal success, develop self-esteem, promote respect for others and acquire interpersonal skills.

As physical educator we are committed to guiding our students to making healthy lifestyle decisions. Our K-5 Physical Education curriculum is designed in accordance with the standards of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

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Fifth-grade students at LLS proudly continued the tradition of helping to stock the pantry at Operation Hope in Fairfield. Each year, fifth graders celebrate the start of Super Bowl weekend with a special potluck lunch shared with their families. As part of the celebration, students donate canned goods and “vote” to predict the winner of the Super Bowl, turning school spirit into meaningful community service.

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Fifth-grade students at LLS recently learned about fruits from Colombia. As part of the unit, they participated in a juice tasting featuring fruits that are an important part of the country’s cultural heritage: guanábana (soursop), maracuyá (passion fruit), and guayaba (guava). During the tasting, students described each juice in Spanish and shared their opinions on the fruits' characteristics, including taste, texture, and color. 

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