Physical Education
Physical Education at Coyote Ridge focuses on enhancing movement concepts and skills, understanding basic health-related components and skill-related components of fitness and how it relates to personal fitness, demonstrating respect and the ability to follow directions. In each grade, students demonstrate various movement concepts; assess personal behaviors; connect fitness development to body systems; demonstrate respect for self, others, and various physical activity environments; and utilize safety procedures during physical activities.
Adams 12 Cross Country Race & Lions Club Relays
In October 4th and 5th graders will be invited to participate in the Annual Adams 12 Elementary Cross Country Race. In May, students in grades 1-5 will have an opportunity to participate in the annual Lions Club Relays event.
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PHYS. ED. April News
Lions Club Relays
The Thornton Lions Club relays are to be held Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Five Star Stadium (9360 Washington St Thornton, CO 80229) from 10:00am -3:00 pm (generally students are at the event for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Mr. Seifarth will be putting together teams of four students to run 4 x 100 meter relays (each grade level 1st-5th) and two groups (one boys, one girls) to run the the 4 x400 meter Mayor's Mile relay. The Thornton Lions Club relays have been part of District 12 since 1984, sponsored by Thornton Lions Club & City of Thornton.
If you and your child feel this event is something that you would be willing to participate in, click on and complete the following.
Mr. Seifarth will put together teams of four students at each grade level (1st-5th) with a maximum of 12 students at each grade level. All attempts will be made to include all runners based on the amount of students at each grade level that sign up.
We will have practice at the CRE Field (tryouts if needed, based on the number of participants at each grade level) on the following dates and times. Students should attend all practices.
Tuesday April 9th 7:00-7:35 am
Tuesday April 16th 7:00-7:35 am
Tuesday April 23rd 7:00-7:35 am
Tuesday April 30th 7:00-7:35 am
Each student will be asked to pay a $1 entry fee (to support eyeglasses and other vision services for Thornton Lions Club) . Please complete the registration form. Registration deadline is Friday March 29th. All entry fees will be collected at practice.
For further information click on the event link here.
Any questions or if you need more information contact
sean.seifarth@adams 12.org
720-972-3915
In March students completed volleyball unit in grades 3-5 and volleying and striking skills unit in grades K-2. Students are currently engaged in gymnastics in P.E. and will complete this unit on Wednesday March 27th (See pictures below).
Boosterthon Fun Run is scheduled for Thursday March 28th. Thank you for supporting our school and the expansion of our gym rock climbing wall!
Friday March 29th is Membawza day at CRE, students will be engaged in Africa themed games and activities during Phys. Ed. on that day.
Spring Break is April 1st-5th. Wishing everyone an awesome break!
When students return from break we will be starting a new P.E. unit, Pickleball!
In Good Health,
Coach Sean
PHYS. ED. March News
During February Students in grades K-5 were dribbling, shooting, passing and scoring during our basketball unit. (See pictures below). We are now onto volleyball in 3rd-5th grades and volleying/striking skills in K-2. Our next unit will be gymnastics!
Mark your calendars Lions Club Relays is scheduled Sunday May 5th. This event is available for students in grades 1st-5th grades.
Its been so nice to see some spring time temperatures returning, however March is historically the snowiest month in Colorado. Please continue to support your students success in P.E. by reminding them to wear athletic shoes and bring their water bottle on gym days.
In good health,
Coach Sean
PHYS. ED. February News
Students in grades K-5 just wrapped up our jump rope and yoga units where they were working as teams and individuals. Students did a great job focusing on their flexibility and in working towards setting goals and attempting to reach new heights as jump rope ninjas. See pictures below.
In an effort to help us continually elevate your child’s educational experience, I encourage you to take our annual Family-School Relationships Survey! The survey is specific for our school and will help us know where we are succeeding and where we can improve. Use the link below
2023-24 Family-School Relationships Survey
(hyperlinked to www.adams12.org/familysurvey)
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The survey is open now to Feb. 16, 2024 and is completely anonymous.
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The survey is expected to take between 5-10 minutes and can be taken in English, Spanish or ten other languages on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
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If you have children at different schools, we encourage you to fill out a survey for each school.
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Survey data is benchmarked nationally and compared to the Five Star staff and student survey to create a comprehensive understanding of the school’s culture and climate. Survey results will be made available to families by the end of the school year.
Thank you in advance for taking this important survey as we work together to continue to elevate the way we serve your child in every classroom, every day.
January News
Welcome Back! This semester students will begin the new year with a review of P.E. expectations and a quick warm-up game of Super Chicken. Students in grades K-5 will be utilizing jump ropes and yoga mats as we start January with a focus on aerobic capacity and flexibility. Below you will find pictures of students engaged in activities from our last unit “Winter Wonderland”. Now that winter seems to be officially arriving in Colorado please remind your student to bring a water bottle and wear or bring athletic shoes on gym days. While snow boots are great for the snow, they aren’t so great for P.E.
Coming back from winter break I am very thankful for the students, parents, and staff at CRE and I am excited to get moving in 2024!
PHYS. ED. December News
The results are in…
thewssa.com/stackup/2023/the_
Congratulations to Katie Florence, this year's Sport Stacking Champion. Katie ranked #1 at CRE with a combined 3-3-3 and 3-6-3 Average Stack time of 4.1985 Seconds.
Congratulations to all of our grade level stacking champions!
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Student Name |
Teacher |
Grade Level |
Place |
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Katie Florence |
Wheeler |
5 |
1st |
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Andrew Bittancourt |
Delaney |
5 |
2nd |
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Sloane Smetzer |
Wheeler |
5 |
3rd |
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Kayla Pozzi |
Beerman |
4 |
1st |
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Dylan Weaver |
Beerman |
4 |
2nd |
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Fabian Castro Rodriguez |
Beerman |
4 |
3rd |
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Kieran Geary |
Beerman |
4 |
3rd |
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Bennett Schwulst |
Federico |
3 |
1st |
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Alice Marcucci |
Federico |
3 |
2nd |
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Miles Weimann |
Federico |
3 |
3rd |
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John Osborn |
Young |
2 |
1st |
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Finn Tabbert |
Young |
2 |
2nd |
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Theo Gray |
Muller |
2 |
3rd |
Students have begun our final unit of the semester, Winter Wonderland. Students in grades K-5 will be engaged in a number of winter themed activities including: The Polar Express, The Abominable Snowball, Elf on the Shelf Tag, and Polar Bear Tag. For more winter activities check out this deal from CSCUSA for 3rd-5th graders.
As we near the end of the semester, I would like to wish everyone a fun filled and active winter break and a Happy New Year!
In good health,
Coach Sean
Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free
Click on the link below for more information!
https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
November Phys. Ed. News
The Adams 12 Elementary Cross Country race was a success! Shout out to all of our runners, volunteers, parents and PTO who helped make this a great event!
Cross Country Results:
4th Grade Girls: 2nd Place Overall
Individual Medals: Norah Vissers 9th Place
4th Grade Boys: 4th Place Overall
No Individual Medals
5th Place Girls: 1st Place Overall
Individual Medals: Aria Lozano 5th, Valari Bal 7th, Ellie Barnes 8th
5th Grade Boys 6th Place Overall
Individual Medals: Mark Thompson 10th Place
Star Strutters Special Needs Race Participant
Carson Hodges
For additional pictures of the event click here.
October brought the cooler temperatures and even some snow, but that didn't keep us from throwing and catching together. (Pitured below, Mrs. Moore's 4th grade class engaged in 3 Catch)
Students in grades K-5 also enjoyed a variety of Halloween themed activities including "Pumpkin Juggling", "Capture the Orb", "Poison Pumkins", "Zombie Tag", and "Zombies in the Graveyard" (pictured below).
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This month we have begun our Sport Stacking unit. Students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 5 will be stacking to help set a new world record!!
For students who would like an opportunity to compete outside of school and see how they "stack up" against the competion click here for a link to this years Colorado Open in Castle Rock. Students will be required to provide their own transportation and pay their own entry fee.
Please continue to support your student by reminding them to wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle on gym days.
As always feel free to email me with any questions or concerns you might have.
In Good Health,
Coach Sean
October Phys. Ed News
September has been racing by. 4th and 5th grade students have been preparing for this year's Adams 12 Elementary Cross Country Event scheduled for October 6th. Students have been running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school starts. Special thanks to Mr. Swiss who has been helping our runners with pacing by trying to "beat the turtle" and "catch the coyote."
In P.E. class students have been demonstrating their ability to play safely in a dynamic game environment while using their chasing, fleeing, dodging, and tagging skills. Students took a brief journey to the Marvel universe as we played Marvel themed tag games including Avengers Tag and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Students also enjoyed a variety of other tag games including Sharks and Minnows and Chicken Taco Tag (pictured below).
Students have begun transitioning into working on their throwing and catching skills. We began with an emphasis on underhand throwing skills by bowling at the "Disco Bowl" (pictured below).
Its starting to feel a bit more like fall outside. While the weather is getting a bit cooler, P.E. is still held outside periodically. On PE. days please help remind your student to wear appropriate footwear and bring their water bottle, and a sweatshirt for those cool fall days.
In good health,
Coach Sean