• LIVINGSTON PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

    RIKER HILL ELEMENTARY

     

    Dear Parent / Guardian:

     

    Please know your child’s days for Physical Education so they can be prepared. Physical education is a state mandated class where students must participate to satisfy 150 minutes per week of health and physical education. However, students cannot participate if they have a medical condition or are not prepared with proper attire including sneakers and appropriate clothing for physical activity.  If your child cannot participate in physical education due to a medical reason, the nurse must have a doctor’s note to excuse your child from the class. If your child is not feeling well, or just returning from an illness, their physical education activities can be modified for that day.

     

    We ask for your cooperation in preparing your child for Physical Education class with sneakers and proper attire for physical activity.  These mandatory rules are enforced for your child’s safety.  Preparation for physical education results in more minutes your child will be physically active having a greater impact on their health and enjoyment.

     

     

    Thank you for your cooperation. See PE Rules & Safety for more information.
     

    Sincerely,

    Mr. Tahan

    Physical Education Specialist

     

     

     
     

    UNSAFE:       Hoods * strings hanging from clothing * jewelry * work boots * snow boots

    * dress shoes * skirts * sneakers with heels or cleats* slip-ons

     

    SAFE:             Sneakers with the proper fit * long hair neatly tied back * layered clothing

    (ex. sweat suit with tee shirt and shorts underneath to allow for warm

    weather or heavy exercise)
     
     

    Be Prepared for Physical Education

     

    Dear Parents:

     

    For the safety and comfort of the children, students may be prohibited from participation if they are not prepared with proper attire including sneakers and appropriate clothing for physical activity.

     

    We need your cooperation and support in preparing your child for Physical Education class with sneakers and proper attire for physical activity.  Preparation for physical education results in more minutes your child will be physically active having a greater impact on their learning, health and enjoyment.

     

    ·        The Physical education requirements and curriculum are state mandated.

    ·        Your child has physical education twice a week and must to come to school on their gym days prepared.

    ·        Being prepared means sneakers must be worn. Jewelry, clothing with hoods and loose strings should not be worn (if these types of clothes are worn, please have them wear a tee-shirt underneath so they can remove the top clothing), and long hair must be tied back.   

     

    If your child cannot participate in physical education due to a medical reason, the school nurse must have a doctor’s note this must be documented by the school nurse. Please send a note or have a doctor’s note to excuse your child from class. An excuse more than 2 PE days requires a doctor's note. If your child is not feeling well, or just returning from an illness or injury, their physical education activities can be modified for that day, to ensure maximum participation.

     

    Physical exercise is an important part of healthy living and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Should you have any questions as to what your child is learning in physical education or your child’s medical needs related to physical education please contact Mr. Tahan at jtahan@livingston.org, Mrs. Gronek at jgronek@livingston.org, or Mrs. Giordano RN at kgriordano@livingston.org.

     

    Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep your child healthy and fit.

     

Last Modified on March 23, 2022