Physical Education
Curriculum
Middle School:
This program is designed to help students grow and develop physically, socially, and emotionally. Collaboration and sportsmanship are emphasized in traditional and nontraditional games and activities. The goal of the OLL Middle School PE program is to help students develop a positive attitude toward physical activity that leads them to adopt a lifelong healthy, active lifestyle, along with recognizing that everyone is unique in their abilities. Play, sports, and games become vehicles to teach students important life skills about teamwork, competition, and ethical behavior.
PS-5th Grade:
Physical Education is an essential part of developing the whole child. In order to teach our children how to lead a healthy life we must educate them at a young age so they understand the importance of this concept and develop a lifestyle not only of fitness but positive self esteem as well. Studies have shown that people who are healthy feel good about who they are and therefore tend to be more successful throughout life.
Students in PE class here at OLL will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life through a variety of activities using movement, spatial awareness, physical fitness, cooperation, safe play and sportsmanship. We use SHAPE America's National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education to define what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a highly effective physical education program.
Projects:
Students in K - 8 complete the fitness gram test twice a year in the fall and spring.
Special Events:
- School Families
- Fun Run each year in September. This is our second biggest fundraiser for the school.
- Middle School Retreat
- Catholic Schools Week which includes the Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game
- Junior Olympics, a tradition that just celebrated its 60 year
- Fitness Gram Mile Run at Nathan Hale Track each spring
- Wednesday Walkers
Life is so uncertain
you must take it in stride
Until the final curtain
Live while you are alive
-Grandpa DJ Meaux
you must take it in stride
Until the final curtain
Live while you are alive
-Grandpa DJ Meaux
I am originally from Louisiana and graduated from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette - GEAUX CAJUNS! I moved to Seattle in 2006 when I married my wife Laura. I received my teaching degree in 2009 from the University of Washington. I taught my first year at OLL in second grade and taught 5th grade for 15 years. I am excited to continue my journey at OLL as the PE teacher. Some of my favorite hobbies are playing basketball, running, playing golf, and hanging out with my dog Riggins. I believe in seeing the individual child and meeting their needs. Mahalo!