Gems from the GYM!

Its beginning to look like a school again around Rousseau as teachers prepare for students’ arrival! It is quite exciting with all the buzzzz!

Now that you know who your teacher is and what classroom you’re in, be sure you check the schedule when you come to Open House on Monday to prepare for “HAPPY FEET” in PE class and on the playground. Tennis shoes (“sneakers”) are a great choice everyday of school to be able to run and play safely at recess, and even more important on PE day.

I can’t wait to hear about the busy bees you were this summer with all your activities in soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, biking, skating, climbing, golfing, hiking…wow, I’ll bet you were very busy!! Let’s carry that fun “busy-ness” right into the school year!

Can’t wait to see you all on Monday and hear stories of RECESS at home or wherever you traveled!

Are you concerned about your child’s weight, nutrition, and/or physical inactivity? Would you like to make improvements in your family’s health? BodyWorks for Families is a FREE 8-week program for children ages 9 to 14 and their families, led by experts, where you and your family will learn about nutrition, try some delicious recipes, and be physically active as a family! You will receive fun incentives and prizes for participation! The next program session starts on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Fallbrook YMCA, from 6:15 to 7:45. All members of your family may attend the program.
CONTACT jcoffey2@lps.org to register

Physical Education is off to a running start as always! Students at Rousseau are fit and healthy, making PE a great place to be to learn at an even higher level (children who are fit score higher on academic tests!), to learn what it means to live with interdependence (we all need each other to be our best!), and work to lead with character. When at play, your character is on display- we can actually SEE sportsmanship, respectfulness, trustworthiness, and caring in action, so show us your best and lead the way to great character and a fun, active year!

Return to this website during the year for interesting facts such as those below. Beginning with most enlightening yet well-known facts …fit kids learn better 🙂

LPS students who are fit achieve better scores on NeSA math and reading.

Fit Students Score Better on State Reading Tests

Fit Students Score Better on State Math Tests