Author: Michael Theisen

Our soccer unit has begun and our students are starting to learn many new skills and vocabulary. Please ask your student what they have been doing and allow them to demonstrate their skills. Students should also be able to define key soccer terms. Here are some of the skills we learned this week: Trapping Passing…

This week your student will be Fitness Testing. These are practices for the state standards. Please work with your child at home on strength and stamina. Eating healthy and staying fit are important for a young, growing, adolescent. Here are some events that you can practice at home: push ups, sit ups, pull ups, mile…

Great job on Saturday morning! The race went well and the kids had fun! Here is a link to the story that ran on WDIV ch. 4. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/cipriano-classic-5k-held-in-dearborn-despite-chilly-temperatures/35899116 If you have facebook there are several photos on the Dearborn Track Club facebook page. We have a link to them on the District’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dearbornpublicschools…

We have started a football unit. The following are vocab words that students should know: Blitz Completion Extra Point Field Goal Fumble Hand Off Interception Line of Scrimmage Punt Touchdown Pigskin Laces

This week students will get their first project. They are to write about their favorite sport. They should cut out their TYPED paragraph and glue it onto construction paper and then decorate it. Correct spelling/grammar, a title, and your class information are all necessary. It is due October 8th. Ask your student for the handout…

4th Annual Robert Cipriano Memorial Cross Country Meet This year’s Robert Cipriano Memorial CC Meet will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Ford Field. The qualifying times for the 1 mile run are 13 minutes for 4th grade and 12 minutes for 5th grade. Middle school qualifying time for the two mile run is…

All students should bring a change of clothes everyday.  The clothes that they wear for school are not considered gym clothes. Students should change into their PE clothes to maintain proper hygiene. Students should also bring in a lock to keep all of their belongs safe.  Gym shoes are required to play in activities.  Deodorant…

Welcome to my awesome page! The website will be used to inform the Dearborn community what is going on in my physical education class.  It will contain health tips, sports updates, standards, assignments, and more. Feel free to leave a comment and I will try and get back to you.   Take Care, Mr. Theisen