MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Rec Club has Started - See Mr. Jansson for details

Hi, My Name is Mr. Jansson. I am the Physical Education Teacher at Monocacy Elementary School.This is my 14^th year teaching. I grew up in Damascus, Maryland and went to Montgomery County Schools. I attended Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia and received my degree in education. I now live in Frederick, Maryland with my wife and two sons.  In my spare time I enjoy camping, fishing, softball, and volleyball.  My favorite teams to cheer for are the Baltimore Ravens & the Philadelphia Phillies. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in class and having a great school
year.              

We will be doing lots of fun and challenging things in physical education class. Please make sure you come prepared for class. Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes or sneakers.

The K-2 program strives to develop the following:

1. To develop an awareness of space and basic gross motor skills.
2. To develop and demonstrate different kinds of movements and patterns.
3. To develop an understanding of the body and parts of the body and the way it moves.
4. To motivate every student to participate in physical activity for a lifetime of good health.
5. To develop good sportsmanship which goes along with our six pillars of character:

• respect

• caring

• trustworthiness

• fairness, responsibility

• citizenship

1. To develop competency in both basic gross motor skills and sport specific skills based upon each  individual’s potential
2. To develop a level of physical fitness based upon each child’s potential with an understanding of the concepts of fitness, how those concepts are achieved, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
3. To develop a knowledge and appreciation of teamwork, cooperation, and compassion for others while promoting individual achievements and self-esteem through physical and social activities.
4. To develop good sportsmanship this goes along with our six pillars of character:

• respect

• caring

• trustworthiness

• fairnes

• responsibility

• citizenship                                                                                                                             

After School Recreation Club!!!
Is a club open to 2^nd through 5^th grades.  We do all kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.  Some of the fun activities that we have enjoyed are, bocce ball, horseshoes, disc golf, fishing, orienteering, and blacktop games.