Physical Education
Sherri Pillow, Physical Education Teacher
National Bike to School Day
Conway area schools are encouraged to participate in National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9, in coordination with the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month. Among local organizations supporting the event are the Conway Advocates for Bicycling, the Conway Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, Safe Routes to School, MEMS, and The Ride. Special events are planned at Marguerite Vann Elementary School where students who ride bicycles to school that day will receive special recognition and all students will participate in a bike rodeo safety clinic in Mrs. Sherri Pillow’s PE classes. Students who do not own a bike helmet can receive one free through a “Growing Healthy Communities” grant from the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention. League Cycling Instructor Jim Bruce will direct the clinic with volunteers from the local support groups.
Advice to the Parents and Guardians of Young Bicyclists
Children under ten years of age riding bicycles should have parental supervision, and the children should ride on the sidewalk. Children of any age should be taught the following rules of safe bicycling:
1. Check your bicycle’s brakes and chain before riding
2. Wear light or bright-colored clothing so that motorists can see you
3. Always wear a bike helmet
4. Stop and check traffic before riding into any street
5. Don't ride at night and only ride with parent’s permission
6. Obey traffic signs and signals
7. Ride on the right-hand side of the street (or if under ten, on the sidewalk)
8. Give cars and pedestrians the right-of-way
9. Be extra careful turning left - motorists don't expect it
10. Avoid broken pavement, loose gravel and leaves - which can cause you to lose control of your bike.
Please click the picture at the right or visit www.walktoschool.org/index.cfm for more information.
Advice to the Parents and Guardians of Young Bicyclists
Children under ten years of age riding bicycles should have parental supervision, and the children should ride on the sidewalk. Children of any age should be taught the following rules of safe bicycling:
1. Check your bicycle’s brakes and chain before riding
2. Wear light or bright-colored clothing so that motorists can see you
3. Always wear a bike helmet
4. Stop and check traffic before riding into any street
5. Don't ride at night and only ride with parent’s permission
6. Obey traffic signs and signals
7. Ride on the right-hand side of the street (or if under ten, on the sidewalk)
8. Give cars and pedestrians the right-of-way
9. Be extra careful turning left - motorists don't expect it
10. Avoid broken pavement, loose gravel and leaves - which can cause you to lose control of your bike.
Please click the picture at the right or visit www.walktoschool.org/index.cfm for more information.
May Madness
Monday, May 21, 2012
10:45am - 3:00pm
The Physical Education Department, along with some "Mad Moms" are organizing an event full of fun and games for all Marguerite Vann students! The theme is fun, water, more fun, and more water! The events will begin around 10:45am and last until the end of the school day.
How to Prepare Your Child and Yourself:
- Clothing: Everyone will get WET and MUDDY and will be allowed to wear swimming suits. (Make sure you do not mind them getting dirty!) T-shirts will need to be worn as cover-ups. Girls will need to wear shorts over their suits.
- Footwear: Aqua-socks, Crocs, or water sandals with an ankle strap. If you do not have these, tennis shoes without socks will work. Please no flip-flops or other shoes in which your child cannot run safely.
- Accessories: Students are welcome to wear sunglasses and hats, although they will be expected to keep up with all accessories during the day.
- Sunscreen: This is a must! Please apply sunscreen in the morning before school. Send some with your child to reapply before activities begin and throughout the day.
- Please send a plastic bag with a towel and change of dry clothes for your child to use at the end of the day.
- Please make sure all items are marked with your child's name!
We can always use more help! If you would like to volunteer you will need to complete a volunteer form and return it to school with your child.
May Madness Information
May Madness Volunteer Form
