PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grades 3, 4, and 5 receive three 45-minute periods of instruction each week from Mrs. Whitlock. The physical education
program for grades K, 1, and 2 is provided by the classroom teacher on a regular weekly basis. The students receive
instruction in:
motor development
(movement and rhythmic)
organized games
gymnastics
fitness
sports skills
PUPIL PROGRESS
Three scheduled reports of pupil progress are made to parents. The first is in the form of a conference at school
in November; the second, in report form, is sent home in March; and the final report goes home in June.
If you have a special concern at home or about school, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
READING RECOVERY
Reading Recovery is an intensive reading program for first grade students. The program stresses early intervention
and intense one-to-one instruction. Reading Recovery originated in New Zealand and is now being implemented all
over the world. Students graduate from the program in 8 to 14 weeks. 85% of the students that have graduated read
at or above grade level. Long-term studies show that this early success follows them throughout their school careers.
The Bellingham School District has made a commitment to the Reading Recovery program. Silver Beach will have two
Reading Recovery teachers this year in an attempt to reach 20% of our first grade students.
SAFETY
Please take time to observe your child's safety habits. Every child should know these basic safety rules:
Cross streets only at crosswalks
Walk on sidewalks whenever possible
Walk facing traffic where there are no sidewalks
Do not accept rides with or talk to strangers
Go directly home after school
If a bicycle is ridden, the rules of the road should be carefully followed.
(We do not recommend bicycles for K-2 students.)
S.B.E.A. AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Silver Beach has an active parent group; S.B.E.A. (Silver Beach Education Association). It serves the children
at school by providing room persons, parent tutors and volunteers. In addition, the S.B.E.A. sponsors special activities
and projects to improve and enrich the climate at school.
Parent Handbook--Physical Education to SBEA