PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
CLIMAX-SCOTTS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
ROLLERSKATING

Roller Skating April 8 through May 3, 2019

Our Roller-Skating Unit starts following Spring Break,
on April 8,2019. During Physical Education students
are taught the skills and techniques of how to SAFELY
THIS UNIT DOES COST: roller skate. Since 2016 we have been bringing in a
$10 PER STUDENT roller-skating unit that gives our students a unique
educational experience during school hours. This has
EVERY STUDENT: become a regular part of our P.E. curriculum and
NEEDS TO BRING BACK THE WAIVER (TO something the students look forward to throughout the
SKATE) year.

EVERY STUDENT:
HAS TO USE PROVIDED SKATES
DATES OF THE UNIT:
APRIL 9,2019 Through MAY 3, 2019
ALL STUDENTS WILL WEAR:
Helmets, Wrist Guards, and Skates
Safety is the number one priority during any activity
here at C-S Elementary and is especially emphasized
during this the skating unit. Every student is provided
with their size skates, a helmet, and wrist guards.
Students must use the skates provided but are
welcome to bring their own helmet. All students are
required to wear a helmet and wrist guards for their
safety.

This is a little different from how most of us learned to

skate. Students are explicitly taught multiple skills
necessary to successfully skate. Every student is
taught how to stand, fall, stop, and move on skates.
Students learn how to safely stand up and stay
standing on their roller skates when not in motion.
The safest way to stand on

Roller-Skating Unit after Spring Break!

April 8,2019 through May 3,2019
skates is in what’s called the “T” position. Modern Flooring and Tile of
Students are also taught the safest way to fall Portage donated a large carpet
while skating. In a controlled practice setting that serves our students
students master the technique on falling. The next regardless of their abilities. All
skills students learn are how to stop on skates students have a safe, yet realistic
there are three different skills learned to stop (T- slower surface to practice the
Stop, Toe Drag, and 180 Double Toes Stop). To individual skills taught during
follow the appropriate progression next students, the unit!
learn how to move on the skates. To move
forward they learn three basic skills (penguin
waddle, V-shape, and the push and glide). These
skills are taught in this order with intentionality. As
we begin skating to ensure student safety I use a
three-lane progression which allows students to
practice their skills to the best of their ability and in
a space, they are most comfortable.

• Lane 1 (Carpet) – For beginners, students

start on the carpet to make sure they can
balance on their feet and show proper
technique. It also slows down their wheels and
allows them to increasingly become more
comfortable being on the skates.
• Lane 2 (between carpet & cones) – for those
who are ready to start “rolling.” Students can
now practice what they learned on the carpet
and transition to the tile floor. It is much
different than the carpet but they are near the Layout/ Set up for the 3 Lanes
carpet so they can easily move back to if they
aren’t totally comfortable on the tile floor.
• Lane 3 (outside of the cones) – for students
who are comfortable balancing and taking
controlled “strides” on their skates. This is the
fastest of the 3 lanes. Students stay moving
and they have control of their bodies.

The instructional approach used for this unit specifically follows (The Gradual Release Model). Through this
process the teacher gradually transfers the responsibility of learning to the students creating independace in
the learning process. This is a highly effective approach to teaching a unit such as roller skating. The unit
starts with an extremely structured approach allowing students to be taught the necessary skills. As we
progress in the unit students can practice at their individual pace and at their comport level.
 For us the bring in a unit such as roller-skating
there is a small cost. This is set up is like a field
trip, but it is an In-House Roller-Skating Field Trip
hosted in the C-S Elementary Gymnasium.
We use a company called Skatetime. They bring us
all the equipment needed to successfully and safely
teach all our K-5th grade students how to roller skate.
For the school to host this In-House Roller-Skating Field
Trip the cost is $10 dollars per student. The cost is a one-
time donation to the P.E. Program to help cover the cost
associated with bringing in a unique learning experience for
your children. It covers their equipment for the entire month
for them to learn to skate and everything the school needs
participate in this program. The company delivers the equipment to
to
us and picks it at the end of the unit.

WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY?

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE $10.00 PER STUDENT

PLEASE CONTACT MR. FRISBIE ASAP.

Mr. Frisbie Office: 269.497.2106 or Email: nfrisbie@csschools.com

FINACIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOT EFFECT ANY STUDENT BEING ABLE TO

SKATE AND TAKE PART IN THIS OPPURTUNITY. SINCE STARTING THIS IN 2016
EVERY STUDENT TO COME TO OUR SCHOOL HAS BEEN ABLE TO SKATE.

This is an amazing community! At times money is tight and circumstances are tough. If
you find yourself in either situation please send in what you are able to afford. If you are
unable to afford any cost for your student(s) please contact Mr. Frisbie. This information
will never be shared it just allows for adeqate time to assist with individual circumstances.

Fundraiser Overview:
To help create funding for the Roller-Skating Unit we run a yearly fundraiser to help generate funds for
all students to participate. All the fundraiser details are attached within this packet of information. The
purpose of the fundraiser is to first pay for Roller-Skating. Any additional money raised goes directly back into
the school. Previous years this has helped upgrade and improve many things such as the projection
equipment in the gym, new basketballs, paint for the main backboards, a new audio system in the gym, iPads,
the Mileage Club, materials to build (10) cornhole boards, and to purchase other outdoor games such as, ladder
golf, lawn darts, along with many other things. This year the focus for prizes is geared more toward experiences
rather than things. I am excited for our top prize this year and I think students will be too. All assistance and
participation is greatly appreciated and benefits our students, school, and community.