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To: The Parents of Judson 4th Graders
Re: Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment
During the five week period beginning September 24, 2007, and ending November 9, 2007, I will be conducting physical fitness testing. The purpose of the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment is to determine whether students in Grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 are physically fit.
The fitness standards used to determine a minimum fitness level have been established by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. The information gathered will be part of a Strategic School Profile report submitted by the school principal to the State Department of Education. The Strategic School Profile report will provide physical fitness information by school, district and state. The four test items are: modified sit & reach, partial curl-ups, right-angle push-ups, and one mile run/walk. Attached you will find an information brochure entitled, "Connecticut's Fitness Challenge: Be Wise, Exercise", which briefly describes the test items and provides activities and exercise suggestions that may be done prior to testing.
Parents have often volunteered to help me with the fitness testing, and I have found their help invaluable. If you are able to volunteer to come in and help during your child’s physical education class, please complete the form below and return it to school. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call me at Judson School at 945-4850.
Yours in health,
Stephen Sorriero
Physical Education Instructor
Note to parents of students with asthma:
If you feel your child may need medication before participation in any of the four fitness areas to be tested, please notify the school nurse, Mrs. Diane Andrew (945-4855).
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I will plan on coming in to help Mr. Sorriero with the physical fitness testing during my child’s physical education class.
____ I am able to help each week
____I am available to help on the following dates:
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Student’s Name and Classroom Teacher Parent/Guardian
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