Athletic Shoes

Please remember to have your children wear athletic shoes to school.  Especially when they have P.E.
The most important thing to me as a teacher is to keep your children safe.  One way I can do that is making sure they are wearing the proper uniform for PE.  They will be running the mile this year so please look at your child's shoes and think, would I let my child run the mile in these shoes?

Thank you,

Coach Rubino

Welcome Back!!

Hi,

I am Coach Rubino, and I have been with Great Hearts for 9 years now!  I am originally from New York, Long Island, and moved here in 1997, my Senior year of High School.  I then went on to attend Auburn University on a scholarship to play soccer.  War Eagle!

I love being a Physical Education teacher; it truly fulfills me.  I love my students and am fulfilled everyday knowing that I have taught them something.  I incorporate the virtues in each and every lesson as well.

This year we have added many things to the curriculum such as dance and gymnastics.  We also bought 30 scooters and mini golf equipment!  We will have a fun filled year!

I am so excited to see our students this coming Monday!  I cannot wait to see their smiling faces and I cannot wait to start teaching them so many physical activities!!

See you all on Monday!!!

Sincerely,

Coach Rubino
mrubino@archwayrete.org

Gymnastics

During our unit in gymnastics we learned how to do a back bend, handstands, the splits, yoga static poses, summersalts and we have used the spring board.

All of our students have had such a great time during this unit!  I am glad we incorporated it into our curriculum.

Thank you!

Square Dancing

Hello,

I am looking for volunteers who know how to square dance and can help me teach our students the proper way to do so.  Please email me at mrubino@archwayarete.org.

Thank you!

The Waltz

I am glad to announce that "The Waltz", turned out to be a success.  It wasn't as hard for the boys as they imagined.  We had a wonderful time learning this classical dance.  I am so glad we got through it successfully!

4th and 5th Grade Classes

Dear Families,

Due to AZ Merit testing in the gym on the Prep side, PE for 4th and 5th grade classes will be outside for the next five weeks.  It is extremely important for them to bring water bottles, sun screen (or apply before school) and a hat if needed.

Thank you for helping me out on this!

Best,

Coach Rubino

Kickball then Baseball!

Hello Chargers!

We will begin a short kickball unit describing the rules and necessary steps in playing a full kickball game. Kickball helps students understand the rules and plays in a baseball game, so that's why I always begin with this sport first.

We will learn:
How to run the bases
How to catch and throw a kickball/baseball
How many outs are in an inning
How many innings we play in a game
Top of the inning and bottom of the inning
Forced outs

There is much more to this and I am excited to get started on Monday!