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Physical Education

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Rick Quiricone     Rich Courto       Kate Petrella

Welcome to the CMS Physical Education web page. Our physical education program is diverse and affords our students numerous opportunities for learning and growth. Staff members are Ms. Petrella, Mr. Quiricone, and Mr. Courto.

 

Richard Courto

Title: Physical Education Teacher
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School: 203-341-1618

Kaitlin Petrella

Title: Physical Education Teacher
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School: 203-341-1619

Rick Quiricone

Title: Physical Education Teacher
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School: 203-341-1673

Attire and other Requirements

Wear Active clothing to school including:

  • Shorts or pants meant for exercise
  • Crew neck T-shirt
  • Sneakers
  • Apparel for colder weather (Sweatshirt/Jacket, winter hat, etc)
  • Remove necklaces, watches, hoop/dangling earrings.

Refillable water bottle

Medical Excuses

You may be excused from PE for medical reasons by following these guidelines.

  • Bring a note from home - if you need to be excused for one week or less
  • Bring a note to the nurse from a doctor - if you will need to be excused for more than one week (followed by a note to return to activity)

Grading Overview

Students will be assessed based off of the SHAPE America Physical Education Standards and grade level outcomes.

  • Standard 1 - demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
  • Standard 2 - applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
  • Standard 3 - demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
  • Standard 4 - exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
  • Standard 5 - recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

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Recent News

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As 8th-grade students are being introduced to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, we are looking at the continued relevance of many of his motifs and themes. In order to increase their comfort with his language and literary techniques, students were interpreting and translating the Masquerade Ball from  Act 1, which will be followed by in-class performances. Students will also have opportunities to modernize scenes from the play to discover text-to-self connections and the Bard's influence on modern literature and performance.

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Hats for Hope!

On Friday, December 13, the CMS community celebrated Hats for Hope, a meaningful fundraiser supporting children battling cancer. This event aims to raise both funds and awareness for pediatric cancer care.

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