KidsHappen Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 My dd 6th grade PE teacher sent home a letter with the following info: We are currently playing many dodge ball type games in PE. Please insure that you child can do the following things: Throw with the right hand while stepping with the left Throw with the left hand while stepping with right Track ball with eyes Catch ball from 10 and 15 feet away I don't exactly understand the purpose of this form. Wouldn't they be able to determine if they can do this in class? And if not, is it not the purpose of the class to wrok on these abilities. It seems to me that they are trying to determine if the child is capable of developmentally appropriate abilities and I am not quite sure that this is the school responsibility. I do have a family doctor and she did have a school physical before school started. I not exactly sure about this but it leaves me feeling slightly uneasy so I thought that I would check with hive see what say you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 My dd 6th grade PE teacher sent home a letter with the following info: We are currently playing many dodge ball type games in PE. Please insure that you child can do the following things: Throw with the right hand while stepping with the left Throw with the left hand while stepping with right Track ball with eyes Catch ball from 10 and 15 feet away I don't exactly understand the purpose of this form. Wouldn't they be able to determine if they can do this in class? And if not, is it not the purpose of the class to wrok on these abilities. It seems to me that they are trying to determine if the child is capable of developmentally appropriate abilities and I am not quite sure that this is the school responsibility. I do have a family doctor and she did have a school physical before school started. I not exactly sure about this but it leaves me feeling slightly uneasy so I thought that I would check with hive see what say you. Maybe it is just PE homework. You could always just ask. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riada Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Haven't heard of anything like this and I would agree that this should be part of the class- teaching them these skills. On a side note- :eek: eek! Dodge ball brings back memories of how hard the boys could throw and how long the pain lasted from being hit. Hope things have mellowed down in school some since then.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Maybe it is just PE homework. You could always just ask. :) Yes, I sent an email but have not received a response yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 On a side note- :eek: eek! Dodge ball brings back memories of how hard the boys could throw and how long the pain lasted from being hit. Hope things have mellowed down in school some since then.:glare: My introduction to the sadistic impulse: Michael Ford, 6th grade dodgeball. Forms like that, ones that take so much time out of your day to interpret.... very annoying. Let us know what the heck it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 That they think parents might not know to look for these skills. I don't care how perfect a school is, teachers who listen to parents learn a lot. Yes, teachers can observe in class. But when a mother says, "I think he's still not really understanding X concept" that's helpful to a teacher. If the parents all take the time to check out these skills with their child, not only will everyone have fun doing it, but they teacher can better identify if there is a problem. I wouldn't think anything of it, but would enjoy the assignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 How many kids in the class? If there is a large student/teacher ratio, the teacher may not have time to help the deficient kids and keep the rest of the class doing an activity. For my own peace of mind I'd check to see if dd could do those things listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 On a side note- :eek: eek! Dodge ball brings back memories of how hard the boys could throw and how long the pain lasted from being hit. Hope things have mellowed down in school some since then.:glare: Oh yeah, skinny little runt me got hit in the stomach and passed out. I still remember my best friend standing over me while I lay on the ground watching bright little bubbles burst in front of my eyes. "Is she dead?" :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riada Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh yeah, skinny little runt me got hit in the stomach and passed out. I still remember my best friend standing over me while I lay on the ground watching bright little bubbles burst in front of my eyes. "Is she dead?" :001_huh: I couldn't help but to laugh at this and Nicole's post. At least I wasn't the only one that the words "dodge ball" stirred something up in. lol.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh, this is easy. They've had a lawsuit (perhaps dismissed, but a lawsuit nonetheless). They are covering themselves legally. Sad, but it has to be done in this day and age. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 My dd 6th grade PE teacher sent home a letter with the following info: We are currently playing many dodge ball type games in PE. Please insure that you child can do the following things: Throw with the right hand while stepping with the left Throw with the left hand while stepping with right Track ball with eyes Catch ball from 10 and 15 feet away I don't exactly understand the purpose of this form. Wouldn't they be able to determine if they can do this in class? And if not, is it not the purpose of the class to wrok on these abilities. It seems to me that they are trying to determine if the child is capable of developmentally appropriate abilities and I am not quite sure that this is the school responsibility. I do have a family doctor and she did have a school physical before school started. I not exactly sure about this but it leaves me feeling slightly uneasy so I thought that I would check with hive see what say you. I would think that that is the PE teacher's job. No?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogpond1 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 due to learning/eye issues. This wasn't caught until the end of 6th grade. Perhaps the school is watching for these kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 You must be kidding. I mean, I know you aren't, but...what???:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 A friend who is a p.s. teacher in the area recently told me that dodge ball is banned, at least where she teaches. When she told me this, I was hopeful that perhaps it was being banned on a wider scale. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I think Ria is right. This is about liability and a lawsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ridiculous from what I see. PE is to teach your children how to do these things. You don't just throw kids in a baseball game and expect them to know how. You don't just say, drop and give me 20 and expect them to do it right. Do they teach in school anymore or is it all done after hours by the parent? Sorry, but it's just crazy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I don't really see how this letter would possibly reduce their liability. Surely no lawyer, judge or jury would expect that sending a letter like this home would actually change anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosterisacoolcat Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wow, I have not thought about dodgeball in YEARS. No one gets outta dodgeball without war wounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They could send me this one instead: Dear Mrs. Zelda, Hey, why don't you keep your son at home this week. Its dodge ball. I'm sure you understand. Signed, The School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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