Middlebury Elementary School

An epidemic of obese and poorly nourished students exists in our country.  A sedentary lifestyle coupled with a culture full of junk food is having a terrible effect on the health of children and adults. Obesity is the cause of many serious medical conditions. PE, therefore, becomes essential in teaching students how to develop lifelong exercise habits and knowledge about proper nutrition.

The Region 15 physical education program aims to educate students to be healthy and active throughout their lives. We recognize that regular physical activity is imperative to the well-being of all people. We know that good health habits begin in childhood. Our focus is to motivate children toward a physically active lifestyle by helping them to understand the physiological benefits of exercise, perform a variety of movements, and appreciate the joy of activity.

Kindergarten students receive one formal P.E. class each week while students in grades one through five receive two formal classes.

Health and Wellness Survey

During the 2010-11 school year, all students in health and physical education class will be participating in a lifestyle survey. The purpose of the survey is to assess the students' exercise and wellness lifestyles, as well as their knowledge of fitness concepts. Once the results are reviewed, we hope to be able to adjust our curriculum to better serve the needs of students. Parents interested in viewing the survey questions can submit a request in writing to Mr. Joseph Velardi at Pomperaug High School. In addition, parents who wish to exclude their child from participating in the survey may do so in writing to their child's teacher.