My name is Ali Newman and I am the PE and Health
teacher here at Queen of Apostles Catholic School.. I have a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance and through this degree
I studied Childhood Education, Anatomy and Physiology as well
as many theatre courses. I have enjoyed a career in the fitness
industry as a Personal Trainer and aerobics instructor for fifteen
years. I competed in aerobics both regionally and nationally
and am a silver and bronze medallist for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
I very much enjoy working with children and
this year, I will be working with them on their physical fitness
as well as developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I
plan to accomplish this through different monthly activities
and a nutrition awareness program. I have asked the children
in grades 4-8 to keep a Dietary Journal in which they are to
keep a record of everything they eat and drink for one week.
I ask them to do this for the first week of each quarter so
they may become more aware of what they are consuming. I am
also working with the philosophies of Don Hellison and Curt
Hinson which focus on incorporating themes of personal and social
responsibility into PE instruction.
Since I only meet with the students one class
period a week, I need your help to reinforce at home what they
are learning in school. I want to work with all of you to keep
your children physically fit and healthy.
Thank you so much for your support and acceptance.
I will be communicating with you on a regular basis through
the Friday envelopes and you can also look up information on
the web site.
