Physical activity is extremely beneficial to children.  It helps their brain learn better academically.  It is the perfect environment for developing, refining, and demonstrating social skills.  It naturally encourages teamwork and healthy competition.  Childhood obesity is at an all time high! When classes only have Physical Education once a week, they often times completely miss it that week, especially if their class has it on a Monday or Friday because of scheduling or snow.  Behavior improves when children have a physical outlet. Reducing Physical Education to once a week, significantly reduces all the powerful benefits of Physical Education.  If you agree that your child should continue with Physical Education twice a week, please sign this petition and show your support!  Please show Principal Patrick the opinion of her stakeholders on this topic.  The decision is hers to make!  This can be a win-win situation!  The ball is in your court! Show your support for PE twice a week!