Sara Tilkens – Physical Education

Welcome to JFK Physical Education Page!!!

  Hello JFK! Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! 

Guidelines for Physical Education Class 

  1. Listen During Instruction                                                             
  2. Keep socially distanced as much as possible
  3. Move safely and in control in your own space. 
  4. Show respect and kindness 
  5. Have fun, play safe, and make the best of our time together
  6. Give 100% effort in every activity
  7. Show good sportsmanship
  8.  The whistle is blown; take a knee 
  9.  Mrs. Tilkens has finally call

 

 

 

Important Forms for 6-8th Grade Athletics

Sports Physical Form

Heads Up Concussion Form

Sports participation contract or waiver

 

Gym Clothes Policy

Proper attire is needed for physical education class at JFK. Proper attire will help allow students to
participate fully in the physical activities, help reduce the maintenance needed for the gym floor, and
maintain the values of our Catholic school.

 

GRADES K-8:
SHOES: All students must have non-scuff gym shoes that are clean for
gym use. Shoes must be properly secured as intended by the manufacturer
and/or as needed to keep the shoes on and for safety at school.
Students who do not have appropriate shoes may not participate.

GRADES 5-8:
Students in grades 5-8 will not change clothes for gym; they may wear their gym
clothes during the day on days when they have gym.

GYM SHORTS: Gym shorts must be purchased through the school identified
vendor. The student’s name should be written on the tag. No other shorts are
allowed for PE.

LONG PANTS: Gym sweatpants or loose fitting athletic pants that must be
purchased through the school identified vendor may be worn.

GYM SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS: Properly sized crewneck gym JFK spirit wear t-shirts that must be purchased through the school identified vendor are to be worn for gym class. Over their t-shirts, students may also wear sweatshirts, fleeces, and long-sleeve dry fits that meet the regular uniform policy. If students cannot raise their arms to their sides or above their heads without the top of their shorts still touching the bottom of their shirts, then the gym shirts are too small. If students’ shirts are as long as or longer than their gym shorts,
the shirts are too big.

If a 5th-8th grade student is not dressed in accordance with the gym clothes policy, a dress code
demerit is issued. Three dress code demerits per quarter yield a 15 minute detention. Each
subsequent dress code demerit in a quarter also yields a 15 minute detention, and his/her grade
may also be affected.

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Biography 

Welcome to JFK! I am Mrs. Sara Tilkens. I joined JFK in 2009 after graduating from St. Ambrose University with a BA in K-12 Physical education, a minor in K-12 health, and a K-12 coaching endorsement. In December of last year I graduated from Morningside University with a masters degree in athletic administration. I have been married to my husband, Ryan, now for 12 years and we have three children who all attend JFK. Aaron–5th grade, CJ–1st grade, and Savannah–Kindergarten. While taking care of my kids I also enjoy keeping myself busy playing volleyball year-round. As a family, we enjoy being outdoors, going for walks, and just spending family time together!!