Dutch Broadway School

During physical education sessions with teachers Debra Bennett, Tim Smith and new PE team member James Mauro, Dutch Broadway School scholars are building their soccer skills while staying active and having fun. Younger students are building foundational skills such as teamwork, coordination and basic movements; while upper-grade students are advancing to more complex techniques like ball control, dribbling drills and understanding game zones. Sessions occasionally conclude with mindfulness-based cooldowns, which align with the school's daily mindfulness breathing and yoga exercises, allowing students to relax and reset before continuing with their school day. 

This school year, the Elmont Union Free School District proudly expanded its physical education program, ensuring that all scholars from Pre-K through sixth grade now enjoy PE twice a week. With the addition of new, dedicated physical education staff, the goal of the program’s expansion is to boost physical activity and support scholars’ overall health and well-being.