Mrs.DanaOlson

Did you know that my PE Teammate, Mr. Wood creates activity videos? The mini workouts are a great brain break for students. Our PE team often uses them for a quick warm up before the PE lesson or for a movement break during health. You can also find the videos on YouTube to try at home! Today students worked on Mr. Woods newest video that has quickly become a student favorite! Thanks for making these videos Mr. Wood!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lOwycaVXfr4

What a week it has been in Physical Education!!
First, thank you to all the families who have brought it empty, gift wrapped boxes for our holiday themed game- shop till you drop. If your family wants to donate a box the last day we will be collecting will be Monday 12.13. So far the students that have played have really enjoyed the game!

This week we celebrated Mrs. Olson’s return from maternity leave. We also thanked Ms. Perry for filling in while Mrs. Olson was out. We wish her the best and we will miss her!
We wanted to congratulate our student teacher, Ms. Miranda on her graduation from Aurora University!! We wish her the best on her new adventure!! We will miss her!
Thank you for the continuous support of our PE program!

Thank you for all the wonderful memories Walker’s Grove 💚

Goodbye Walker's Grove,
It has been a pleasure to be a Physical Education and Health Teacher at Walker's Grove for the past 12 years. I want you to know that I have accepted a PE/Health position at Wallin Oaks Elementary School and will be leaving Walker's Grove at the completion of this school year. I am excited for this once in a lifetime opportunity to collaborate in opening a new, student centered Physical Education program at Wallin Oaks.
I am grateful for all the years of growth that I experienced at Walker's Grove. I have worked with many teammates at WG including my mentor, Steve Riederer who taught me the importance of having fun with and getting to know the students. I've had other significant PE teammates over my tenure that have taught me skills that I will continue to use in the future. Matt Burghgraef, Mike Galati, Stephanie Germann, Corey Carver, Stacy Daniels, Dina Jansen and Christian Cores have all had a positive impact on my teaching career. Mr. Carver and Mr. Cores will continue to be at Walker's Grove this fall.
I will miss all the students at WG and wish you all nothing but the best!!

H e l l o!! I’m Mrs. Olson!! Allow me to reintroduce myself as we jump into a new year and a new way of teaching PE remotely!!
-This is my 12th year teaching and my 12th year at WG! (I used to be known as Miss Turvey)
-I grew up in Bolingbrook, spent the last 5 years living in Morris and now I’m excited to announce that Mr. Olson, Piper and I are now Plainfield residents!
-I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a Health Education Endorsement
-I also have a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership
-I’m looking forward to the new growth opportunity that this school year will provide. It will be unlike any other school year and I’m sure it will push me WAY out of my comfort zone! We WILL all make this a great year!