2026–2027 School Year

At Richman Elementary School, we believe physical education is an essential part of every child's education. Our standards-based PE program promotes lifelong fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy decision-making, and physical well-being while supporting students' social-emotional development.

Physical Education instruction is provided by our award winning PE teacher and North Orange County Teacher Induction Coach, Honda SoCal Teacher of the Year 2026 - Coach Mike Shaffer, in partnership with classroom teachers. Classroom teachers accompany their classes to PE and support student participation and engagement.

PE Schedule

Students participate in PE according to the following schedule:

Tuesdays

• 6th Grade: Guzman / Rios
• 5th/6th SDC: De Salvo
• 2nd Grade: Maehr
• 1st Grade: Diaz
• 1st/2nd SDC: Kusnadi
• 3rd Grade: Licona
• 3rd/4th SDC: Vrsalovich
• TK: Arreola
• Kindergarten: De Santiago
• TK/K SDC: Phan
• 5th Grade: Yolla / Nino Franco

Wednesdays

• 3rd Grade: Licona
• 2nd/3rd Combo: Ahn
• 4th Grade: DLP / Slaughter

Fridays

• 5th Grade: Yolla / Nino Franco
• 5th/6th SDC: De Salvo
• 2nd Grade: Maehr
• 1st/2nd SDC: Kusnadi
• 2nd/3rd Combo: Ahn
• 1st Grade: Diaz
• 4th Grade: DLP / Slaughter
• 3rd/4th SDC: Vrsalovich
• TK: Arreola
• Kindergarten: De Santiago
• TK/K SDC: Phan
• 6th Grade: Guzman / Rios

Each PE session provides approximately 50 minutes of instruction, supporting students in meeting California’s required instructional minutes for physical education. PE schedules may be adjusted during parent conference weeks, district events, and other school-wide activities.

Physical Education Curriculum

Richman’s PE program aligns with the California Physical Education Standards and provides students with opportunities to develop:

• Fundamental movement skills and motor development
• Physical fitness concepts and healthy habits
• Teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship
• Individual and team sports skills
• Safety awareness and responsible decision-making
• Lifelong fitness habits

Additional Fitness Opportunities

Richman students participate in additional opportunities that promote health and wellness, including:

• PTA Jog-A-Thon
• Fullerton School District Street Hockey Program

California Physical Education Standards

To learn more about the California Physical Education Content Standards and Framework, please visit the California Department of Education:

California Physical Education Standards & Framework

Contact

Coach Mike Shaffer
Physical Education Teacher
📧 michael_shaffer@myfsd.org