Ugh. The kids have their mile run today. I have had literally 25 kids in here, trying to get me to write them passes for gym. I don't write passes unless they have a note from home with a clear reason why they can't participate. The students and parents are all aware of this policy, and it isn't new.
Also, I'm 38, out of shape, and tired. I can run a mile, so can they. They can go as slowly as they'd like, they aren't graded on speed. They just have to do it.
Also, the parents that write notes like "Please excuse my baby from gym today, he has travel hockey tonight and we need him to save his energy..." Ugh!