May 2019
On May 7th the word "compassion" kept coming to mind. Although we can't change the violence, anger, stupidity, and fear that resulted from events at STEM, we can move forward with bringing compassion to all of those around us.
Please know that your work makes a positive difference in the lives of our students!
Please know that your work makes a positive difference in the lives of our students!
Important Dates
May 29th & 30th ~ DCSD Summer Summit ~ Healthy Schools Classes offered
May 29th:
- Healthy, Mindful Teacher Cohort Overview
- SEL for the Educator
- Creating a PRevention Based Classroom
- Journaling with Students
May 30th:
- MindUp Planning
- Mindfulness Strategies for Self Awareness
- Movement and Brain Functioning
- Mindfulness 101
Classes will be held at Legend High School in Parker. Click to register
June 1st: Please return any unused Healthy Schools' books to Kimmy or Laurie via interoffice mail so we can do inventory. If you want to keep them for planning, just include a post-it note and we'll get it back to you. Please send them to HWP @ Wilcox.
September 12th~ Fall Healthy Schools Workshop at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Summer Classes with Kim Bevill
Summer Special Deals for Staff
ATA Karate Denver would like to offer 50% off of any of our programs for all DCSD Healthy Schools Team Members. There's no catch, any membership fees, monthly fees, etc., all classes are 50% off. Thanks for all that you do for your students! Either email the owner, Jason Strong, at jstrong@atakaratedenver.com or call him at 7203443030 to get class times and he can answer any questions that you have.
The end of the school year can be extra crazy, so self-care is more important than ever! We are heading into the summer, but now is the time to focus on your personal well being.
For DCSD Staff, receive 50% off the entire eCourse!!
You’ll get 15 online lessons to help you:
- learn and develop positive new habits
- reduce stress
- feel happier and more fulfilled
- incorporate more self-care into your already busy life
For more info, visit: http://thisgreengrass.com/courses2
*Use code DCSD at checkout to receive the entire course for $49*!
Mindfulness
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is proud to announce that they have taken their CASEL approved, highly effective, evidence-based Kindness in the Classroom® social-emotional learning curriculum and made it better! We invite you to take a few minutes and check out the updated curriculum here!
You will find a list of 100 things to do before the age of 12 on this website. I think it actually is timeless, anyone could have some fun getting through the list.
Physical Activity
This time of year is the perfect, and almost necessary, time to get our kids moving!
Here are some great ideas from BOKS.
Burst 1: Counting Burst
Individual, in place
5-8 minutes, grades 3-6
Have children complete a
- In multiples of 1
- In multiples of 2
- In multiples of 3
- In multiples of 4
- In multiples of 5
Burst 2: 4-Way Bending Burst
Individual, in place
3-5 minutes, grades K-8
Directions:
- Standing with feet together,
heels and toes touching each other, - Bring arms overhead sideways,
palms together and interlock your fingers, release your index fingers, thumbs crossed. - Stretch up out of the waist
touch the ceiling, and in an absolutely straight line bring your body to the right without bending elbows or knees. Continuously push hips to the left; hold for 30 seconds or longer. - Repeat on the left side; hold for
30 seconds or longer. - Take a deep breath, drop your
head back as far as it goes, look back behind you. Keep your arms together, try to touch the wall behind you, push hips forward, weight in the heels; hold for 30 seconds or longer. - Return to upright, arms
overhead, then bend knees and fold forward. Keep stomach sucked in and hands-on calf muscles; hold for 30 seconds or longer. - Return to standing, release
arms down to the side.
SHIP Ideas
As you sit in the lounge chair this summer thinking of ideas for your school's SHIP, here are some ideas from across the district that may be helpful to you.Random Acts of Kindness ideas connects with Social Awareness/Relationship Skills
Camp Kindness (Pioneer)
Student Led Teams leading Kindness Campaigns (Wildcat Mountain & Pine Lane)
After school Kindness & Physical Activity Club (Iron Horse)
Zen Corners in all classrooms (See Laurie)
Mindfulness boxes (See Kimmy)
Physical Activity
Indoor Recess- Training EAs, providing indoor recess bags (Sedalia, Cougar Run, Franktown)
Physical activity schoolwide programs- Friday Fitness (Summit View)
Surprise Exercise- impromptu school-wide PA breaks (Soaring Hawk)
Nutrition
Go, Slow, Whoa Campaigns (Meadowview)
Student Led Health Teams
Wellness Ambassadors (Soaring Hawk)
Healthy Living Team focusing on physical activity (Heritage)
Kindness Club (Heritage)
Middle School & High School Initiatives
My Intent Project (MRMS)
Daily Brain Breaks (TRHS/MVHS)
Mindfulness (TRHS/DCHS/Mesa MS)
Student Led Health Team focusing on Healthy snacks & physical activity (RHMS)
If you want to write your SHIPs now or during the summer we are available!! Start SHIPSs first day of school in August!
Physical Environment
New opportunity - Classroom recycle bins for your school!
The DCSD Office of Sustainability received a grant which will allow us to supply approximately 20 Douglas County School District schools with classroom recycling bins. Schools who receive bins will need to complete these steps:
1. Pre-audit waste assessment
2. Create a school waste management plan
3. Post-audit waste assessment.
Interested? Click the button below for full process and application instructions. Photos and specifications of classroom bins are available here.
Thank you to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for this generous grant!
Nutrition
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries)
- Want to add some protein? Consider adding yogurt, protein powder, beans, cottage cheese
That's it for 2018/19 school year. Spread compassion and kindness over this time of healing, make sure to start with yourself! If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. We both work over the summer and can help plan 19/20 SHIPs as early as June 1st.
With gratitude and respect,
Laurie & Kimmy
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