January 2020
There's a lot to share this month, so here it goes!!
We are so excited to share with all of our Healthy Schools that we have recorded 8 "Ten Meaningful Minutes" podcasts to date. We have been working with Aaron Ragon on this concept since this last year hoping to get information out to parents, caregivers, and teachers on ways to help our students safe, healthy, engaged, supported and challenged. We need your HELP to get the word out!! If possible, can you please find ways to post this podcast on your classroom or school websites? Share it with your staff at your next meeting? If you are able, please let us know via email so we can put your name in our drawing by the end of February. Thank you in advance for any help!!
Professional Development
February 14th-
Classified training in InspirEd! Kimmy is teaching two classes:
~ Mindfulness 101 for Support Staf, 8:30-11, CVHS
~ SEL Through the Mindfulness Lens, 1-3:00, CVHS
Skills-Based Health Education Training Series Join RMC Health for a free training series on skills-based health education. The training series features four interactive and hands-on trainings that prepare health educators to implement best practices in skills-based health education. Sign up for all four or the trainings that are most relevant to your expertise and experience. For objectives for each training, please reach out to amandan@rmc.org.
We have SUB PAY available!! RMC Trainings
- February 13, 9-4:30- Introduction to Skills-Based Health Education: Daily Lesson Planning, Mastery, and Assessment register
- March 20, 9-4:30- Building a Safe and Inclusive Community for Health Education register
- April 24, 9-4:30- Practice, Practice, Practice: The Road to Students Mastering Health Skills register
- May 15, 9-4:30- The Joy of Assessment: Empowering Students and Teachers through Mastery
Free online Nutrition Class for Teachers With Whole Foods!
DCSD BENEFITS
Free Financial Webinars from MetLife
Join Elena C. Lynch, Financial Planner, for a series of 45 minute webinars focusing on strategies to help relieve financial anxiety; part of the financial educational awareness program of the DCSD 403b/457 Retirement Plan Services.WEBINAR #5 ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
Understanding the foundations of financial concepts is critical to long-term financial well-being. This presentation provides an overview of what estate planning is; its benefits and primary tools used. More in-depth information about each tool (Wills, trusts, gifting, and life insurance) are provided. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Feb 6, 2020, 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLLhe8SZQke2n-pEgmkpow After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #6 INVESTMENT BASICS
Understanding the foundations of financial concepts is critical to long-term financial well-being. This presentation provides a general outline of various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. A discussion of why investing may make sense and an overview of asset allocation based on personal risk profiles are offered.
When: Feb 13, 2020, 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fm-CpNVrQoWQORLdNVDWOw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #7 RETIREMENT READINESS
When: Feb 6, 2020, 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLLhe8SZQke2n-pEgmkpow After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #6 INVESTMENT BASICS
Understanding the foundations of financial concepts is critical to long-term financial well-being. This presentation provides a general outline of various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. A discussion of why investing may make sense and an overview of asset allocation based on personal risk profiles are offered.
When: Feb 13, 2020, 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fm-CpNVrQoWQORLdNVDWOw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #7 RETIREMENT READINESS
The choices you make prior to retirement may have a big impact on your retirement. Preparing from 3 different perspectives: Financial, Organizational and Emotional.
When: Feb 20, 2020, 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1xIFlZEbRAC1ZaxsUkPRpg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #8 WOMEN and FINANCES
When: Feb 20, 2020, 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1xIFlZEbRAC1ZaxsUkPRpg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
WEBINAR #8 WOMEN and FINANCES
Understanding the foundations of financial concepts is critical to long-term financial well-being. This presentation uses statistics from recent MassMutual research to highlight three top financial concerns of women: Savings, Investing and Retiring.
When: Feb 27, 2020, 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F3IQERpgT1G4INj1c1wZfw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
When: Feb 27, 2020, 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://financialguide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F3IQERpgT1G4INj1c1wZfw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Mindfulness
7 insightful steps to creating your own mindfulness practice
Mindful Schools Fundamental Course
The central objective of this professional development course is to introduce you to mindfulness meditation and help you explore and cultivate a personal mindfulness practice. You’ll learn science, strategies, and mindful practices that support positive states of mind like gratitude, kindness, joy, and compassion.
Two upcoming sessions: Feb 7th - March 19th and March 6 - April 16th
Registration
The central objective of this professional development course is to introduce you to mindfulness meditation and help you explore and cultivate a personal mindfulness practice. You’ll learn science, strategies, and mindful practices that support positive states of mind like gratitude, kindness, joy, and compassion.
Two upcoming sessions: Feb 7th - March 19th and March 6 - April 16th
Registration
Random Acts of Kindness Week: February 16th - 23rd
New Book to Read
I am a huge Dr. Dan Siegel fan, and this is his new book, The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains get Wired!!
School Celebrations
Junior Recess Coaches in DCSD
Want to learn how to bring this program to your school, reach out to Kimmy Romine!
Physical Activity
How to WIN a FREE Obstacle Course event for your school!
1) Go to this Link on January 27th, 2020 and cast your vote for your school.
2) Use the social sharing buttons to win 2 extra votes
3) Share this link with your school, family and friends to increase your chances of winning.
Questions? Reach out to James Short, Phone: 303-828-7381
The other day, Cristina Berrett-Braun and I were chatting about our 2020 intentions and she shared with me her amazing goal to run 1 mile every day! There is actually an entire group of people who have run a mile or more a day- one gentleman has run every day for over 50 years!! I thought this is both attainable and fun, maybe it is something you'd like to start personally or do with your students. If you want to see the streak of runners, here it is...
Streak Runners International
Global School Playday
Turn off the computers and pull out Monopoly! If your school participates, please share photos and stories with us!! February 5th, 2020Grant Opportunities
Groove Auto Grant App is open until March 31st.
Nutrition
Peanut butter/Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 medium bananas, peeled, halved and frozen
1/4 cup peanut butter
Optional toppings: whipped cream (oh ya!), chocolate chips, shredded coconut, peanuts
Directions:
Place bananas and peanut butter in a food processor. Pulse and process until mostly smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Garnish with coconut, if desired. Serve immediately
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/258090/2-ingredient-peanut-butter-banana-ice-cream/
Happy, happy days to all. Thank you for continuing to bring health and wellness to your schools. Please post a blog comment during the month of February and get your name in the drawing.
Inspire with Kindness, Laurie & Kimmy
Thank you!! Always love being able to read these and utilize the resources!!
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