Showing posts with label Trainings. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 30, 2017

December 2017

This time of year is crazy- lots of lists and details.  In order to not get buried in it all and enjoy the amazing things happening around us, we need to pause.  Taking a purposeful pause each and every day means intentionally pausing throughout the day to center ourselves.  It's not difficult and allows us to reconnect with our breath and the present moment. As a way to remember, maybe set a reminder on our phones every 2 hours or use expected moments during the day (such as a red light, copy machine visit, or a meal) to try a purposeful pause. Once the moment arises, take 3-5 minutes to focus on breath, check in with the body or utilize senses to be present in the moment.   More information on Purposeful Pauses with Janice Marturano


Colorado Healthy Schools Champions Applications are open!! Due 1/19/18

The Colorado Education Initiative recognizes schools that have "excelled at creating health and wellness programs that support student learning" through the Healthy School Champions Recognition program. 40 Colorado schools will be chosen to receive an award valued at $500 to $7500. Your school must complete the Colorado Smart Source survey by Jan 19, 2018 to be eligible. Champion awards are due February 22, 2018. Reach out to Laurie LaComb at lllacomb@dcsdk12.org for any support.

Schools must submit Smart Source by December 15, 2017 to be entered in the $1000 raffle. This deadline is only two weeks away so, if possible, please know we are here to help you in any way!  Link to Smart Source

Brain Boosting Strategy


A study at Stanford University had students think about their thinking, by reviewing their study plans before an exam.  The students who actually reviewed their study resources before actually used them performed better and had less stress. This study outlines five steps to make this happen in your classroom.  

1. Think about and list your options before you study.
2. Make a plan.
3. Set & get those goals.
4. Know that you can.
5. Through infinity.

Read the article for more details


What does Medicaid do in DCSD?

This amazing federal program is responsible for supporting the majority of the Healthy Schools work in DCSD.  Here is a little information about Medicaid...

 Our DCSD Healthy Schools Program is supported by the Medicaid Reimbursement Program.  Special Education service providers throughout the District document their services for our IEP students which enables the District to receive partial reimbursement for the costs involved in providing those services.  

Staff also receives Random Moment Time Studies from the State via email.  The email contains a link to the survey which consists of five questions.  The survey should be answered promptly after the assigned "moment" occurs, keeping in mind the health-related aspect of your moment to obtain maximum credit for the response.  These surveys take less than five minutes to answer.  For more information on the Random Moment Time Study, please visit our Google Site:  medicaidreimbursement.dcsdk12.org   On the Site you will find examples to assist in answering your Random Moment Time Study quickly and efficiently.  The Site also contains useful information on all aspects of the Medicaid Reimbursement Program.

The funds reimbursed to the District are used to promote health, wellness and prevention programs for all DCSD students.  Please support the Medicaid Reimbursement program to allow us to continue providing these much-needed programs.


Training Opportunities



1/23/18- Teaching With The Brain in Mind Part 2—Mindfulness, Meaning, and Mistakes
Get back onto the road of learning while considering the brain and how it operates, thinks, and processes information.  Jump right in and join us as we experience teaching strategies that include neuroplasticity, learning to learn, mindfulness, using mistakes to make meaning, and brain differences (age, stage, gender).  Participants attending this workshop will get a deeper understanding of how the learning brain functions and collect a variety of strategies to implement into planning, content, and the classroom.
Please go to Inspired Ed to register now!

Kim Bevill Workshops

Upcoming 2018 
Winter-Spring Schedule!
- Join us for a "Movement Course" Weekend....
...plus Learning in Motion -  1 credit class (for 3 credit course)
April 21 & 22...Gender and the Brain

If you need tuition assistance, utilize DCSD's Tuition Reimbursement Program (It is AWESOME!)




Free Mindfulness Video Trainings- a great resource for teachers and mindful practitioners.


Daily Good Deeds

Carrie Wisehart released her printable December Daily Good Deeds calendar this week.  Print it out and practice kindness every day.  A December Daily Good Deeds calendar would be a fun project for a class!  Daily Good Deeds Calendar



Physical Activity

Please share with your recess supervisors. Positive recess leaders

Save the Date! Staff Wellness Event


Fit Fest - Saturday, February 3, 2018 -Rock Canyon High School. You won't want to miss this FREE wellness event. More details coming soon from staff wellness. 

Nutrition



The ingredients for this veggie tray are pretty simple.  Start by cutting your cauliflower into small bite-size pieces.  Place them on your tray and then arrange into a snowman shape.  You will also need additional veggies to surround your snowman.  We chose carrot sticks for the top portion, because Olaf has a carrot for his nose and it was a cute match!  We used pretzel sticks for his arms and hair.  I broke apart one pretzel stick and used it for his fingers.  For the face, you can even  draw your own on a piece of paper if you are feeling artistic.  You can also use olives for his buttons which would be super cute.  Link to description.


We wish all a wonderful holiday break! Make sure to take a few purposeful pauses to soak up all the wondrous last moments of 2017.

 With gratitude,
Laurie & Kimmy 
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Saturday, April 22, 2017

April/May 2017

April/May 2017 


We had another successful Healthy Schools year and it is all because of you!  Thank you to everyone who dedicated part of their professional life towards bringing health and wellness to school communities throughout DCSD, you are amazing!  As the year closes out everyone is given the gift of time- time off from work! This is a fabulous time to mindfully dedicate thought and energy into creating balance that can be brought into the 2017/18 school year. As you plan projects, go on vacations, contemplate preparations for the following year, make the time to plan how to find life/work balance.  Please join us on May 8th, from 4:30-5:30, and enjoy our end of the year Healthy Schools Celebration at the Castle Pines Library where we will provide a tool that will help establish balance between work and life. RSVP link 

Free Training Next Friday 4/28

We will cover your sub cost!  Register today or by 4/24!





Are you an elementary school staff member looking to bring nutrition education to life in your school? This interactive training will provide participants with the opportunity to dig into the nutrition-related concepts and skills of the Colorado Health Education Standards and learn ways to integrate and reinforce nutrition education across the school environment. Participants will be able to leave this training with ideas and resources to implement nutrition education in their classroom and greater school environment. 
* April 28th, 9:00 - 3:00pm
* 2755 Janitell Rd, Co Springs
* Please reach out to Laurie LaComb to arrange a substitute

Important Dates!

May 8th, 4:30-5:30                    EOY 2016/17 Celebration
June 6th-9th                                *Explore, Learn Collaborate (ELC) 
September 14, 8:00-3:00          Fall 2017 Healthy Schools Workshop
June 2018                                      Healthy Schools Leader Retreat 

* Professional Development is offering PGI credit to staff members who use time at ELC to make plans for the 2017/18 school year, including SHIP development. Kimmy will be available on June 6th and 7th all day to help with SHIPS as well as provide guidance with MindUp, Nutrition, PA, and more! She will also be teaching Mindfulness 101 and Teaching with the Brain in Mind on Friday the 9th.  You must register for the event to get PGI credit. ELC Link

Funding Opportunities

 Funding Opportunity This Spring!
The new Playbook is coming in April with all new and fundable Plays for schools to implement! Up to $4,000 is available! For more information on this funding opportunity and to get ready to apply, click here.  Complete and submit the online application by Wednesday, November 2, 2016



Live Well has a plethora of funding opportunities that you may want to look into. If you need any help with the process, please reach out to Laurie @ lllacomb@dcsdk12.org. 


Here are a few: 
*Whole Kids Foundation’s “Kids Love Veggies” video contest
*$1000 Saucony Run for Good Foundation
*up to $10,000 KidsGardening Youth Garden Grants


Free Stuff!

Free Back-to-School poster!
Schools with educators logging in now through June 1, 2017 will be eligible to receive a Back to School Poster this fall.  Doesn't your school need a cool new poster?  Just log into Fuel Up to Play! Log in Now!


Join the Air Quality Program from now until May and get a set of free flags!!  For more information on the program, go to www.airnow.gov/flag. (More info below in sustainability).



We're giving it away! Free classroom or recess equipment pack just for submitting your lesson ideas to Active Academics® Beginning April 10 through May 5, 2017 - any lesson idea that is submitted will be entered into a drawing for an awesome equipment pack from S&S Worldwide. Submitting your lesson idea is easy! Simply register for a FREE Active Academics® membership (or login if you're already a member) and click on the Lesson Idea Submission Link!    Active Academics Link



School Celebrations

Thank you Sue Ferguson for all your years' work with the Healthy Schools Department!  Recently Sue was honored by the American Heart Association for her consistent dedication to Jump Rope for Heart.  Congrats, Sue!  You will be missed as you enter the world of retirement!



2017 Colorado Healthy Schools Champs- 
Congrats Bear Canyon, Fox Creek & Cherry Valley!

Physical Activity Ideas


Active Academics® is a resource built "by teachers and for teachers". Our activity idea database provides lesson ideas for all school settings, grades PreK - 8. We are continually looking for new ideas to share with our 4000+ users. If you have a great idea and would like to see it published, click the chalkboard above to submit it!  Active Academics link  Here is a great game from this website:
Tunnel Tag



Suggested Grade Level(s): 2, 3, 4

Content Area(s): Recess / Lunch Activity

Purpose of Activity (objectives, etc.):
The purpose of this activity is to get all kids involved and more importantly up and moving.

Materials/Equipment (Needed): Large open area with a wall or fence

Description:
This variation of tag is played in an area with a wall or fence along one side. Those who are caught must stand with one arm outstretched, touching the wall. Someone who has not yet been caught can release them by running under the 'tunnel' formed by the outstretched arms. The game ends when everyone has been caught.
Source:  Active Academics®



 Thank you Megan Balfe for this inspiring video. It reminds us that we are doing all the right things by promoting movement in our schools!

Mindfulness

Here are some great mindfulness books shared by Brittany Kinder (thank you Brittany from SVE!)
What Does It Mean to be Present? by Rana Diorio
Peaceful Piggy Yoga by Kerry Lee MacLean
Quiet Place by Douglas Wood

Take 10 Minutes of Mindfulness - Video



Sustainability

EPA Region 8 is encouraging schools and organizations to join the Air Quality Flag Program this May in recognition of Asthma Awareness Month.  They have purchased sets of flags to give to partners who join between now and the end of May.  Let us know when you sign up and we will work to get your flags to you.

For more information on the program, go to AirNow. 


Healthy Recipes
Thank you to Fox Creek superstars Brian Gill and Cindy Townsend for sharing the salad jar with us!  Here is the video to get you started.


Featured Recipe
Detox Watercress Citrus Avocado Salad with Turmeric Dressing


Watercress Salad with orange, avocado and turmeric lime dressing - a vibrant, peppery salad that is both energizing and gently cleansing utilizing fresh turmeric in the dressing.

Author: Sylvia Fountain - Feasting at Home Blog
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
  • 1 orange - zested, peeled and sliced ( or sub mandarins, blood oranges or tangelos)
  • 2 ounces baby watercress
  • 1 ripe avocado - peeled and cut into wedges
  • a few very thin slices of red onion- optional
  • Dressing: (YUMMY!)
  • 2 tablesooons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons meyer lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated turmeric root ( or sub ½ teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Cracked pepper to taste

With Gratitude

We hope to see many of you at our celebration on May 8th.  If not, have a fabulous summer break- take care of yourself in the best way possible.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done this year - your impact is huge! 

With gratitude,
Laurie LaComb and Kimmy Romine
lllacomb@dcsdk12.org
kcromine@dcsdk12.org

Please leave your comments and get your name in for the final raffle of the 2016/17 school year.


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Monday, April 4, 2016

April 2016

April 2016




Recently I had the pleasure of attending Colorado Education Initiative's Healthy Schools Summit. I don't know about you, but I always hope to leave these events with one "ah ha" and I did! The guest speaker that day was Dom Testa, a local radio talk show host and an author of many books. His main point throughout the presentation was this, "You will never know how much you will influence another person's life". This couldn't be more true of an educators' service to their students, community, and professional peers.  As you work so hard wearing the multitude of hats and continue to promote healthy learning and working environments, know that one day your students will have their own "ah ha" as they realize they are moving forward in life because of you! 

This month's blog has a lot of information, which I tried to write in a concise manner so it's easy for you to read.  Enjoy and thanks for reading my blog and any feedback is welcomed and encouraged!

Mark Your Calendars



Wrap it up!  It's that time of year to start considering data collection, success stories, and celebrations! Please take a few moments to make sure these aspects of your SHIPs are in the works. Look for an email on April 5th with pertinent information.

Mark the Calendar: Every Kid Healthy Week, April 25-29

It’s time to celebrate your school’s health and wellness accomplishments! Join thousands of schools around the country who are hosting events like healthy foods taste tests, physical activity classes, family fitness nights and much more. Last year, more than 700,000 people from schools, families and community organizations came together to mark Every Kid Healthy Week. Already hosting an event? Register your event with us so we can put you on the map. Want to hold an event? Find resources here and check out our Game On Activity of the Month for event ideas. Join the movement to make every kid health and ready to learn and be sure to tag your school's photos in social media with #EveryKidHealthy. Special thanks to CSX Transportation, a national sponsor of Every Kid Healthy Week.  


April 11th - May 6th.  Fire Up Your Feet with Kaiser Permanente- Use this link to find out more about possible $$ and to register: Fire Up Your Feet!

Fall 2016- plan for it now!  As your school leadership teams are planning for the fall, please share with them the healthy opportunities for staff development at your site. Here a few to name a few...

  • Physical Activity in the Classroom- Why? What? How? (1 hour)
  • Teaching with the Brain in Mind- the neuroscience behind brain functioning. (1-3 hours)
  • Kaiser Permanente Laughaceuticals- taking the stress out of the workplace (1 hour)
  • Kaiser Permanente Theater programs for kids- Healthy Eating, Social and Emotional Health, Youth Engagement, confronting conflict (middle school). Contact Kaiser Arts Integrated Resources (AIR) webpage at AIR

PA ideas


BOKS https://www.bokskids.org/ is a free online resource for all DCSD staff members for movement and nutrition ideas for classrooms, PE, and BASE. All accounts are free and can be set up through our area coordinator. Please contact...  Shawna A. Romero

Denver Area Coordinator

BOKS, Build Our Kids’ Success | An initiative of the Reebok Foundation

Phone: 303-720-0560
Description
As seen on ABC's SHARK TANK! Sworkit allows you to customize and play Personalized Video Workouts:
Choose from strength, cardio, yoga or stretching.
From Steve Lopez @ MRMS: Have each student get a partner. The partners should go back to back and interlock their arms at the elbows.  Have them sit on the ground, then work together to stand back up. The students love this activity! 

Mingle, Mingle, Group! In this game students mill about the classroom saying, “mingle, mingle, mingle” in soft voices until the teacher says, “Groups of 5,” at which point the students must quickly group themselves into groups with the correct number of people. Students who are left over must do three jumping jacks before the next round starts. The teacher can call out any number for the group size. You can also add rules such as: as soon as a group is complete, all members must sit down in a line.

Nutrition


If you want some free nutrition posters use this order form...

Websites




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Spring Snack Recipe



Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

Directions
  1. • Stir together sugar, cocoa and milk in 4-cup glass measure in a small pan and bring to a boil.
  2. • Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats until combined. 
  3. • Drop by spoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined plate to make 6 cookies. 
  4. • Cool in freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Healthy Schools Work in Action!

Rock Ridge Elementary is implementing Project Unity in conjunction with Special Olympics. This amazing physically active program promotes all students of all abilities to have the power to positively impact their school community by promoting social inclusion. Inclusive sports provide youth with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and play together as teammates.  This program forms friendships, fosters respect for one another, and offers leadership skill building opportunities on and off the court.  Please contact me if you want more information and I will connect you with you with people who can help you get this program going at your school. 
Project Unify

Free Trainings with RMC Health

Destination 201: Data Driven Decisions and Success Stories

  • Identify the data that indicates the SMART objective has been achieved
  • Identify action steps for how you will collect the data
  • Identify 2-3 ways to use the data you have collected
  • Identify the importance of sharing success
  • Describe the six characteristics of an effective story
  • Draft a story using the Success Story Template
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 
REGISTER HERE

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Kremmling, CO
REGISTER HERE

Practice Makes Perfect! Developing Health Mastery Using the Health Skill Models

We’ve all heard the idiom “two birds, one stone.”  Wouldn’t it be great to address both 21st Century skills and Health Education skills using consistent skill models in nearly all subject areas in all grade levels? This training will introduce newly developed skill models for goal setting, decision-making, and accessing information that align with Colorado’s Comprehensive Health Education Standards and support 21st Century Skills and Postsecondary Readiness Competencies. The skill models are essential for students in PK through high school and are an integral part of creating a positive climate and culture in your school. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to effectively teach and integrate these skills in all content areas and use in student support services. Participants will have an opportunity to explore how these skills models can be used in a school wide effort to build student mastery of these skills.   This training is appropriate for all teachers and staff members.

Click HERE for more information about the training.

Training Dates and Registration: 

Implementing Healthy Celebrations, Rewards, and Fundraisers

This training will provide attendees with fun and practical solutions to many of the obstacles currently faced by schools when trying to impact students’ health outside of the cafeteria. The training will help school level staff understand the basic components of creating a shift in the school food culture that aligns with current efforts and has lasting effects. Implementation guides and stellar resources are just a few of the tools that will be provided to help attendees take the first steps, or giant leaps, in providing healthier student opportunities and environments.

Click HERE for more information about the training.

Training Dates and Registration: 

Bringing Nutrition Education to Life in Elementary Schools

Are you an elementary school staff member looking to bring nutrition education to life in your school? This interactive training will provide participants with the opportunity to dig into the nutrition-related concepts and skills of the Colorado Health Education Standards and learn ways to integrate and reinforce nutrition education across the school environment. Participants will be able to leave this training with ideas and resources on how to bring nutrition education to life in their classroom and greater school environment. 

Date: Friday, May 13, 2016
Location: Sheraton Hotel-Denver West
Times: 8:30am Breakfast, 9-3pm Training 
Click HERE for training information and to register.


Full-day trainings will be offered for district and school health team leaders and members. Lunch will be provided. Full substitute pay or a $100 stipend (as appropriate) and a certification of completion will be provided to those that attend the full day of training.  If you have any questions, please contact Lara Peck at larap@rmc.org, (303) 867-9127 or Coreen Maas, coreenm@rmc.org, (303) 867-9116


Thank you! Creating healthy schools can be challenging at times and I appreciate all that you do! Reach out if you need any support for your work.  

Laurie LaComb

lllacomb@dcsdk12.org
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