The Expeditionary Learning (EL) conference that I attended this week was a bit overwhelming, in a good way. My head is full of things to think about and my bag bursting with materials to sift through. From a distance I felt there were good things happening at REALMS, and I now have a better picture of what those “things” are grounded in. Kudos to Roger and his team for living out what I was learning this week.
Reminders:
- Don’t forget Daylight Savings Time switch is this weekend. It is time to “fall back” one hour!
- Next Thursday, Nov. 5, 3:15 – 4:30 : ACT Aspire training held at HDMS. Plan on bringing a team from your school that may include: admin, ICCL, core teachers, data queens/kings, others. Those trained will then train others in your building. Elementary principals will also be invited, so it will likely be a very full library. Please plan accordingly if you want to sit with your school team.
New Information:
- Following is information from Sydney Gill, regional representative for American Heart Association. I recently met with Sydney and a Portland representative about how AHA can support/enhance the work being done in our middle schools around heart health activities and education. In addition to the below information, here is a document that includes contact information, facts and available support for your teachers around this topic.
- As educators, we all know the importance of developing the whole child (mind and body), which includes exercise, nutrition, living tobacco free and connecting to our community. That is why I am proud of our partnership with the American Heart Association through Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart and our joint efforts to fight childhood obesity. This pro-active approach will encourage students to adopt heart healthy habits during adolescence and into adulthood, as well as raise life-saving donations. The American Heart Association has health and wellness programs for Elementary, Middle and High Schools, including resources to help you build a healthier staff.
I would like to thank and highlight the following schools that have already signed up to participate in Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart this school year!
Bear Creek Elementary REALMS Middle
Elk Meadow Elementary Rosland Elementary
Juniper Elementary Silver Rail Elementary
La Pine Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary
RE Jewell Elementary
I fully support the American Heart Association and their heart healthy programs and encourage you to connect with our American Heart Association representative, Sydney Gill, at (208) 650-6273 or email her at[email protected] (copied on this email). She would be happy to talk with you about options for your school. When you sign up, you will receive all of the materials you need to hold a successful event (free of charge), including classroom lesson plans, jump ropes/basketball, plus an opportunity to earn gift certificates to US Games for PE equipment.
Thanks for all you do for our kids! I appreciate your support and I look forward to our work together as we support the American Heart Association and the health of our students.
- As educators, we all know the importance of developing the whole child (mind and body), which includes exercise, nutrition, living tobacco free and connecting to our community. That is why I am proud of our partnership with the American Heart Association through Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart and our joint efforts to fight childhood obesity. This pro-active approach will encourage students to adopt heart healthy habits during adolescence and into adulthood, as well as raise life-saving donations. The American Heart Association has health and wellness programs for Elementary, Middle and High Schools, including resources to help you build a healthier staff.
Have a wonderful weekend, don’t eat too much candy, and enjoy the extra hour! Thank you for the work you do leading and guiding tomorrow’s future.
Jim