Health & Physical Education newsletter

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 01/23/2019 04:05 PM PST

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East and West's Best Physical Education Workshops- attend the best Professional Learning in town!

January 23, 2019

We are gliding along with you, contact us!

Nordic skiing has one of the highest caloric expenditures of any activity and Washington state has one of the largest XC ski areas in the country.

Grants and Opportunities:

SHAPEWashington President Dustin Lungo spotlighted in OSPI's new Content Integration Newsletter.

Good Sports equipment grants serve youth in economically disadvantaged areas of the country. Apply Here.

The NFL and Seattle Seahawks invite ALL classrooms to participate in a Super Bowl Virtual Field Trip Wednesday, January 30th.

Pono Ola is giving away a Pono Board valued at $150 to two Active School champions’ schools. It’s FREE and EASY to enter here.

KIDS in the GAME, in partnership with PHIT America, is giving away 25 free AMPED kits to schools across the country. Application is open now and the deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Don't leave your $25 (and more) on the table. Every teacher has Dairy Council funds.

Physical Health Education Newsletter Archive:

New and veteran teachers benefit from learning the BEST new practices from their peers.

West Best Workshop Feb 2nd 830am-4pm in West Seattle

East's Best Workshop Feb 23rd 830am-4pm in Spokane

and Health Educator Workshop April 27th 830am-4pm in Ellensburg

- all sessions offer clock-hours

RESEARCH: Increased Physical Activity Supports Reading Level Scores

Researchers found that students from lower incomes with at least 225 Physical Activity minutes per week (recess + Physical Education) had higher reading performance.

Want a strong (and free) social/emotional curriculum training for your high school students?

Mental Health and High School Curriculum Professional Development in Spokane 1/25 , Bremerton 2/5 and Yakima 3/5.

- this curriculum is aligned to Washington state Health Standards

Other Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

Action Based Learning Workshop - March 14 Yakima Register

Action Based Learning Workshop - April 11 ESD 101 - Spokane Register

FLASH Training--April 26 CWU- Ellensburg

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