WHPE Update October, 2021

Greetings,

The weather is still summer-like, without the humidity, but the calendar has turned a page to October. Schools have been in session for a month or more, cooler weather will be coming, and the WHPE Convention is getting closer.

Registration and Reservation

If you haven’t registered for convention yet, now is a good time. The deadline for Early Bird registration has been extended, as indicated below in the WHPE Convention section. Also, the deadline for making a reservation at the Kalahari is coming up next week. A link for this is also in the convention section.

Health and Safety

As excited as we are to be together again for convention, our number one priority is everyone’s health and safety. We may not be able to ensure physical distancing in all breakout sessions. So, we kindly request convention attendees wear masks for the health and safety of everyone. To help promote this request, all attendees will receive a WHPE/Skatetime mask as part of their convention materials when they check in.

Make Lemonade

Having to wear a mask could be viewed as a “real downer” for convention. But when the world gives you lemons, make lemonade. Even though we will be wearing masks, we’re still going to have a great convention. Check out some of the highlights below. Great sessions and great events every day!

Hope to see you later this month.

Dan Timm

WHPE President

dtimm@education.wisc.edu

Reach Everyone

October 27-29 are the dates for this year’s in-person WHPE Convention at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Wisconsin Dells. You can register for the convention at http://whpe.us/whpe-annual-convention. Because of the technical issues associated with online registration the last few weeks, Early Bird registration has been extended to next Tuesday, October 5. You can also renew your membership at the above link.

Tuesday, October 5 is the deadline for making a room reservation at the Kalahari. Go to https://book.passkey.com/event/50175363/owner/49796246/home to make your reservation now.

The Kalahari has been working hard to ensure a safe environment for all its visitors, including WHPE Convention attendees. See what they are doing to ensure you have a healthy stay https://www.kalahariresorts.com/what-we-are-doing-to-ensure-a-safe-getaway/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_eM1u80RPeJ5FBR8pendK6NVCvAxF34hjjskNZQYxI9o-1633031909-0-gqNtZGzNAfujcnBszQsl

A top-notch lineup of speakers will be headlining the convention. Scott Todnem, 2019 SHAPE America National Health Teacher-of-the-Year will be the Keynote Speaker during Thursday’s General Assembly. Karen Fish, 2015 SHAPE America Midwest District Young Professional Physical Education Teacher-of-the-Year will be a Featured Speaker. Additionally, WHPE’s own Shannon Maly, 2021 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher-of-the-Year and Allisha Blanchette, 2020 Midwest District Health Teacher-of-the-Year, will be presenting. All told, the 2021 convention will feature 10 individuals who have received SHAPE America national and/or district teacher-of-the-year recognition.

In other sessions, Stephanie Morris, Chief Executive Officer, and Brett Fuller, Past President, of SHAPE America will discuss initiatives at the national organization. Closer to home, Penny Kroening, WHPE Executive Director, Tacara Lovings, DPI Health Education and Physical Education Consultant, and Brett Fuller will present on the new Wisconsin Physical Education Standards.

Come Wednesday night and start the convention off by joining us for the All Convention Social, 8:00-10:00. Stick around for something new on Friday and finish the convention with the TOY Extravaganza which will feature Wisconsin Teachers-of-the-Year in health, physical education, and adapted physical education.

Several positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this year – President-Elect, Secretary, and the five District Coordinator positions. Thank you to the individuals running for these positions and volunteering their time to serve on the Board of Directors and provide guidance to WHPE. A paper ballot for the election was included in the Fall Newsletter and electronic voting will be available in October. Please cast your vote in this year’s election.

Could you use some additional funds for your program? Have you given thought to doing some fund raising? WHPE can help through Health.Moves.Minds or Game-On. WHPE Treasurer Katie Mulloy, katie.mulloy@nbexcellence.org, would be happy to answer questions you have and help you sort through the process of organizing fund raising for your school. You can also attend fund raising sessions at the WHPE Convention to learn more about Health.Moves.Minds. and Game-On.

September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. How can you connect the content you are teaching to the culture of your Hispanic students and at the same time, help educate other students in your class about Hispanic culture? See the culturally responsive teaching articles available on the WHPE web site Culturally Responsive Health and Physical Education - Google Drive Check out the articles on Connecting Content to Students’ Lives, Placing the Activity Within a Cultural Context, Select Activities from Students’ Cultures, and Cultural Contributions to Activities.

Thank you to those of you who visited the new online store and purchased WHPE clothing. Hope to see you in your new attire at convention. The online store will be open again later this year.

The 33rd annual Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Student Mini-Grant competition is now open. Grants are available to encourage youth initiatives that promote healthy, resilient, and academically successful learners. Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 15. Visit Student AODA Mini-Grant Program | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the application and guidelines. Questions should be directed to Brian Dean at brian.dean@dpi.wi.gov

The Wisconsin Center for Resilient Schools offers free team coaching for comprehensive school mental health and trauma sensitive SEL implementation. Visit WCRS August Communications - Google Docs for more information.

Mental Health Literacy Units – Mental health literacy skills-based health units for elementary, middle, and high school have recently been released. Lessons are available at Mental Health Literacy and Wellness Education | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Visit Mental Health Resources (wi.gov) for resources.

School Health Award – Information will be coming for the 2022 application period.

You might find these resources interesting and helpful…

Help Kids Cope with the ‘New Normal,’ Back to School Stress

Help Kids Cope with the 'New Normal,' Back-to-School Stress (newsweek.com)

Obesity Among Children Ages 5 to 11 Rises During the Pandemic

Obesity in children ages 5 to 11 rises during the pandemic - The Washington Post

CDC: Child Obesity Jumped During COVID-19 Pandemic

CDC: Child obesity jumped during COVID-19 pandemic | K-12 Dive (k12dive.com)

Recess to the Rescue: COVID Means School Play for Kids is More Important Than Ever

Kids' mental health during COVID: Give them school recess, free play (usatoday.com)

Convincing Kids to Leave Screens Behind to Exercise is Hard, But Also Doable

Convincing kids to leave screens behind to exercise is hard, but also doable | KSL.com

How Addressing Our Young Kids’ COVID-19 Learning Loss is a Matter of Child’s Play

How addressing our young kids' COVID-19 learning loss is a matter of child's play (msn.com)

Why Young Athletes Who Have Contracted COVID-19 Have to Play it Safe

Why young athletes who have contracted COVID-19 have to play it safe (msn.com)

The Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers’ Ability to Navigate the Delivery of APE Services

The Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers’ Ability to Navigate the Delivery of APE Services (shapeamerica.org)

Even Kids Need Mental-Health Days

Even kids need mental-health days | From the Editor | Pikes Peak Courier | gazette.com

How Can Schools Better Serve Student Health?

How Can Schools Better Serve Student Health | September | 2021 | Newsroom | Teachers College, Columbia University

Purposeful Competition

Purposeful Competition – PHE America

To Coach is to be a Role Model: Developing an Ethical Mind-Set

To Coach is to Be a Role Model: Developing an Ethical Mind-Set – Sport Coach America

Develop a Positive Motivational Climate

Develop a Positive Motivational Climate – Sport Coach America

Building a Winning Culture

Building-a-Winning-Game.pdf (shapeamerica.org)

Keep Your Kids Safe from COVID While Playing Sports

Keep your kids safe from COVID while playing sports (medicalxpress.com)

Continue to improve your teaching by building community and reaching everyone in your classroom with these resources…

Shining an Equitable Lens on Every Student

Shining an Equitable Lens on Every Student | PBS Education

It’s Not Enough to Do Equity, You Must be Equity: A Discussion on Equity Mindset Teaching and Learning

It’s Not Enough to Do Equity, You Must Be Equity: A Discussion on Equity Mindset Teaching and Learning (on24.com)

Disability-Friendly Clothing is a Hot (and Inclusive) Retail Trend

Disability-friendly clothing is a hot (and inclusive) retail trend (thehustle.co)

First Nations Studies 2021-2022 Webinar Lecture Series

WI DPI American Indian Studies on Twitter: "First Nations Studies 2021-2022 Webinar Lecture Series Monthly Webinars November 2021 - June 2022 featuring Native American scholars in various academic content areas. For further information and to register go to: https://t.co/IhJOffDH8S #wischat #wiedu #wiamind #firstnationswi https://t.co/MM5SA6LwDq" / Twitter

How to Identify, Address Bias in Educational Technology

How to identify, address bias in educational technology | SmartBrief

Exclusive Data: Absenteeism Surged Among English Learners During Pandemic

https://www.the74million.org/article/exclusive-data-absenteeism-surged-among-english-learners-during-pandemic/

2021-2022 Educational Equity Series Live Webinars

http://www.thenetworkwi.com/fy22educationalequity

Equity Connect Workshops

http://www.thenetworkwi.com/equityconnect

WHPE Fall Newsletter – Newsletters always contain good ideas

21_Fall_Newsletter.pdf (whpe.us)

WHPE Facebook Page - Connect with us

https://www.facebook.com/wisconsinhealthandpe/

WHPE Mini-Convention – Presentations are available for viewing

https://bit.ly/31vfmmo

WHPE ZOOM Recordings - More good ideas

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11twx8VzmcqIQ7qQCuYOQZjuahheMLtgi

WHPE Culturally Responsive Health and Physical Education Articles - Connect with your students

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eCBKWeyswGnH05kIW8qHdczqTwQW3-5p

WHPE Blog – Members sharing thoughts and ideas

Blog – Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (whpe.us)

HPE at Home Resources - On the WHPE web site

http://whpe.us/hpe-at-home

SHAPE America HPE at Home Resources - From the national organization

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O2J_qP--IbKb0f9Bznle7TyPqzOSAjbu