OAISD Health and Physical Education Mission Statement
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"Connecting with Kids Through School Health" Conference put on by MiSHCA - Registration is LIVE
The Connecting with Kids through School Health Conference focuses on the Whole Child. The conference theme encompasses leadership, partnership, strategies and programs that support student well-being.
Conference Audience: Administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, intervention specialists, school-based health center staff, prevention workers, nutrition educators, school health coordinators, and anyone interested in supporting healthy students.
CAN I PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE TO THE CONFERENCE (worth $185)? Click on this link to apply. I'm extending the deadline until May 4th.
Contact List for Health and Physical Education Teachers
May is Michigan Moves Month
“Michigan Moves Month”, to be observed during the month of May, is an annual initiative with the vision and mission to promote and encourage every Michigander of every ability to embrace diverse forms of human movement in the pursuit of an active and healthy lifestyle. Check it out!
The application window for the 2024 School Wellness Award is now open! All Michigan K-12 public and non-public school buildings are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit online applications is midnight (EST) on May 22, 2024. New this year is automated scoring, so school buildings receive their award level immediately upon submission of their application. The application, along with more information about the award, can be found at http://swa.mihealthtools.org.
Did you know that it's the 40th Anniversary for the Michigan Model for Health Curriculum?
I have nearly 14 years of experience as a trainer in the Michigan Model for Health. Prior to working at the OAISD, I had the opportunity to teach health education at the elementary, middle and high school level where using the Michigan Model for Health as a curriculum proved to be immensely advantageous. If you have any inquiries regarding it, please don't hesitate to contact me. - Stacey
Review a brief history of MMH through the years in reflection of 40 years of program service in health education.
- Used in 38+ states nationwide
- Trusted by 243,000+ teachers
- Positive outcomes for 8.4+ million students
- Click HERE to read more.
Michigan Model for Health
Experience Michigan's Tier 1, evidence-based Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum: Michigan Model for Health.
- The preK-12 MMH curriculum addresses CASEL's Social Emotional Learning Competencies and the Health Education standards.
- Curriculum and materials are rich with opportunities to address State Standards in reading and writing.
- Research studies show students that receive the Michigan Model for Health Curriculum have stronger communication skills, better skills in managing their feelings and actions, improved attitudes about taking actions to stay safe and stronger drug and tobacco refusal skills.
Already using Michigan Model for Health?
- All Michigan Model assessments for grades 2-12 are now available as Google Forms. For access to these assessments, view the following link with information and complete the agreement form.
- Looking for ways to increase how trauma responsive your MMH lessons are? Take a look at the resources the Mi-LEAP project has found to help.
MMH Portal
- MMH continues to evolve to meet the online needs of its health education partners. The MMH portal is a one stop shop for all of our partners with a new landing page and links to the digital curriculum for current users and easy to navigate resources.
Interested in using the MMH curriculum in your classroom? Reach out to Stacey Sills to get started.
NEW 2024 PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective physical education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Physical Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.
The new National Physical Education Standards — released in March 2024 after a multi-year revision process — provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.
This week is a great time to advocate for your program by inviting parents, caregivers and school administrators to join one of your PE classes.
They’ll see the standards-based skills your students are learning — and experience first-hand how PE has changed from what they might remember.
Our free Teacher's Toolkit — all new for 2024 — includes some great resources to help you celebrate and advocate during National PE & Sport Week, including:
- Sample Save the Date Flyer
- Spirit Week Activity Calendars for grades K-5 and 6-12
- Ready-to-Share Advocacy Flyers
- Summer Activity Cards for grades K-5 and 6-12
Did you see that SHAPE Michigan has a new website?
- Here is their most updated newsletter for April of 2024.
- Save the Date: November 7 & 8, 2024 in Lansing - "SHAPE" ing our Future Together Conference
Physical Education Newsletter (OAISD)
SAVE THE DATE: PE Recharged - September 27, 2024, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at GVSU
- Please fill out this very short Google form to let the GVSU staff know your interest in the sessions offered.
Regional School Health & Equity Consultant
Email: ssills@oaisd.org
Website: https://www.oaisd.org/programs-services/teaching--learning/instructional-services/content-resources/health-prevention/
Location: 13565 Port Sheldon Street, Holland, MI, USA