Don't throw those pumpkins away just yet. Why don't you write things you're thankful for all over the pumpkin?

TDOE PE/New Standards 24/25

https://team-tn.org/physical-education/

According to state statute and policy, each district and charter must implement one model of individual growth for non-tested teachers. Scores generated by peer reviewed student growth portfolios represent 35% of participating teachers’ LOE within the state’s TEAM evaluation model in lieu of individual TVAAS scores that teachers in tested courses generate.

The physical education student growth portfolio model was designed through a collaborative partnership of teachers, district leaders, retired teachers, and university employees in 2013 and implemented in 2014.

The Physical Education working group, comprised of educators representing diverse school settings found across the state, collaborate to develop the scoring guide for the middle school model.

As educators explore and implement the contents of the following materials, it is recommended that they do so within a professional learning community (PLC) or other collaborative group that focuses on long-term and short-term planning, ongoing formative assessment, standards-based instruction, differentiated and targeted instructional practices, and student work. The art of analyzing student work when grounded in collaborative thinking, self-reflection, and differentiated instruction can have a profound impact on student academic growth!

What do sprinters eat before a race? Nothing. They fast!!!

What are Wellness Policies? The local school wellness policy is a written document that guides local educational agency’s (LEA) efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. Monroe County Schools Wellness policy can be utilized, on the districts main webpage. You will click departments and then look under the "What's coordinated school health" tab. Wellness policies have been required in all school districts participating in the National School Lunch (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP). Each district has the ability to customize their individual wellness policies based on their own specific circumstances to best improve the health of their students.

You're welcome to attend out next SHAC meeting, to review our current policy/practice. Here's the link to the agenda https://4.files.edl.io/b8c9/10/25/24/154410-1bc4a6d7-625b-4b0d-9825-9abc335bc215.docx Meeting information is included above.

I've also included our measurement tool/link for viewing: https://4.files.edl.io/09f6/10/25/24/160634-9184e0f6-6048-4057-b8b6-c28e419360ea.pdf

Interest Poll!!! Please comment if interested!

Girl Talk, Too

Years of research tell us that even when we think teens aren’t listening to us that they really are. Parents are their child’s first teacher and have the greatest influence on their physical, emotional, and over all development. But, how do you grow a meaningful relationship with your teen? If you have a daughter age 13-16, join us to learn how! We’re starting “Girl Talk, TOO” at the Monroe County Health Department. Dates/Times will be announced once we see interest! Feel free to email lacey@monroek12.org with interest/questions. Please do not send a private message via Facebook messenger.

During this multi-week program, teen girls will join their mother, or other trusted female adult, to learn about their changing bodies, behaviors, and beliefs. Fun and engaging activities will help grow relationships, setting a strong foundation for healthy and trusted communication. These classes are led by Monroe County Health Department County Health Educator, Jackie Harris and UT Extension Agent Rebecca Layman. The Monroe County Schools CSH Office will be promoting event, sign ups, and class nutrition.

Second Harvest Food for Kids Program

What's Second Harvest Food for Kids Program?

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee provides this resource for our students. They deliver to the FRC office where the food is sorted and packed, then distributed to the schools. The school staff is in charge of determining the students that will receive the food bags. Parent permission is received. Weekend food bags are placed in the child's backpack each Friday of the school year. There is a limit to the number of students we are able to serve through this program.

Food for Kids is designed to provide food for children who are chronically hungry. The program is aimed toward the most vulnerable children, those who may be missing meals on a regular basis. To be sure we reach this target population, it is essential for participating children to only be referred by teachers and other school staff who have been made aware of the program's focus.

We welcome you to help add to the number of students, that we serve. Monroe County Schools FRC Office makes a donation for this program, every year. Your support of a donation to: Second Harvest Food For Kids Program Monroe County Schools Backpack program, could add to our participant numbers. You're welcome to reach out to FRC Director Ms. Sherri Raper for more information.

Why Give?

Second Harvest Food Bank is leading the community in the fight to end hunger.

Whether you’re giving your time, money, or resources, Second Harvest is grateful for the support that enables us to continue the fight to end hunger. When you give, you help us to feed our East Tennessee neighbors — and in doing so, you feed their futures.

https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/second-harvest-food-bank-of-east-tennessee

Race Against Hunger

Since 1992, Food City - in partnership with their customers has conducted an annual campaign, entitled “Race Against Hunger”, to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region. Food City is proud to be a part of the Race Against Hunger,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer.

Beginning November 1–28, $1, $3, and $5 scanable cards will be available at each Food City checkout.* Customers wishing to make a donation simply need to select the desired dollar amount and it will be conveniently added to their grocery bill. All proceeds will benefit hunger relief and charitable organizations in our region.

With every dollar contribution made using their Food City ValuCard, customers are also electronically entered for a chance to win their choice of a spectacular season of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway or a $2,500 contribution made to their favorite charity.

A huge thanks to our friends at Vonore Food City. Due to this program/their support, our office is able to provide "Food Care Boxes", to those families in need.

The CSH Office is excited to pilot "Motivational Monday's"! We thought November would be a great month, to kick this program off. This program will be one implemented county wide. The CSH office will be visiting all 13 schools. We will have our CSH table set up, in heavy traffic areas at each school. This table will be filled with motivational items, for students. We welcome anyone to take an item, or allow us the opportunity to get to know them better. We will schedule a date/Monday with each school, confirming their date/time.

Monroe County Schools CSH Office was happy to be apart of VMS realiteen event. We wanted to spread positivity, through bright bracelets/motivational quotes. We also had students participate, in giant Jenga. Each Jenga game piece had "get to know you" questions. One of the questions "What is the best quality to look for, in a best friend? Most students answered, TRUST! I was happy/encouraged that students, saw the need in the importance of trust!