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LIVE CALENDAR

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Spring Steering Committee

March 15th, 2023

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.


Pre-Register Here



Thank you to our Healthy Schools grant applicants! We will review all submitted applications and notify awarded schools by 12/19. If awarded, there is a mandatory grant workshop on 1/11/2023. 

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Updates to check out:

  • Text message program
  • Mindfulness kits*
  • Monthly Fun Run kits*
  • Mileage Club kits
  • Pack-A-Snack kits


FLYER LINK


* 1 per school

Chefs in the Classroom will be offered virtually and in person* this school year. To submit a request, please click the link below:


REQUEST LINK


Kids360 will be offered in person this school year. To submit a request, please click the link below:


REQUEST LINK


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What's new:

  • Build a Resilient Family
  • How To Make Healthy Choices At the Drive-Thru
  • The Importance of Sleep
  • Mindful Meditation
  • Joy In The Workplace


PRESENTATIONS FLYER


* 1 student, 1 staff, and 1 parent/family presentation per school


Requests must be given a minimum 30 day notice

workshop

For All Staff

  • Eating Disorders, February TBD Time
  • Suicide Prevention Workshop, April TBD Time
  • Energizing P.E., Date TBD


School Nurse Lecture Series

  • Eating Disorders, February
  • Energizing P.E., Date TBD


*Open to nurses who will receive CNE's and school staff, unfortunately they will not receive continuing education credits.


SAVE THE DATE FLYER

Stay up to date with the latest Healthy Schools news!


To subscribe for text message alerts, text HEALTHY to 79455


*Msg&Data rates may apply


Congratulations to Kristy McLaughlin from Seaview Elementary School on winning a $20 Wawa gift card for the subscription raffle.

For Staff:


For Students:


Winter PSA Video Contest

due December 9th, 2022


Green Mustache Contest

due March 31st, 2023


What Mental Health Means To Me Contest due April 14th, 2023


Create-Your-Own Contest Funding Request

Requests for funding must be submitted by April 14th, 2023

The weather is getting colder and the days are getting darker. It is possible (and even enjoyable) to be outside in the colder weather. It just takes a bit more effort. Here are 7 tips to stay active in the colder, darker months of the year.


7 Tips to Stay Active When it is Cold and Dark

Many Americans gain between 1-5 lbs. each holiday season. This FREE 7-week program provides you with strategies and resources to help maintain your weight throughout the holiday season. Participants receive weekly newsletters and daily tips that contain practical strategies, recipes and other information to help them successfully navigate the holiday season. The 2022 Holiday Challenge runs from 11/14 - 12/ 31 and registration does not close throughout the program.

Help stop cyberbullying by calling 1.800.273.8255 and spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. For more info, check out the link below.

Congratulations to Pinelands Regional High School for winning an AtlantiCare Swag Bag for the School Contact Form raffle.

Every year we do realize that there are changes in your school staff. Please complete the form below so we can make sure that those indicated will be added to receive our newsletters and receive information for upcoming initiatives and programs.


School Contact Update form


Thank you!


RESOURCES

AtlantiCare’s Family Planning


AtlantiCare Family Planning is now located in the new Medical Arts Pavilion at 7 South Ohio Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. 

Virtual or In-person programs on Hygiene, Puberty, Relationships, Abstinence, and Responsible Sexual Behavior are available.

Please contact Krista Bair, Operations Coordinator/Outreach Educator for clinic information or to schedule a program.

Krista.bair@atlanticare.org

609-441-8156

 

Krista Bair, M.Ed., CHES

Krista.bair@atlanticare.org

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THE WALKING CLASSROOM


FREE HEALTH POSTERS



(LINK TO REQUEST POSTERS)

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FARM TO SCHOOL

Join the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for a monthly tasting of some of New Jersey’s best fruits and vegetables! Whether you feature items on the salad bar, in taste tests from the school garden, or classroom lessons featuring local produce, we want YOU to join in this delicious fun! (LINK)

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SUSTAINABLE JERSEY FOR SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDING

2022-2023 NJEA & PSEG Grants Cycle Now Open


The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), as a Sustainable Jersey for Schools program Underwriter, is contributing $180,000 to support a Sustainable Jersey Grants Program cycle for schools and school districts

affiliated with NJEA.

(link)

AtlantiCare (BLS) Basic Life Support


The AtlantiCare Instruction Led Traditional class is offering Certification for Basic Life Support course for $75. If you have interest in attending register at:

HTTPS://ATLANTICARE.ENROLLWARE.COM/CALENDAR


If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at healthyschools@atlanticare.org.