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School Wellness Weekly
December 10, 2020
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Fostering Physical Literacy During and After COVID-19 with Physical Education |
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The isolating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have put even more emphasis on the need for high-quality, standards-based Physical Education instruction for all students to keep them safe, healthy and resilient during this time. Whether learning remotely from home or in person in a classroom, students need the opportunities created by PE to safely be active, connect with their peers and trusted teachers, and focus on their own and others’ well-being. We are committed to helping schools deliver consistent, inclusive instruction to develop students’ physical literacy—the knowledge, skills, confidence, and motivation needed to stay healthy and engaged in physical activity regularly over a lifetime.
- Grades K-2 and 3-5: Dance Lessons (with new voiceover options)
- Grades K-2 and 3-5: Self-Management Lessons
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Grades 6-8 Fitness for Life Unit 2: Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, Recreation, and Muscle Fitness Exercises
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Grades 9-12 Fitness for Life Unit 2: Becoming and Staying Physically Active
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Grades 9-12 Fitness for Life Unit 3: Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity
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Grades 9-12 Fitness for Life Unit 4: Muscle Fitness and Flexibility
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Photo: 2017 School Wellness Poster Contest winning student entry, Sofiat Koleosho, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx |
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Help Students ‘Show Their Work’ and Shout-Out to PE and Health Education
The DOE recently launched the “Show Your Schoolwork NYC” series as a virtual celebration of great schoolwork completed by blended- and remote-learning students in grades 3-K to 12 throughout the school year. Let’s show the world the importance of what our students learn about taking care of themselves and others in PE and Health Education, and by participating in School Wellness Councils. A great strength-based workout? A physically distant yoga class for flexibility and mindful breathing? A role-play or journaling activity that teaches students how to communicate emotions? All DOE staff members, parents, and students are invited to participate. For more information, review the submission form homepage (opens in new window). Questions? Email Alex Dalrymple, [email protected] (opens in email window).
Nominate a PE or Health Education Teacher for the Big Apple Awards
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For All K-5 Classroom Teachers: Move-to-Improve Workshop on December 16
Before the holiday break, join a free Move-to-Improve workshop (opens in new window) to learn how to infuse movement into academic content using Move-to-Improve; how to modify activities to fit blended learning; and strategies to get students up and moving during the day to improve their health, focus, and academic achievement. All DOE K-5 classroom teachers are welcome to attend; share far and wide with your networks.
Save Planning Time! Attend the New Physical Education K-5 Dance Lessons Webinar
This webinar introduces the K-5 Dance Lessons from the Physical Education resources available in the DOE's TeachHub. Learn how to save planning time by accessing and using these free dance lesson resources with students, review student- and teacher-facing materials, and discuss remote and blended learning strategies for Physical Education instruction.
January Physical Education Online Professional Learning Communities
Ring in the new year by connecting with your Physical Education colleagues Citywide at our upcoming PE Online Professional Learning Communities (PE OPLCs) the week of January 11. Visit the Professional Learning Catalog (opens in new window) for upcoming dates and registration links.
Joining a PE OPLC gives PE teachers a chance to learn from each other by sharing best practices, problems of practice, and feedback on resources for PE instruction and engaging students and families during in-person learning, blended learning, or remote learning. PE OPLC sessions will take place on Microsoft Teams.
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Additional Health Education Instructional Toolkit Updates
The grades K-5 and 6-8 Health Education Instructional toolkits now include updated resources for the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug-Use Prevention unit (includes resources on vaping) and the Nutrition and Physical Activity unit. Continue to use these toolkits to plan for in-person and remote learning; we will continue to update them throughout the year:
Before the Holiday Break: Join Health Education Online Professional Learning Communities
Our Health Education Professional Learning Communities are now online! See our Professional Learning Catalog (opens in new window) to register for upcoming sessions December 14 (grades 6-8) and December 15 (grades 9-12). Health Education OPLCs offer educators an opportunity to connect with other DOE teachers to identify and share best practices and challenges in providing Health Education instruction remotely.
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Building the Wellness Community |
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Stay Active During Winter, Part 1: DOE Cold Weather Guidelines
Stay Active During Winter, Part 2: New Outdoor Learning Toolkit for Expanding Learning Outside!
Expanding classrooms into outdoor spaces —on and off school grounds— decreases the density of indoor spaces, reduces the risk of virus transmission, and offers a range of health-promoting practices and social-emotional benefits for students and staff.
Resources for Helping Young LGBTQ+ People with the Coming Holidays
The complicated relationships we have with our families can sometimes leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed during and after the holidays. Additionally, the time leading up to a holiday gathering can bring up anxiety—we know that it can be incredibly powerful to identify ways to practice self-care. The Trevor Project (opens in new window) provides some tips to assist LGBTQ+ young people in identifying ways to support themselves during the holidays.
Share with Families and Caregivers: Public Health and Racial Justice Program on Sexual and Reproductive Health for New York City Black Youth, Grades 10-12
The Mount Sinai Department of Health Education is offering a public health and racial justice program for Black youth in grades 10-12 living in New York City, designed to engage young people who are interested in learning more about and exploring the intersections of public health, race, and community activism. This six-week program has been designed to be a safe space for Black youth.
Interactive remote meetings are facilitated by a professional via Zoom from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, starting with an introductory meeting on Thursday, January 7.
Email Alyssa Gale at [email protected] (opens in email window) by tomorrow, December 11, if interested. A strong Internet connection during the hours of programming is recommended. Interested participants will be scheduled for a phone interview shortly after receipt of their email request.
Continue to Share Far and Wide: Smoking and Vaping Awareness Resources
With many school buildings closed, we need to take additional precautions to protect students from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke (from cigarettes, cigars, hookah) or aerosol (from e-cigarettes) while in their homes:
- Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk for respiratory infections and ear infections, decreased lung function (higher risk of asthma attacks), and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- The aerosol released from e-cigarettes can contain cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals, and chemicals linked to lung disease.
Parents and caregivers should try to create a smoke and vape-free environment at home. Quitting or cutting back on smoking and vaping is one way to protect household members from secondhand smoke and aerosol. Raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarette use, as well as secondhand smoke and aerosol exposure, with resources to help people quit or cut back:
For families and caregivers:
For students:
For school staff and organizations:
Win Up to $1,000: Sleep is Essential High School Video Contest
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine invites high school students nationwide to enter the 2021 AASM “Sleep is Essential” High School Video Contest (opens in new window). High school students can enter the contest by submitting an original video that is 15 to 60 seconds long to help teens understand that sleep is essential. [Review best practices for safe Internet and social media use on the DOE’s Digital Citizenship page (opens in new window)] Participants will compete for a cash prize of up to $1,000 and help raise awareness about the importance of sleep for teens. Videos can be submitted for the contest beginning January 12, 2021. The deadline to submit is February 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Budding Student Artists: Your Artwork Could Appear on New York State’s New Agriculture Map!
Know a young artist who can draw an amazing apple, dairy cow, Christmas tree, or any one of 26 commodities that New York State is known for? New York Agriculture in the Classroom is looking for 3-12 graders from across New York State interested in using their talent to help create food and animal icons for a new statewide agriculture map. The digital food, fiber, and natural resources map will be help students and teachers learn about the diverse and expansive food and fiber systems in New York State. Visit the website (opens in new window) for details on entering the contest. Awards include a $100 gift card and artwork displayed at the Great New York State Fair in 2021 (opens in new window) Submissions are due by Friday, January 8, 2021.
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