School Wellness Weekly

02.07.18


2018 School Wellness Campaign Contest Now Open

Stand Up For School Wellness!
In past years, hundreds of student participants in our poster contest have shown us what school-based physical and health education, physical activity, and wellness programs looked like to them. This year, it’s your students’ turn to think big and share their school health and wellness message across the City!

The new 2018 School Wellness Campaign Contest opens today, giving all K – 12 New York City public school students the opportunity to create a campaign or public service announcement (PSA) about a school health or wellness issue they care about. Think about an image, slogan, logo, song, or message they would like to see on a poster, bumper-sticker, campaign button, subway ad, TV or social media campaign, tee shirt, or…we can’t wait to see what your students stand up for!

Your school can win prizes including
  • a free school mural created in partnership with Groundswell,
  • field trips and student activities sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club and other partners,
  • t-shirts printed with the winning design, and other surprises!
 
The student winner in the song, spoken word, and video category gets to work with Hip Hop Public Health and professional producers to produce a free track for their video. Other winning students will receive free passes to health and fitness opportunities, and all student winners and runners up will receive a swag bag. Winning entries will be featured in the 2018-19 School Wellness calendar, on promotional items such as t-shirts, and on social media and the NYCDOE website.
 
Submission deadline: Monday, March 19, 2018 .

To enter:
 
Download this flyer to promote the poster contest at your school or office!

For more information, contact wellness@schools.nyc.gov .
Teachers and Leaders
February 12: Physical Education Professional Learning Communities (PE PLCs). Meetings take place in every borough during Monday professional learning time.  Register   today. January PLCs attracted 340 PE teachers from 264 schools Citywide! 
Building the Wellness Community
Free Training on February 12 or 14: Recognizing the Signs of Suicide – A Train-the-Trainer Workshop
This full-day intensive, facilitated by The Trevor Project , will empower educators and school staff in middle and high school settings with the mindset and skills needed to recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts in schools. The DOE’s Office of Counseling Support Programs is covering the workshop cost for NYC DOE employees. Register today.

Schools Teaching Grades 3-5: Free Nutrition Education Program from Hospital for Special Surgery
Participate in a free community outreach nutrition program from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for grades 3-5 students: Super Nutrition Education for All Kids to Eat Right (SNEAKER)©. This 7-week, interactive education program brings HSS nutritionists into schools to educate students about healthy eating and physical activity through fun and engaging activities. Students gain knowledge and tools to promote healthy behavior, while schools gain healthier students who are ready to learn. Students can assess their knowledge and behavior changes through a self-administered, NYCDOE-approved survey before and after the program. Contact Claudia Zurlini at zurlinic@hss.edu or 212-606-1613 for more information.

School Breakfast and Physical Activity Grants Now Open
Prepare for the 2018-19 school year and apply for these school grants from Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) :


For more information, register for a free webinar this month: Breakfast Grant on 2/20 , Game On Grant on 2/21 , Parents for Healthy Kids Grant on 2/22 .  

Apply for the NYC Excellence in School Wellness Award
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Excellence in School Wellness Award recognizes elementary schools for their efforts to create a healthy school environment that helps promote student health and improve academic achievement. All NYCDOE elementary schools are eligible to apply by 3/1 . Visit the Healthy Schools page for more information; contact healthyschools@health.nyc.gov with questions.