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School Wellness Weekly
October 16, 2020
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Apply Now for a School Wellness Council Grant:
Help Make PE, Health Education, and Wellness Programming a Priority During COVID-19
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All New York City district schools can now apply for the annual School Wellness Council Grant to fund the formation of a School Wellness Council, or strengthen work of an existing council—apply by Monday, November 2, by 4:00 p.m.
A School Wellness Council is an advisory group of diverse members of the school community—including parents/guardians, students, teachers, and staff—dedicated to promoting what students need to be able to heal and learn, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- a safe and healthy school environment
- high-quality Physical Education and Health Education instruction
- opportunities for daily physical activity
- school connectedness
This year, we are encouraging all schools that receive a grant to use their funding to
- develop student-led health and safety campaigns that promote COVID-19 prevention, Health Education, and restorative justice practices;
- improve their outdoor environment to support safe outdoor PE, physical activity, and other wellness-related activities.
To apply
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Go to the Wellness Council Manager (opens in new window). Use your DOE ID; non-DOE staff can log on by creating a free account.
- Open “Apply for a School Wellness Council Grant” at the top of the page.
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See additional instructions in the 2020– 2021 School Wellness Council Grant Application Guidance and Rubric (opens in new window).
Funding available this year
- $2,500 First-Year Grant (schools that are new to the program)
- $1,000 Second-Year Grant (schools that received a grant last year)
- $500 Continuation Grant (schools that received a grant in two or more previous years)
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Photos (left to right): Student-athlete, Columbia Secondary School in Manhattan, photo credit: Kirsten Luce; outdoor school garden, 15K321, P.S. 321 William Penn, Brooklyn, photo credit: Kirsten Luce; students in outdoor PE class, photo credit: Kirsten Luce. |
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Tobacco and E-Cigarette Risks Remain a Threat During COVID-19: Share Prevention and Support Resources
Protecting youth from the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarette use (vaping) remains a crucial health priority, especially during COVID-19. Smoking may increase the risk of serious COVID-19 illness. Vaping can cause lung injury and affect lung health; since COVID-19 can also affect the lungs, vaping may put the lungs at greater risk. Share these resources with your school community to raise smoking and vaping awareness—all available in multiple languages on the NYC Health Department’s E-Cigarettes web page (opens in new window). Some documents are available for order through 311:
For students:
For families and caregivers:
For school staff and organizations:
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High School Staff: CAP Webinars for Helping Students Access Health Services
High school staff are invited to the Condom Availability Program Helping Students Access Health Services webinar (opens in new window), where they will gain a better understanding of minors' rights to health care, learn how to build relationships with local clinics and make strong referrals, and learn about resources created to help students access health services during blended and remote instruction.
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Building the Wellness Community |
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Grades 6-12 Students and Staff: Free to Be Me Youth Screening
Join the DOE’s Office of Safety and Youth Development and NewFest (opens in new window) for “Free to Be Me,” a free special event featuring short films that showcase the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth—all movies are appropriate for middle and high school students, including staff. Students, families, and caregivers: Register for an online screening using the NewFest: Free to Be Me RSVP form (opens in new window). Screenings will take place on Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Help End Food Insecurity: Free Take-Out Meals for Students and Families
Ensure your school community knows that all remote learning students can pick up free breakfast and lunch at school locations throughout the City from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents and guardians may also pick up the take-out meals. No registration, ID, or documentation required. Visit the DOE website (opens in new window) to find a take-out meal location.
Free meals are also available to all New Yorkers at more than 200 locations across the City. Meals can be picked up from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on school days only. No registration, ID, or documentation required, and multiple meals can be picked up at once. Visit the Community Meals page (opens in new window) on the DOE website to find a community meal location.
Share Far and Wide: Guides for Free Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
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