SHAPE Michigan
Newsletter - February, 2022
SHAPE MICHIGAN
Email: shapemichiganoffice@gmail.com
Website: www.shapemichigan.us
Phone: 866-980-4284
Facebook: facebook.com/SHAPEMICHIGAN
Twitter: @SHAPEMI
Welcome from SHAPE Michigan!
Welcome to the SHAPE Michigan February Newsletter!
We hope everyone is having a wonderful beginning to 2022!
Thank you to everyone who presented and registered for
SHAPE Michigans recent virtual conventions! We are very appreciative of your
commitment and dedication to our profession. The presenters for each event were
exceptional and well received by all participants.
Please join us with our free monthly networking sessions and mark your calendar for
March 19th...a Virtual Spring Workshop. As always, please communicate with us if you
have any questions or suggestions for SHAPE Michigan. You can send your email to shapemichigandirector@gmail.com
As a professional organization, we will continue to emphasize the
importance of quality physical education and health programs that facilitate
effective movement, knowledge and social emotional well-being in the
pursuit of healthy, active lifestyles.
We look forward to staying connected with each of you and assisting you
throughout the 2021-2022 school year!
SHAPE Michigans Virtual Networking sessions are a wonderful way to connect, collaborate, and share with other Health and Physical Education professionals. Connect directly with others in your content area. Join us....Free for everyone...Only one hour per month!
Click HERE for access or go to shapemichigan.us
WonderShop II Virtual Convention
Our second virtual series workshop on January 29th was another success! Thank you
again toall of the presenters and those who registered. We are very thankful for all of
the valuable information, knowledge, and content from the speakers.
Megaera Regan
SHAPE America Elem. PE TOY
New York Elementary PE TOY
‘PE Teachers as Change Agents’
PhysEdZone - Coach Garlardi’
Queens, NY
'Creating PE Videos at Home'
SHAPE Michigan
Executive Director
SUNYCortland, NY / Mankato St, MN
'Sensory Pathways'
USTA
'Net Generation'
Masuda MS, CA ThePE Spot
'DIY PE Games Using Household Items'
Erica Maus - Wayne/Westland
Hello! I am Erica Maus, the SHAPE MI VP Elect for Adapted Physical Education. I teach Adapted PE and Aquatics for Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is my 9th year of teaching. I get to work with elementary students from center based special education classes in the gym and therapeutic pool. It is a new adventure every day. The best part about my job is watching student growth throughout the year and all of the daily contagious laughter and smiles.
Physical Education was always my favorite subject in school. I had great teachers that always made PE fun and engaging. I went to Albion College and got a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health. Then I took a long term sub job for an Adapted PE teacher and loved it. I enjoyed the wide range of students and figuring out ways to help the students be successful. This motivated me to join the MI-LEAPE grant program and get my Master’s Degree at Wayne State University for Adapted Physical Education.
Why is it so important to become a SHAPE Michigan member?
Chris Juszczyk
Physical Education (retired)
Lawton Public Schools
Why did you become a SHAPE Michigan member?
I became a member to network with others in my profession. I wanted to meet others that were all in, loving what they do, and understanding the importance of all that is done in and through Physical Education. I wanted to be challenged, inspired, motivated, diversified, creative, to be the best I can be in my profession, and to relay this to my students. We are a profession, and I believe it's important to stay up to date with our curriculum and the changes that may or may not be occurring. As a SHAPE Michigan member, I can honestly say I haven't been disappointed.
Louis Lerma
Physical Education
Potterville Public Schools
Why is it so important to become a SHAPE Michigan member?
Gina Hojnacki
Health Educator
Oak Ridge Schools
Did you know a SHAPE Michigan membership is only $40.00 per year? Be a part of Michigan's professional organization for Physical Education and Health. Collaborate, network, and support our profession. Join or renew your membership at shapemichigan.us today!
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4th and 5th Graders Ski Free
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski Free in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 29 participating ski areas, plus additional discounts on the slopes and in Michigan ski shops. For more information go to www.goskimichigan.com/cold-is-cool/
CATCH Resources - MiCIP Strategy
CATCH’s evidence-based programs and resources are now included in the MiCIP Strategy Bank as impactful continuous improvement strategies for Michigan schools and districts! Thanks to funding support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, these Whole Child programs are available at no cost for the ‘21-’22 and ‘22-’23 school years. Teachers who participate are eligible for a free one year SHAPE Michigan membership. Questions? Reach out to michigan@catch.org for support in learning more about how CATCH can support your MiCIP goals.
CATCH Educators Club
Be among the first to take a peek inside the all new CATCH Educators' Club, a global community, designed to nourish your mind, heart, and body. Benefits include:
- Featured resources, ranging from classroom activities and family engagement materials to mental health and self-care resources created with your well-being in mind
- Ongoing access to the featured "Dance of the Month" (part of the SEL Journeys program)
- Opportunities to join meaningful discussion with other educators and CATCH champions via the "Community Buzz" page
- Inspiration from like-minded educators in our Partner Spotlight
- Free samples lessons and resources from various CATCH program offerings
- A free email subscription to "Bite Size Wellness" (opt out any time)
- VIP invitations to various CATCH events and professional learning opportunities throughout the year. Join the Educators' Club - https://catch.org/educators-club
Special Olympics Update
SHAPE Michigan supports Oxford Community Schools! We are thinking about you during this difficult time and as you make your return to school.
SHAPE Michigan's 2021 Partners
A society in which all individuals in Michigan enjoy an optimal quality of life, through appreciation of and participation in active, creative, health-promoting lives