Ridgeview Review
February 11, 2019
Creative Schools Project
High Five Board Party
R.O.C.K. Shirts for sale Feb. 11 - 22
During that period, KISD employees will have the opportunity to purchase all new ROCK T-shirts. Prices start at $10 for a short-sleeve T-shirt and $16 for long-sleeve T-shirts.
The money raised from ROCK apparel purchases will help bring in guest speakers and provide training to Keller ISD's faculty and community on anti-bullying and anti-harassment.
To purchase ROCK gear, log on to the KISD Web Store at https://intouch.kellerisd.net.
Employee Assistance Program
I want to inform you that we have an EAP for the district. (Employee Assistance Program). I have attached the main information, but you will also find more under community resources on the internal counseling page.
You will find:
travel assistance
funeral planning
estate guidance
beneficiary guidance
Health
Legal Assistance
Autism Awareness Month - April
This year we are offering an RES Autism Awareness shirt for the month of April. If you purchase one of the RES shirts, you can wear it with jeans each Tuesday in April.
RES Hatha Yoga Classes
* February 12
* February 20
If you will be joining the class, please register in Eduphoria and complete the attached PDFs.
Most styles of yoga are based on the same basic yoga poses (called asanas), however the experience of one style can be radically different than another. In this quick guide, I have outlined the most popular form of yoga, called Hatha yoga which is the style of yoga I will be teaching.
What does Hatha Yoga mean?
The meaning of Hatha is to bring balance in the physical and mental body as well as the technique of purification. Hatha is a Sanskrit word that can be broken down into two smaller words, “Ha” means the solar force and “Tha” means the moon force. The process of Hatha yoga is to bring balance between these two forces. Hence, Hatha yoga is not all about physical or physicality of yoga. It is an old system that includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), which help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation.
Hatha class in most cases, will be relatively gentle or slow, which are great for beginners or students who prefer a more relaxed style where they hold poses longer. However, classes do vary depending on the students and there are modifications for poses to bring up or down the intensity. Hence, the class is available to all level.
Yoga and its benefits
No matter what style of yoga you choose to do, you will see improvements in many areas of your health. By practicing regularly, you can:
- increase your flexibility
- increase muscle tone and strength
- improve your circulatory and cardio health
- helps you sleep better
- increase your energy levels
- improve athletic performance
- reduce injuries
- detoxify your organs
- improve your posture
- improves anxiety and depression
- helps with chronic pain
- release endorphins that improve your mood
Couch to 5K in support of Casey's Kids
* Sign up for program by following us on twitter @kisdwellness
* Sign up through Google Doc that will be sent out through twitter to receive the six week program
* Casey's Kids Fun Run is on March 30, 2019
Million Mile Month
* Log them on HealthCode website
* Can sync your profile with FitBit, My Fitness Pal, or manually
* Leaderboard will be updated each day
* Registration opens Saturday, February 16
* Challenge is April 1 - 30
Stress Reduction Series
WHEN: March 26 - April 30
WHERE: Rio Grande Room at The Annex Building
TIME: 4:30 - 5:30
Week One: Introduction to Mindfulness
Week Two: Stress Management and the Body
Week Three: Stress Management and the Brain
Week Four: Mindfulness and Communication/Using Technology Mindfully
Week Five: Working with Difficult Emotions
Week Six: Developing a Personal Mindfulness Practice
Sign up through Eduphoria/Benefits & Wellness
Next week...
MONDAY
Fire Drill @ 1:50
TUESDAY
Becky off campus
ELA meet with Whitney for planning
Optional Yoga Class @ 3:45 in the gym
Chick-fil-a Dining Out Night; 5:00 - 8:00
WEDNESDAY
Kim off campus
Severe Weather Drill @ 9:30
THURSDAY - jeans with red/pink/Valentine shirt
GLC Meeting @ 3:45 in conference room
FRIDAY - End of 4th Six Weeks
Character Assembly @ 8:30
Click below for the Ridgeview HUB
Ridgeview Elementary School
Website: http://campus.kellerisd.net/school/res-129
Location: 1601 Marshall Ridge Parkway, Keller, TX, United States
Phone: 817-744-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewElementaryKISD
Twitter: @RidgeviewKISD