Whole Child Newsletter
October 2020
JCISD Learning Services: Day of Discovery
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Local Teen Videos
Check out these videos made by the Jackson County Health Department’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Teen Advisory Council and learn about the local JCHD Sexual Health Clinic (JCHD SHC).
Sexual Health Clinic building and clinic location. This video shows where the Jackson County Health Department is located, what the building looks like, which door to enter, and where to go in private once entering the building.
What to expect during a visit to the JCHD Sexual Health Clinic. This video shows teens exactly what takes place when coming in for sexual health services at the Jackson County Health Department and goes through step by step processes to reduce any fear or uncertainty when coming for a walk-in appointment.
How easy is it to obtain condoms for free at JCHD? This video shows teens how simple it is to walk into the JCHD Sexual Health Clinic to get free condoms discreetly without even speaking to anyone.
Please keep in mind, these videos and expectations regarding the Sexual Health Clinic are all pre-Covid. Our front doors are currently locked and all services are by appointment only at the current time. These videos will once again be accurate once we are open during normal hours and services are back to a level pre-Covid.
Webinar Considering Covid-19, Vaping, and Asthma
Vaping is a public health issue for all people -- especially people with asthma. In this webinar, we will be joined by Mary Cataletto, MD, who will discuss the effects of nicotine on the brain, second- and third-hand exposure, and how vaping can impair our defenses against diseases. We'll also look at COVID-19 and the risks for severe disease with vaping and asthma.
10 Ways School Boards Can Champion Racial Equity
Moving the equity work from theory to practice at the board level means that school board members must be willing to craft policies that encompass equity and empower the district to undertake the work of racial equity.
Here are 10 ways school board members can move the district towards racial equity.
1. The school board must have a strong commitment to racial equity.
2. Adopt an Equity Statement.
3. Know your district demographics.
4. School board members must be willing to engage in their own personal journey to expand their knowledge and understanding of issues of race.
5. Be able to initiate and create structural changes that challenge the status quo and support equity for all.
6. As a board, commit to develop goals and policies with a strong equity lens, and identify and dismantle the policies that support the disparities.
7. Fiscal accountability: Change the school budget options to prevent disparities.
8. Be data informed.
9. Develop partnerships and allies to achieve equity.
10. Expect opposition.
Taking a Quick Walk to De-escalate
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A Quick Workout at Home
Finding time to work out can be a challenge. The workout below can be done in the comfort of your home, and it’ll help you work on your fitness goals when you’re short on time. It’s only 20 minutes long and doesn’t require weights or large amounts of space. It will get your heart rate up due to its mix of cardio-centered moves and bodyweight training positions.
The goal is to be able to do the entire workout twice, with no breaks in between. If you’re not quite ready for that yet, try your best with breaks as needed, and work your way into doing the entire routine.
The anywhere workout:
- 1 minute of jumping jacks
- 30 seconds of side lunges
- 30 seconds of squats
- 1 minute of jogging in place
- 30 seconds of burpees
- 30 seconds of lunges
- 1 minute of jumping rope in place (no jump rope needed)
- 30 seconds of mountain climbers
- 30 seconds of speed skaters
- 1 minute of butt kicks
- 30 seconds of lunge kicks
- 30 seconds of squats
- 1 minute of high knees
- 30 seconds of switch lunges
- 30 seconds of push-ups
How Positive Student-Teacher Relationships Create Resilient Learners
In her viral TED Talk “Every Kid Needs a Champion,” 40-year educator Rita Pierson, recounted a time when she heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” When most of us think back to our time in school, our stories tend to include the teachers with whom we had real, lasting connections. Our favorite teachers often changed our outlook on learning, made class fun, and inspired us to push beyond what we thought we could do.
How do those things happen? Through positive student-teacher interactions and relationships, which are truly the gateway to learning.
Click Here to Learn More About Positive Student-Teacher Relationships
Contact the Whole Child Team!
Janelle Buchler: Whole Child Consultant (janelle.buchler@jcisd.org)
Eric Swihart: Whole Child Coordinator (eric.swihart@jcisd.org)
Caitlin Williams: Attendance and Homeless Program Coordinator (caitlin.williams@jcisd.org)
Rebecca Hurst: Behavior Health Project Coordinator (rebecca.hurst@jcisd.org)
Kelsea Jabkiewicz: Data Integration and Medicaid Cost Recovery Coordinator (kelsea.jabkiewicz@jcisd.org)
Angela Maddox: Whole Child Secretary (angela.maddox@jcisd.org)