It is time for Michigan schools to be recognized for their efforts to create and maintain the healthy school environments that support student learning. Please encourage any Michigan K-12 public and non-public school that might be interested to apply for the annual Michigan School Wellness Award. The deadline for online applications to be completed is midnight EST on April 28, 2023. The application, along with more information about the award, can be found at the Health Schools, Healthy Students website.

The School Wellness Award is designed to recognize and applaud schools that are implementing sustainable policy and environmental changes related to healthy eating, physical activity, and tobacco/nicotine-free lifestyles. A fully functioning School Health Team and completion of the Healthy School Action Tools (HSAT) within the past three years are required for upper-level awards (Gold/First and Silver/Second). Schools are encouraged to highlight successes that have been realized in the past year related to keeping students and staff healthy and in school.

Take a closer look at the events they have coming up. #MIMOVESMONTH

MDE: And be it further resolved, that the Michigan Board of Education recommends school districts reject any third-party opt-out forms as invalid, irrelevant, and inconsequential. - Feb 14, 2023

InPACT Michigan Model for Health Curriculum Integration Guide K-5

DEA Debuts 2022 Drugs of Abuse (1/17/23)

DEA Resource Guide/2022 Edition

Get Smart about Drugs Fact Sheet Hub

Physical Education Newsletter (NEW)

Sex Education Advisory Board Best Practice and Resources

OAISD Health and Prevention webpage

OAISD Health and Prevention Resource Google Folder

LGBTQ+ students are still at disproportionate risk for persistent bullying, harassment, and victimization. In response to requests from school districts across Michigan, project staff created a suite of online professional development workshops to build the capacity of schools to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive culture and climate where all students can thrive. We are honored to partner with school districts to make these highly requested workshops available to school staff for winter and spring of 2023.

View the virtual offerings flyer for additional information about the workshops and links to register. In February, the project is introducing a new professional development offering geared toward coaches and athletic directors. The dates and times of the workshops are below. When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email with an individualized zoom link. Spots are limited, so please note that not everyone who registers will automatically be approved based on the priorities outlined by our funders.

Participants who attend the full, live workshop will be eligible to receive State Continuing Education Clock Hours—SCECHs (1.75 hours) and Social Work CEs (2 hours).

March 27, 2023 - School Based Drug & Concealment Trends Taught by: Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway

These each cost $35, but if you'd like to attend, please email me and I can send you a code to cover the cost of registration. Please let me know if you have any questions.

The calendar is a great resource that teachers can share with students or parents can share with their kids and encourage them to stay active during the school year.

S & S teamed up with the Alliance For A Healthier Generation to create this fitness calendar for the month of March, 2023. Here is the link to the download:

Printable Fitness Calendar March, 2023

Printable Fitness Challenge Task Sheet with certificates to download

• policy support
• suggested curricula
• alternative to suspension recommendations
• youth and adult cessation resources

The Michigan Moves ambassador program is designed for physical activity and exercise leaders in the State of Michigan to take an active role in helping all Michiganders lead a healthy, active, lifestyle. The effort to make Michigan a healthier state requires both a top-down and a bottom-up approach. The ambassador program is the very heart of our grassroots effort.

Ambassadors have several opportunities to get involved in Michigan Moves Month. Those opportunities are outlined below. You can register to be a Michigan Moves Ambassador by completing this form: Michigan Moves Month Ambassador Sign-Up.

Benefits of Being an Ambassador:

• Networking with passionate, like-minded, physical activity advocates
• Recognition on social media and the Michigan Moves website
• Official Ambassador Certificate

Ambassador Opportunities:

1. Personal Social Media Ambassador: using the social media kit provided, share daily posts on your own personal social media accounts. Estimated time commitment: < 5min/day during the month of May.
2. Corporate Social Media Ambassador: using the social media kit provided, share daily posts on your organization's social media accounts. Estimated time commitment: < 5min/day during the month of May.
3. Movement of the Day Video Contributor: shoot a short 60 second movement/exercise video to be shared on social media. Go to this link for more information on video requirements: MMM Movement of the Day Criteria. Estimated time commitment: < 20min to shoot and send the video.
4. Workout at the Capitol Participant: Attend the Workout on the Capitol Lawn, in Lansing, on 5/17. Estimated time commitment: 1 hour at the Capitol on 5/17 + drive time.
5. Workout at the Capitol Organizer: Help organize a group to attend the Workout on the Capitol Lawn in Lansing on 5/17. Estimated time commitment: 2-3 hours leading up to the event for recruitment.
6. Advocacy: Reach out to your Local, State, or Federal representatives in promotion of Michigan Moves Month and related legislation. Advocacy training and templates for reach out will be provided. Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours leading up to, and during, the month of May.