WHPE September Update
"Better Together"
Greetings,
I hope the start of the school year finds you to be in good spirits and good health. Even though I have been teaching for many years I still find the start of the school year to be exciting. I love the energy the students bring to the beginning of the year. I love unpacking new equipment. I love writing new or tweaking lesson and unit plans. I love catching up with peers that I don't see much during the summer. I love the chance to do something better than I did last year. But there is always a challenging side as well and for me it usually has to do with new initiatives or extra work outside the classroom that is not always directly related to my classroom. That is when I have to remind myself that I "get to" vs. I "have to". I "get to" helps me maintain a positive mindset whereas I "have to " usually leads to me complaining and whining. This year I "get to" learn more about PLC's every Wednesday from 3:00- 4:30. I "get to" be more creative and organized as I am starting the year with limited space due to water damage in our main gym. But most importantly, I "get to" do a job I still love after 30 years. I "get to" teach amazing young adults, work with wonderful peers, and challenge myself each and every day in an ever-changing environment. I hope you "get to" do many amazing things this year as well and I hope I "get to" hear about them next month at the Kalahari. We are Better Together and have much to offer one another!
Our WHPE convention is only a month away and I hope you can join us for great professional development, collaboration, and fun. There is a link below to see the convention schedule and to register. It is going to be awesome!
Better Together. There are many opportunities for us to get together to connect at convention. Please come to the all-convention social on Wednesday night from 8:00- 10:00. On Thursday night from 6:30 8:30, we would love for you to attend to the Awards Social and enjoy appetizers and cash bar (new format) as we celebrate our WHPE outstanding professionals. The dance will be held Thursday night from 8:30-11:30. Also new this year, start out your Thursday morning with a brisk walk or Friday morning with yoga. Check out the entire schedule here:
http://whpe.us/whpe-annual-convention
With warm regards,
Maureen Vorwald, NBCT
your WHPE President
WHPE Membership Office (1-800-441-4568)
WHPE CONVENTION - Register Today
We have over 90 break out sessions and a great line up of national and regional presenters including first time presenters Chip Candy, Al Craven, Molly Dado, Mike Graham, Tom Miazga, Su Nottingham, and keynote speaker Scott Welle.
For an up to date convention schedule, hotel reservation link and online convention registration and membership click on http://whpe.us/whpe-annual-convention
Key Dates:
Reserve your room at the Kalahari by September 30
Early Bird Registration deadline is October 3rd
WHPE VOTING to Open Soon
http://whpe.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19_Fall_newsletter.pdf
NEW this year - you can vote until noon on Thursday of the WHPE convention.
Newly Designed WHPE Apparel
WHPE Board Members Katie Mulloy and Jackie Clark put this together with the help of Sports Impressions out of Wisconsin Dells. You have two options to purchase, you can purchase online and have them send it directly to your house (shipping is extra) and have it in time for Convention coming up in October or you can purchase online and save shipping cost and pick up when you come to convention at the Dells in October. The deadline to order is October 1st! There are some color options, so when you click on the item of interest, it will give you the color options available in that particular apparel item. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Katie or Jackie at kmulloy@nbexcellence.org or jclark@waupun.k12.wi.us
ONLINE STORE LINK: https://sportsimpressions.chipply.com/whpeconvention2019/
New Fundraising Opportunities for WHPE Members
As you begin your school year and are thinking about improving or expanding your resources, WHPE has created two new partnerships for you to raise more money for your programs. Please consider SHAPE America's Health.Moves.Minds (earn 50%) https://www.shapeamerica.org/events/healthmovesminds/ or
Consider signing up for Step it Up (earn 40% plus prizes)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/School-Fundraiser/Step-it-Up-Wisconsin-339843523257667/
There will be breakout sessions, booths and many opportunities to learn more about these programs at the convention including an appetizer luncheon on Thursday.
Making the link between Exercise and Depression
A new meta study attempts to provide some answers between exercise and depression.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2401557/exercise-depression-research
Outside Brad Stulberg 9/11/2019
Free SEL download from SHAPE America
Physical educators are on the front lines of the social and emotional learning (SEL) movement. Effective physical education programs provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice the social and emotional skills and behaviors that help them succeed in life.
The Crosswalk for SHAPE America National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Core Competencies (PE/SEL Crosswalk) document aligns CASEL’s SEL competencies and related skills to SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
This document serves as a resource for those aligning SEL competencies into the existing SHAPE America National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education™ and allows physical education teachers to incorporate SEL competencies into their standards-based lesson plans. The crosswalk identifies standards that are applicable to teaching and/or reinforcing one or more of SEL competencies.
What's in your School's Wallet? ESSA Title IV funding
Click on either link below to see the estimate for your school district's Every Student Succeeds Act funding that can be used for professional development, physical education, and health.
https://www.shapeamerica.org/advocacy/ESSA_Funding.aspx
Free Chromebook Templates and Printables
Improve student learning with Chromebooks and other Devices.
https://www.cbhpe.org/templates
Created by:
Mark Foellmer: gymrat2@comcast.net
Becky Foellmer: bfoellmer@gmail.com
Connect with the #ESPECHAT
Elementary physical educators meet every Tuesday night on Twitter at 7 pm to discuss current topics and trends. Check out the upcoming schedule at https://espechat.weebly.com/ or peruse previous chats.