Health Education
October 2022
News and Resources for Administrators and Educators in the EUP ISD, COP ESD, AMA ESD, & COOR ISD
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! My name is Helen Craig and I am the Regional School Health Coordinator for MiSHCA Regions 3 & 5 (see map). I support schools in the Eastern Upper Peninsula & northern lower Michigan. I primarily provide professional development for health and PE teachers, Michigan Model for Health trainings for elementary teachers, and state-required HIV/STI & sex education trainings for educators. I also collaborate with schools to support district or building-wide needs for reproductive health curriculum updates, the Michigan Profiles for Healthy Youth survey (MiPHY), HSAT/WellSAT school wellness plans, and resources for LGBTQ+ students.
2022-23 COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH WORKSHOPS
Click each flyer or scan the QR code to learn more about each training. A calendar of all comprehensive school health workshops can be found HERE.
October 2022 Trainings:
- October 18, 2022 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.): Michigan Model for Health - K-6
- October 19, 2022 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.): Michigan Model for Health - 7-12
- October 20, 2022 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.): Regional Health & PE Educator Curriculum Resource Team
- Please note: October trainings will take place at the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD in Indian River, MI. Virtual attendance options are available.
November 2022 Trainings:
- November 2, 2022 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.): HIV Framework for Elementary Teachers
- November 17, 2022 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.): Regional Health & PE Curriculum Resource Team
- Please note: November trainings will take place at the Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Virtual attendance options are available.
Regional Health & PE Educator Team
Michigan Model for Health - 6-12
Michigan Model for Health - 7-12
HIV Framework - K-6
*Dates Updated
HIV & Sex Ed - 7-12
Sex Ed Supervisor Support
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
SHAPE Michigan
Check out virtual and in-person training opportunities, grants, back-to-school resources, and more from SHAPE Michigan.
- Network Nights: October 20, November 17, December 15 (7 p.m.) - One hour virtual program featuring hot topics in adapted physical education, physical education and health led by teacher leaders from across the state. Open to all! Zoom Link to Attend
- November 10-12: SHAPE Mi Annual Convention
See SHAPE's September 2022 newsletter for more information!
CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES
Virtual Farm Tour - Milk Means More
Take your students on a virtual field trip to a Michigan dairy farm! Students will see how dairy farmers care for their calves and cows, their community and the environment while producing nutritious and delicious milk. October 13, 2022 is the next stop on the tour! This event is geared towards students in grades K-2. Register here!
3rd-5th grade teachers: A recording of a farm tour of Siegler Dairy Farm in Michigan is available now. Farmer Kip discusses how he takes care of the cows, calves, land and community. Students will see the full crop cycle, from planting to harvest, along with the tractors and equipment used on the farm.
You can see more resources and view upcoming farm tours here!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
October 17-21: National School Bus Safety Week
Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but illegal school bus passing poses a significant threat to children and their caretakers.
During National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21, 2022), help NHTSA share the message about the dangers of illegal school bus passing. Resources to share with families & communities are available here.
Mackinac County Communities that Care
Check out events and family resources from the Communities that Care coalition of Mackinac County:
- New Drugs, Old Trends presentation Oct. 14 @ Sault Cultural Center in Sault Ste Marie.
Chippewa County Communities that Care
Check out events and family resources from the Communities that Care Coalition of Chippewa County:
- #TALKmore22 - Suicide Prevention Initiative - check out NTTAC's collection of prevention resources for children, youth, and families: bit.ly/nttac-spm22
Otsego County RISE: Sock it to Drugs
Otsego Substance Free Coalition is sponsoring Sock it To Drugs on October 28, 2022. This event is open to any Otsego County 7th-12th grade student. Wear colorful socks to bring awareness to drug prevention. The top 3 people with the "craziest socks" will win more crazy socks from RISE: Otsego Substance Free Coalition! For more details, email e.templeton@nwhealth.org
More events from Otsego County RISE can be viewed in the PDF document linked below 👇
Grant Opportunities
United Dairy Industry of Michigan
A variety of grants and resources are available from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. Grants include:
- Moo-Lah for Schools (closes January 13, 2022)
- Chocolate Milk: Nature's Sports Drink (closes May 6, 2022)
SHAPE America - Health. Moves. Minds. Fundraiser
The health. moves. minds.® Fundraiser brings together the lessons, activities, and community-building ideas that help students live their best life. Check out SHAPE America's webpage for more information.
Resources
LifeSPAN Gazette - October
Check out events and back-to-school information from the LifeSPAN Program! This program serves schools in the EUP ISD. More info on farmers market, Feeding America events, recipes, and more can be found here: Newsletter Link
HIV/STI & Sex Education Legal Obligations and Best Practices
Tobacco- & Vaping-Free Schools
In July 2022, Governor Whitmer signed several bills into law to raise the minimum age of sale from 18 to 21 years old for tobacco products, vapor products (such as e-cigarettes), and alternative nicotine products (such as nicotine pouches). This means tobacco retailers can face penalties for selling these products to anyone under 21, and this policy is enforceable at the state and local levels. If schools notice that local retailers are selling these products to students under 21, they can report potential violations to the Food and Drug Administration, state or local law enforcement, and the Synar Program. For more information about Michigan’s tobacco laws, contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Section at 517-335-8376.
Tobacco-Vaping Free Schools Initiative
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and CVS Health have united to reduce tobacco and e-cigarette use in schools and districts nationwide. In collaboration with the foremost experts and trusted partners in tobacco policy and youth vaping, they want to engage stakeholders in school districts nationwide to effectively reduce e-cigarette use in school communities by providing intensive, personalized support and resources. Their equity-focused and evidence-based policies and practices are designed to enhance existing efforts and provide professional learning opportunities to participating districts across the country. Visit the Tobacco-Vaping Free School Hub or contact Ryan Monroe at ryan.monroe@healthiergeneration.org for more information.
MOASH: The K-5 Consent Toolkit
The Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) in partnership with sexual violence prevention experts across the state, is excited to announce the launch of a new resource: the K-5 Consent Toolkit!
This resource responds to the needs of teachers, parents, and caregivers for quality consent education for students in elementary school. The toolkit includes recommendations for specific resources - including curricula, videos, books, and websites - as well as best practices for implementing consent lessons with K-5 youth. Also included is an overview of Michigan’s standards for K-5 consent education and a guide to understanding local district policy to advance school-based education in your community.
MiBridges - Medicaid Support
Free or low-cost health coverage for children under the age of 19, or pregnant women of any age is available. Call the MIChild and Healthy Kids hotline: 1-888-988-6300 OR
Apply online at https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US
Newsletter Archive
Contact: Helen Craig
Helen Craig is the Regional School Health Coordinator for MiSHCA Regions 3 & 5, serving the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower MI - Sunrise Side counties. She is also the McKinney-Vento facilitator and social studies curriculum consultant for the EUP ISD.
Email: hcraig-isd@eupschools.org
Website: https://www.eupschools.org/Page/6003
Facebook: facebook.com/EUPISD
Twitter: @hrc_edu