The Joint Projects committee is promoting and recruiting coordinators to participate in the Health. Moves. Minds. Fundraiser. IAHPERD is working together with SHAPE America to help spread the word about this new program that promotes social wellness in the schools. The IAHPERD State committee consists of the following members: Eastern District Mary Kennedy – mjwkennedy51@gmail.com (Chair) Southwestern District Waneta Graham – wkg60@hotmail.com Sally Chamberlain – sally_chamberlain@hotmail.com Megan Hughes – megan.hughes@tcusd2.org Kim Wheeler – iahperd@gmail.com Western District Bob McBride – Robert.m.mcbride@gmail.com Ken Mansell – qndcoach@yahoo.com Northern District Susie Shanell – sshanel@prodigy.net Northeastern District Bill Casey – billcasey3@gmail.com Brian Van Mersbergen – vanmersb@newtrier.k12.il.us Scott Park – parkscott82@gmail.com The committee would love to make presentations to school districts, district meetings, or have a booth at any conference. All information about the fundraiser is on the iahperd.org web site or health.moves.minds.org. Feel free to contact any of the state committee members for questions. For setting up booths or workshops please contact Mary Kennedy. Thank you in advance for your participation in this new school opportunity. We know you will love it!!! |
Talking Points for Health. Moves. Minds. FundraiserThe following information for the Health. Moves. Minds. Fundraiser are the talking points for school administrators. Payment Options for the Schools Option One: 50% of the funds raised at the school will go directly back to the school in GOPHER Sports equipment. Option Two: The school will keep 25% of the funds raised in GOPHER equipment and 25% will be given to a local charity or group. Curriculum / Structure of Event Currently the curriculum has been developed for the K-8 levels. The high school is being developed this year. High Schools can adapt the curriculum from the 8th grade level. The five areas of focus are: (Kindness, Mindfulness, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Gratitude). All materials can be used for the school from the web site. The event can be a school wide event involving all of the special areas such as art or music and classrooms. It can also involve community groups as well. It can be done any time during the school year. The activities can be chosen by the school and also involve parent participation. For additional information contact the iahperd.org web site or health.moves. minds.org. All state information is the iahperd.org web site under Joint Projects Committee. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS FUNDRAISER! |