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The Relentless School Nurse: There Are 7 School Nurses for 8300 Students at 17 Locations in Moses Lake, WA

Relentless School Nurse

In this poignant blog post, Liz Pray, a dedicated school nurse in Washington State, reflects on a recent emergency involving a kindergarten student with epilepsy that underscores the critical importance of adequate nursing staff in schools. The “math is not mathing” in Moses Lake, Washington, where 7 school nurses care for 8300 students in 17 locations.

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We Need Quality Physical Education

Active Schools Us

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Good PE teachers possess the skills to deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum and serve as role models, inspiring students to adopt lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!

Relentless School Nurse

Croakey Health Media School nurses are invited to participate in a foresight project led by Dr. Terri Hinkley, CEO of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This survey is part of a research project Terri is conducting for a course exploring the future of school nursing in 2050. Foresight projects use a systematic approach to anticipating and preparing for future developments and challenges.

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FiT Work #13 - Teen Body Image (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

Due Today by the end of the class period. - Read the directions, watch the video, and answer the questions on the Google form. The attached Google slide will guide you through the process. - Don't forget to submit your work.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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MAYHEM – a throwing and catching game with tons of repetitions

Keeping Kids in Motion

Throughout our early throwing and catching unit, we incorporate a number of individual and partner drills and skills with a focus on proper rolling, underhand and overhand throwing, and catching fundamentals. Later we’ll progress to bigger, and more dynamic group games. MAYHEM is game.

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A Touching Reunion: Spontaneous Triplets and Their Lifesaving Stanford Children’s Caregivers

Stanford Childrens

The 39th annual NICU/ICN grad party set the stage for a heartfelt reunion between three premature siblings and their caregivers. “The day we found out we were pregnant was the happiest and craziest day ever! Dad tested positive for COVID … Mom tested positive for something else! Little did we know, there were three of you in there!” In January 2024, Orlando and Abigale Cardona became first-time parents of spontaneous triplets—siblings conceived without fertility treatment.

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FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

FiT Work #14 - Breast Cancer Awareness (SY24-25) Slide 1 - Title Slide Slide 2 - Read the short paragraph Slide 3 - Website and Video Slide 4 - Link to Google Form - Use the stacked dots above to put the google slideshow in 'Full Screen".

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Walking for Life: One Step at a Time

Gopher PE

In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). As the year progresses, most continue with units focusing on fundamental movement skill development (FMS). FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation.

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Gym member tips to change how you think about habits and consistency

My Zone

For every gym member and fitness convert, what’s been the best way to stay on top of exercise goals? Consistency. But how can we inspire more people to make that first step?

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Following Their Calling to Help Young Cancer Patients and Beyond

Stanford Childrens

Jessica Brown sits during her peripheral blood stem cell donation. Lindsay Parkinson gets ready for her bone marrow donation procedure. Stem cell donors may be a young cancer or blood disease patient’s only hope of a cure. Two Stanford Medicine Children’s Health nurses answered that call. Jessica Brown and Lindsay Parkinson have a lot in common. They spend their days taking care of young patients as Stanford Children’s clinical nurses in the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Who are you talking about? Disability inclusive language in PE, school sport and physical activity

PE Scholar

A reflection on how we support, challenge and celebrate our children with additional needs in PE, school sport and physical activity.

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Five friendships from five PE teaching colleagues

The Everlearner

This blog post narrates my cherished relationships with five PE teaching colleagues—Alan, Paul, Viv, Helen, and Lee—highlighting how these friendships have significantly influenced my personal and professional life.

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Questions to improve your app experience with every move

My Zone

You may have noticed that we’ve added two quick questions to the workout upload process in your Myzone app. Don’t worry this won’t affect your data or delay your uploads.

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5 Products to Help Ease the Anxiety of Your Residents With Dementia

S&S

If you have residents with dementia who fidget quite a bit, then try implementing one of these products to help ease your residents’ anxiety. 1. Chewable Necklaces Provide your residents with chewable rainbow pendant necklaces or chewable dog tag pendant … Read More The post 5 Products to Help Ease the Anxiety of Your Residents With Dementia appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning Labels Work – Join the Surgeon General & Attorneys General Call for Congressional Action

Relentless School Nurse

Last week, 42 Attorneys General wrote a letter calling on Congress to act on the Surgeon General’s call for warning labels on social media products: [link] sites/default/files/letters/ social-warning-label-letter. pdf Fairplay Screen Time Action Network wrote the letter linked below to reinforce the Surgeon General and Attorneys General request: [link] LQjPFFpqCEa34oPs9 Here is the letter.

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From Chemo to 5K: Teen Beats Lymphoma and Runs Full Speed Ahead

Stanford Childrens

Max navigated type 1 diabetes and Burkitt lymphoma with help from his family and Stanford care team This year, 13-year-old Max Cook is looking forward to something many kids take for granted: attending school for an entire year, start to finish, with no interruptions. Between two major health events and the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been five years since Max has gotten to attend a whole year of school.

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Flag Football (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls. This module introduces students to flag football focusing on fundamental skills, teamwork, strategy, and leadership.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Checking for understanding

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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Seasonal Gratitude Garland Activity for Self-Awareness & Mindfulness

S&S

We’ve come up with a festive twist on our Gratitude Garland Activity Pack. Make it seasonal! Celebrate the seasons in your program this year by encouraging your group to reflect on what they are most grateful for. Your students can … Read More The post Seasonal Gratitude Garland Activity for Self-Awareness & Mindfulness appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Sounding the Alarm – Gun Safety is on on the Ballot

Relentless School Nurse

About this event Doctors & Nurses Sounding the Alarm: Hear from national leaders at the forefront of the gun safety movement. Learn what’s at stake, what we stand to gain, and how to talk to people on the other side. – Dr. Chethan Sathya, Trauma Surgeon, featured in Netflix documentary – Dr. Brian Williams, Trauma Surgeon, Author of The Bodies Keep Coming, Former Congressional candidate, and Health Policy Advisor – Robin Cogan, RN The Relentless School Nurse –

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Preteen Saves Her Own Life by Catching Rare Cancer Early On

Stanford Childrens

Stem cell transplant at Stanford Children’s helps Lila achieve remission and celebrate two years cancer-free Intuition is the reason Lila Fowler, age 12, is healthy today. A little over two years ago, Lila was living a fourth grader’s dream life. She had a close family and lots of friends, enjoyed school, played sports, and had tons of energy and good health.

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We need to talk about PE mark schemes

The Everlearner

Addressing the inadequacies of PE exam mark schemes and proposing improvements for better educational standards in physical education assessments.

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Insight Series: Physical Literacy Enriched Physical Education Part 1

PE Scholar

Many physical educators hold the concept of physical literacy close to their hearts, and are aware of its potential to transform lives.

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Easy Watercolor Craft Kit Activity – Nature Silhouette Designs

S&S

If you’re looking to dive into watercolor painting in your program, our Nature Silhousettes Watercolor Craft Kit makes it easy! With our special “resist” art design, your group will be able to create stunning nature silhouettes. Our kit comes with … Read More The post Easy Watercolor Craft Kit Activity – Nature Silhouette Designs appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Next Time You Need Stamps, Ask for These!

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. As a school nurse, I appreciate the USPS’s decision to honor healthcare workers with the “Thank You, Healthcare Community” Forever stamp , released on October 1st. It’s a meaningful recognition of our dedication, especially given our challenges in recent years. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the USPS is honoring healthcare workers who dedicate our lives to protecting the health, safety, and well-being, ofte

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Healing with Heart: Monica Patino’s Mission in Support of Latinx Families

Stanford Childrens

A nurse at Stanford Children’s makes a lasting impact in the Latinx community, caring for children with serious heart conditions both within the hospital and abroad. The road to becoming a staff nurse in the intensive care unit at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health wasn’t easy for Monica Patino, BSN, BA, RN, CCRN. She’d wanted to be a nurse from the time she was growing up in Colombia and had the chance to shadow a nurse at a hospital when she was in middle school.

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The ROLLERAMA HUSTLE – A rolling and throwing game for all ages

Keeping Kids in Motion

Rolling and throwing are skills I try to hone in with First Grade. Through a variety of individual and partner throwing activities students work on stepping toward the target with their opposite foot as they swing their arm back then follow through as they.

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PE Insights Episode 33 Marcus Down – Universal Design for Learning as a framework for physical education

PE Scholar

In Episode 33, Nathan Walker talks to PE educator, consultant and Vice Principal, Marcus Down about his journey from playing sports to teaching, including

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USTA Coaching Workshops

Arizona Health and Physical Education

USTA Southwest offers two different types of educational workshops to help start your coaching journey. The USTA’s Play Facilitators and Coaching Fundamentals Workshops differ in focus to meet the coach’s specific needs. The Coaching Fundamentals Workshop (CFW) focuses on coaching principles and skills for beginner to low-intermediate players.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Advocating for Safer Schools on the Love’n Leary Podcast

Relentless School Nurse

I recently had the privilege of joining Marion Leary and Rebecca Love on their thought-provoking podcast, Love N Leary. Our conversation centered on a topic that’s both urgent and deeply personal to me: the escalating crisis of gun violence in our schools. I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that the threat of violence has on our students, staff, and communities.

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Beat the Heat: Keep Kids Safe in the Autumn Sun

Stanford Childrens

As the Bay Area’s autumn heat wave continues, ensuring children stay cool and safe is crucial—especially for kids under 4 who can’t regulate their body temperature as well as adults. Alok Patel, MD , a pediatric hospitalist at Stanford Children’s Health, highlights the dangers of heat stroke and dehydration in young children. “Parents should be aware of the signs of heat stroke such as fever, redness, headache, confusion, nausea, or changes in breathing.

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Parental Comparison: Why Do We Do it?

RC Families

As the old saying goes, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Comparison also robs us peace, security, contentment and the ability to live fully and happily in the present. Yet comparison is very hard to resist. It is a trap that sneaks up on us and sucks us in before we even realize it. Why.

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Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Interleaving

PE Scholar

Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical

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Special Olympics Arizona kicking off fall games in Mesa this week

Arizona Health and Physical Education

BY AARON DECKER KTAR.com PHOENIX – Over 1,000 athletes from across Arizona will come to Mesa to kick off the fall games for Special Olympics Arizona this week. On Friday and Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., competitors will face off in swimming and bocce at Skyline High School. The Skyline Aquatic Center will host the swimming competition while the bocce events will be at the high school.

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How to Teach Volleyball and Keep Interest

Gopher PE

One of the unique things about my school is that we design a special sports unit for the 5th graders that will introduce them to the sports we offer in middle school. Our goal is to expose them to the majority of the sports we offer to both girls and boys. This allows them to try something new that they may fall in love with and want to try once they enter 6th grade.