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I would like PV to take a proactive approach in helping students develop skills needed to make healthy decisions, live a drug-free lifestyle, and be a well-informed citizen.

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There will be more time for Math, ELA, Science, SS

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There will be more time for Math, ELA, Science, SS

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Having health as a special will allow more classroom time to increase the students depth of knowledge in core subjects because the health topics will no longer need to be integrated by the classroom teacher. The counselors will no longer need to ask the classroom teacher for time out of their day to push into their classroom to teach their content. Health class will be the avenue for the counselors to reach the students.

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Taking risks is fairly common in adolescence. Yet, risky behaviors can be associated with serious, long-term, and – in some cases – life-threatening consequences. This is especially the case when adolescents engage in more than one harmful behavior. The tendency for risky behaviors to co-occur has been well-studied. However, prevention efforts traditionally have taken a targeted approach, seeking to prevent a single risky behavior. A more powerful and costeffective approach may be to employ strategies designed to address factors associated with multiple risky behaviors. 1 This Research Brief brings together findings from developmental science and from rigorous program evaluations to identify seven actionable, feasible strategies and relevant programs that have been found to affect two or more risky behaviors. These strategies are to:  Provide children and youth opportunities to build social and emotional competence; Provide children and youth with high quality education during early and middle childhood.

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*Safe To Say program - % of PV students that have used (old system) Tip Line
* BMIs - overweight & obese
*Vaping/smoking discipline
*% receiving Mental Health services
*Creative Health & Holcomb Services are currently being provided at elem level
*SAP teams are established
*Child Line ~ Mandated Reporter - Speaks to Safety & Injury Prevention - Standard 10.3 is a person who, is legally required to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the relevant authorities. These laws are in place to prevent children from being abused and to end any possible abuse or neglect at the earliest possible stage.  An educated person is a safer person.  Knowledge is Power.

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PV will be able to meet the Health & Safety State Standards.

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Healthier Ss tend to do better in school

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Healthier Ss tend to do better in school

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*Studies have shown that healthier students tend to do better in school. They have higher attendance, have better grades, and perform better on tests.

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*Effective curricula result in positive changes in behavior that lower student risks around:

alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, injury prevention, social and emotional health, nutrition, physical activity, prevention of diseases and improved family life.

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*It supports PV's mission statement: We cultivate an inclusive community of learners empowered to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

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Venue for counselors to continue their social & emotional lessons

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Venue for counselors to continue their social & emotional lessons

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This will increase academic time since the counselors will no longer need to ask for classroom time to teach their lessons.

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With a health professional teaching the content and implementing the program as a special, the quantity of content will increase along with the quality of the program.

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Having an approved curriculum will provide consistency with content being taught across the 4 buildings.

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It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them
~Proactive vs. Reactive~

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It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them
~Proactive vs. Reactive~

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*Studies provide evidence that promoting & establishing healthy behaviors for younger people is more effective, and often easier, than efforts to change unhealthy behaviors already established in teens & adults.

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Benefits reach far beyond the classroom.

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Benefits reach far beyond the classroom.

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*Benefits of health education reach far beyond the classroom.  What should every child be introduced to before 3rd grade?
*Dental health - lose baby teeth
*nutrition - have some choice in foods they eat & drinks they consume
*fitness - begin to make exercise choices
*Tobacco Prevention - could be going home to a family member who vapes or smokes cigarettes

*Personal health - screen time affects sleep time
*Safety - may need to call 911

*Emotional - may experience feelings of loss & bereavement
*Safety & disease prevention ...washing hands, using a seatbelt, crossing a street, fire safety, bicycle safety, water safety, stranger safety, brushing/flossing teeth, taking baths, biting nails, seeing a weapon/violence through movies or video games.
*Social skills - begin problem solving through conflicts on their own.

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Meet as a staff to work through lessons already taught outside of Health (October is fire prevention month in the classrooms).

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Social and Emotional Learning/Health is addressed which is a trending topic.

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Benefits of Keeping PE and Health Seperate.

Physical Benefits:

Physical activity helps to balance energy levels in children

Physical activity helps improve children’s body image and self-esteem. When these improve student’s ability to learn and pay attention while in school also improve.

It is critical if children are to develop fundamental motor patterns (e.g. jump, throw, skip, hop, catch, and kick).

Children who participate in physical activity as a child and have success are shown to have an increased chance of living an active lifestyle.

Cognitive Benefits:

Physical activity helps the brain to function better, which makes it easier for students to understand the academic material they are learning.

Students achieve higher grades in math and English and receive higher scores on standardized tests when they receive DAILY physical education.

Physical education programs facilitate exploration of movement in various contexts that enhance children's desire for knowledge.

An ability to pay attention is important for success both at school and at home. A 6-year-old should be able to focus on a task for at least 15 minutes. By age 9, a child should be able to focus attention for about an hour. Regular physical activity has been shown to increase their attention span and improve classroom behavior.

Regular aerobic activity increases the following:

Perceptual skills

Student’s IQ

Scores on verbal and mathematics tests

Concentration & memory

Achievement

Academic readiness in children from the ages of 6 to 18

If combined students would only receive 15 Health classes and 15 Physical Education classes per year.

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Social and emotional development is just as important for a successful school experience as cognitive development. This development begins before the child ever sets foot in a classroom, and continues unabated throughout her entire academic career. Kindergarten is a particularly important period for this area of development; it's where the foundational skills for appropriate social behavior are learned and embedded. There are a few social skills that are particularly important for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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Social and emotional development is just as important for a successful school experience as cognitive development. This development begins before the child ever sets foot in a classroom, and continues unabated throughout her entire academic career. Kindergarten is a particularly important period for this area of development; it's where the foundational skills for appropriate social behavior are learned and embedded. There are a few social skills that are particularly important for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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Social and emotional development is just as important for a successful school experience as cognitive development. This development begins before the child ever sets foot in a classroom, and continues unabated throughout her entire academic career. Kindergarten is a particularly important period for this area of development; it's where the foundational skills for appropriate social behavior are learned and embedded. There are a few social skills that are particularly important for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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Social and emotional development is just as important for a successful school experience as cognitive development. This development begins before the child ever sets foot in a classroom, and continues unabated throughout her entire academic career. Kindergarten is a particularly important period for this area of development; it's where the foundational skills for appropriate social behavior are learned and embedded. There are a few social skills that are particularly important for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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The time is now to address mental health in schools.

The statistics of the past decade have indicated that there’s a veritable crisis for students at every grade level. A report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that as many as 1 in 5 children in the nation suffer from a mental disorder. With school being a major stressor in many students’ lives, it only makes sense to incorporate emotional and psychological wellness into parent, teacher, and administrator dialogues.

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Structure is Good
But, it’s important that preschoolers participate in more structured physical exercise as opposed to simply playing on the playground to get even more benefits of physical exercise and brain activity. In March 2017, an article published in the Early Childhood Education journal announced that preschool-aged children were not meeting national physical activity recommendations. In the study, two groups of preschoolers were tested: those with free play and those who participated in a structure movement session. Preschoolers who participated in the movement sessions replaced free play with the structured physical activity two times a week. Results showed that those in the movement sessions had less sedentary behaviors.

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Structure is Good
But, it’s important that preschoolers participate in more structured physical exercise as opposed to simply playing on the playground to get even more benefits of physical exercise and brain activity. In March 2017, an article published in the Early Childhood Education journal announced that preschool-aged children were not meeting national physical activity recommendations. In the study, two groups of preschoolers were tested: those with free play and those who participated in a structure movement session. Preschoolers who participated in the movement sessions replaced free play with the structured physical activity two times a week. Results showed that those in the movement sessions had less sedentary behaviors.

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Increase screen time decreases healthy behaviors

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Increase screen time decreases healthy behaviors

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“On average, children spend seven or more hours a day looking at a screen, and — in addition to displacing physical activity — that promotes other unhealthy behaviors,” says Dr. Daniel Pelzer, a pediatrician with The Iowa Clinic.

“For example, sitting in front of a TV or computer can increase snacking. Late-night screen time often interferes with sleep. Combined with physical inactivity, these behaviors promote childhood obesity and the health risks that come with it,” Dr. Pelzer says.

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* answer 8 questions
* 3/20 curriculum meeting: create 3 slides, data ?
*complete grade 4,5 curriculum
*nurses, counselors will also review & have input on the curriculum before the end of the month.