WHPE Update December, 2022

"Good to Grow

Good to Grow: Traditions Old and New

Greetings WHPE members,

December marks the end of the year. I personally love the month of December because it is rooted in traditions and filled with growth opportunities. The inspiration for this month's post came to me as I was searching for the “perfect” holiday tree with my family.

After heading to the tree farm where we cut our tree down last year only to find it closed, we were struck with disappointment. Why does a tree farm need to close for a year to wait for a year of growth? The trees weren't ready to be cut. It made me think if I were to shut down my classes and wait for a year of growth, would it be beneficial or is it a hindrance?

As our traditional family quest of finding the elusive “perfect tree” continued to the second farm we couldn’t seem to find a tree that we all liked. Eventually our third stop yielded a tree we could agree upon. Persistence eventually yields results.

Persistence gives you vital experience. When you're persistent, you learn that each failure gives you another opportunity to learn. With each failure, you'll become more resilient. You'll also learn how you can overcome any challenges. This month I am asking you to help one person to persevere. Teach them it is okay to fail and support them in learning resilience.

Traditions are important; they foster a sense of belonging and community.

Traditions contribute a sense of comfort and belonging for all those who engage in them. They bring people together and provide an avenue for creating lasting memories. Traditions offer an excellent opportunity for meaningful pause and reflection. I believe education should be grounded in meaningful traditions that teach students to see themselves as a part of a specific culture worth preserving.

What are your classroom traditions? Do you have games/activities that you do only once a year? I challenge you to start a tradition if you haven’t or maybe create a new one.

In December, in my health classes we always play snowball fights using questions we should ask in relationships.

My homeroom would be upset if after the first wet heavy snow we didn’t make maple syrup taffy. Find the directions here: https://happyhooligans.ca/make-maple-syrup-snow-candy-3-simple-steps/

Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and wonderful month of December. May your cup be full enough that you have the ability to positively pour into someone or something and make a difference.

Mary Wentland

WHPE President

wentland@lakelandunion.org

@prideandjoyMary

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Take Action!

Save the date for 2023 WHPE Convention

October 25th, 26th, and 27th at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Start advocating for your personal professional development now.

Have a conversation with your administration on how important attending professional development is for your personal growth as an educator.

Budget for your membership, conference fee, hotel fee etc.

Seek out a substitute if you can.

Lastly, you have something to share. Consider presenting a session by yourself or with someone else.

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Newsletter Submissions!

December 15 is the deadline for submissions to the Winter Newsletter. The effectiveness of the newsletter is amplified by submissions from any member. What are you doing that other members would benefit by knowing? Sharing your ideas help make others better teachers and ultimately enhances the lives of the youth in the state. Send your submission to Nicole Popowich at npopowich@uwlax.edu

Why should you submit? A submission helps you complete an artifact for Educator Effectiveness.

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2023 Awards Nominations

WHPE has many individuals doing outstanding work in health and physical education. Each year the organization recognizes these deserving persons with an appropriate award. Nominations are now open for the 2023 WHPE Awards. Deadline for submitting an award nomination is February 1. Who do you know that deserves an award for what they do? http://whpe.us/awards

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Time to Get your GAME ON! MaryLee can show your school and your community the money!

1. Book a meeting with MaryLee to learn more about our Game On! Program.

2. Book a Game On event with MaryLee for some time this 2022-23 school year.

That’s it - simple, easy, fun! Earn money for your school and community. Just email MaryLee at MaryLee.Flannigan@Pop4kids.org to set up a meeting.

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Look who made the news! WHPE Board Member Patty Zemke

Check out the quick 1 minute video here. Way to go Patty and the Ambassadors of Diversity Club.

https://www.wsaw.com/2022/10/25/john-muir-middle-school-providing-access-menstrual-supplies/

Have you received recognition for your program? Let me know at wentland@lakelandunion.org

We all do great things. Let's celebrate them together.

health.moves.minds...Amplify Kindness

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Social Media

WHPE Board of Directors are back at making weekly social media posts. Please engage in conversation with us year round.

Check out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat for ideas you can use in your teaching.

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WHPE's 125th Anniversary

125th Anniversary – Reflections of the Past 25 Years

To end the year-long celebration and recognition of WHPE’s 125th Anniversary, several Past

Presidents shared their top memory of the past 25 years. Thank you to these folks for serving

as WHPE President in the years indicated and sharing their thoughts…

Memories of my thoughts of WHPE go back to 1991 when Nicole Popowich applied for the

Secretary position. She fit the needs of the organization to a tee, continued to learn and grow

and eventually has become the center of all of its activities. As Executive Director and Past

President of WHPE, the continued growth and success of the organization is directly due to all of you who have served as officers and active members who are sharing your talents. All the best in the future. – A.B. Culver, 1975-1976

My memory from being WHPE President in 2009-2010 is actually a few memories....

1- Changing the name from WAHPERD to WHPE was a very important and significant change.

Bethany, a former student of mine from elementary school designed the new logo, which was

very special to me.

2- Walking around during the convention of my president year and visiting with so many people was so fulfilling and heart-warming, something I will never forget.

3- And my favorite memory.... the connections made, the new friendships, and the feeling of

love and support from so many WHPE peeps! WHPE is such a special organization and I am so grateful to be a part of it, and especially grateful to have gotten the chance to serve as the

President. – Brenda Erdman, 2009-2010

My top professional memory for the past 25 years was the name change to WHPE from

WAHPERD. That was really an important decision that some traditional members opposed

since dance was removed. The new name was much easier for others to relate to. My top

personal memory is being part of the content team that developed the Wisconsin Physical

Education Content Standards booklet and then again for the second edition in 2009, again for

DPI. – Scott Frazier, 2002-2003

This was a tough one but I have to say it was just this last convention. Having Jamie Sparks and I do the Twitter video competing with North Carolina's convention and two other SHAPE America Presidents and seeing the excitement in our room and a completely full room

compared to another state. Also having conversations with Jamie afterwards, he was so

impressed with the number of future professionals. I also talked with multiple vendors I have

known for years who also attend other state conventions. They told me we have one of their

favorite conventions, not always the biggest but they think it is one of their favorites. We have

such strength in our state convention. I have told people all over the country that I believe it is

one of the best conventions in the country. This continues to be confirmed year after year. Such a testament to the past, current, and I believe future leadership in our state. It makes me realize how blessed I have been to be part of this great association. – Brett Fuller. 2014-2016

In 2001, I RETIRED from teaching in MPS. How fun that was!!!! Retirement also meant then

being able to work my consulting business, Aquatic Consulting and Education Resource

Services. To this day, I enjoy the writing and speaking and rely heavily on everything I

learned from my WAHPERD (WHPE) and AAHPERD (SHAPE) experiences. – Sue Grosse,

1987-1988

My dream as the DPI Health and Physical Education consultant was the development and

distribution of new physical education and health standards. These documents were seen as a model by CDC. Many former WHPE Presidents helped develop these documents. My other

dream was to partner with WHPE to have a summer staff development experience and we did

with Best Practices in Health and Physical Education at UW-Stevens Point. – Jon Hisgen,

1986-1987

There were and are three things that come to mind when I look back at my top memories in the past 25 years. Being President in 1998 would be my top memory, but hiring Keith Bakken in 1998 as a full time Executive Director would have had the biggest impact on WHPE during my Presidency. In addition to that, at my suggestion WHPE began giving Longevity Awards.

Personally, I’ve had the opportunity to continue to engage in various WHPE events where I can see many of the friends I worked with in the past 40 years. Being a WHPE leader and President has given me a greater perspective on life, leadership, and working with others. I strongly recommend that when asked to step up and help, please do so. Helping out, leading, and giving are the greatest awards one can receive. – Doug Kane, 1998-1999

My most memorable happenings during my tenure were, first of all, the special people in this

organization that I was privileged to meet and work with. During those times we initiated the

university student leadership workshops which enabled the outstanding students from all the

state universities (and later Midwest) to meet, form professional contacts, and network.

A second outstanding memory was the Lakeside Health and Wellness Conference at a time

when “Wellness“ was just entering the health vocabulary. That, the Legislative Health and

Wellness day at the capital….So many really good things happened during that time �

– Sharon O’Leary. 1991-1992

1) President John Kading brought technology to the office and to many presidents

immediately following his 1997-98 term.

2) Stability of WHPE’s Executive Director and Association Manager positions (Keith & Nicole) for over 25 years.

3) High number of Wisconsin PEP Grant recipients whose school staff were WHPE

members.

4) Large number of WHPE members who have received national recognition as TOYs or

had other national awards that have contributed to the high quality of programs, products,

services offered to our WHPE members.

5) Dissolving of JRFH memorandum of agreement with the American Heart Association

and now the need to reestablish Health.Moves.Minds. for financial support – Kris Fritz,

1999-2000

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So Many Books So Little Time.........

Two books to consider reading:

1) Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

https://tinyhabits.com/

2) Dive Into Inquiry by Trevor Mackenzie

https://www.trevormackenzie.com/meaningfulmonday

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DPI – News, Grants, Trainings

Calling All Health Equity Champions!

Are you looking for a positive, welcoming, and rewarding work environment? The Student Services/Prevention and Wellness (SSPW) Team within the Division for Learning Support at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is seeking qualified applicants for a Health Education/Physical Education Consultant position. This position will have an impact on the health and well-being of students throughout Wisconsin.

Application deadline is Monday, November 28. See the job posting link for more details: https://wj.wi.gov/8134

2022-2023 Wisconsin School Health Program Award and Coaching

We are excited to announce that in 2022, the Wisconsin School Health Award will evolve! This evolution will include a continuation of the Wisconsin School Health Award Program and an addition of the Coaching Program. This coaching opportunity will help schools identify and address health disparities present in their school environment and receive assistance in implementing their action plan.

Both programs (award and coaching) will utilize the Registration Form, Action for Healthy Kids Assessment, DPI Supplemental Questions, and Application. The Award Program will use a portfolio of evidence (attached) and the Coaching Program will use an action plan template. All parts will be due by 12/31/22.

Contact Tacara Lovings, Tacara.lovings@dpi.wi.gov with any questions!

Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Monthly Learning Series

Professional Learning Community: Grade Band PLC’s- Wednesday, December 7th, 7pm-8pm

Join Tacara Lovings and your colleagues across the state in PE/APE/Health Professional Learning Communities (PLC)! This week, we will split into grade band PLC’s (K-5, 6-8, 9-12), meet new people, and discuss topics that are relevant to your grade band. Grade band PLC’s will meet once a month for the remainder of the school year. PLC’s will not be recorded.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-2rqzgqH9RAiQ8IkN7qbbDp6scQFtRR

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Professional Learning Community: Topic PLC’s- Tuesday, December 13th, 4pm-5pm

Join Tacara Lovings and your colleagues across the state in PE/APE/Health Professional Learning Communities (PLC)! This week, we will split into smaller breakouts based on topic (Human Growth and Development, Vaping, Adapted Physical Education), meet new people, and discuss topics. Topic PLC’s will meet once a month for the remainder of the school year. PLC’s will not be recorded.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcOGvpjgoEtyPGALYT2giBZWCOAHKh0vl

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Professional Learning Community: Regional PLC’s- Wednesday, December 21st, 7pm-8pm

Join Tacara Lovings and your colleagues across the state in PE/APE/Health Professional Learning Communities (PLC)! This week, we will split into regional PLC’s, meet new people, and discuss topics that are relevant to your geographic and content area. Regional PLC’s will meet once a month for the remainder of the school year. PLC’s will not be recorded.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-urpjotHNIebs9DNx3hJ_XKpXFd0bA0

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Contact Tacara Lovings, Tacara.lovings@dpi.wi.gov with any questions!

WI 21st CCLC Grant Applications Available!

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is pleased to announce that applications for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants are available for funding beginning in the 2023-24 school year. The 21st CCLC grant is a federal grant that funds before-school, after-school, and summer programs across the state of Wisconsin.

The purposes of the program are to:

Provide opportunities for academic enrichment to help students, particularly students attending low-performing schools, to meet challenging state academic standards;
Offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and
Offer the families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development

Public school districts, private schools, charter schools, and community-based organizations (including faith-based organizations) targeting students enrolled in schools eligible for Title I, schoolwide programs are invited to apply.

Applications are due on or before 4:00 p.m., February 10, 2023. More information and application materials are available on the DPI’s 21 st CCLC Competition website.

**Please note, this application is intended only for new applicants or current grantees in the final year of their grant cycles. Current WI 21st CCLC programs in years 1-4 of their grant cycles SHOULD NOT participate in this competitive grant process.**

The DPI will be hosting web-based workshops to assist writers in developing grant applications. Information about the workshops are available on DPI’s 21st CCLC Competition website.

For further information, please contact Nathan Werley at 608-266-3856, Jake Wilson at 608-264-9327, or Alison Wineberg at 608-267-3751.

Get Kids Ahead Initiative

As part of the Get Kids Ahead Initiative, three new DPI School Mental Health Consultants have been added to the DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team. The Get Kids Ahead Initiative provides funding to public and independent charter schools in Wisconsin to help build comprehensive school mental health systems (CSMHS). All districts who opted in to this funding (over 99 percent of districts in the state) received the first allocation of funding in the spring and will be receiving a second allocation this fall.

Take a look at this overview of CSMHS to learn more about key elements of building and sustaining a CSMHS.

Please see this list of high leverage activities and links that will inspire you to design a unique plan that fits your school community.