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Just a reminder - the Coalition meeting is tomorrow. The agenda is posted on the website. I hope to see many of you there!
In this issue:
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- US Department of Education Now Accepting Pep Grant Applications, due March 24
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1) Menu Board Labelling Ordinance has moved to the Full Board for a first reading on Tues., 3/11 @ 2 pm in 250 City Hall.
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It's item #25 on the agenda - the first 12 items are on Consent. If you'd like to write a letter to the editor of SF Chronicle, please visit http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/submissions/#letters
2) "Healthy Hunt" Easter Egg Hunt (back to top)
When: Friday, March 21, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Children's Recreation Center (570 Ellis Street)
Description: Healthy treats for kids. Ages 8 and under. Free.
For more info, call (415) 831-2782 or visit www.parks.sfgov.org
3) U.S. Department Of Education Now Accepting Pep Grant Applications (back to top)
Deadline for Submitting Applications is March 24.
The U.S. Department of Education has set a March 24th deadline for new PEP Grants Applications. The Department estimates $33,850,000 will be available for approximately 112 grants. Most grant awards will range from $100,000 to $300,000 apiece. Last year, the Congress approved $75,655,000 for the PEP program. The balance of allotted funds will be dedicated for previously approved multi-year PEP grants.
PEP (Carol M. White Physical Education Program) is a competitive grant program managed by the U.S. Department of Education. PEP grants are awarded to schools and community based organizations that provide innovative P.E. and physical activity programs for America's youth. This funding is a top priority in SGMA's commitment to provide quality physical education for America's youth through schools and community based organizations.
A U.S. Department of Education report on PEP noted: "quality physical education programs provide opportunity for students to learn the value of regular physical activity and good nutrition in order to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Quality physical education programs also create safe environments for students to improve their cognitive skills and social interaction. Through PEP grants, we support local educational agencies and community-based organizations in their efforts to develop and implement research-based K-12 physical education programs. Two primary objectives of this grant program are to help students make progress toward meeting state standards in physical education, and to help students increase their physical activity. To achieve these program objectives, funds are used in a variety of ways, including curriculum development and implementation, professional development, fitness assessments, and equipment purchases."
"The PEP program is a federally funded initiative that is making a difference in communities across this country where new P.E. programs are being implemented," said SGMA President Tom Cove. "As our childhood and adult obesity rates remain an issue, initiatives like PEP must continue to be implemented to help reverse those negative trends. It's vital that we encourage young children and teenagers to be active and be more health conscious. If we fail, we will be faced with a massive health care crisis in the not too distant future."
Since the initial PEP grants in 2001, nearly 900 PEP grants totaling $500 million have been awarded to school districts and community based organizations. PEP funds have successfully enhanced K-12 physical education and community-based organizations' physical activity programs across the country. PEP grants are used for training in state-of-the-art health and wellness-based physical educations methods; the purchase of new technology such as heart-rate monitors and pedometers; and the acquisition of innovative P.E. equipment such as elliptical machines, treadmills, rock climbing walls exergames, and stationary bikes.
The integration of new thinking, new products, and new technology form the platform on which today's quality PE programs are built.
The main base of support for PEP is generated by National Health-through-Fitness Day (www.getinvolved.sgma.com) which will take place this year on March 12th in Washington, D.C. SGMA organizes this day-long lobbying effort which features well known athletes, sporting goods manufacturers, P.E. teachers, health care leaders, concerned citizens, association executives, and other physical education advocates. The goal of this initiative is for SGMA members and P.E. partners to have one-on-one discussions with members of Congress and their legislative aides about this national youth fitness issue.
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association partners with dmg world media to produce the SGMA Team Sports Show and SGMA Sports Licensing Show. SGMA, the owner of the Sports Research Partnership, is the global business trade association of manufacturers, retailers, and marketers in the sports products industry. SGMA enhances industry vitality and fosters sports, fitness, and active lifestyle participation. More information about SGMA can be found at www.sgma.com
Deb Hubsmith, Director Safe Routes to School National Partnership
4) Team Up For Youth presents Coaching for Coaches Training on April 3 & April 10 (back to top)
Are you a youth sports coach who wants to learn how to create better drills, design better practices, and develop better behavior management skills? This two-day workshop is perfect to get coaches and instructors prepared and excited for a great season! This two-day training event is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced coaches to develop their coaching skills. Our interactive training style engages coaches in hands-on activities and provides participants an opportunity to share best practices with each other. The Coaching for Coaches Training introduces our Youth Development Building Blocks model, covers strategies to keep drills and practices running smoothly, and introduces Team-Up's positive behavior management approach.
Participants will:
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Discuss Youth Development principles as they pertain to sports
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Learn how to design engaging drills and practices
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Practice attention getters, transition techniques, and group organization
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Explore how to set up a positive and engaging learning environment
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Learn how to interrupt disruptive behavior
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Role play a variety of difficult behavior situations
Details of the event:
April 3 & April 10
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, each day
Columbia Park Boys & Girls Club
450 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Fee: $25 per person
Register two people and bring a third for free!
Contact Information
email: suzannes@teamupforyouth.org
phone: 510-663-9200 x 104
web: http://www.teamupforyouth.org
