Volunteer Appreciation Day
Today is Volunteer Appreciation Day and we’re so proud of our SHAPE America family of volunteers!
Your work continues to provide guidance and support to the entire community
Thank you for everything you do every day! #SHAPEreentry
Get involved: http://bit.ly/3jBVupw
Remembering Nancy
Earlier this month at #SpeakOutDay we remembered our friend, Nancy Raso Eklund. Nancy loved #SpeakOutDay and #SHAPEAdvocacy and was a great representative of Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She is greatly missed every single day
John Barrasso delivered a remembrance of Nancy for our community that we are happy to share today
#healthmovesminds Event Ideas
When participating in #healthmovesminds, we recommend holding a celebratory event or engaging in school-wide activities such as #RandomActsofKindnessWeek. Check out the video for some ideas‼️
Sign up👉http://bit.ly/3136UK2
#BigFeats 2019 is Live!
#BigFeats is now live! Join us and Gopher Sport for the Big Feats Virtual Race as we race to raise much-needed funds for high-needs schools through our Impact Schools Grant program. 80% of funds raised will go back to high-needs schools by providing essential funds for the equipment, training and safe spaces they need in order to foster a lifetime of health and physical activity. By participating in the Big Feats Virtual Race, you are supporting health and physical education programs at the local, state and national levels.
Get started: http://bit.ly/32yQwAS
#BigFeats is Back!
Along with our partner, Gopher Sport, we are happy to announce the 2019 Impact School Grant Recipients and dates for #BigFeats!
Join us and make an impact between October 22nd and December 3rd as we raise much-needed funds for high-needs schools!
👉 http://shapeamerica.org/bigfeats
👉 http://bit.ly/2IIo08d
What motivated you to participate in health. moves. minds.?
Check out the video below to hear our pilot school leaders explain what motivated them to participate in #healthmovesminds
Oh and our #healthmovesminds educational materials launch TOMORROW!
Sign up👉 healthmovesminds.org to get exclusive first access.
What Excites You About health. moves. minds.
Check out this fresh #healthmovesminds video about what excites our pilot schools about the program❗️
HUGE shoutout to Gopher Sport for the assist
Sign up 👉 healthmovesminds.org
health. moves. minds admin testimonial
Check out this #healthmovesminds admin testimonial video and share to get your admin on board!
Sign up: http://healthmovesminds.org
Enjoyed Breakin’ It Down with Darryl DMC McDaniels, Marc Santa Maria and LaShawn Dance Fitness at #SHAPETampa? Join the movement with Hip Hop Public Health! Network with an innovative community transforming the lives of youth around the world and access all of their entertaining, educational resources for free when you become a Hip Hop Public Health MC. www.hhph.org/MC
health.moves.minds Announcement!
Check, check, check it out! We are ecstatic to introduce health.moves.minds, our new service-learning initiative in partnership with Gopher Sport. Pilot schools start this Spring and the national launch is this Fall.
Take a peek #healthmovesminds 🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿
For more info sign up at shapeamerica.org/info
Membership Day 2019!
Be on the lookout for calls, messages, notes, and more from SHAPE America staff and the board of directors throughout the day as we thank you. Also, some members will win cool prizes including waterbottles, upgraded membership packages and more! #SHAPEThanks
Membership Day Promo
Membership Day is tomorrow Monday, January 28th!
Be on the lookout for letters, calls and shoutouts from SHAPE America staff throughout the day as #SHAPEThanks you! 👊
Speak Out! Day 2019 Promo
Our Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Carly Wright is here to refresh you on Speak Out! Day and fill you in on the comings and goings in Congress over the break. We hope to see you in Washington D.C. on March 5th and 6th speaking out for health and physical education!
Be sure to register for Speak Out! Day: http://bit.ly/2CVKFv9.
Need help getting to Washington D.C.? Apply for a Speak Out! Day travel scholarship: http://bit.ly/2TDclup
Happy Holidays!
Here is a special holiday meesage from our staff and board of directors to you!
Special Election Day 2018 Message From SHAPE America
Our CEO Stephanie Morris and Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Carly Wright have a special message for you: VOTE on this #ElectionDay
In concert with #ElectionDay, we are excited to announce that registration for our annual Speak Out! Day is now open! Register here to join us in Washington, DC on March 5-6th, 2019: http://bit.ly/2F79F5B #MoreTitleIV
Impact Schools Grant Recipients Announcement
We are excited to announce the selection of the ten SHAPE America Impact Schools grant recipients as part of a partnership to improve existing health and physical education programs across the country with Gopher Sport. The selected grantees represent more than 5,000 students and include ten Title I elementary, middle and high schools, ranging from 58 -100 percent free and reduced lunch, in nine states.
Our Big Feats Virtual Race will engage students, parents, teachers and the community at-large in a 10-week physical activity challenge beginning today and culminating on December 31! Eighty percent of funds raised by the Big Feats Virtual Race will be allocated to help support these 10 schools in high-need areas across the country. The remaining net proceeds will help support local, state and national efforts and outreach for health and physical education.
Congratulations to this year’s SHAPE America Impact Schools Grant recipients:
• Gen. John J. Stefanik Elementary School – Chicopee, MA
• K. William Harvey Elementary School – Ronan, MT
• Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School – Webster, NY
• Ruth Hill Elementary School – Newnan, GA
• Richmond Elementary School – Ridgecrest, CA
• Meredith Middle School – Des Moines, IA
• Buford Middle School – Charlottesville, VA
• Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School – Springfield, MA
• ACERO Cruz K-12 School – Chicago, IL
• Schrop Intermediate School – Akron, OH
Read more: http://bit.ly/2QpBMPa
Visit the #BigFeats Virtual Race platform to learn more about how you can join our MOVEment: http://bit.ly/2PJlQGG.
SHAPE America & Gopher Sport Fundraising Partnership Announcement
In case you missed it, today, CEO Stephanie Morris announced a groundbreaking fundraising partnership with Gopher Sport for the Big Feats for SHAPE America Virtual Race and Health Moves Minds! The Big Feats for SHAPE America Virtual Race will engage students, parents, teachers, and the community at-large in a 10-week physical activity challenge beginning on October 22 and culminating on December 31.
Join us in building a future where ALL children are active & healthy.
Title IV-A SSAE Briefing from Washington, DC
Special Announcement
We have a special announcement from our CEO, Stephanie Morris regarding the future of SHAPE America and our community platform.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Convention Insider: Episode 1
In the premier episode of Convention Insider Vice President of Programs and Professional Development Chris Hersl gives an overview of the proposal process. Please let us know what topics you want future episodes to cover!
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July from SHAPE America! We hope you all are enjoying your Summer
Jessica Shawley - SHAPERegional Keynote
There's something powerful in every moment in your journey as an educator. Here's more on what you'll hear from our #SHAPERegional keynote with Jessica Klingeman Shawley!
Presented by the all-new SHAPE America Western District https://bit.ly/2l1hVY1
Recess Podcast - May, 2018
In addition to better focus in the classroom, #recess can do wonders for behavioral issues. http://bit.ly/2IV4Fmf
Chutes and Putters
Exposing children to new physical activities! Great job SHAPE America member Erik Heard with Des Moines Public Schools! #ChutesandPutters #standardsbased #elementaryPE #FridayPick
#SHAPETampa CFP
Hangin' out in sunny Florida would be fun for sure. Just add being a presenter at #SHAPETampa to the mix and that would be AWESOME! SHAPE America Southern District Shape Florida
http://bit.ly/2kkpMPX
Bike To Work Day 2018
It's #BiketoWorkDay! SHAPE America's Joe Halowich has these tips for newbies! #BTWD2018