Oh we Californians. We’re proud to talk about our beautiful beaches, mountains, deserts and diversity, but when the topic turns to politics, we deflate like a leaky balloon.
That’s because when you google “budget crisis,” you see a big picture of the Golden State with a black hole where Sacramento used to be. California [...]
Cheerleaders are Athletes – Politicians are Athletic Supporters
September 1st, 2010
Physical Education and Parent Involvement
August 23rd, 2010
Parents play a vital role in the health of their children and can strongly influence the choices they make at school. Making good choices regarding physical activity and nutritious food leads to improved student health — and healthier students are better learners. So encourage the parents of your students to play an active role in [...]
SPARK on the Move
August 20th, 2010
The First Lady’s Let’s Move! program strives to increase opportunities for kids to be physically active, both in and out of school and create new opportunities for families to be moving together. The Lets Move! website has posted the following:
Active Families: Building in a few minutes of activity periodically during the day keeps energy flowing.
Active [...]
Coordinated School Health- Motivation for Change
August 18th, 2010
SPARK recently completed a 2-year research study in Louisville, KY for our Coordinated School Health Initiative. Coordinated School Health is an approach to school health that improves students’ health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, schools, and communities working together.
The SPARK research study was designed to pilot our programs and [...]
Child Obesity Research Studies and Facts
August 3rd, 2010
In February of this year, First Lady Michelle Obama presented her ambitious Let’s Move campaign to battle the terrifying childhood obesity epidemic. Lady Obama was inspired not only from her family and children’s lifestyle, but also by some startling obesity statistics that have been gathered by medical researchers over the past thirty years.
A child is [...]
Michelle Obama Discusses Childhood Obesity
July 20th, 2010
Here at SPARK, we closely watch First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign. A few years ago, the Obamas’ pediatrician suggested that they pay more attention to their children’s’ health, and the First Lady began to realize the incredible obesity issue among America’s youth.
AOL Health interviews Mrs. Obama about childhood obesity and the changes that [...]
SPARKfamily.org Update 07/10: Physical Education and the iPad
July 19th, 2010
New Dynamic Rubric for iPad:
It’s mid-summer and although we’re not trying to get you back to school too soon, we do want you to be prepared when the time comes. So, we’ve added the first of our new iPad features for a handful of 3-6 Instructional Units. Check out our new Dynamic Rubrics and Class [...]
Physical Education vs. Physical Activity
July 19th, 2010
This week Michelle Obama hosted a live chat and took questions from the field as they announced the new look to the Let’s Move! website. This movement has been exceptional way to raise awareness and a call to action to improve the health of our families in this country.
One disturbing piece of information continues [...]
Four SPARK Schools Win National Award for Healthy Schools
June 28th, 2010
Each year, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation awards the Healthy Schools Program National Recognition Award to schools around the country that have reached an important benchmark in improving the learning and working environments of students and staff.
By making significant changes in the areas of healthy eating, physical activity and [...]
2010 PEP Grant Update & Helpful Tips
June 21st, 2010
2010 PEP Grant Applications have been announced and now it’s time to hustle!
You’ve got 30 days (or less – depending on when you read this) to put in a high quality proposal.
Here are a few important things to think about as you do your best to meet the deadline.
Register online as soon as possible. Go [...]
