Welcome to the Health Party

1. Welcome to the Health Party A Call to Action for the Health of our CCS Kids May 12, 2009 Catherine L. Ramstetter

2. Welcome to the Health Party A Call to Action for the Health of our CCS Kids Lessons learned about gathering stakeholders to form a school health team

3. Lesson planning with each teacher for KWL. • Two sessions: Each student produced a written activity and a drawing or graphic representation during the lessons. • Pre-K, K, 2, 3 classes did “The Cupid Shuffle” • Students’ work was focal point and attraction for the a “Health Party” to the students. Prior to the Call to Action

4. The “Health Party” = “Call to Action” for the parents/guardians. • Parents/guardians were officially invited via the IRB-approved recruitment letter sent home with the students on May 8, 2009. • Teachers unanimously decided that no student could attend the party/meeting without a parent/guardian present. Prior to the Call to Action

5. Dads, Moms, Grannies, Aunts, Uncles ALSO: Principal and Assistant Principal President and Secretary of School Board Director of Development Director of Every Child Succeeds 8 of the 14 Teachers 35 students, each with 1 parent/guardian: Who Answered the Call to Action

6. Welcome, children sharing What do the kids know & want to learn about health? Talk about how to learn about health What did the kids say? How can we help? research study Q & A, paperwork What do we do next? Let’s celebrate our coming together: PreK & K lead dance and yoga Call to Action

7. Health is…

8. Five senses Coping with disease Digestion Efficient Proper functioning Healthy relationships Caring for your body Being active Feel good about yourself Five healthy habits Food groups Good character Good Hygiene Good influence Good people Feeling great No illness Health is…

9. a big part of your life Health is…

10. I know I am healthy when I…

11. Exercise—60 minutes Express feelings Get yearly check ups Go to school Go to the dentist Have friends Limit electronics use Play sports Ride bikes Run Sleep Take a shower Take a vitamin Walk Wash body Wash hair Wash hands Before eating After restroom Wear a seatbelt I know I am healthy when I…

12. Follow family guidelinesGet a good education I know I am healthy when I…

13. I want to learn…

14. What is the cause of mental illness To do CPR Do germs cause diseases Does insulin destroy your liver What parts of the body does smoking harm Generally how to stay healthy (heart health) To achieve goals To express feelings I want to learn

15. I want to learn… self discipline

16. How do we learn…

17. Internet Food labels Dentist YMCA doctorate school Cafeteria American Cancer Society Hairdresser Hospital Books Radio playground Gym Church Home School American Heart Association TV/movies Library Restaurant Class Auditorium American Lung Association where How do we learn

18. InternetFood labels Dentist YMCA doctorate school Cafeteria American Cancer Society Hairdresser Hospital BooksRadio playground GymChurch HomeSchool American Heart Association TV/movies LibraryRestaurantClass AuditoriumAmerican Lung Association at CCS How do we learn

19. Doctor Nuns Pharmacist Scientist Counselors Dentist Teachers Instructor God Role models People affected Nurse Lunch lady Peers Coach Hairdresser Good influence Dietitian Parents & family Priest Friends Police & fire Mentor who How do we learn

20. Doctor Nuns Pharmacist Scientist Counselors Dentist Teachers Instructor God Role models People affected Nurse Lunch lady Peers Coach Hairdresser Good influence Dietitian Parents & family Priest Friends Police & fire Mentor at CCS How do we learn

21. Do the activity Talk to… Pay attention Follow rules Imitate others Read Make choices Feedback Learn from mistakes of others Watch the news Constructive criticism Practice Watch Hear—Listen Being a good pupil Writing Communication Reinforcement Ask questions what How do we learn

22. Do the activity Talk to… Pay attention Follow rules Imitate others Read Make choices Feedback Learn from mistakes of others Watch the news Constructive criticism Practice Watch Hear—Listen Being a good pupil Writing Communication Reinforcement Ask questions at CCS How do we learn at CCS

23. How can we help How do we learn at CCS

24. How can we help: who

25. What: research • Work together • Look at things that affect health at CCS (assess) • Celebrate the goodness (assets) • Make things better (enhance; implement) • Test and grade things (evaluate) • Look at things that affect health at CCS (re-assess) How can we help: what

26. So we can share our experience with other schools, other parents, and UC Consent forms—any adults Permission slips—parent/guardians Assent forms—for students, 4th – 8th grade How can we help: who

27. The principal is the gatekeeper; • Time spent at faculty meetings has been invaluable: interpersonal relationships between principal and teachers and among the teachers • Time spent individually with teachers established and deepened rapport, respect and trust Enhanced principals’ and teachers’ support of the study Lessons Learned about CCS

28. Time spent in classrooms with the kids was integral to the success of the launch of this study: • Built trust with teachers • Established rapport and relationship with kids • They were excited about sharing their personal knowledge about health and are genuinely inquisitive and curious about many aspects of health • Showcasing what kids know and how they learn about health was exciting for teachers and parents Lessons Learned about CCS

29. Two key people were missing: the “lunch lady” and the gym teacher. The kids recognized both women’s roles in school health. • At the meeting, follow the protocol for the distribution of forms and Q&A. Be prepared to pass out the forms—have helpers ready. Lessons Learned about CCS

30. Establish & build relationships • Meet with the Principal first • Get his/her support/permission • Meet/work with him/her regularly • Know the teachers’ first and last names • Be able to call them by their first names, and be comfortable using their proper names with them and use it in front of the students Recommendations for Others

31. Establish & build relationships • Know the board members. • Go to a board meeting—personally invite the president • Know PE teacher(s) & food service director/personnel • Personally invite them to the meeting • They could be great advocates Recommendations for Others

32. Establish & build relationships • Know the kids • They are the common connection between all the adults • Know their names, know who is related to whom; USE their names • Hug them, let them hug you, in front of teachers, parents and other adults • Bend down, sit on the ground with them • Be imaginative and enthusiastic—let yourself be like a child Recommendations for Others

33. Know the environment • Know the school rules • Especially about hallway behavior, classroom interactions • Schedules of specials, lunch and recess • Know when school begins and ends, and how dismissal is handled Recommendations for Others

34. Prepare for the meeting: • Rehearse ALL of it! Not just the kids’ voices • Especially rehearse the transition from the kids’ voices to the research study and the required paperwork • Put info in the ppt presentation OR make a large flip chart page of each section Recommendations for others

35. Participatory Action Research to Assess and Enhance a Coordinated School Health Program Planning Meeting Wednesday, June 3, 2009 5:30 – 7:00 PM Next meeting: Agenda

36. Next meeting: Agenda

37. Pre-meeting reflection: • What do you expect from being a part of this team? Why did you decide to join the team? • What are your skills or talents that could help our team? Reflections

38. Post-meeting reflection: • What was the best/most meaningful thing we did tonight? • What could we do next time to make the meeting better? Reflections