11th Annual Wellness Summit 2018

The Boston Public Schools aims to actively promote the social, emotional and physical health and wellness of all students to advance both their healthy development and readiness to learn. BPS strives to be one of the healthiest school districts in the country. We want to ensure that the healthy choice is the easy choice and that students learn the skills and knowledge needed to make those choices. The District Wellness Policy is intended to link new and existing wellness-related policies and convey a framework for creating safe, healthy and welcoming school environments.

Cultural Proficiency: Creating a culturally proficient District that embraces at its fundamental core the culturally sustaining and affirming beliefs and practices that honor differences while mitigating the effects of concentrated poverty and institutional racism and other forms of oppression in the effort to eliminate gaps and promote health and wellness for all.

School Food & Nutrition Promotion: Supporting lifelong healthy eating habits for all students and staff, and committing to addressing the increasing rates of diet-related health consequences among these groups by creating a healthy school food environment.

Comprehensive Physical Activity & Physical Education: Increasing all students’ physical activity and fitness through Comprehensive Physical Activity Program, where quality physical education is the cornerstone and additional physical activity is integrated throughout the school day and into before and after school programs, athletics, staff wellness, and family engagement activities.

Comprehensive Health Education: Requiring comprehensive pre-K through grade 12 Health Education that is medically-accurate, age and developmentally appropriate, culturally inclusive, and implemented in safe and supportive learning environments where all students feel valued.

Healthy School Environment: Ensuring and sustaining healthy physical environments that are critical to the prevention and management of asthma and other chronic and infectious diseases that impact learning.

Safe & Supportive Schools: Creating a safe and supportive school environment for all students that is culturally proficient, engaging, and inclusive; that provides skills-based education to promote social emotional development; and provides access to behavioral and mental health support services.

Health Services: Supporting students to be healthy, engaged, safe, and academically challenged by providing high-quality, cost-effective in-school health care, including one-on-one education, small group health counseling, wellness promotion and preventive services.

Staff Wellness: Supporting the health and wellness of all staff members and promoting a school environment supportive of healthy behaviors.

Welcome Letter from the Superintendent Agenda

Keynote: Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck Master of Ceremonies: Tommy Welch Excellence in School Wellness Awards: Overview Awards Committee Members Edward M. Kennedy Academy Quincy Elementary School Boston Adult Technical Academy Burke High School Murphy K-8 School Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Blackstone Innovation School Kilmer K-8 School

Certificate of Recognition: Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Healthy & Sustainable Custodial Awards Breakout Session Descriptions Showcase Organizations Thank You to Our Sponsors & Donors District Wellness Council Members School Committee Members Notes

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8:00 - 8:45a

Village Hall

9:00 – 9:30a

Theater

1st Floor

Remarks by Amalio Nieves, Assistant Superintendent of SELWell

9:30 - 10:30a

Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck

2nd Floor

Theater

10:30 - 11:00a

Village Hall

11:00 - 11:30a

Theater

11:30a - 12:30p a. Addressing Masculinity

Classroom 1

b. Nobody Runs Like Boston: Start a School-based Walk/Run Club Program

Community room A/B

c. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Cafeteria

Computer Lab

2nd Floor

12:30 - 1:30p

1st floor

2nd floor

Village Hall

1:30 – 2:30p

2:30 – 3:00p

a. Healthy Staff = Happy Staff: A Panel Exploring Staff Wellness Initiatives at BPS

Classroom 1

b. Windows & Mirrors: CLSP Literacy Practices

Community room A/B

c. What Do Pests, Leaks and Clutter have to Do With Wellness?

Hear Simple Tips and Strategies from BPS

Computer Lab

2nd Floor

1st floor

2nd floor

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Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck A recognized leader in population health, Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck has led at every level of the governmental public health enterprise: local, state, federal, and global. Currently, he serves as Senior Advisor for

Strategy and Growth in the Improving Health Outcomes group at the AMA where he is charged with growing relationships with health care systems, FQHCs, and other public/private organizations to promote health equity and eliminate gaps in blood pressure control and prevent diabetes across all populations.

Previously, Dr. Hasbrouck was the Executive Director for the National Association of County and City Health Officials which represents the nation’s nearly 3,000 local health departments. Prior to

that position, he was the 17th Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health responsible for protecting the health and improving the lives of the 13 million residents in the nation's 5th largest state. While there, he helped to implement the ACA, including Medicaid expansion and the healthcare marketplace.

Dr. Hasbrouck has served on the faculty at Emory University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York Medical College, and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s School of Public Health. He is a diplomat with the American Board of Internal Medicine.

He received his BA and MPH degrees from the University of California-Berkeley, and graduated Dean’s Scholar from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His internal medicine residency took place at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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Tommy Welch Tommy Welch is the Associate Superintendent for Boston Public Schools, working with Dr. Chang on several initiatives and projects including BuildBPS and the reorganization of school support structures. In previous years he was an Instructional Superintendent, serving schools in East Boston, Charlestown, the North End and Chinatown. His network of 16 schools included nearly 8,000 students, and all grade levels (preschool through 12th grade). Mr. Welch transitioned to Boston Public Schools in 2015 after 16 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District. During his time in Los Angeles he taught and served as a school site leader at all levels, including elementary through adult school He worked within the pilot school network as the founding principal of a middle school from 2011-14, and later opening a high school in 2014. Mr. Welch has dedicated his career to public education, and by remaining student-focused he strives to continue to provide excellent service for the students and parents of traditionally underserved communities and all neighborhoods of Boston. Mr. Welch is a graduate of Occidental College (B.A.) and UCLA (M.A.), and is currently in a doctorate program at Boston College. He lives in East Boston with his wife and two young children.

Each year, the Boston Public Schools celebrates innovative, collaborative, and shared leadership approaches to create sustainable, healthy, whole-school environments that advance students’ healthy development and readiness to learn. This year, the Boston Public Schools is pleased to honor six schools with an Excellence in School Wellness Award and one school with a Certificate of Recognition for Emerging Efforts. The awards recognize schools that, through the work of their Wellness Councils, have enhanced school health, created sustainable programs, initiated new models to address aspects of the District Wellness Policy, or tackled challenges that were identified through Wellness Action Plans. Individual awards recognize the varied work that occurs throughout the district to support the District Wellness Policy.

An Awards Panel consisting of district department members reviewed awards applications submitted by BPS schools; which included schools’ Wellness Action Plans. We would like to thank the members of the Excellence in School Wellness Awards Committee for giving their time and sharing their expertise to make these award selections. Committee members included: Jessica Greene, HWD Physical Education

Maureen Azor, Office of External Affairs

Jill Snyder, Behavioral Health Services

Michelle Grohe, Health and Wellness Department

Kelly Walsh, Food and Nutrition Services

Raghida Jeranian, Office of Engagement

Linda Grant , Health Services

Suzy Spressert, HWD Health Education

Maryka Lier, HWD Wellness Policy

Tolle Graham, Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health

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Excellence in School Wellness Award: Comprehensive Physical Activity and Physical Education Headmaster: Dr. Caren Walker Gregory The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (EMK) focuses on the physical and social-emotional well-being of their students by continuing to strengthen comprehensive physical education and leveraging community partnerships. Six years ago, when the EMK relocated to two separate buildings, they faced a challenge--they did not have a gym at either of their campuses. Not letting this barrier stop them from offering physical education, EMK has developed partnerships with both the Tobin Community Center and the Huntington Avenue YMCA. This year, as a sign of their commitment to health and physical literacy, the EMK created a Health and Physical Education Department.

The Wellness Council set a goal to develop a more structured physical education curriculum designed to include goalorientated activities and to maximize partner facilities and resources. With the support of a Health and Wellness Department PE Instructional Coach, the curriculum at the YMCA is now more focused on skill-building so that students learn how to use the equipment available at the YMCA and develop life-long habits. Through the program, students get a membership to the YMCA and may continue to use the YMCA after graduation. Many students use their memberships outside of school hours! The consistent structured curriculum and engaged physical education teachers at both the Tobin and the YMCA have led to a noticeable increase in student participation during PE class.

Close to 100% of students are now engaged in defined activities as compared to previous years where a significant number of students would "lounge" or be a spectator. There has also been increased cohesion amongst students as a result of team-based activities. Their community partners are excited with the noticeable change in student behaviors.

Congratulations, EMK!

Excellence in School Wellness Award: Comprehensive Physical Activity and Physical Education Principal: Cynthia Soo Hoo The Josiah Quincy excels at integrating physical education and physical activity throughout the school day. As soon as students arrive, the Quincy gets students moving. Instead of students waiting around before school, students walk around the gym for 20 minutes as other students arrive. Recently, the Quincy collaborated with BOKs to add an obstacle course to the morning walking routine. Students enjoyed having such a fun way to start the day! The school also participates in Safe Routes to School to encourage walking to school. The Quincy held three walking parades this year, with Wally the Red Sox mascot coming to the Spring Walk to School Day! Once school starts, the Quincy continues to prioritize physical activity. The school has a passionate PE teacher, a YMCA swim instructor, and a dance teacher. All students get physical education and recess, and the YMCA uses the school’s pool to teach students how to swim. Fourth and fifth grade students participate in a 8 week program with Community Rowing, and 5th graders go on a field trip to row on the Charles River. The Quincy wants to promote physical activity for all their students, including physically handicapped students. To highlight the importance of this, the school hosts a Wheelchair Basketball game.

In the classroom, the Quincy has a monthly competition to encourage physical activity. Teachers track the number of minutes of physical activity in their classroom. At the end of each month, the top three classrooms are recognized with the “Golden Sneaker Award”. Additionally, the last class period on Friday is reserved for 5th grade clubs, which includes sports and swimming clubs. Physical activity opportunities are also offered after school. Throughout the years, they have partnered with many outside programs that provide them with additional resources, including Boston Bruins, Boston Bikes, and BOKS. Pedometers provided by Beth Israel are given to students to encourage tracking during and outside of school. They work with community partners to host an annual Health Fair that gets families involved with physical activity and healthy eating. The Quincy is continually looking for opportunities to offer more physical activity options for their students. Congratulations, Josiah Quincy!

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Excellence in School Wellness Award: Comprehensive Health Education Principal: Benjamin Helfat Boston Adult Technical Academy (BATA) provides exemplary health education, condom accessibility, and a safe and supportive environment. When the school’s social worker joined BATA four years ago, there was no sexual health education; now, all students participate in sexual health education! As an alternative high school for young adults ages 19-22, BATA adapts the health education curriculum to meet the needs of young adults and to be inclusive of various life stages. For example, older BATA students may already have children or may want children in the near future, so they are encouraged to create sexual health goals that are applicable to their lives. The curriculum is translated into different languages or adapted for various language levels for their larger population of students who are English Language Learners. The sexual health educators also engage in culturally responsive teaching, addressing sexual health myths and misinformation that may be prevalent in the different cultures of their students. Secondly, BATA ensures that all students have access to condoms. BATA’s Condom Availability Team (CAT) includes nine school staff, and all support staff make condoms available to students. Signs in the hallways advertise who is on the school’s CAT, and other posters have short, fun phrases promoting condom use. Additionally, BATA has formed a partnership with the Whittier Street Health Center to support students in securing health insurance and accessing STI testing. On Fridays, Whittier reserves time specifically for BATA students to assist them with signing up for health insurance, and rides are provided to the health center. BATA also refers students to the Whittier for STI testing. Lastly, the BATA has created a safe and supportive environment for students to learn about sexual health, access to condoms and health services, and ask for additional support when needed. Students feel comfortable talking with the school’s social worker and other support staff about navigating personal sexual health issues. Congratulations, BATA!

Excellence in School Wellness Award: Health Services Headmaster: Lindsa McIntyre As co-chair of the wellness council, the school nurse at the Burke goes above and beyond to offer excellent health services to students in collaboration with other school staff and community partners. Debbie works closely with the Boston Public Health Commission’s nurse practitioner at the Burke’s school based health center (SBHC) to provide students with a range of primary care and mental health care services. The Burke has an active Condom Accessibility Team (CAT). Students know where and from whom they can get condoms because of promotional posters and positive word of mouth. In addition, Nurse Debbie and the SBHC provide individualized, confidential sexual health consultations and STI testing when needed. Knowing there is a high need for dental care among the student population, Nurse Debbie facilitated an ongoing partnership with Smile Massachusetts to provide free preventative and restorative dental care. The Wellness Council distributed registration forms for dental work in the nurse’s office, as well as throughout the school and in the cafeteria to raise student awareness of the service. The dental staff have provided care to 55 students, which they estimate saved 87 missed school days. Nurse Debbie also arranged for a 20/20 Mobile Vision Van to come to school to provide eye exams and free glasses for students that needed them. To ensure that the Burke fosters a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ students, the Wellness Council offered a OUT for Safe Schools training for all staff. Nurse Debbie develops personal relationships with all the students, and students know she is a trusted adult they can talk to. One staff member said, “Everybody loves Nurse Debbie!” The Burke demonstrates how the presence of a dedicated school nurse, along with a Wellness Council, support staff, and health service partners, can have a big impact in students’ lives. Congratulations, Burke!

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Excellence in School Wellness Award: Safe and Supportive Schools Principal: Courtney Sheppeck The Murphy understands that supporting the whole child socially, emotionally, and physically is necessary to create a safe and supportive school environment. For this reason, the Murphy merged the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports) Team and Wellness Council to collaboratively work across disciplines to emphasize that a healthy body fuels a healthy mind. The mission of the new SEL/WELL Team is “to create and support positive learning environments that build a strong community so that all students from K through 8 grow socially, emotionally, and physically through healthy choices that form lifelong habits and mindsets”. The team meets monthly with a clear agenda focusing on the social-emotional, nutritional, physical activity, and health needs of their students. They worked together to learn from each other to understand how the physical health of the student is linked to their emotional well -being. One success of the SEL/WELL team this year was Start with Hello Week, a Sandy Hook Promise initiative. All members of the school community wore name tags to start the week and created a school-wide positivity board in their lobby. The positivity board was an opportunity for all students to write and post encouraging notes to each other in an effort to prevent social isolation and encourage inclusiveness. This schoolwide effort had all the students engaged and smiling! The SEL/WELL Team is working on strengthening positive behavioral interventions to motivate students to meet school-wide expectations to create a more supportive environment for students. The Murphy also continued their strong PA/PE programs, including comprehensive physical education, daily recess, and before and after school programs. Additionally, they continued their work implementing the BPS nutritional guidelines by providing written communication with families regarding healthy alternatives for holidays and celebrations. This work culminated at their 3rd annual Healthy Family Night in April. Through their mission, they are preparing students to be able to persevere when facing challenging academic tasks, and as a result student learning outcomes will improve.

Congratulations to the Murphy!

Excellence in School Wellness Award: Safe and Supportive Schools | Principal: Maritza Ciliberto The Horace Mann emphasizes their school’s C.A.R.E.S. Value System to support the development of all students' social and emotional well-being along with supporting character development. A few years ago, the Horace Mann surveyed staff, students, and families to get input on developing a values system. They found that similar language was repeatedly mentioned--Community, Achievement, Respect, Equity, Spirit or C.A.R.E.S. This year, the staff wanted the C.A.R.E.S. Value System to have more concrete meaning for their middle school students, so they developed a daily behavior system that used C.A.R.E.S. dollars. Each middle school student has a sheet where a teacher records whether or not a student’s behavior during a class period aligned with the C.A.R.E.S. Value System. This sheet is translated into “dollars” in a Google spreadsheet. The Horace Mann partnered with Cradles to Crayons for donated toys and created a school store where students could use their dollars to purchase toys. The store helps students practice math, budgeting, and writing checks. So far, the Horace Mann has found this new system to be successful!

C.A.R.E.S. signage provide something staff can physically reference, and the behavior tracking sheets remind students hourly of the school’s values. It has created a predictable routine for students where there are clear behavioral expectations. Staff have also noticed that having a positive behavioral reinforcement has reduced the intensity of bullying. In addition to the C.A.R.E.S Value System, the Horace Mann has created a safe and supportive school environment by establishing and maintaining a Gay Straight Alliance to support LGBTQ+ students and have implemented the OUT for Safe School Initiative by providing their school staff with professional development in this area. The Student Support Team is instrumental with maintaining ongoing social emotional support for each of their students throughout the school day and maintains engagement with families and community support services.

Horace Mann’s work has helped create a sense of stability, consistency, and community. Congratulations, Horace Mann!

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Excellence in School Wellness Award: Healthy School Environment Principal: Jamel Adkins-Sarif The Blackstone believes that promoting recycling in their school aligns with the school’s principle of “Ubuntu”: we are who we are because of each other and our core values of respect, unity, and excellence. Recycling promotion supports their school culture by helping students be mindful of their actions. The Wellness Council created a plan to teach students about the importance of recycling and what is recyclable, with an emphasis on milk cartons and cardboard meal trays. Students help empty recycling bin into the bigger city bins as part of their classroom routine, and some classrooms have job boards for students that include recycling. Barrels were placed in the cafeteria for emptying milk into to bolster recycling of empty milk cartons. To encourage the recycling of breakfast and lunch cardboard trays, there was a school wide recycling contest in March. Teachers tracked how many cardboard trays were recycled in their classroom throughout the month, and the classroom that had the highest recycling percentage by the end of the month got treated to a smoothie party! The contest helped classrooms create structure and routines so that students developed recycling habits moving forward. In addition to recycling, the Blackstone has been working to promote green cleaners, decluttering, and maintenance of green spaces. The Blackstone created a designated area in the building where teachers can put items they no longer need and check for items before buying new. Not only does this promote decluttering, it also reduces waste and makes it easier to reuse items in the school. A garden space has been created inside the school, and the School Site Council led a school year cleanup to maintain inviting outdoor spaces. The initiatives were a success because of the efforts of a strong Wellness Council, supportive staff, a dedicated custodian, and engaged students. The Blackstone is proud of teaching their students how to be active participants in creating a healthy school environment. Congratulations, Blackstone!

Excellence in School Wellness Award: Outstanding Wellness Council Principal: Emily Berman The Kilmer K-8 School has gone from not having a wellness council 5 years ago to having a highly effective wellness council with diverse representation from both of their upper and lower schools. There are currently 10 wellness council members, including teachers, support staff, administration, and parents. They hope to have a few students join next year! Active members are in each building, which allows their work to be equitable across the school community. To determine Wellness Action Plan goals for SY17-18, the wellness council reflected on previous goals and available resources. Wellness council members brought ideas about new programs and initiatives that could be introduced to the school. They also collected input from staff and students about what areas to focus on. They decided to create goals around staff wellness programming and physical activity. Members of the wellness council took ownership of different parts of the Wellness Action Plan, and informally formed ‘subcommittees’ for each wellness policy area they decided to work on. Subcommittees continually communicate between wellness council meetings to ensure that work progresses throughout the year. At subsequent meetings, members update the entire Wellness Council about what was accomplished and next steps. Members of the wellness council excel at communicating initiatives with other members of the school community and getting others engaged in the process. Thus, ownership of improving wellness is distributed beyond the wellness council. The wellness council’s work has helped the Kilmer create a healthy food environment through policy and practice changes. Physical activity initiatives include Safe Routes to School, Boks, Run Club, GoNoodle movement breaks, and ‘Let’s Move More in the Common Core’. The Wellness Council is especially proud of a staff wellness walking challenge that increased staff engagement and positive climate. Teams in the upper and lower schools cumulatively walked over 2,000 miles! In the past five years, the Wellness Council has gotten students, families, and staff more engaged in wellness. The Kilmer’s Wellness Council has brought about positive change by fostering a culture that values wellness and integrates it into the fabric of school. Congratulations, Kilmer!

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Certificate of Recognition: School Food & Nutrition Promotion | Principal: Maritza Ciliberto Horace Mann made great strides this school year towards increasing compliance with the BPS competitive food and beverage policy. One of the main successes the Horace Mann accomplished this year was implementing non-foodbased fundraisers and rewards. With the support of a Healthy Food Environment Wellness Champion, the Wellness Council met monthly to discuss and identify upcoming fundraisers, holidays, and behavioral incentives that in the past would have included unhealthy food. Members were assigned to attend team meetings for each grade level to discuss

the importance of non-food related events, being role models for students, and offering non-food motivational incentives. The Wellness Council collected ideas from the teaching staff members to allow for ownership and investment in the changes that were occurring. As a result of their efforts, they were able to eliminate sales of nonhealthy, competitive food options and were successful at raising money! Instead of selling candy on Valentine’s Days, they sold pencils, carnations, plush animals, and roses. A chocolate bar fundraiser was replaced with a Yankee Candle sale. To raise money for a basketball tournament, they had month-long fundraiser where a $10 ticket entered you into a daily raffle for various prizes. Within one year, the Horace Mann was able to shift from a culture of food-based fundraisers to coming up with other creative fundraising ideas! When food is served, the Horace Mann is working towards providing healthier food options. Staff are now serving hummus with vegetables during afterschool programs

instead of chips and cookies. Their annual Healthy Living BBQ supports students and families to make healthy food choices that are fun, easy, and economical. In addition to healthy fundraising and healthy food promotion, the Wellness Champion also worked on ensuring water access and promoting drinking water. For example, each student was given a reusable cup with their name on it that is now kept at a nearby water cooler. The Horace Mann was able to foster excitement about the healthy changes and felt proud at what they were offering to students and their families. Congratulations, Horace Mann!

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Keeping our schools and administrative buildings vibrant and healthy places to learn, play, and work requires a commitment to maintenance and a dedication to all students and staff. The Healthy & Sustainable Custodial Awards are awarded to BPS Custodians who have gone above and beyond to create healthy, clean school or administrative environments and promote green, sustainable operations. The efforts of the 2018 awardees include

recycling, pest management, decluttering to promote zero waste and reduce asthma triggers, promoting the use of green cleaners, and joining the building's wellness community. Congratulations and thank you to the 2018 Healthy & Sustainable Custodial Award winners!

Billy Werra Snowden, International School at Copley Dester Flores, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Henry McGlothin, Another Course to College Maria Almanzar, Boston Latin School Mike Henry, Michael J. Perkins School

Jack McLaughlin, Food & Nutrition Services/Health & Wellness Department

Jackson/Mann Custodial Staff, 2017 Decluttering Project Chris Daly Dave Harrington Eddie Clarke Javier Postigo Joe Lawson Pat McLaughlin Tom Macneil

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A.

Addressing Masculinity Location:

Classroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Presenters:

Amanda Khatcherian, Health Teacher, Edward M. Kennedy Academy Bill Rawlinson, Health Engagement Coordinator, Edward M. Kennedy Academy

Justine Lyons, Health Assisting Teacher, Edward M. Kennedy Academy Darrus Sands, Program Manager, Men’s Health CREW Research shows that boys in the US are more likely to fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime and be diagnosed with a behavior disorder. This workshop, geared towards 9 – 12 educators (though open to everyone), will demonstrate lessons and tips that have been used in the classroom to address how society’s definition of masculinity is hurting our young males.

Participants will also get to hear about the Start Strong Program, which addresses teen dating violence. At the end of this workshop, educators will be able to identify at least one tip or lesson that they can use to assist struggling males at their school.

B.

Nobody Runs Like Boston: Join the School-based Walk/Run Program Movement Location:

Community Room A/B (1st floor)

Presenters:

Jess Leffler, Director of Sole Train: Boston Runs Together Catherine Clark, Old Sole, Sole Train Aaron Wright, Young Sole, Sole Train Suzanne Walmsley, Director of Youth & Community Engagement, Boston Athletic Association Jose Ortega, Physical Education Teacher, O’Bryant School Daniel Schultz, Project Manager, ChildObesity180, Tufts University

Lace up your sneakers and join the school-based walking/running movement! Come and learn how your school can participate from O’Bryant, McKinley, and community-based walking/running initiatives: B.A.A., Sole Train, and Billion Mile Race Boston. The session will highlight practical ways staff, parents, and community members can use programming to support social emotional learning and wellness standards across all grade levels.

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Cafeteria Location:

Computer Lab (2nd Floor)

Presenter:

Iris Nieves Safe and Welcoming Schools Specialist, BPS Office of SELWell

In order for SEL to be effective and have a lasting impact it has to be a whole-school approach/ effort. SEL should live everywhere in the school with every adult trained, familiar with the language and practices. In order for adults to help and support students build on their SEL competencies, adults first need to assess, build and strengthen their own SEL skills. Lunch monitors are essential to the school community and a partner in helping maintain a positive school climate and culture. Lunch and recess, like in their classroom, are equally important opportunities for students to learn and grow in their SEL. Come and learn how some lunch monitors are building positive relationships with their students. Participants will learn how the training and support for lunch monitors have been implemented and modified by schools.

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Healthy Staff = Happy Staff: A Panel Exploring Staff Wellness Initiatives at BPS Location:

Classroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Presenters:

Leah Lipschitz, Wellness Teacher, Community Academy of Science and Health Shannon Wyman, Physical Education Teacher, Kilmer K-8 School

Tara Ettis, Grade 2 Teacher, Kilmer K-8 School Michelle Grohe, Wellness Council Support Coordinator, Health and Wellness Department Staff wellness initiatives can positively impact school climate and staff morale. During this panel, staff members from the Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School, Community Academy of Science and Health., and the Kilmer will share about the staff wellness initiatives implemented at their schools, as well as what they learned from the experience. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to explore how staff wellness initiatives can be implemented at their schools. This session will be beneficial for all Boston Public Schools staff, and all are welcome to attend.

B.

Windows & Mirrors: CLSP Literacy Practices Location:

Community Room A/B (1st floor)

Presenters:

Morgan Van Clief, Library Teacher at P.A. Shaw Deborah Lang Froggatt, Director of Library Services

Classroom collections of resources for students often reflect teacher preferences or the length of their career (number of books). Also, many teachers are not aware of the Boston Public Library loan privileges or BPS Library Databases that allow a safe space for students to access credible and current sensitive information. Participants will use hands-on strategies for choosing Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices (CLSP) resources that reveal and reflect (Windows & Mirrors) our students. Physical texts will be used for considering visual and verbal cues when adding or removing resources to classroom collections. High-quality and licensed digital resources, free to BPS K-12 teachers and students, will be featured. Time to explore controversial topics within this safe platform will be provided.

C.

What do pests, leaks and clutter have to do with Wellness?

Hear simple tips and strategies from BPS Location:

Computer Lab (2nd Floor)

Presenter:

Tolle Graham, Labor Environment Coordinator, MassCOSH Katherine Walsh, Sustainability and Environmental Resources Manager, Boston Public Schools

Cynthia Jerez, Director of Family and Community Learning, Sarah Greenwood K-8 Velma Glover, School Nurse, Mattapan Early Elementary School The Healthy School Environment Wellness Champions (teachers, nurses, parents, custodians & teen peer leaders) are working with their school Wellness Councils to take proactive steps to reduce asthma triggers and improve learning environments.

MassCOSH and the BPS Healthy Schools Committee have trained and provided mentoring to Champions to assist with the implementation & evaluation of the Healthy Environments section of the District Wellness Policy. In this workshop, learn how the Healthy School Environment Champions at Mattapan Early Elementary School and the Sarah Greenwood integrated this part of the wellness policy into their schools.

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We invite you to visit the following exhibitors during: the morning breakfast (8:00—9:00a) mid-morning break (10:30—11:00a) You may also have a turn in our photo booth, provided by event photographer Molly Hamill

Environmental Division

Library Services

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Start Strong Initiative

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We appreciate the generosity of our partners who made the Boston Public Schools 11 th Annual Wellness Summit possible! Thank you to all of the organizations who support the health and wellness of Boston Public School students and staff throughout the year.

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The following organizations have generously donated items for our raffles. We appreciate their commitment and support of the Wellness Summit.

Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Signed photo of Terry Rozier

Boston Red Sox Signed photo of Craig Kimbrel

Wegmans Somerville $30 Gift Card

Whole Foods—South End Healthy Food Gift Basket

Urban Aventours Two gift certificates for a bike tour or 24hr hybrid bike rental

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Boston Public Schools aim to actively promote the health and wellness of all of its students, staff, and families. The Superintendent-appointed District Wellness Council is comprised of both BPS department leaders and community partners. The Council recommends, reviews, and advises on the policies that impact the health and wellness of the BPS community.

District Wellness Council membership 2017-20178 Amalio Nieves, BPS Co-Chair - Assistant Superintendent of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Jenifer Jaeger, Health Commission Co-Chair, Boston Public Health Commission Andria Amador, BPS Behavioral Health Services Laura Benavidez, BPS Food and Nutrition Services Nineequa Blanding, The Boston Foundation

Jill Carter, BPS SELWell and Health & Wellness Nicole Castillo, Mass Alliance on Teen Pregnancy Angie Cradock , Harvard School of Public Health Sam DePina, BPS Operational Superintendent Ellen Duffy, Citywide Parent Council Representative Harry Gilliam, BPS School Administrator Velma Glover, Mattapan Early Elementary School Tolle Graham, MassCOSH Norsha Hydol, Boston Student Advisory Council Michelle Keenan, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dianne Lescinskas, Special Education Parent Advisory Council Representative Cassie Luna, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Anne McHugh, Boston Public Health Commission Kayley Merrill, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Mary Jane O'Brien, BPS School Health Services Anthony Piña, Student Rep, Boston Student Advisory Council John Riordan, Boston Children’s Hospital Regina Robinson, BPS School Committee Member Jon Sproul, BPS Community Partnerships Priya Tahiliani, Office of English Language Learners Caren Walker-Gregory, BPS Principal (High School) Erin Wholey, New England Dairy & Food Council Dom Wilkins, Boston English High School

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City of Boston Martin J. Walsh, Mayor Boston School Committee: Michael Loconto, Chair Dr. Hardin Coleman, Vice-Chair Michael O'Neill Alexandra Oliver-Davila Jeri Robinson Regina Robinson Dr. Miren Uriarte Keondre McClay, Student Representative Elizabeth Sullivan, Executive Secretary

Boston Public Schools Dr. Tommy Chang, Superintendent Our Mission As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop within every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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For support with your school Wellness Council contact Michelle Grohe, Wellness Council Support Coordinator mgrohe@bostonpublicschools.org | 617-635-6643 x41253

Thank you for attending! Please look out for a survey coming to your e-mail to evaluate this event!

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For support with your school Wellness Council contact Michelle Grohe, Wellness Council Support Coordinator mgrohe@bostonpublicschools.org | 617-635-6643 x41253

Thank you for attending! Please look out for a survey coming to your e-mail to evaluate this event!

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For support with your school Wellness Council contact Michelle Grohe, Wellness Council Support Coordinator mgrohe@bostonpublicschools.org | 617-635-6643 x41253

Thank you for attending! Please look out for a survey coming to your e-mail to evaluate this event!

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BPS Health and Wellness Department 370 Columbia Rd . Dorchester, MA 02125 | 617-635-6643 | bostonpublicschools.org/hwd