MSDWT March Wellness Newsletter

The Healthy Facts

M.S.D.W.T. Monthly Wellness News September 3, 2015

March 4, 2020

Issue 6.7

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Greetings M.S.D.W.T. Staff!

Happy Day! Happy March! We hope this finds everyone ready to start/continue their “march”ing! Yes! You know! It is now time for the M.S.D.W.T. Annual Step Challenge! Coupled with the Great North Run & Fitness Fair, it is the perfect time of the year to be “moving & grooving”!

As a reminder, each building has a Wellness Rep, if you have comments, questions, or ideas please do not hesitate to share with your rep.

You can also send them to szybert@msdwt.k12.in.us Our goal is for you to live a healthy and happy lifestyle and this begin with a plan for self-care. So, if you have a need or an idea, please let us know so we can work to support you. THANK YOU for all that you do!

Healthfully yours, The M.S.D.W.T. Wellness Committee

M.S.D.W.T. 6th Annual Step Challenge March 14-May 9 We are so excited to announce the ANNUAL STEP CHALLENGE. In its 6 th year, we are so excited about the continued involvement of our school community. Most importantly we are thrilled to see so many employees using this as an opportunity to maintain or begin a daily habit of moving…A COMMITMENT to YOU and your SELF-CARE. Remember there is only one you! SO FIRE-UP FOR THIS AWESOME OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN AND TAKE CARE OF YOU!...AND YOUR COLLEAGUES! WHO: Every school/building in the district. All Employees.

WHAT: Compete with the amount of steps you and your building can get! Average steps between schools/buildings will be measured.

HOW: Track your steps and enter into the GOOGLE DOC shared by your Wellness Rep. All building reps will be receiving details and will share them accordingly. Please send questions to them or to szybert@msdwt.k12.in.us WHERE: Anywhere! Anytime! 24 hours a day! 7 days a week! However, you can register your steps you can include them in your recording. Yes! That means…Walking! Running! Swimming! Biking! Exercise Classes!

Workout Machines! However, you can register steps-movement!

WHY: 1. To have a healthy competition between your team and others.

2. To receive the traveling trophy and a year of bragging rights. 3. To improve your health and wellbeing by getting up & moving more! There will be two winners: Most Steps and Most Participation.

DID YOU KNOW?...Moving your body gets your heart beating and your blood flowing. By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin. Movement supplies brain cells with oxygen, promotes the production of new brain cells, and aids in creating new synapses. Research shows that exercise may stimulate the production of brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine, which energize and elevate mood.

M.S.D.W.T. Health and Wellness Center Hours Issue #: [Date] Monday: 7:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/health-wellness-center/ or Call 317-205-3332 Extension 22222 The clinic – operated by IU Health – will maintain regular business hours Monday-Friday throughout the calendar year. The clinic will only be closed in observation of all legal holidays, or in the event of a maintenance issue or travel restrictions issued by Marion County.”

~Healthy Mind~ From the Desk of Deanna Nibarger Take a night to unwind and check out TWELVE FILMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE BEST IN HUMANITY. The films reveal human strengths and virtues and asks us to decide who we are and what we want to become. Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Don’t forget to follow: Emily Dills @mrsdills_emily Madeline Mason @mindfulequity Deanna Nibarger @MrsNibarger18 Dr. Lori Desautels @desautels_phd

HEALTHY~HAPPY YOU! Exclusively for M.S.D.W.T. Staff & Their Families

*Spring Session-Total Body Fitness (Flyer Attached.) *The American Heart Association March Newsletter.

(Attached.) * Jordan YMCA PERKS at 8400 Westfield Blvd.-Corporate Membership Opportunities-VALID at all YMCAs of Greater Indianapolis Area. *Save the Date-March 14-Great North Run/Fitness Fair 2020 (See Attached Details.) *M.S.D.W.T. SEL Symposium (Attached.) *Don’t forget about our GOOGLE DOC Link with great deals! (If you have a connection or know of a special offering please share them us.)

March

13-End of Third Nine Weeks (March 20-Report Card Distribution) 14-Great North Run & Fitness Fair 19-M.S.D.W.T. Late Arrival Day 30-April 3-Spring Break-Classes Resume April 6

What’s Cooking?...

Roasted Cauliflower Dolorand Sit Amet Quinoa Salad Ingredients

-1 head cauliflower -1 small red onion -2 Tbsp olive oil -pinch salt and pepper -2 Tbsp butter -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 tsp turmeric -1/2 tsp cumin -1/8 tsp cinnamon -2 cups quinoa -1/3 cup dried cranberries -3 cups vegetable broth* -1/4 cup sliced almonds -1 cup chopped parsley

Instructions -Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Chop the cauliflower into florets and slice the red onion into 1/4-inch strips. Place the cauliflower florets and sliced red onion into a large bowl, along with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower and onion until they are well coated in oil.

-Spread the cauliflower and onion out onto a large baking sheet, then transfer them to the oven. Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, give them a good stir, then roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and the cauliflower is browned.

-Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa well in a wire mesh sieve. Add the butter, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon, to a medium sauce pot. Place the pot over medium heat. Stir and cook the spices for one minute.

-Add the drained quinoa to the pot with the butter and spices. Also add the dried cranberries and vegetable broth.

Stir to combine, then place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and bring it up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the pot simmer for 20 minutes, with the lid in place.

-After simmering over low for 20 minutes, the quinoa should have absorbed all of the broth. Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa. Add the sliced almonds and stir to combine. Allow the quinoa to cool slightly.

-Transfer the cooked quinoa and roasted cauliflower and red onion to a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley and stir until everything is combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat (can be eaten warm or cold).

Nutrition

Serving: 2 Cups Calories: 254.55kcal, Carbohydrates: 33.47g, Protein: 7.4g, Fat: 12.45g, Sodium: 564.82mg, Fiber: 6.23g. Nutritional values are estimates only.

M.S.D.W.T. Wellness Mission Statement The Washington Township Health and Wellness Program’s mission is to increase health awareness, promote positive lifestyles, decrease the risk of disease, and empower employees to make decisions that will enhance the quality of life for themselves and their families. t will enhance the quality of life for themselves and their families.

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From the Desk of Deanna Nibarger-Social and Emotional Behavior Coach-Metropolitan School District of Washington Township…

Twelve Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity Award season is behind us, but you can still check out the list of films that Greater Good Magazine is calling the Best in Humanity. The “Greater Goodies, awards films that reveal human strengths and virtues—although even these have some dystopian elements. In many of these films, the best and the worst are fighting for dominance in a complicated world. They all ask us, the audience, to decide which side best represents who we are and what we want to become.” Many of these films connect to the equity work happening in Washington Township and around the country. Take a night to unwind and feel the power of the movies.

Check it Out: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/twelve_films_that_highlight_the_best_in_humanity

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING CLASS Instructor: Missy McAllister

This class is fun and effective! The instructor will lead you through a routine that can be done high or low impact. This class stresses conditioning of the cardiovascular system along with the added benefits of strength training. *Please wear flexible clothing and good aerobic shoes.

Bring hand-held weights, a towel, exercise mat, and a water bottle.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays March 17- May 21 (18 classes) *No Class on March 31 or April 2 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: Hilltop Gym (on the North Central High School Campus) Fee: $50.00 for MSDWT Employees $90.00 for Non-MSDWT Employees *For more information or to register: Please call Diana Cochran at 317-259-5275.

March 2020 Our district is proud to participate in the American Heart Association’s District Heart Challenge! We want to inspire staff to get their blood pressure checked, be active and learn about how to keep our hearts healthy. By partnering with the American Heart Association, we will raise awareness and help fight heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 killer and No. 5 killers of Americans.

Cholesterol 101 Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad”. In fact, your body needs it to build cells. But too much cholesterol can pose a problem. Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need.

The remainder of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods derived from animals. For example, meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products all contain cholesterol, called dietary cholesterol.

Why cholesterol matters Cholesterol circulates in the blood. As the amount of cholesterol in your blood increases, so does the risk to your health.

That’s why it’s important to have your cholesterol tested, so you can know your levels.

There are two types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, which is bad, and HDL, which is good. Too much of the bad kind, or not enough of the good kind, increases the risk that cholesterol will slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain.

When it comes to cholesterol, this is what to remember: check, change and control. That is: • Check your cholesterol levels. It’s key to know your numbers.

• Change your diet and lifestyle to help improve your levels.

• Control your cholesterol, with help from your doctor if needed High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. If you have other risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure or diabetes, your risk increases even more. The more risk factors you have and the more severe they are, the more your overall risk is compounded.

What should my daily sodium intake be?

On average, Americans eat about twice as much sodium as we should. Yikes!

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. Because the average American eats so much excess sodium, even cutting back by 1,000 milligrams a day can significantly improve blood pressure and heart health.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 REGISTER EARLY & SAVE WWW.AdvancementCenterWTS.org The Great North Run is a 10 K, 5K & Fun Run through the North Central High School campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Registration includes race, recovery station with food and a free Fitness Fair! Events are open to walkers and runners. Funds raised support programs in our schools that tax dollars do not.

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$20

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MSDWT Student Registration

$15 N/A

Family Registration**

5K $75

Individual Registration

10K † $60

Entry Fee

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Please check which event you will be participating in and circle appropriate fee:

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Release and Waiver Statement (Must be signed)

Please send one entry form per person or register at AdvancementCenterWTS.org I have read the accompanying event information and understand the policies of the event. I know that running and walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained.

I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run or walk. I also know that while police protection will be provided, there may be traffic on the course. I assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in this event, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including extreme temperatures, traffic and all conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and the consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself, my heirs, WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Washington Township Schools, all sponsors, Tuxedo Brothers, Inc., and the City of Indianapolis, race officials, workers or volunteers and their executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue their representatives, successors or assigns for ANY AND ALL claims or liability, whether foreseen or unforeseen, for death, personal injury or property damage arising out of, or in the course of my participation in the event.

I further grant full permission to the above mentioned sponsor(s), organizations, and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or other record of the event for any reasonable purpose.

Emergency Contact

*Registrations will need to be postmarked by Monday, Feburary 28th in order to take advantage of early bird pricing. **Family Registration includes up to 6 immediate family members. Please fill out one registration form per family member and note the individual race they will be participating in. ***Shirts are not included in registration and should be purchased separately. Shirt orders must be placed by March 9th by noon. No shirts will be shipped and must be picked up during Packet Pick-Up. †10K participants must maintain a pace of 12 minutes per mile or faster.

Must be postmarked by Monday, March 9. Register online at AdvancementCenterWTS.org through Thursday, March 12th.

After Races Awards Presentation (at the Fitness Fair)

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Tel: 317-733-3300

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Checks payable to:

Friday, March 13 NCHS DOOR #1 / Student Center

6265 Boone Ridge | Zionsville, IN 46077

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP 3:30–7:00pm,

Mail to: Tuxedo Brothers

7:30–11:00am Awards of $100 and $50 will be presented for top 2 places overall (male and female) in both 5K & 10K. Awards will be presented in all age groups for both the 5K & 10K events. (8 under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29 … 80+). All fun run participants will receive a prize. These awards are possible thanks to local contributors.

Fitness Fair

AWARDS

7:30–8:45am Registration & Packet Pick-up

A portion of every registration will be given directly back to your designated school. The more registrations a school has the larger their check will be!

RACE DAY Saturday, March 14, 2020 NCHS DOOR #4 WEST or #31 EAST

WIN MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Great North Run is a 10K, 5K & Fun Walk/Run through the North Central High School campus and surrounding neighborhoods. The registration fee includes race, recovery station with food and a fitness fair. All events are open to all walkers and runners. Shirts are available for purchase. Elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Funds raised support programs in our schools that tax dollars do not provide.

*10K participants must maintain a pace of 12 minutes per mile or faster **Shirts must be ordered by March 9th by noon and picked up at Packet Pickup. Shirts will not be mailed. Youth Long Sleeve Performance Shirts are a Jerzee 50/50 blend.

WHAT IS THE GREAT NORTH RUN?

$30

Gear Check Available

5K & 10K MSDWT Students & Fun Run

$25 $20

RACE DAY ENTRY FEES

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Online registration available at AdvancementCenterWTS.org until midnight Thursday, March 12.

5K & 10K* (Early Bird- register by end of February) $15 (register in March) $20 Fun Run $10 MSDWT Students (any event) $10

1801 E 86th Street, Indianapolis Free Parking Available East and West of NCHS (see site map below)

PRE-REGISTERED

NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Women’s 1/4 Zip Pullover

Event Parking

GREAT NORTH RUN 2020 ENTRY FEES (NO REFUNDS) LOCATION

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Family (up to 6 people from same household – one entry form per participant please) (register by the end of February) $60 (register in March) $75 Short Sleeve Cotton Shirt** $10 Long Sleeve Performance Shirt** $15 1/4 Zip Pullover $30 Sleep-In Option / Donation _________________ $ Northview Middle School

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Join us after the race in the North Central gym for the Fitness Fair. This free community event combines wonderful vendors sharing resources to foster ongoing development of a healthy lifestyle along with fun activities for the whole family.

Due to health regulations pets are not allowed in the school with the exception of service animals.

AdvancementCenterWTS.org THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ADVANCEMENT CENTER

RACE DIRECTOR

The Advancement Center for Washington Township and North Central Alumni 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-845-9400 Ext. 77260 office 317-205-3385 fax AdvancementCenterWTS.org

Tuxedo Brothers, Inc. 6265 Boone Ridge Zionsville, IN 46077 317-733-3300 office 317-873-5803 fax tuxbro.com tuxbro@indy.rr.com

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240

CONTACTS

GRADUATE LEVEL SPONSORS:

GREAT NORTH RUN & FITNESS FAIR MARCH 14, 2020 REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE

ADVANCEMENTCENTERWTS.ORG

MSD Washington Township, Indianapolis presents

1ST ANNUAL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING SYMPOSIUM

FOR FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS Registration: https://msdwtselsymposium.eventbrite.com

Saturday. April 18th 9-3 PM North Central High School RESILIENCE. COMMUNITY. CONNECTION.