| November Education Themes |
Good Nutrition Month
Encourage students to brainstorm a list of healthy snacks that they can substitute for their normal snacks. For instance: Instead of potato chips, which contain about 150 calories an ounce, how about a cup of air-popped popcorn which only contains about 30 calories? Or instead of a handful of jelly beans, why not a handful of frozen grapes? Remind students that snacking isn't a bad thing as long as they remember to snack healthily and in moderation!
Child Safety and Protection Month
Students' safety and protection is of the utmost importance. Since Autumn is in the air and outdoor activities are on the rise, remind students of safety precautions they should take while playing outdoors. Have students draft a fire escape plan for their homes. Assign students dangerous scenarios and place them into groups so they can brainstorm ideas on how to safely get out of them. There are plenty of activities you can incorporate on safety and protection, just use your imagination!
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| American Education Week |
November 15-21 is American Education Week and The National Education Association has a website with a ton of ideas and even an online toolkit to download and use in your classrooms. Visit their website for more information. |
| Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Releases YouTube Video |
One of CISPAC's Academy Directors, Jen Caul, has produced a wonderful video that addresses the drop-out crises and what CISPAC does to combat the issue. It's complete with interviews with their Executive Director, Nicole Molinaro, The Director of The Pittsburgh Teachers Institute, Dr. Helen Faison, as well as testimonials from students and their guardians. Click here to watch the video and send it to everyone you know! |
| State Director, Nathan Mains, Appointed to Pennsylvania's Learn & Serve Advisory Committee |
Nathan Mains, President and State Director of Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania, has been appointed to serve on Pennsylvania's Learn and Serve Advisory Committee. Learn and Serve America is a program that supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States. The organization provides students of all ages with the opportunity to make a difference in their communities and to become actively contributing community members. The Learn and Serve Advisory Committee is comprised of teachers, students, parents, community agencies, the private sector, and the general public throughout the Commonwealth. Click here to learn more about Learn and Serve America. |
