Healthy Schools Alberta
September 2015: Welcome Back! 
Healthy Active School Symposia
Flash Mob

We're looking forward to the 2015-16 HASS! We'll be touring the province and visiting 13 locations across Alberta. We encourage all schools attending HASS to learn this year's flash mob dance, which we'll perform at each event. Watch the video above and get dancing with your students! Register here and contact Chris for more information.
AMA Youth Run Club 2015-16 Kick Off


The 2015-16 AMA Youth Run Club kick off events will take place on October 1 in Calgary and October 8 in Edmonton. Start a run club at your school by registering for the AMA Youth Run Club  and enjoy plenty of free resources. Contact Hayley for more information.
Join our #EASchat on Twitter

 
Join Ever Active Schools the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm MST to discuss topics that support healthy schools across Alberta. Share your knowledge on a variety of topics that strengthen your school community while connecting with fellow colleagues, subject matter experts and researchers. Use the hashtag #EASchat to join the conversation on Twitter. We can't wait to get your input!
Shaping the Future 2016

 

Shaping the Future 2016 is taking place on January 28-30, 2016. Registration will open soon, but in the meantime, lots of new information is being posted on our website. Be sure to check out:
Healthy Schools Alberta:
September Issue
The September issue of Healthy Schools Alberta is here! 
Take a look into the current school environment in Alberta, a music & movement lesson plan, a feature story "The Arts are for Everyone," and much more!
Read it online, or if you are an Alberta school, expect it in your mailbox by the end of the month. You can be added to the mailing list by notifying Megan.
Back to School Resources

Are you looking for practical resources to use in your classroom this fall? Check out our online store and our free resources.
Ever Active Schools Summer Institute: Speaker Presentations and Photo Gallery

Thanks to everyone who attended the Ever Active Schools Summer Institute in August! If you couldn't attend, you can access the speaker PowerPoint presentations as well as a photo gallery of the event.
Yoga in Schools Residency Pilot Project
"I love yoga!"
"I feel WAY more relaxed and calm."
"It made me happier."
Those were just a few voices from the student participants in the Yoga Pilot Program.
In 2015, six certified yoga teachers taught yoga to 2,782 students, teachers and staff for extended periods of time in 11 schools across urban and rural Alberta. Partners included: Ever Active Schools, BeFitForLife and the school divisions of: Parkland, Peace River, Aspen View, Rocky View and Calgary.  

Watch an overview video
 
Read an overview
   
Read a newspaper article
Recreation and Physical Activity Division Micro-Grant Project: Accepting Proposals
The Recreation and Physical Activity Division of the Government of Alberta is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to support non-profit organizations working to improve individual and community well-being through physical activity and recreation programs.

The Recreation and Physical Activity Division Project Micro-Grant is making an open call for proposals to be judged by a live panel session at the 2015 ARPA conference.
All applications will be evaluated and all chosen proposals will be invited to present.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2015.

Click here for guidelines and to apply.
Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association: Fitness Inspiration Workshops 2015
The Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association Fitness Inspiration Workshops are scheduled for Saturday, September 26 in Edmonton and Sunday, September 27 in Calgary. 

For more information and to register, click here.
Ophea Conference 2015: Registration Still Open!

There's still time to register; you have until September 15th, 2015!

 

Join Ophea on October 15 & 16, 2015 at the Allstream Centre in Toronto and engage with leaders who support the health and learning of children and youth in Ontario's schools and communities. The conference features interactive workshops, seminars, networking opportunities and much more. 

 

To register, click here.