Category Archives: Health & Physical Ed

Creative approaches to nutrition focus of conference

Teachers and food service staff members from Maine schools are invited to a day-long, no-cost workshop focused on creative approaches to nutrition education. The workshop takes place April 30 at the Augusta Civic Center.

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Sexuality education conference takes place April 5

The lead health education specialist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will speak in Augusta on April 5 at the seventh annual Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference.

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Wellness conference fosters healthy schools

Note, added April 12, 2012: The application due date has been extended to Friday, May 4, 2012. The late registration fee has been reduced to $205 per participant.

The 27th annual Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program “Wellness” Conference will take place Monday, June 25 through Wednesday, June 27 at Sugarloaf USA.

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Massabesic’s wellness revolution lets students direct learning

EAST WATERBORO — How do we teach others to make decisions that allow them to live healthier lives?

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Physical Ed teachers honored at conference

The Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recognized the 2011 Physical Education Teachers of the Year at the group’s 66th annual conference in November.

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Preparing for Alcohol Awareness Day

ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 67
POLICY CODE:  IHAMA

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Physical Education Diploma Requirements

ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 48
POLICY CODE: IK

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Travis Roy: ‘Challenges define who we are’

CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Travis Roy knew his life had fundamentally changed the moment he crashed into the boards 11 seconds into his first game wearing a Boston University hockey uniform.

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Recognizing school nurses

School nursing has become a specialized practice focused on supporting students’ well-being and academic success.

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Windham school health program gets national honor

Windham Middle School receives one of two Blue Apple Health Education awards with Distinction for 2011.

The percentage of Windham Middle School students who report smoking has decreased for six consecutive years. Ditto the rates of Windham students reporting they’ve used marijuana or alcohol.

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