Dear ND SHAPE Members,

In an effort to educate new members of Congress about the importance of a well-rounded education within the bi-partisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Joe Deutsch(NDSU), and Chris Mahoney (U. of Jamestown), are headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for full funding to support professional development for teachers and health and physical education programs in schools. They will be asking lawmakers to fully fund the federal education program Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, under ESSA.

They will join more than 150 fellow health and physical educators representing 39 states on Capitol Hill to take part in the SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators 12^th annual member advocacy day, SPEAK Out! Day, on March 5-6.

When ESSA was passed in 2015, health and physical education were designated as part of a well-rounded education, allowing Title IV, Part A, schools to receive funding to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy student programs, and effective use of technology. Congress funded Title IV, Part A at $1.1 billion and $1.17 billion in FY18 and FY19 respectively. As Congress reconciles appropriations for FY 2020 and beyond, it’s critical that the health and physical education community continues its strong advocacy efforts for this important funding stream for schools.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Next Wednesday, our representatives will be meeting with North Dakota’s Senators and Congressman to tell them WHY we need #MoreTitleIV. You can help them tell your stories by briefly sharing your own “WHY” we need #MoreTitleIV. Please consider creating a short video and Tweeting it out on or before Wednesday, March 6^th. A couple of North Dakota teachers have already shared their stories, but we need more!!

SAMPLE VIDEOS on Twitter

Ø  Check out Jason Steele (President-Elect ND SHAPE) from Minot’s Perkett Elementary and his video at @PerkettPE

Ø  Check out Leah Wheeling (President – ND SHAPE) from Simle Middle School and her video at @LeahWPE.

******Don’t forget to tweet at @SenJohnHoeven, @kevincramer, @RepArmstrongND

and be sure to include the hashtags

#MoreTitleIV #SHAPEadvocacy #SPEAKOutDay *****

Our long time Advocacy leader in North Dakota, June Herman, passed away on November 11th from a brief, but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. 
The American Heart Association is hosting a Celebration of Life for June at the North Dakota State Capitol on Monday, February 11^th. 

Celebration of Life for June Herman

LOCATION:
North Dakota State Capitol

600 E Boulevard Ave
Brynhild Haugland Room –Ground Floor

DATE AND TIME:
Monday, February 11^th
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
*We encourage you to wear red in June’s honor*

All are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available starting at 11:30 AM with a short program that will begin at noon. Please enter the capitol through the south visitor’s entrance.

DATE: Wednesday, March 20^th, 2019

WHERE: University of Jamestown’s Newman Arena

TIME: 9:30 am – 2:45 pm (approx.)

COST: $15 for Students*Includes Lunch (Must be a ND SHAPE Student Member)

REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN: https://ujpe.weebly.com/nd-shape-future-professionals-workshop.html

GUEST PRESENTERS: Nicole Peterson, WF High School (SHAPE America Central District Dance TOY-2019); Leah Swedberg, WF High School (SHAPE America Central District Health TOY-2019); Leah Wheeling – Simle M.S., Bismarck, ND (ND SHAPE President; Former ND SHAPE TOY)

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL HERE – https://goo.gl/forms/Bm5LQ39Gjj5YoVhc2   DEADLINE for Proposals: Sunday, February 10^th, 2019 

Professor  – As we did last year, we would love to have a variety of 45-50 minute presentations from our college faculty. We will again have spaces for Physical Education and Health Education lessons. This includes a newly renovated weight room and additional court spaces if necessary.

Future Professionals – We would like to see if there is enough interest to add some Mini-Sessions (25 minutes) from interested students in attendance. We will schedule these sessions all at the same time, possibly asking them to be repeated to allow students to attend more than one. 

WHAT: ND SHAPE Future Professional’s Workshop

DATE: Wednesday, March 20^th, 2019

WHERE: University of Jamestown’s Newman Arena

TIME: 9:30 am – 2:45 pm (approx.)

COST: $15 for Students*Includes Lunch (Must be a ND SHAPE Student Member)

GUEST PRESENTERS: Nicole Peterson, WF High School (SHAPE America Central District Dance TOY-2019); Leah Swedberg, WF High School (SHAPE America Central District Health TOY-2019); Leah Wheeling – Simle M.S., Bismarck, ND (ND SHAPE President; Former ND SHAPE TOY)

Registration will be open soon!

Our November newsletter is hot off the press!  We have emailed it out to all members, so check your email!  If you don’t find it in your in box, drop us an email and we will help you access it!  Check out the latest information on the new ND Health Standards, opportunities for graduate credit, twitter info, and an opportunity for your voice to be heard by our leadership.

The link to sign up for Conference Graduate Credit is now on the website, or you can access it here.  We will have a conference survey coming out soon, so be on the lookout for it!!