San Diego Unified Wellness Program

10/18/2022

Congrats to our nationally recognized schools - and especially their School Wellness Coordinators/Committees! We're so proud of you.

: 18 San Diego Unified schools have been named America's Healthiest Schools, an annual nationwide award recognizing schools that prioritize the essential health needs of their school community.

This year, schools were recognized in nine categories, including: Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning, Cultivating Staff Well-Being, and Increasing Family & Community Engagement.

The schools awarded are:

Benchley-Weinberger Elementary
Edison Elementary
Field Elementary
Fletcher Elementary
Florence Elementary
Hancock Elementary
Horton Elementary
La Jolla Elementary
La Jolla High
Lafayette Elementary
Miramar Ranch Elementary
Mt. Everest Academy
Normal Heights Elementary
Ocean Beach Elementary
Rowan Elementary
Taft Middle
TRACE Alternative School
Wilson Middle

https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/all_news/18_schools_named_among_america_s_healthiest

06/01/2022

San Diego Unified School District students are invited to the Genki Summer Wellness Program at the Japanese Friendship Garden! This will be available in August, just before school starts. Their goal is to help promote health and well-being with the students. This program will be FREE to students within the San Diego Unified School District and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Programming will include basic Japanese philosophies and traditions that promotes healing and gratitude. Each week will consist of 5-half day sessions. Students will practice mindfulness and will be introduced to the Japanese traditional teaching where one learns how to observe, listen, and practice. A traditional tea ceremony to demonstrate the importance of expressing gratitude will be hosted at the last session. The wellness program is a concept using the therapeutic benefits of a Japanese garden in promoting health and well-being.

Apply today: https://www.niwa.org/genkioutreach

06/01/2022

June 21: Girls in Motion: Summit for a Healthier Future
Join Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Positive Coaching Alliance, and renowned names in children's health and sports for a forward thinking discussion on advancing the future of gender equity and inclusion in physical activity and sports.

A forward-thinking discussion focusing on advancing the future of gender equity and inclusion in physical activity and sports

05/24/2022

One blood donation can help save up to 3 local lives. Donate blood with San Diego Blood Bank by May 31 to be counted with our group total! The more donors we can inspire, the more lives we can save.
Help someone like:
A neighbor needing platelets to prepare for a bone marrow transplant
A friend needing plasma to treat a severe burn injury
A local mom needing blood and platelets during childbirth
Kamila and Ella who need red blood cells biweekly to manage a rare form of anemia

Find a location & book an appointment:
www.sandiegobloodbank.org/sdunifiedschooldistrict
Register at Check-in with our referral code: SDSD
Not able to donate? Share this post to invite friends to donate blood!

05/16/2022

Seeking Candidates: Student Board Member Nominations Now Open! The San Diego Unified Board of Education is currently accepting candidate applications for the role of Student Board Member for the 2022-23 school year. Interested high school students are encouraged to apply by the filing deadline of Wednesday, May 18.

After the Board accepted a student petition and authorized installment of a student board member in 2019, University City High School student Zachary Patterson was elected by a districtwide student vote and has served alongside the other five trustees.

In 2022, the Board voted to add an additional student board member for the upcoming school year, providing even more opportunity for students to have a direct role in shaping the future of education in San Diego.

High school students can find more information and file as a candidate on the Student Board Member page online.

https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/student_board_member

04/25/2022

Do you know a young person who needs a little help getting to school, work, or an internship? Starting May 1, San Diegans 18 years old and under can ride for free on the bus, trolley, and other public transit operated by San Diego MTS and the North County Transit District! Click below for more information and spread the word!

Youth Ride Free with PRONTO starting May 1, 2022! All riders 18 and under can ride MTS and NCTD services for FREE with a Youth PRONTO app account or card.

04/25/2022

DO YOU KNOW A SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BECOME A TEACHER?
TEACH-LEAD San Diego is San Diego Unified School District's teacher and leadership pipeline to help guide you thorough the process. From start to finish, from financial aid to landing an interview, all with ease and expertise. We look forward to eliminating the barriers that may be holding you back, and helping you begin your journey towards your
NEW CAREER IN EDUCATION.

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/teachsandiego

04/25/2022

April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Did you know? Alcohol addiction is on the rise amongst women since COVID, with a 41 percent rise in heavy drinking days, according to a RAND Corporation study.
The American Addiction Centers (AAC) has been hosting a month-long series called "Sober Thursdays."
Every Thursday in April, they have been speaking with a panel of those who work on the frontlines helping people find their path to recovery, and discuss a number of topics frequently asked about alcohol abuse and addiction. All of the sessions have been recorded & posted in the link below to be watched any time:

08/13/2021

Get nutrition information straight to your home on your Amazon Alexa smart speaker, phone or tablet - via the free Amazon Alexa app!

The MyPlate Alexa skill now provides healthy eating tips for parents and caregivers on what and how to feed babies and toddlers based on their age (between 4 to 24 months*). Parents and caregivers can receive science-based food and nutrition advice to set their child up for lifelong healthy eating habits. *More ages coming soon!

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07/26/2021

“When I had the opportunity to teach a mental health unit, a unit on sleep and a unit on nutrition [online], the feedback I got from my students was pretty telling,” Terri Clark said. “I’ve got to figure out ways to, when we go back to in-person, weave these lessons in.”

Great to see Terri Clark, one of San Diego Unified's Physical Education teachers - and champion School Site Wellness Coordinators - featured in this Union Tribune article. Congrats, Terri! Your efforts are making a difference in the lives of the students at Henry High.

With students' returning to in-person instruction, PE teachers are meshing pre-pandemic, in-person curriculums with those of online learning to improve courses

07/13/2021

Parents play a powerful role in helping their children prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the upcoming school year. Here are some ways you can give your child a healthy and active summer through activities that help them be safe, healthy, engaged, supported, and challenged.

Are you looking for ways to keep your kids healthy and active this summer? Check out this tip sheet for ideas.

05/12/2021

May is Mental Health Matters Month in San Diego Unified! Check out our guide to events & activities this month, where students, staff and families can show their support for this important topic: