5 minute Activities!!!

Create a food rainbow! The more colorful our fruits and veggies, the more nutritious. Have students try for three colors during lunch!

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Healthy Cooking Class with Liz Koetje

Homemade Protein Powder and Homemade Larabars!

Liz Koetje taught a groups of us how to make low-cost, nutritionally packed, easy protein powder to sprinkle on your smoothie, oatmeal, eggs, rice, cereal, whatever for an extra boost of protein an nutrition.  We are all so busy all day that being able to have  a quick, nutritious boost is important as we head into flu-season!

I wanted to share some awesome pictures and the handouts that Liz created for us!  Keep on eye out for out Wellness Wednesday workshops, the first Wednesday of every month for new classes! 
 Thanks. 








Healthy Happenings are really happening right now!!

Healthy Happenings from the WOW Committee:

Have you given the WOW committee your thoughts and feedback for the second year of our WOW grant?  Take just a few minutes to help out the WOW employee Wellness committee by sharing your ideas on supporting all of our Centennial Staff.  


Backpacking Europe Walker Tracker Challenge started on the 1st!  Register athttp://wow.walkertracker.com and track all your activity to participating in our virtual staff competition.  The challenge goes all the way till Dec 13!  Adrian Hardin is our current leader and way in front of the pack!  Congrats to Kelsey Sommer and Judy Hartwig for winning WalkerTracker raffle movie ticket prizes for registering by Nov 2nd!  There will be more chances to win prizes on Dec 13th for everyone that completes the challenge!!

Healthy Happening from the Wellness Committee:

The Wellness Committee supports students wellness by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating.  Our next meeting is November 9th at the District Office from 3:45-4:45  and we will be updating our school assessments and meeting with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to talk about resources and grants!

Green School Updates from the CRCT:

The Centennial Conservation Resource Team supports green school conservation efforts across the district.  Our next meeting is on  Wednesday Nov.16th from 3:45-4:45. The City of Gresham School  Environmental grants are open for projects focusing on: 
  •  Reduction of solid waste through reducing, reusing, recycling or composting
  • · Improving water quality
  • · Improving water conservation
Grant are open for up to $1000.  Email Julie Mack for the application link. Join us at the CRCT meeting to review your grant application and get your questions answered!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Who is on your Team?

Do you have questions about wellness programs in your building or around the district?  Check in with your building's representatives or become the rep your self?  Have more questions?  Contact Julie Mack, your friendly neighborhood Wellness Coordinator, for help!

                                    Wellness Committee     WOW Employee Wellness         CRCT

Butler Creek
Reps  TBD
Alicia Ohm

View
Diane Cervi
Diane Cervi & Lisa Ross

Wood
Brandi Hutchinson
Jennifer Knorr

Meadows
Nancy Finsaas
Nancy Finsaas

Parklane
Jason Brennan
Sue Rohm

Oliver

Holly Phillips

Pleasant Valley
Emily Sellin
Lori Bigler
David Scharfenburg
CMS
CMS Wellness Team
Kathy Drozd/Vicki Nelson

CHS
Lori Carscallen
Tami Burton
Mark Porterfield
CPS
Liz Koetje
Liz Koetje

CTC

Cindy LaRue

District Office
Rick Larson
Rick Larson/Athena Franklin/James Ownes
Rick Larson

Transportation



Maintenance


Joe Soulagnet
Dining Services
John Waker

John Waker
ITC

Karen Hubbard
Vicki Dettmen
School Board
Rod Boettcher


CHS School Based Health Clinic
Margaret Spurlock


Community Partners
Lynn Ketch
Elizabeth Barth
Lisa James


Welcome Back to the 2016-17 School Year!

It has already been a whirlwind of activity, new ideas, and stress!  As we begin this school year, lets work to keep our calm, cool, collected summer-selves.  The WOW Employee Wellness program is hear to help support all our hard working Centennial Staff and to keep you at your best throughout the school year and whatever it may throw at you! Join us for a physical activity class, a staff challenge or for some tips on stress reduction.  Check in with your WOW building rep for more ideas and resources.  Have an amazing school year Centennial!





Wednesday, April 20, 2016

It is time for our Spring Activity Challenge: Fire Up Your Feet

The WOW Employee Wellness Committee has partnered with Fire Up Your Feet for our May activity challenge.  

The challenge is open for both Individual Staff and for whole school participation.  All staff can sign up to track their activity May 1- 31st  and the top three will win a fit bit or a massage gift certificates! 

Schools with the top levels of participation for staff and students could win up to $2000 to increase wellness throughout their school!  Staff, students, and families are all invited to join!

What counts for the activity tracking:
· PE class
· BrainBreaks
· Treadmarks
· Jog-A-thons
· walking to school
· weekend activity
· walking your dog
· staff yoga/zumba classes
· walking or running groups
· ANY Activity counts!! Just get up and move!

This is a challenge for both staff and students to log ALL activity both at school and at home for prizes and incentives.  Track for yourself, family, or for a whole group!

How to get started:
1.     Register at http://or.fireupyourfeet.org/
2.     Add groups participants  http://or.fireupyourfeet.org/tracker/activity
3.     Log activity!

   

Attend an Employee Wellness fitness class with us!!

Check out our Spring 2016 flyer for classes, resources, and your building rep.  

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Annual Wellness Policy Assessment and Presention to the School Board

Every year, the Wellness Committee reviews the Wellness Policy implementation across the district.  We identify ares of success and areas that need more resources.  School are working hard to create healthy eating and active living for our students in every building.  Each building has identified a Wellness Focus to work towards.

The assessment data and presentation is attached.  The Wellness Committee would love to share our work with you and hear your feedback and ideas.  Everyone is welcome to attend out Wellness Committee meetings as well.  Our last two meetings this year are on April 27th and May 25th at 3:45-4:45 in the Cascade Room at the District Office.

Healthy Happenings from the WOW Employee Wellness Committee

The February Personal Wellness Challenge has ended and thanks to everyone for participating and taking a minute for your own wellness during your hectic days!  33% of the Centennial Staff participated and a huge shout out to ITC for 100% participation!

Congrats to all the weekly winners as well as our District Winners!
Fit Bit Winner:  Mary Mannen from CHS
Massage Winner: Chelsey Maciag from Parklane

Thanks to all of our Centennial Shamrock Run Team 1010! It was a fun and rainy run!
Challenge Fit bit winner:  Tory Shoff form Parklane

Congrats everyone!!

Our next all staff physical activity challenge will be the May Fire Up Your Feet challenge for both Staff and Students!!  Check out http://or.fireupyourfeet.org/ to register and get set up. 

WOW Class Schedule
Location
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CMS
Yoga Fit 4-5 pm      (Instructor: Karen)          Starts: Jan.  25th    Upstairs FOX Team Area




CHS
 Water Aerobics
CHS Pool
$4 drop in fee
7-8pm (Instructor Ellan)
Gentle Yoga for care-givers  4-5 pm  (Instructor: Caitlin)         Starts: Jan 12th       Music Room

Cross fit:3:30-4:15 CHS Weight Room MUST RSVP
 Water Aerobics
CHS Pool
$4 drop in fee
7-8pm (Instructor Ellan)

Weight Watchers6:30-7:00 am     Community Room

Cross fit:3:30-4:15 CHS Weight Room MUST RSVP
Oliver
Zumba 4:15-5:15  pm (Instructor: Victoria)  Oliver Gym


Open Basketball              4:15- 6:30   Oliver Gym
  
Parklane



Yoga Fit 4-5 pm (Instructor: Karen)  library