2021-2022 Newsletters
Events
Health Fair: Heidi
Mental Health
Get a breath of fresh air while giving yourself time to lounge around in relaxation. Life can get pretty overwhelming at times which is why a break is in order every now and then. Make sure you talk to a counselor, family member, or someone you trust that is willing to listen and help you. If there is something you need to get off your chest, here is an anonymous hotline for you to call: (provide newsletters on topic). You may also find that partaking in small activities can make you happy like playing catch, playing cards/board games, or trying out painting.
Materials needed:
Physical Health
Try to challenge yourself by walking at least 100 steps in each direction. Keep yourself active and vibrant throughout the day. Remember to hydrate daily but also remember that pacing yourself is important too! There will be water stations available to you so remember to bring a refillable water bottle (eco-friendly). We offer medical kits for people in case of emergencies resulting in injury along with an informative presentation on the contents of the first-aid kit! Or if you’d prefer, come and have your blood pressure taken! We will also provide HIV testing on site for those who wish to keep themselves up-to-date.
Materials Needed:
Hygiene products
Taking care of your own hygiene, like any other activity such as eating/drinking, is vital to everyone’s health. Feminine hygiene falls under this category. Providing hygiene kits to those who need so will be important. Remember to switch out your sanitary wipes daily and especially remember to hydrate during your cycle. It is also recommended to treat yourself to something sweet (40-120g of dark chocolate) during your cycle because it is rich in magnesium (helps reduce pain due to period cramps).
Materials Needed:
Set up work stations for testing sites (VO2 max, Resources, HIV tests).
Get a breath of fresh air while giving yourself time to lounge around in relaxation. Life can get pretty overwhelming at times which is why a break is in order every now and then. Make sure you talk to a counselor, family member, or someone you trust that is willing to listen and help you. If there is something you need to get off your chest, here is an anonymous hotline for you to call: (provide newsletters on topic). You may also find that partaking in small activities can make you happy like playing catch, playing cards/board games, or trying out painting.
Materials needed:
- Beanbags (for hot potato game!)
- Board games (chess, checkers, jenga, etc.)
- Paint (finger painting shirts?, painting)
Physical Health
Try to challenge yourself by walking at least 100 steps in each direction. Keep yourself active and vibrant throughout the day. Remember to hydrate daily but also remember that pacing yourself is important too! There will be water stations available to you so remember to bring a refillable water bottle (eco-friendly). We offer medical kits for people in case of emergencies resulting in injury along with an informative presentation on the contents of the first-aid kit! Or if you’d prefer, come and have your blood pressure taken! We will also provide HIV testing on site for those who wish to keep themselves up-to-date.
Materials Needed:
- Water stations
- Medical kits
- HIV testing
- Blood pressure tests
Hygiene products
Taking care of your own hygiene, like any other activity such as eating/drinking, is vital to everyone’s health. Feminine hygiene falls under this category. Providing hygiene kits to those who need so will be important. Remember to switch out your sanitary wipes daily and especially remember to hydrate during your cycle. It is also recommended to treat yourself to something sweet (40-120g of dark chocolate) during your cycle because it is rich in magnesium (helps reduce pain due to period cramps).
Materials Needed:
- Feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, wipes)
- Sanitizers
- Alcohol Wipes
- Masks (spare)
Set up work stations for testing sites (VO2 max, Resources, HIV tests).
- Benches/lounge areas for people to sit and relax
- Food trucks
- Provide binder of mental/physical/hygiene newsletters at sign-in with Survey
DE-STRESS DAY!
De stress day was planned and hosted by Educare and Gbla it took place on the last day of the first semester. The reason we host de stress day is to make school a better place for students; emotionally and mentally. It's an event that celebrates the accomplishment of completing the first semester and gives the students a place to relax and have fun for all their hard work. We had multiple booths like de-stress ball making, jewelry making, hot cocoa ball making, candle making most popularly a bunny zoo!
De stress day was planned and hosted by Educare and Gbla it took place on the last day of the first semester. The reason we host de stress day is to make school a better place for students; emotionally and mentally. It's an event that celebrates the accomplishment of completing the first semester and gives the students a place to relax and have fun for all their hard work. We had multiple booths like de-stress ball making, jewelry making, hot cocoa ball making, candle making most popularly a bunny zoo!
REFLECTIONThis year was definitely a challenge - social distancing, members in and out with covid, partners who we lost contact with during the pandemic, restrictions on meeting and event times and locations, and team members dealing with the same challenges we want to help our community with. We're proud of the events we put together, but we're also tired, and hoping that the Health Fair and Summer Break will give us some energy and enthusiasm to start up again in the fall.
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BUDGET$1,119.24 (supplemented by STEM Academy)
De-Stress Day supplies - candle-making supplies, cocoa-ball making supplies, etc. ($323.47) Health Fair supplies - hygiene kits: gauze, vaseline, sunscreen, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. ($625.24) Pads ($170.78) |
