Founders Award

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The Founder’s Award in honor of Arizona Health and Physical Educations founder, Ina Gittings. This honor will be awarded to a teacher that is currently teaching and has taught for 25 years or more and is still making a difference. This individual should not be currently retired. Below is a statement about Ina Gittings that may help with understanding the …

More deals during Teacher Appreciation Week?

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Here are some of the offerings various businesses are giving to educators to thank them for their work. Keep in mind, most of these require a valid ID, like a school ID badge, to claim. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: Teachers can get a 20% discount on all orders Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12 with a valid ID. Buffalo Wild …

2024 Teachers Institute and Leading Change

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Registration is selling fast! You won’t want to miss out on this exciting event for Arizona educators and leaders hosted by the Academic Standards team – created by teachers, for teachers.   ESSER Funds may be used for Conference Registration.  Remember: If you don’t use it you lose it! CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK Registration includes access to: – Over 100 Sessions – Keynote Speakers and …

Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2024

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18 Degrees: Teachers with a valid ID can get 20% off their check from May 6-10. Four Peaks: Teachers can get $3 pints at the Four Peaks Pub in Tempe every Tuesday from May 6 through July 30. They must present a valid ID to obtain the deal. Golden Corral: Get 20% off one adult buffet purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week …

Break the Stigma

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It is time to launch your Mental Health Awareness Projects at your school. Utilize the Beyond Lesson 3 Kit to help plan and promote your project throughout May. Submit your projects to our Legacy Banner Submission Form to win a free banner for your school. BEYOND LESSON 3 KIT

School Lunch Hero Day

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Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile. These are the reasons we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May (May 3rd, 2024). This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals …

National Physical Education & Sport Week

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National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. It’s where students learn: Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all stages of …