COPTA » health and safety http://www.copta.org Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:22:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity http://www.copta.org/increasing-opportunities-for-physical-activity/ http://www.copta.org/increasing-opportunities-for-physical-activity/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:58:00 +0000 adminz5 http://www.copta.org/?p=1349 Parents, please join Colorado Action for Healthy Kids at our Denver Metro Fall School Wellness Roundtable (reservations required).

Our discussion topic will be Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity in your School Community.  Learn about the new physical activity requirements for Colorado’s elementary schools and how parents can support physical activity initiatives. Share successes, resources and ask our panel of experts for advice.

The Roundtable will be held at the REI Denver Flagship Store, 1416 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202 on October 17th, 2011, from 12:00 to 2:30 pm.  Complimentary Lunch Buffet will be served.  Reservations required.  Visit www.actionforhealthykids.org/colorado to reserve your seat now.

]]> http://www.copta.org/increasing-opportunities-for-physical-activity/feed/ 0 Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program http://www.copta.org/healthy-lifestyles-grant-program/ http://www.copta.org/healthy-lifestyles-grant-program/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:07:21 +0000 adminz5 http://www.copta.org/?p=542 PTA Healthy Lifestyles - COPTAPTA HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GRANT PROGRAM – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALLJoin National PTA on Monday, August 30th to learn tips and techniques to apply for PTA’s Healthy Lifestyles Grant. These grants provide up to $1,000 to support PTAs in increasing access to and awareness of healthy foods, increasing physical activity for students and families, providing healthier food in schools, and engaging family members in promoting physical activity and good nutrition. To learn more about Healthy Lifestyles Grant program, click here.During this call, National PTA staff will provide an overview of the grant program, offer insight on the grant application process, and answer any questions that you might have about your grant application. To participate, please RSVP by Friday, August 27th to Rosa Vivanco at rvivanco@pta.org.Healthy Lifestyles Grant – Technical Assistance Conference CallAugust 30, 8pm-9pm (EDT)Call In Number: Dial 888-387-8686.Enter the room number: 6450599 and Press #.Please RSVP by Friday, August 27th to Rosa Vivanco at rvivanco@pta.org.

]]> http://www.copta.org/healthy-lifestyles-grant-program/feed/ 0 Wired With Wisdom http://www.copta.org/wired-with-wisdom/ http://www.copta.org/wired-with-wisdom/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:38:32 +0000 adminz5 http://www.copta.org/?p=391 Colorado PTA (COPTA) Wired With WisdomWeb Wise Kids in partnership with Attorney General John Suthers is providing the WIRED WITH WISDOM program available to all Colorado parents at no cost.WIRED WITH WISDOM (WWW) was designed to give busy parents the confidence and skills needed to manage their family’s Internet environment.WWW will bring youup to date on current Internet concerns.The issues addressed include:• e-mail safety;• personal websites;• social networking;• cyberbullying;• sexting and many more issues.WWW teaches you practical solutions to ensure that your children’s Internet experiences are fun, positive and safe. Real life stories, videos and interactive activities illustrate and reinforce the messages within each 20 minute module.To take advantage of this special offer, visit: www.webwisekids.org/WWW-CO/ and enter the following password after you register: wisdomYou can access the program any time, anywhere.Your kids are worth the time.

]]> http://www.copta.org/wired-with-wisdom/feed/ 0 The”Let’s Fight Flu Together!”Campaign http://www.copta.org/the-lets-fight-flu-together-campaign/ http://www.copta.org/the-lets-fight-flu-together-campaign/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:09:09 +0000 adminz5 http://ericmills.org/copta/?p=77 flu-respiratoryLet’s Fight Flu Together is an influenza awareness and vaccination campaign designed to urge children, families and members of the community about the risks of and recommendations regarding influenza; and to give them opportunity to get vaccinated against influenza.PTA is working with Flu Busters, a leading provider of on-site vaccinations, and Novartis Vaccines, to provide convenient access to influenza vaccinations in local communities. Local PTAs are invited to host vaccination clinics on-site at local schools.With the influenza season fast approaching, receiving an annual vaccination is the best defense in preventing this serious disease. This fall, PTA is asking you to Educate, Motivate, and Vaccinate in order to help protect children and their families from contracting influenza — ultimately keeping the whole family in school, at work and healthy!Beginning the week of August 18th, local units will be receiving an Influenza Education & Vaccination Outreach Kit that provides turn-key materials for you to schedule and host an influenza vaccination clinic at your PTA school. There will be a series of template documents and guides for you to customize and use to build awareness among students, parents, school officials, and local media.The cost for each shot is $30.00, of which $4.00 will be donated to the Local PTA hosting the clinic and $1.00 to the state PTA. Free vaccinations are available to those that meet the qualifications of the federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) program.To register your school for an on-site influenza clinic for your students and community, please visit pta.org/flushotclinics or call 1-866-782-3014. Clinics are available from October through December. It’s very important to sign-up early to ensure the best date for your school’s calendar.

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