Andrew Martin is the School Health Coordinator and Physical Education Supervisor for the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Mr. Martin leads the healthy initiatives implemented throughout the district to ensure our students are adequately prepared to become life-long lovers of physical activity, health, wellness, and care for their social-emotional well-being.
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CSH Mission Statement:
Coordinated School Health encourages healthy lifestyles, provides needed supports to at-risk students and helps to reduce the prevalence of health problems that impair academic success. Coordinated School Health is an effective approach designed to connect health (physical, emotional and social) with learning. CSH improves children’s health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities and the schools working together. The involvement of parents, families and community is the glue that binds the CSH. Full involvement of these entities as partners in the educational process provides valuable input, increases the commitment of all partners and ensures positive educational and health outcomes. 
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HPELW Vision Statement:
Our vision for graduates of GMSD is that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, concepts, and experiences in health-related and skill-related fitness to be productive citizens and to lead healthy lifestyles. |
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quick links to resourcesHealthy School Teams Page: A page dedicated to the HST's for GMSD schools. Healthy & Active Germantown resources available to all GMSD staff via our HST program. CPR/First-Aid & AED Resources available to all staff. Request training if needed. Family Life Curriculum available for parental reference and staff use for instruction. Self-Care Resources available to all GMSD employees. Fentanyl Campaign, from District Attorney Amy Weirich, will be taught with FLC in Spring. CSH Newsletters & HPE Newsletters available to all staff via reference. Project Based Learning Activities available for K-12 grade teachers that focus on health related topics Staff Yoga Sessions available for all GMSD teachers and staff. Sign-up today to start your sessions. Virtual Calming Room A virtual platform that GMSD employees and students can use to relieve stress and focus on mindfulness. CSH Institute Presentations available to download for anyone interested. There's sessions & topics available for all. Principal Forms A page for all the Principal forms needed from CSH |
csh initiatives & programsThe Fitness Warehouse Challenge (students/staff): A virtual fitness challenge that will span the month of January. The Healthy At-Home Challenge (students/staff): A self-guided challenge that allows you to see the habits you have and helps to create healthy and lasting change. The Biggest Loser Challenge (staff): The GMSD teachers/staff participating in this challenge to see who can reach their goals and improve their fitness along the way. The Hydrate for Health Challenge (staff): A healthy initiative that will encourage teachers/staff to drink more water. We'll track water consumption over a month. The Mustangs Get Cooking Challenge (students): A virtual learning experience for students that allows them to learn about healthy eating through the culinary arts. Virtual Drivers Education Program (students): A virtual platform that allows TN students the opportunity to learn the rules of the road. We want to create a safer TN. Learning Labels Nutrition Experience (students): A classroom learning experience made possible by The Pink Palace of Memphis. Students learn about nutrition labels and how to read them. |
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The Marathon Runners of GMSD program was created by Andrew Martin and the Department of Coordinated School Health. The program is designed to reward and incentivize students to earn and track miles. Students that are involved in Memphis Youth Athletics Cross Country teams, Middle and High School XC and track teams, and running clubs will be able to participate in this program. |
bicycle safety program
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Germantown Municipal School District and the Department of Coordinated School Health have launched a Bicycle Education Program for students in GMSD. Students will have the opportunity learn important cycling skills and knowledge that will aid in being able to perform a fun and safe activity. Students will get the opportunity to learn maintenance of a bike, properly fitting a helmet, properly fitting a bike, and the fitness benefits that come from cycling. Join us on this journey and support our ride! |
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The Healthy & Active Germantown Initiative is a staff discount program for the teachers and staff of Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). The CSH Supervisor, Andrew Martin, has worked to reach partnerships with these businesses to give back to our incredible GMSD staff. The discounts cover the following areas: Get Active & Fit, Restaurants & Food, Leisure Activities, Retail Services, and Special Services. |
sleep better, feel better challenge
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The Germantown Municipal School District and the Department of Coordinated School Health are highlighting the importance of adequate sleep and the health benefits of it by highlighting it for our Staff Wellness Challenge! We are requesting that all GMSD staff members participate in this challenge for a chance to learn how to better improve or enhance your sleep habits for the benefits of improved health. All participants will receive a prize from Mattress Firm in Germantown. Top finishers will receive $1,000 store credit or a luxury pillow. |
edu-marking for dogwood elementary
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Dogwood Elementary added a splash of color to its outdoor campus. With a $15,000 grant from the Germantown Education Foundation, DES added these colorful 2D games to its sidewalks, basketball court, and outdoor classroom. The thermoplastic games are burnt into concrete. It offers a variety of games and activities and lets even more students play during recess. The kids enjoy exercising and being outdoors playing on their new 2D playground! The project was made possible by the support of GMSD's Coordinated School Health Program. We were able to support the project by contributing $2,500 to the completion of the project! |
gmsd stampede
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Winning Logo Design: Elpinike Thomas (HHS) |
The Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) is partnering with the Germantown Education Foundation (GEF) to put on our annual GMSD Stampede Race. This year, we'll put forth a fully virtual race to ensure we're taking the necessary safety protocols to keep our students, staff and community safe! The official start date for this event will be on April 18, 2021. All schools will have their own tracks that they can run on (a 1 mile and 5k track will be created and shared with all registrants). We'll be providing a "passport experience" for anyone interested in attempting to complete all the courses! Early bird registration will start on March 1, 2021! We will have lots of exciting things taking place leading up to our special event! |
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Schoology Phys. Ed.
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The Germantown Municipal School District will be using Schoology to educate and instruct their virtual learners. The Department of Coordinated School Health and Physical Education has created a page that GMSD PE teachers can pull resources from to add to their individual Schoology classes. Course Title: GMSD Health & PE: Section 1 Access Code: 2465-KHTS-296G3 |
Be the difference between basic
physical activity and QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
"Someone can be physically active without being physical educated. For example, I can take a brisk walk and be physically active. But if I'm physically educated I have been taught how to recognize and have a good understanding of the benefits and the purpose of walking to increase my healthy state. Physical activity is the "What". Physical education is the "Why", the "How", the "When", the "How Long" and the "How Much". Physical education is teaching life-long active living so an 8 year old will some day be 80 years old and able to carry 2 sacks of groceries up 2 flights of stairs". - Jean Blaydes
physical activity and QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
"Someone can be physically active without being physical educated. For example, I can take a brisk walk and be physically active. But if I'm physically educated I have been taught how to recognize and have a good understanding of the benefits and the purpose of walking to increase my healthy state. Physical activity is the "What". Physical education is the "Why", the "How", the "When", the "How Long" and the "How Much". Physical education is teaching life-long active living so an 8 year old will some day be 80 years old and able to carry 2 sacks of groceries up 2 flights of stairs". - Jean Blaydes
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