germantown cshAndrew Martin is the School Health Supervisor 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. |
health services quick links
family life curriculum overview
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GMSD uses the Michigan Model for Health curriculums and programs to provide a holistic approach to instruction. The Family Life model serves as a foundation for teaching topics that pertain to human growth and development, nutrition education, physical activity, social and emotional learning, safety education and character education. The information provided here will encompass a complete overview of topics covered by grade level for all students in GMSD. All families will have an opportunity to view Family Life materials both digitally and in-person. |
state farm athlete of the month
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The State Farm Athlete of the Month for GMSD is presented by Alisha Dumas! Alisha is a Germantown native that has strong ties and passions to the City of Germantown. Each month, a group of students will be nominated to become eligible for the Alisha Dumas State Farm Athlete of the Month Award! A student will be selected from the high school category (HHS) and the middle school category (HMS and RES). Be on the lookout for voting each month as the GMSD & Germantown community will vote for the winners! |
healthy school teams
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Healthy School Teams are a critical part of GMSD's Strategic Plan for Goal 2, which aids in providing holistic health & wellness opportunities to students and staff. Coordinated School Health, Human Resources and GMSD Administrators will work together to assemble a strong representation of teachers, students and parents that will work together to highlight the strength's of their building for health and wellness. Healthy School Team leaders will use Action For Healthy Kids School Health Index to identify the areas of improvement for their school. |
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csh initiatives & programs
marathon runners of gmsd
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 throughout the year. 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 performing 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! |
healthy & Active germantown
staff discounts
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. The discounts we get allow us to form meaningful an lasting relationships with our community partners. If you help secure a new discount for GMSD, you can receive a special treat from CSH! |
csh initiatives
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The GMSD Department of Coordinated School Health takes great pride in providing initiatives and programs to engage our students, staff and community at-large! Throughout the school year, we will hold monthly initiatives for our students and staff that promote a specific health, fitness, or wellness topic. Each building had student and staff winners that will receive some great prizes for their efforts! CSH & GMSD will continue to find creative ways to empower our community, students and staff to be healthy and active for life! |
GMSD Coach Trainings
All GMSD Coaches are required by State Law to have specific trainings conducted annually for the safety of the student athletes they coach. The trainings are as follows for our coaches:
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newsworthy stories
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memphis grizzlies spirit day
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DES was the winning school & received $2,022!!!
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gmsd stampede
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The Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) is partnering with the Germantown Education Foundation (GEF) for the GEF Run for Education. The race benefits all GMSD schools and families in the district by having all funds raising returned to the schools directly and in the form of GEF Grants. The 5K and Family Fun Color Run will take place on April 23, 2023. Be sure to be on the lookout for registration, promotions, sponsorships, and various ways to support this organization and the GMSD! |
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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 |
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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