NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2021

This Back to School Season, please consider helping CATCH supercharge the wellness of all kids by donating to the Good Health Feels Good fundraiser – an initiative to bring Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) resources (in the form of CATCH’s new SEL Journeys curriculum and training) to underserved schools across the U.S.

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Thank you, Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF)!

The MHEF has generously awarded $481,000 to support statewide implementation of the CATCH program. Michigan schools interested in participating in this grant-funded opportunity are encouraged to fill out our interest form. More details to come!

New and Improved CATCH Coordination Kit Coming 9/21

In response to feedback from CATCH Champions across the country, we’ve streamlined our cornerstone resource, the CATCH Coordination Kit. The kit provides a framework for reinforcing healthy behaviors and mindsets across an entire campus.

Learn more about the newest features during our official launch webinar on 9/21!

Whole Child Guided Journey: 2021-22 Cohort & Beyond

After a successful debut last year, we’re thrilled to be kicking off our Whole Child Guided Journey for 2021-22! Interested schools can get started with the resources below:

Nationwide: Info / Get Started
Michigan (grant-funded): Info / Get Started

Audiobook Now Available

When Are We Going to Teach Health? is now available in audiobook format!

Half of the proceeds from this book fund health education to low-income schools.

Utilize Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

As COVID-19 continues to impact schools, supporting the mental and physical health of students is more important than ever. ESSER funds can help start or bolster your school’s CATCH wellness initiatives.

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CATCH Farewells & Welcomes

A huge thank-you to outgoing interns Simone Trevas, Casey Sim, and Hajra Katlia for all your contributions this summer!

We’d also like to welcome Hannah Gilbert, our new part-time Digital Media Associate!

Webinar Recording

In case you missed it, check out our webinar recording for a demo of CATCH’s new Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) offering, SEL Journeys.

New CATCH My Breath Oral Health Supplement

CATCH My Breath users now have access to “E-Cigarettes & Oral Health: A Guide to Making Informed Choices” – a 25-min classroom session with accompanying video lesson (coming soon) and Educator Guide. Many thanks to our sponsors at DentaQuest!

Calendar

Events

CATCH Trainings

CATCH My Breath Trainings

CATCH in the Press

Two NIU faculty earn national award for their work with CATCH

Dekalb, Illinois

1,200 students participate in CATCH My Breath thanks to Appalachian Pulmonary Health Project

Huntington, WV

Brighter Bites distributes over 600,000 pounds of fresh produce along with CATCH nutrition lessons

National

All Press

Community Shout-Outs

"My PD was better than yours"

Irving ISD

CATCH PE Training in Action

Leland, MS

Lil Falcons getting squats in!

Deanna Davenport Elementary Canutillo ISD

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