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CalFresh Healthy Living, UC
Active News Beet

February 9, 2021

In this issue of the Active News Beet... 

 

CalFresh Healthy Living General Items of Interest
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Announcements
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
CalFresh Healthy Living, UC In Action! 
Health and Wellness Corner
If You Carrot All - Gardening Updates
Conferences and Training Opportunities
Funding Opportunities

Juicy Bites from the Field 

“During delivery day, children identify the gentleman who brings produce as the Apple Man! Children really enjoy exploring the baskets and identifying the fruit and vegetables."
 — Greater Stockton Emergency Food Bank
    Teacher at Child Care Mobile Farmers Market, San Joaquin County

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

CFHL, UC February Town Hall 

Date/Time: February 16, 12:30  - 2:00 PM
Description: 
  • Social Media Workgroup: Providing overview of work products and their location.
  • Exploring Lesson Kit Delivery during COVID
  • Making your CFHL, UC and UCCE Logo background for Networking and TA tables at the Forum

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

What's Up? Wednesday

Date/time: February 24, 10:00  - 11:00 AM
Zoom Information:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/92991678590
Meeting ID: 929 9167 8590
Passcode:22421
Dial +1 669 900 6833

Announcements

Child Nutrition Advisory Council Member Recruitment 2021

The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division is recruiting members for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC). The following positions are open for recruitment:
  • School Board Member
  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Food Service Supervisor/Manager
  • Food Service Director
  • Nutrition Education Specialist
  • Parent–Teacher Association (PTA) or Organization (PTO) Representative
  • Lay Person
Additional information is located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/he/cnac.asp (scroll down to the heading “Member Application Information” to find a link to the application). The application also explains about the CNAC, the open positions, time commitment, and more.
The application must be received via email by Friday, February 12, 2021, 5PM. Applications dated or time-stamped on or before but received after February 12, 2021 will not be accepted.

CalFresh Healthy Living Peer Exchange Program

Are you looking for ideas or assistance from your LIA peers around the state? Are you able to share your knowledge with your LIA peers? If so, the Peer Exchange Program can connect you with an LIA peer via phone call or web-based call! The Peer Exchange Program can:
  • Connect you with another agency working on the same topic or same setting
  • Help coordinate, plan, and facilitate your exchange
  • Provide conference call lines or web-based meeting software
CDPH is currently recruiting Peer Exchange Program LIA Mentors and Mentees!

CFHL 2021 Virtual Forum: Improving Health Equity in a Virtual World

Date/Time: March 8-11, 2021
Description: The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and its state partners, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH); the California Department of Aging (CDA); CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California (CFHL, UC); and Catholic Charities of California (CCC) are excited to share news about the 2021 CalFresh Healthy Living Virtual Forum, scheduled for March 8-11, 2021. For more information, please see the CalFresh Healthy Living Virtual Forum Fact Sheet.
Registration Information: 
https://web.cvent.com/event/4e97e1ce-4fb6-4b84-9693-a61035a065d8/summary

COVID-19 Updates and Resources

K-12 Teacher Needs Assessment Email Template and Survey

All counties have access to the K-12 Teacher Needs Assessment Email Template and Survey. The purpose of the email template is to provide suggested language for emails to teacher extenders letting them know that CFHL, UC is continuing to offer nutrition and physical activity education during this unprecedented time, and includes new distance learning lessons. The email template also provides a link to a teacher support survey.
The purpose of the CFHL, UCCE Program Teacher Support Survey is to help us determine how we can best serve teachers and their students in this new distance learning environment. The survey includes 11 questions. For more details, please see the email sent by Michele Tabor to CFHL, UCCE Supervisors, Advisors and Managers on 10/23.

SNAP-Ed Connection Trainings 

Are you looking to update your skills but don’t want to travel right now? Do you want to increase your knowledge but stay at your desk? Are you hoping to virtually mingle with colleagues? The SNAP-Ed Connection Training page can help.
  • Conference Calendar - Links to conferences that may be of interest. Many are virtual for 2021.
  • Online Training - Sources of online training for nutrition related continuing education activities.
  • SNAP-Ed Connection Webinars - Recordings of previous webinars hosted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP-Ed Connection.
  • Webinars - Lists previously recorded and upcoming webinars.
Source: SNAP-Ed Connection

CalFresh Healthy Living, UC In Action!

Please send any content you would like to see included to  Andra NicoliMiguel Galvan

CFHL, UCCE Butte Cluster Hosts Social Media Campaign

Over the 2020 winter break CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Butte Cluster hosted a Facebook social media campaign to promote physical activity. A spin on the traditional holiday tune, it was titled: “The 12 Days of Fitness”.

Each day from December14th through December 25th at noon, the Butte Cluster Facebook page posted short videos featuring 8 Butte Cluster Educators demonstrating various physical activity exercises that could be conducted from home. On the first day of the series, one activity was shown, then one more activity was added each day building up to 12 total activities. The audience was encouraged to follow along with us!
  • One comment read: "You guys are Ah-mazing! Can't wait to see your videos."
  • The campaign received 108 reactions which include “likes” and “shares “
  • There were 89 total “post clicks”
Don't forget to follow CFHL, UCCE Butte Clusters Facebook page!

CFHL, UCCE Madera County Recognized for Virtual Walk to School

CFHL, UCCE Madera County along with our Local Implementing Agency partners (MCDPH) collaborated with the Madera Unified PE Department to celebrate Walk to School during one week in October with various activities. CFHL. UCCE Madera County participated in a virtual walk to school video.

Please see the video by the PE coordinator, which is a compilation of short tips from participating PE teachers, our LIA partner, and our CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE staff Elizabeth Lopez, Hannah Lee and Ruth Salazar by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/lnjirhKplQk.

As a result of previous Walk to School events as well as this year’s collaboration on a virtual walk to school, the Madera City Council and Mayor officially issued a proclamation recognizing October 21, 2020 Virtual Walk to School Day! All Madera Walk to School partners, including CFHL, UCCE Madera Manager, Karina Macias attended the City Council meeting and were given an opportunity to discuss our programming.

Health and Wellness Corner

Integrating Movement into Your Lesson Plans

Date/Time: February 10, 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Description: This webinar hosted by Action for Healthy Kids will share ways to enhance your current teaching practices by increasing student movement and creating a classroom culture of physical activity.
Registration Information: 
https://actionforhealthykids.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvcuqtqT8pHdPUlS5VcGgY4kfoW3Z9qcqP

Integrating Movement into Your Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies Lessons

Date/Time: February 17, 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Description: This webinar will highlight ideas for reinforcing language arts, science, and social studies standards in both virtual and in-person classrooms through movement from Active Academics (activeacademics.org).
Registration Information: 
https://actionforhealthykids.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvduqgrjksE9V39xT3lBxFLjgMePGNnLJ-

If You Carrot All - Gardening Updates

Welcome to If you Carrot All, your one stop shop for garden-related information. If You Carrot All will be a recurring segment and will include garden-related resources and relevant information for CFHL, UC Programs.  

How Does Your Garden grow?

Need an easy way for students to remember the basic needs of PLANTS? Tell them there are hints in the word itself. With spring approaching, it’s important for students to know that “P”lace is an important first step. Locate the garden where it will be easily accessible to students. Make sure the site gets plenty of sunlight and has an ample supply of water. When thinking of the layout, let the students use their imagination. The garden can be a rectangular plot, raised bed or in a container. Anything that holds soil and has good drainage can be used. Let’s grow plants for a better tomorrow!

Conferences and Training Opportunities

Qualtrics Office Hours are for Advisors and Supervisors

Date/Time:
  • First session: Qualtrics Data Review February 9, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
  • Second session: Qualtrics Reports February 11, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Description: The CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California State Office granted Advisors and Supervisors data and report viewing rights for surveys entered into Qualtrics and also developed tip sheets to provide guidance. We are pleased to announce that we now have video tutorials to accompany the tip sheets and will also be holding office hours to answer any questions that you may have or to troubleshoot with you.
The first office hour session will cover how to review your data. The second will cover how to view and create reports in Qualtrics. You can choose to attend either or both. We will also be recording each session if you are not able to attend. Please note that these office hours are for Advisors and Supervisors.
Be sure to review the tip sheets and/or video tutorials on the Evaluation landing page prior to attending and come with any questions!
 
Registration Information: 
First session: Qualtrics Data Review: 
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtdO2hqD8pE9Urk0jx5CT_ur8PkCbPK8qo
Second session: Qualtrics Reports:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItc-mrqTsuGtJ5RSUlcFU2XB_hcw8pinc4

IWP Revisions - Office Hours for Advisors and Supervisors

Date/Time: February 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Description: The Office Hours will include information on the IWP Revision Process, with a specific focus on COVID-related revisions for FFY21. We will also have ample time to answer your IWP-related questions. If you plan to make revisions to your IWP this year and have questions about the process, we encourage you to join us.
Zoom Information:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcOqrpjwuGNFOovULf0GV30snrqAJCNOL

Hosting a Virtual Day of Action in 2021

Date/Time: March 19, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: The CDPH CFHL PR team will cover important registration updates, tips on hosting a Virtual Day of Action, ways to leverage free resources, and details for reporting on participation and audience engagement during this new webinar. In the meantime, please click here to watch the 2020 Step-By-Step Guide to Hosting a Virtual Day of Action webinar for the full background and basic information on virtual events.
Zoom Information:
https://rescueagency.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9sixCIdjQGOvklPeYDdjPQ

Webinar: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Date/Time: March 25, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Description: In the webinar, we will summarize the key recommendations from the new Dietary Guidelines, discuss important changes from the previous Dietary Guidelines, and discuss how the DGA impacts nutrition education messaging. We also invite you to submit questions in advance about the new DGA so we can prepare to answer as many as possible. Zoom Information:
https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcuCurjMvEtIAvYBpnB7FJ6vDw8z-3Lpk

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities are featured as they are announced and then again shortly prior to the deadline. Click here or on the 'View all funding opportunities" button to see a complete list of on-going funding opportunities and funding with specific deadlines.

Team Nutrition Taste of CA Recipe Challenge

Organization: California Department of Education
Description: The Taste of CA Challenge grant will provide $8,500 to $24,000 to school food authorities to develop standardized recipes featuring CA locally grown products for school meal service. The award will also support participation in regional training and professional learning, as well as implementation of nutrition education, food literacy, and community engagement activities.
Deadline: February 11, 2021
Apply
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Please email Editors Andra NicoliMiguel Galvan to share your comments, stories, photos, or other items you would like to see featured in future Active News Beet issues.
Active News Beet newsletters are sent by the CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California State Office on behalf of the Director, Kamaljeet Singh-Khaira.. Past issues of the Active News Beet can be viewed here.
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