Click on the links below:                                            
4Team Photos
4Hula Hoop Photos
4Amgen Tour Photos
4Nutritional Information Sheet - PDF
4Point Chart
4Weekly Point Record Sheet - PDF
4Team List and points 4Weekly Point Record Sheet - Excel
4Fitness Kickoff Photos 4Fruits & Vegetables Facts
4Final Team Results  Congratulations
   Turlock Triumph Team - 2008 Fitness Champions

4Fruits & Vegetables Nutrition chart

4Questions & Answers

4Cumulative Information Sheet - PDF  



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Guest Speakers* and Lunch
       February 14, 2008
       12:15-1:15 p.m.
       Location: Petersen Event Center
       RSVP by February 9 (238-1707)

*WAEdwards Fitness Professionals
 

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Healthy Cooking Presentation
        
February 5
       12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
       Petersen Event Center - Kitchen
       February 19
       3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
       Petersen Event Center - Kitchen

Listed are a few up coming events with opportunities to earn points. Please note that if any of these fall within normal work hours you would need to follow SCOE’s volunteer policy.
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February 9 - Don Osborne Memorial Run (PDF)
4February 19 & 20 - Amgen Tour of CA
4February 23 - Almond Blossom Run (PDF)
4February 23 - 2008 Ski-a-Thon

4County Office of Education Website - San Joaquin, Stanislaus & Tuolumne
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Link to Red Cross for information on donating                 
   blood                                                                      
4Delta Blood Bank-Modesto
  1900 W. Orangeburg
  Modesto, CA 95350
  (209) 549-8484   
  View a Map
 

Links to Wellness Articles:
4Web MD
4Newsday.com
4Wellness.com
4 Dole Website
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Workplace Wellness.org
4 Revolution Health.com
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eatbetteramerica.com
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  RemainingHealthy.net

SCOE’s "Fitness Challenge," now in its third year, is branching out! "I wanted to do something a little different this year so I challenged several county superintendents to a County Office of Education (COE) Fitness Challenge," said Superintendent Tom Changnon. "With childhood obesity a growing concern and student physical fitness test results sluggish, it’s important that adults model healthy living." This year two COE’s have accepted the challenge and will join SCOE (San Joaquin and Tuolumne).

For four weeks, beginning February 4 through March 2, each county office will conduct a "Fitness Challenge" using a shared point chart, rules & information and FAQ sheet. SCOE’s Fitness Challenge will operate the same as in the previous two years with weekly tracking of team points. "Participating SCOE staff will earn points that not only help their team succeed, but this year points will benefit the entire SCOE organization," said Changnon.

The "Fitness Challenge," which is completely voluntary, is open to ALL SCOE staff and students of SCOE programs.  The idea behind the challenge is to have a fun, competitive activity with a healthy focus.  While there is no obligation or expectation for anyone to participate -- for those who do -- we promise a great time!

Here's a quick rundown of how the challenge works.

  • Participants are divided into teams by departments or school
  • Each team has a minimum of five people - there is no maximum
  • Each team selects a team captain and a team name
  • At the end of each week team members turn in their points to the team captain - team captains post the team point averages each Monday by 5:00 p.m. - questions??? call 238-1709 or email Judy Leitz at jleitz@stancoe.org
For four weeks, beginning February 4 and through March 2, team members will keep a record of points earned based on a Fitness Point Chart (see links listed above).  Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams at the March 11th Board Meeting.  In addition, a Perpetual Fitness Challenge Trophy will go the first place team!  Last year, "Margaret's Madness," one of the teams from the TLR Division, repeated their win from the previous year by earning the most points out of the 32 teams.

Look over the point chart to see just how fun and easy this activity can be.  If your department/school is interested in participating, please contact Judy Leitz by January 14 to let her know who will represent you at the Team Meeting.

Tom Changnon
Superintendent