January 2021
Dear MMSD Colleagues,

As we continue to navigate the changes within our district and in the world, we hope you are all finding the resources and connections you need for health, steadiness, and presence with “what is”, and strength for the actions we are called to. We offer these opportunities for your consideration and invite you to share with others in your school communities.

Take very good care as we teach and collaborate in our virtual learning environments during the weeks ahead,

Sara Parrell, on behalf of the Core Mindfulness Team
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
New Winter Courses

Register at MMSD Talent Portal

Starts January 25th

Starts February 4th

February 6th

Look for Additional Spring Offerings Coming Soon....
*photo by Madison resident Pete Souza
Mini Grant Opportunity

For a second year, Healthy and Just Schools funding is available from our departments to support schools in their efforts to strengthen student and staff wellbeing. 

Specifically, this grant seeks to fund projects that focus on deepening your school community’s capacity for and commitment to restorative and racial justice. Preference will be given to grants that include connections to mindful awareness practices, in recognition of the role that self-and present-moment awareness can play in regulating and responding to challenging and complex work in ways that center compassion, dignity, reflection, and inter-connection.

Grants of $500 to $5000 will be awarded in February; applications are due January 29. Click here for details and grant application form.
COMING SOON
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: 
Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness
By Rhonda V Magee

District-wide Book Study (free book) Beginning in late February, All Welcome
Indicate interest in participating, or support for a site-based book study, here
or watch the MMSD Talent Portal for posting after winter break

MiMMSD website for additional resources

Questions? Contact sparrell@madison.k12.wi.us
Bringing The Learning to YOU!

If you are interested in moving a team, school, or department through an MiMMSD course, or would like consultation for site-based PD, please review this information. The Core Team is here to support during these challenging times.
UW Health Mindfulness Practice Drop-In Options

Friday Evening Drop-in Sessions - 1st and 3rd Friday of the month: January 15, February 5, 19, March 5, 19; 6:15-7:15pm

Weekly Tuesday Morning Drop-in Sessions - January-March; 7:30-8:15am
 
Drop-in Sessions for People of Color - Drop-in sessions for people of color to practice together, facilitated by Michael Waupoose and Toral Livingston-Jha. We ask that you attend only if you identify as a person of color. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month: January 18, February 1, 15; 11:30am-12:30pm