In order for Nutrition Services to change the unhealthy eating habits of our students, we need the help of the entire school community, including teachers, parents and stakeholders. Together, we can create a healthy environment for our students in the cafeteria, the classroom and at home. Below are tips and resources to bring healthy eating and nutrition into the classroom.
Classroom Rewards:
In order to assist teachers in implementing the new District 6 Wellness Policy, Nutrition Services has purchased non-food items to serve as classroom rewards. Teachers who are interested in receiving free classroom rewards should complete the form (below) and return it to Jenna Raymond, RD, or complete the online survey (also below).
Teachers, are you looking for more opportunities to share nutrition information with your students? Are you short on time? Feel free to print off any of the presentations below as a starting point for a nutrition-focused bulletin board. Continue to check back, as we are adding new ones all the time!
Free Health Education Classes for Kindergarten & 4th Grade Classes:
Kindergarten: Healthy Kids/Healthy Start! is a series of 8 standards-based health lessons for kindergartners, developed and taught by Healthy Kids Club educators. The goal of Healthy Kids/Healthy Start is to teach healthy habits to kindergarten students at the beginning of their school experience; starting students off with the knowledge to make healthy choices sets them up for success! Numerous studies show the direct link between heatlhy, physically active kids and academic achievement. Healthy kids have improved math, reading and writing scores, better grades, higher levels of self-esteem, reduced disruptive behaviors, and lower levels of anxiety and stress. To learn how to take advantage of this great opportunity, click on this link: Healthy Kids Healthy Start
4th Grade: Healthy Kids/Healthy Hearts is a partnership between Healthy Kids Club and the PVHS Healthy Hearts Club. The goal of the program is :
• To provide standards-based health education for 4th grade students.
-Physical and Personal Wellness in Health: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0
• To provide cholesterol and BMI screenings and administer a family health survey for 4th grade students
• To educate students and their families on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices
• To offer interventional opportunities for high risk children
