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DCSD School Wellness Update. Charlee Roberts, Wellness Coordinator, CPPW Brent Craig, Director, Nutrition Services Board Presentation June 7, 2011. DCSD Wellness Great Things are Happening. Overview. Wellness & DCSD’s Strategic Plan News You Can Use Initiatives Flat 14ers Challenge
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DCSD School Wellness Update Charlee Roberts, Wellness Coordinator, CPPW Brent Craig, Director, Nutrition Services Board Presentation June 7, 2011
Overview • Wellness & DCSD’s Strategic Plan • News You Can Use • Initiatives • Flat 14ers Challenge • School Gardens • Looking Forward
DCSD’s Strategic PlanHow Health and Wellness Fits • 21st Century Skill • World Class Education • Prepared for the future • healthy lifestyles • physically and mentally prepared for their future
News You Can Use 26 elementary and middle schools have a Coordinated School Health Team Recess before lunch at 33 of 46 elementary schools Secondary students had more than 14,000 athletic opportunities 700+ participants in the Fittin’ It In 5K
Flat 14ers Challenge • Gearing up for full launch next fall • Recruited 21 schools • CBS4 Community Walk set for October 15 • County Parks & Recreation Departments • MOU with CR, HRMD, and DC; Town of Parker wrote a proclamation • Flat 14ers Signage in a park near schools • Flat 14ers website
School Garden Program • 20 elementary schools • Chefs Partnership • Creating recipes based on garden theme (salsa, stir fry, etc.) • School Harvest Celebrations • Feast in the Fields chef’s event • World Class Education • Positive community involvement • Site beautification
Looking Forward • Continue to… • Expand school garden program & other initiatives • Align with staff wellness program • Make healthy improvements to food in schools • Provide opportunities for physical activity • Implement the Wellness Policy • Integrate health and wellness with the strategic plan
Questions? Thank you!