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This presentation outlines district policy 8505 and introduces the new health and wellness team at Haddon Township School District. Learn how the team supports nutrition promotion, education, physical activity, and other school-based activities. Meet the dedicated members of the Health and Wellness team and discover how initiatives like Nutriserve, healthy food posters, and interactive lessons contribute to student well-being. The future plan involves regular team meetings, policy compliance reviews, and annual Board of Education updates to ensure a healthy school environment.
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Supporting Health and Wellness in our Schools Haddon Township School District May 2018
Purpose of this brief presentation... • Touch on district policy 8505 • Introduce our new health and wellness team • Briefly discuss how we support health and wellness in the Haddon Township School District
Our Wellness Policy Goals for nutrition promotion Goals for nutrition education Goals for physical activity Goals for other school-based activities 1 3 2 4
Meet our Health and Wellness Team • Mr. Tyler Tomashek- HS Teacher/RMS Parent • Ms. Lynn Owen- Van Sciver Nurse • Ms. Rachel McConnell- Physical Education Teacher • Mr. Jason Walton- HS Teacher/HS Parent • Mr. Andrew Swiecicki • Two high school students
Nutriserve follows state and federal guidelines for snacks and lunches Posters in the lunchroom encourages healthy food selection Nutrition Promotion
Nutrition Education • Nurses in elementary schools join classes periodically to help teach healthy lifestyle habits. • Health curricula covering a variety of lifestyle topics are covered in the middle and high schools.
Next year and beyond... • Our team will meet quarterly and discuss compliance/noncompliance with the policy and make adjustments accordingly. • We will update the Board of Education yearly with a presentation.