Best Practices in the School Community

April 21st, 2015

District Wellness Coordinator:Salem R-80 School/Northwood R-IV School Districts

University of Missouri Extension-Dent County:Nutrition Program Associate

Melissa DuBois

SchoolsSalem R-80/Northwood R-IV

Salem R-80 School DistrictThree buildings participating in this grant K-8.

Wellness Champion per building Wellness Committee (teachers, parents,

staff, and community leaders) School Inventory Action Plan and Budget 5% reduction in BMI

William Lynch Elementary Upper Elementary Salem Jr. High

Northwood R-IV School District

Wellness Champion Wellness Committee (teachers,

parents, staff, and community leaders)

School Inventory Action Plan and Budget 5% reduction in BMI

GET MOVING!!!Events/ Programs/ Implementation

Get Moving Kick off Event“There’s plenty of evidence indicating that this

will be the first generation that WON’T do as well as their parents. They say our kids won’t be as prosperous… our kids won’t be as educated… our kids won’t be as healthy. And that may be true. For other people in other places. But this is Missouri, the Show Me State, and we’re going to Show You what happens when we as a community, take action.” –Principal Melanie Wisdom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg5EGLXK_YA&feature=youtu.be

National Walk to School Day

• Over 40% participation at the Upper Elem. in 2013• Salem Upper participated in Walk at School in 2014

utilizing the new Tiger Trail. Teachers had the option to participate.

• Northwood R-IV grades K-8th participated in Walk at School

The winning classes from each building

were rewarded with a yogurt parfait and Wii

dance party.

Halloween Candy Buy Back

Sponsored by two local dentist offices

Over 220lbs of candy collected and donated

to soldiers

Get Moving Glow Run

Know Your Numbers Event

• Free Biometric screening for all Salem R-80 staff that are currently enrolled with the schools provider; United Health Care.

• BMI

• Blood Pressure

• Cholesterol

• Glucose

• 117 participants registered for the Event

• Insurance provided a $75 incentive for completing an online survey.

Action Step Implementation

Action Step Implementation

Moving Forward

Implementations to come!

Questions?