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About UsRachel Hurshman, MPH, RDN – Wellness Coordinator
• Student Wellness
• Worksite Wellness
Courtney Bell, MPH, CHES – Wellness Specialist
• Student wellness initiatives
• Grant writing
• Nutrition education
Our Wellness Policy Journey: A Brief History• Where: www.greeleyschools.org/studentwellness
• Why: provides framework for how schools will ensure they are offering the healthiest environments possible for students
• When: Established in 2006 (USDA requirement), most recently updated in 2015
• What: 3 focus areas: comprehensive learning environment, physical activity, nutrition
How:
• Student Wellness Policy Committee
• Implementation Plan
• Student wellness teams: districtwide
• YOU!
Getting Involved with Your School’s/District’s Wellness Program• Student Wellness Teams
• Assist with running meetings
• Advocate for students in lunchroom (not enough time to eat, not eating, hungry)
• Student Wellness Policy Committee (SWC) OR Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
• Join SWC/SHAC
• Provide input on policy (school level)
• Provide input on policy (state or national level)
• Telling/Sharing your stories
Lunchroom Environment• National School Lunch and Breakfast Weeks
• “Celebrity” Servers
• Tray Dot Prizes + Music
• Smoothie Bike
• Photo booth
• Smarter Lunchroom
Promotion of Healthful Eating Behaviors• Posters
• Soda Free Zones
• Salad bar posters & labels
• Wellness-themed bulletin boards
• Garden to Cafeteria
• Food art
• Classroom celebrations: healthy pizza party, frozen treats
Sustainability (Grants, Local Partnerships)• Action for Healthy Kids
• Mission Nutrition/Chef Ann Foundation: tasting events
• Fuel Up to Play 60
• The Colorado Health Foundation
• RMC Health
• Local hospital systems
• Local universities: interns, research
• Local health department
Questions,Reflection,
&Evaluation
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/d6studentwellness