nevada's school wellness policy best practices
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NEVADA’S SCHOOL
WELLNESS POLICY BEST PRACTICES
Brittany Mally, RD, LDProgram OfficerNevada Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Division
TODAY’S AGENDA Clark County School Wellness
Diskin ES Rundle ES Long ES
Nye County School Wellness Mater Academy China Springs Youth Camp Update on goals entered and wellness online reporting tool Questions
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Designated wellness coordinator at each school = 357 coordinators Binder of resources
Copy of policy Copy of district wellness goals Sample lesson plans
Action for Healthy Kids training April 28th
Same training in Washoe County May 26th
CLARK CONT’D Diskin ES
Has 20 min recess before lunch Rundle ES
PE classes included a curriculum that taught students about making healthy food choices Students received a charm for being able to identify and make healthy food choices School mileage club provided opportunities for students to run laps daily for charms Classes received one additional 15 minute recess for perfect attendance as earned. Classes also received an additional 15 minute recess monthly for graduating reading levels.
Long ES School garden constructed Summer and Fall 2015. Each class visits personal garden bed
twice per month for a total of 40 minutes. Garden class instructed by Farmer Jen who teaches students lessons about gardening and nutrition.
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Has several wellness coordinators (WC) that cover multiple schools
# of schools depends on # of students at each school Funding for them comes from general fund – backed by school district and
superintendent Pay based on size of schools/# of students total in wellness coordinators area.
Example ~$500/quarter. Not a FT job. Flyers for the FFVP WC goes through a school wellness policy site checklist and gives to district
WC
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=LQ93UWFEFH0
Cherry Tomatoes
Where in the world do I come from?
While I am originally from South America I can be found all over the world. My seasons
are summer and fall.
Can you think of some other places I might be grown?
FUN FACTS! All tomatoes were originally
developed from a cherry tomato from South
America.
The first tomatoes culivated in Europe in the 16th century, were yellow cherry tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes first became popular in the U.S. in 1919.
Different ways I can be prepared?
Raw/SalsasPasta
Can you think of any foods where you can use cherry
tomatoes?Fresh Tonnarelli Pasta, zucchini,
heirloom cherry tomatoes
NYE SMART GOALS Nutrition Education & Promotion Goal
By September 29, 2016 purchase and distribute a minimum of three posters for each school kitchen to hang. Posters will be purchased by Food Service Dept. 2. Each Wellness Coordinator will meet a minimum of two times each School year with Principals to discuss Educating Parents, Staff and Students. Topics should include whether the Wellness Policy is posted on each Schools website. Nutrition Education. Physical activity goals. Other School-Based Activities. 3. Starting 2016/2017 SY for our Schools that participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program, a weekly flyer of the items that will be served will be shared with all Staff to help teach the students what it is they are trying. Hopefully get Teachers to make copies for students to take home and share with their parents.
Physical Activity Goal By October 7, 2016 each School Wellness Coordinator will meet with Principal and Staff to approach them
with the idea of having 60 second exercise breaks between subjects during the School day. Make suggestions for starting a before and after school exercise club. Suggest competitions between schools for the most exercise minutes in a day. Suggest Schools post activities on their School websites.
Other Wellness Goal For the School year 2016-2017 have a social media page for all Schools to find healthy recipes, ideas for healthy
fundraisers, incorporate healthy snacks for teaching math instead of candy. Have it in place by September 30, 2016.
MATER ACADEMY – TOWER GARDENS
3 towers – growing kale, basil, red lettuce, cilantro, and romaine lettuce
Middle schoolers responsible for brining them in and outside, checking pH of water, trimming roots
Mentor is retired teacher MS science teacher incorporates plant
anatomy, pH, and importance of veggies in diets
Kicked off garden with assembly on plant-based diets and harmful effects of sugar
Funded by donation Wellness Coordinator – Sindy Baca
CHINA SPRINGS YOUTH CAMP Uses a video monitor in dining room Shows menus, animated fun facts, nutritional info, and
additional “food/agriculture” info Sparks more interest for the kids as to what they are eating
UPDATE: ONLINE REPORTING TOOL Deadline for goals and school information entered = June 1st
District goals submitted to date = 8 Schools submitted to date = 13 Schools open to date = 12 Hiccups/challenges so far with online tool Changes made to tool
Contact Information:Brittany MallyProgram Officer(775) [email protected]
Nevada Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Divisionhttp://agri.nv.gov/Food/FoodNutrition_Home/ Nevada’s School Wellness Policy & Resourceshttp://nutrition.nv.gov/Programs/Wellness/
QUESTIONS?