Wellness Council Meeting

October 27, 2017

11:45-12:15

Senior High Library

Attending:  Betsy Snyder, Mary Baker, Rachel Monahan, Dwight Straesser, Dianna Walters, Kelli Vent, Justin Clark, Scott Brenneman 

 

• Wellness Policy #246 revised July 26,2017

 

• Elementary Teachers received USDA’s TEAM Nutrition Curriculum “Discover MyPlate”

 

• Fuel Up to Play 60 Teams “Kicked off” their wellness initiatives by running out onto the field at the August 25^th football game. Announcements helped raise community awareness that the FUTP60 teams lead students, staff, and parents into making lifelong healthy changes.

 

• FUTP60 Teams are in the process of completing the annual School Wellness Investigations.

 

• FUTP60 Kids Marathon- May 19, 2018 Altoona Curve Race

 

Notes:

• An “Eat Right Get Fit program” from the Altoona Curve is available for elementary assemblies. Information has been emailed to FUTP60 advisors and principals.
  • January 26, 2018 at CWL
• Kids Marathon will begin in January- Wellness Committee has suggested that the FUTP60 Teams challenge more students and staff to participate.

 Helpful Websites:

          Fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy-outreach-toolkit

 

www.pennstatehershey.org/PROwellness

 

Actionforhealthykids.org

 

https://www.highmarkfoundation.org/index.shtml

 

 

Next Meeting:  March 29^th