This campaign does not dictate what parents should feed their children at home. The campaign encourages every school community to make small changes in the hopes of making large impacts on the health of children everywhere. Things have changed since we were kids, when the birthday treat was a ‘special’ event.” Small steps lead to big change At some schools, children are getting highly sweetened or fatty foods on a regular basis. Carol Muller, state coordinator for Colorado Action for Healthy Kids, one of the campaign partners, says, “Most adults would be surprised to see the volume of sweets and treats students receive at school. This informational campaign, dubbed “Share Healthy Foods at School,” doesn’t target school lunches, but rather classroom birthday parties, celebrations, snack time, fundraisers, and school events. So, what are you waiting for? Visit WellnessWins.EdNews Parent has joined with other notable Colorado-based non-profit and governmental organizations to encourage parents, school staff, and community members to join together to make sure the foods offered to children at school are as healthy as they can be. features tips and resources for parents to get involved and help your child’s district meet its wellness goals. Launched by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the American Heart Association’s Voices for Healthy Kids initiative, #WellnessWins celebrates wellness policy successes and helps other district leaders (and parents!) take action for student health. I’m excited to see more success stories like ours highlighted through the #Wellness Wins campaign. We’re just one of many districts across the country benefiting from a strong wellness policy. Oregon School District used the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Model Wellness Policy to create a wellness framework that meets our health and wellness goals.Īs a mom, having this policy in place assures me that no matter which school my children attend in the district, I can count on their health being a priority. Though I have transitioned my role as PTO president because my children will be graduating to middle school this fall, I have confidence that our healthy initiatives will continue – thanks in large part to our district wellness policy.Ī district wellness policy establishes practices that empower students, staff and parents to make healthy choices. It’s great to see the district and parents work together to show our kids that health is important.Īs PTO president of my children’s elementary school, I helped implement healthier fundraising alternatives and the sale of healthy foods that aligned with district nutrition guidelines at afterschool events. Parents are committed to helping advance our district’s wellness efforts by raising funds for the annual “Move-A-Thon” event that teaches fun ways to be active and participating in a healthy recipe contest. That’s exactly what we’ve done in Oregon School District. Second, when a school focuses on health, it not only encourages students to be healthy, but inspires staff, families and the whole community to embrace healthy lifestyles – and get involved! When students eat nutritious meals and have opportunities to be active throughout the day, they can better concentrate on learning. As a mom of two, it’s vitally important to me that my children’s school prioritizes health.įirst and foremost, a healthy body supports a healthy mind. From cooking nutritious meals at home to being a role model for staying physically active, we lay the foundation for our children’s future health habits.Īside from home, children spent the majority of their time at school, making it an ideal place to reinforce these healthy habits. When it comes to learning healthy habits, parents are children’s first teachers. By Ahna Bizjak, Parent and Former PTO President, Oregon School District, WI
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