Greeley-Evans School District 6

Wellness Policy: Piecing the Puzzle Together

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!

“That’s Me!”Activity

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

 

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