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Join us at a Meeting of the Wellness Committee!
Our District Wellness Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month (except during holidays) at 4pm either virtually or at the district Serna Center in person.
If you would like to participate in our District Wellness Committee meetings please reach out to Kristy.Weber@healthiergeneration.org so you can be added to the invite list.
- 12/6/2024
- 1/8/2025
- 2/5/2025
- 3/5/2025
- 4/2/2025
- 5/7/2025
Smart Snacks Requirements
Want to know if your commercially prepared nutritionals meet the required Smart Snacks Requirements to be served or sold to students?
Enter the nutritional information in this handy tool and print out the results for your records.
District Wellness Committee Members
District Wellness Committee
Jacqueline Garner
Diana Flores
Lisa Musser
Kelsey Nederveld
Dianne Brown
Heather Deckard
Dawn Nantz
Hiba Eltahir
Karen Wiker
Tom McElheney
Grace Kaufman
Healthy Celebrations at School
With a few easy changes, parents, teachers and school administrators can shift the focus of school parties and celebrations from unhealthy food to healthy fun.
CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS
Schools can promote a positive learning environment by shifting the focus from food during classroom celebrations. If food is served,it must be non-allergenic and compliant with school nutrition regulations.
Healthy Fundraisers
Healthy fundraisers set a positive example and support:
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Healthy eating and physical activity by children
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Nutrition education
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Parents’ efforts to feed their children healthy food
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The fundraising needs of schools
District Wellness Committee & Policy
For the first time in two centuries, the current generation of children in America are on trend to have shorter life expectancy than their parents. Only 4% ofAmerican children eat their recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. Overconsumption of sugar and junk food have impacted health outcomes for ourstudents. Diet related diseases like Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease are preventable when children regularly eat a healthy diet. Adopting these healthy behaviors is easier during childhood and adolescence, compared to changing unhealthy behaviors during adulthood.
Approved Snacks & Healthy Celebrations
The following list is of foods and beverages that meet the standards for all grade levels.