School
Wel l n es s
Student
and staff
wellness
synergy
Spring
2015
Newsletter
wellness policy help
employee Local wellness policies provide the structure for districts, schools
wellness
and families to build school environments that promote student,
staff and community members’ health, well-being and ability
to learn.
OEA Choice Trust is dedicated
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Sec. 204 of Public Law 111-
to worksite wellness for all of
Oregon’s public school employees. 296), includes new provisions for local school wellness
School staff need to be physically, policies related to implementation, evaluation, and publicly
mentally and emotionally well in reporting progress.
order to be healthy, productive,
energetic employees and to
To help Oregon districts and schools revise their own wellness
successfully model wellness to
students. In addition to resources policies, ODE Child Nutrition Programs worked with the Oregon
provided by OEA Choice Trust, School Board Association (OSBA) to develop sample Policy and
school staff can help create Administrative Regulations. Check out the model policies
healthy school environments and make adaptations for your school:
with resources from a variety
[Link]/wma/nutrition/snp/[Link]
of programs like Fuel Up to
Play 60, Alliance for a Healthier
Generation, the Oregon Employee For more information, contact
Benefit Board (OEBB), Kaiser Suzanne Hidde, ODE School
Permanente’s Thriving Schools, Wellness Policy Coordinator
and ODE Nutrition Services just to
[Link]@[Link]
name a few. Multiple programs
working together is ideal!
Also within a district, no one
person does it all. For example,
Jefferson School District is
updating the District Wellness
Policy to align with the Oregon
School Board Association (OSBA)
model policy that includes school
employee wellness to foster
synergy between student and staff
well-being. The superintendent,
principals and school board
attendance
members support the district’s
wellness goal to create a culture
that helps employees improve
and health
their well-being. The food
services team plays a vital role Many health factors can keep kids away from school, and contribute
in the educational mission by
to chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of school days). But
providing a comprehensive
nutrition program promoting missing school can cause health problems, too! Kids who miss lots
staff and student wellness. of days are more likely to fall behind and later drop out. Adults with
Together, everyone contributes less education are more likely to have worse health throughout their
to healthy school environments.
[Link] lives. Chronic absenteeism is now reported at the school and district
level-so educators can intervene early when kids are missing out and
falling behind. What is your school doing to support attendance?
kids schools
healthy kids forkids
kids
nutrition all year physical activity
Once the school year ends, many children may not have access to nourishing meals and
snacks. Fortunately, Oregon has the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to meet this
moments
Try these in your school and classrooms.
need during the summer months. Students need at least 60 minutes of
daily physical activity. Physical activity
Although the primary intent of SFSP programs is to provide food for low-income children, during the school day not only improves
student health, but can also lead to
any child 18 years of age and under, regardless of family income level, may increased learning! Studies show schools
participate! The meals are tasty and meet the strict USDA nutritional guidelines. (No that offer physical activity programs
can see positive effects on academic
registration or paperwork - kids just show up and eat.) achievement – including increased
concentration, improved test scores,
and reduced disruptive behavior.
Inadequate nutrition and hunger are barriers to good
Schools can access resources to promote
health and academic success, no matter the time of physical activity on the Healthy Schools
year. Students who go hungry during the summer Program website. The Fit For A
are at an academic disadvantage once school starts Healthier Generation videos showcase
fitness celebrities leading kids through
in September. Less than 20% of eligible children 3-5 minute breaks. For a quick dose
and youth take advantage of the free summer of physical activity in the classroom,
try a Physical Activity Task Card.
meals. We can do more to nourish our kids!
Please spread the word and check out summer
meals. For information about additional
sites near you visit:
[Link]
or [Link].
resources
Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant applications accepted
April - June 16, 2015
[Link]/FUTP60
applesauce Oregon School Employee Wellness Conference
[Link]/news-events
french toast National School Breakfast week March 2-6
Every Kid Healthy Week April 19-25
[Link]
Easy to find ingredients, fun to prepare together Screen Free Week: May 4-10
[Link]
and perfect for families.
May is Walk + Bike Challenge Month
INGREDIENTS [Link] Fire Up Your Feet
May 1-31 [Link]
2 eggs 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
Oregon Summer Food Programs
1 ⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk 1 ⁄4 cup applesauce [Link]
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 slices whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons white sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and
about this
applesauce. Mix well.
2. Soak bread one slice at a time until mixture is slightly absorbed.
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3. Lightly spray or oil a skillet or griddle. Cook over medium heat until golden by members of the Wellness in School
Environments (WISE) Workgroup. Members
brown on both sides. represent the following organizations:
4. Serve hot.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Oregon Public Health Institute
NOTES Healthy Kids Learn Better
OEA Choice Trust
Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt. Serving Size 1 slice. Yield 6 Servings
OHA, Public Health Division
Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Oregon Action for Healthy Kids
For nutrient facts and other delicious and economical recipes go to [Link] Oregon Dairy Council
Oregon Department of Education
Oregon School Nutrition Association
OSU Extension Family & Com. Health
Multnomah Co. Community Wellness
and Prevention Program
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