On the road to developing a healthier school environment

WCSD K-8 PE and Wellness Initiative Committee Mission Statement: “Motivate and support educators, children, and families to adopt active lifestyles with healthy food choices improving the child’s personal and academic success”

WCSD K-8 PE and Wellness Initiative Committee Members Diverse group of committee members including community members, WCSD Student services, WCSD principals & teachers, WCSD Wellness coordinators, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Washoe County Health District Educators & University Professors.

WCSD K-8 PE and Wellness Initiative Committee Alliance for Healthier Generation JAMmin minutes Resources for active classrooms

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Grant money Resources Galore School Wellness Council on site Trainings Program implementations Healthy school framework

JAM Program at Billinghurst weekly brain breaks with one morning and one afternoon routine a day school wide involvement with intercom signal easy and fun

Billinghurst Energizers Week 1 Workout Routine: Morning Exercise Loosen up your body by shaking your limbs Hands on hips kick left leg then right leg forward Act like a boxer-shuffle your feet while punching your arms Hop up and down Tap your bottom on Chair and Stand up.

Resources for Active Classrooms 1. Fit Deck cards (exercise cards can be used as a transition tool from one task to another) 2. Resources at click naspe’s teacher toolbox click popular resources click “Let’s Move in School”

Future Intervention Ideas Fit Fridays Dance Club Safe & effective recess equipment