1. Back To School
The goal of this incentive is to relive our younger years by going Back To School! Each student must pack a healthy lunch box, complete Presidential Physical Fitness Tests, and exercise at recess! Sounds simple enough, right?
LUNCH BOX - Each day, focus on one of the four predetermined food groups from the Food Guide Pyramid. Consume the required amount of that food group in one day and cross it off on the log sheet. Cross off all three pictures from each food group and place a picture of that food group in your lunch box! There is a max of 2 food groups per day. To be eligible for the prize drawing, each student must complete at least 8 of the food groups. There are 12 food groups available.
3 servings from the fruit group to mark off an apple.
3 servings from the vegetable group to mark off a broccoli.
3 servings from the milk group to mark of a milk.
3 servings from the protein group to mark off a fish.
RECESS CREDIT - For the recess credit, exercise at least 30 minutes on any cardio equipment (outdoor activity will count towards this incentive) with a max of 60 minutes per day or complete 20 minutes of resistance training with a max of 40 minutes per day. To be eligible for the prize drawing, each student must complete a minimum of 12 shoes. There are 24 shoes available.
FITNESS TESTING - For the Presidential Physical Fitness Testing, complete 3 of the 4 tests. Specific days are scheduled to complete these tests. The 1.5 mile run/walk time will count towards 30 minutes of cardio for that day. Earn a star for each test completed.
BONUS ACTIVITES - To earn extra credit, complete a fun bonus activity. There will be two bonus activities available each week. Earn a star for each bonus activity completed.
Week 1 - Attempt to hula hoop for 1 minute and take a US State Capital quiz.
Week 2 - Play hop-scotch and take a human bone quiz.
PRIZES - There will be four random prize drawings:
Completion of the lunch box
Completion of the recess activities
Completion of three of the four fitness tests
Completion of everything (including the bonus activities)