PTA
Wellness
Welcome to the SRS Wellness Page!
We are excited about the great changes that are underway at Sarah Smith to help drive improvements in our kids’ wellness. The PTA Wellness committee has made an effort this year to promote changes through our SNAP program – Scheduling, Nutrition and Activity Programs.
•Scheduling – focuses on balancing energy and exercise throughout our kid’s day! Increasing the opportunity for activity throughout the day and addressing snack times.
•Nutrition – focuses on driving awareness of balanced nutrition and the impact it can have on kids learning and health.
•Activity – focuses on driving active choices through integration into existing PTA programs, creating new programs, and leveraging state and national programs.
Upcoming events:
March – Nutrition Month Emphasis
April – Walk to Italy Program
May – Fittest Field Day Ever
May – SRS Girls on the Run Program 5k Race –New Balance GOTR 5k – Saturday, April 30th (registration for run at site below)
Our program is aligned with the following national resource programs:
Alliance for a Healthier Generation: http://www.healthiergeneration.org/schools.aspx
Safe Routes to School: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/
Clean Air Campaign: http://www.cleanaircampaign.org/Kids-Schools
Girls On The Run Program: http://girlsontherunatlanta.org/
HealthyTips Jam Program: http://www.healthetips.com/jam-program.php
Our theme for March 2011 Nutrition Month: http://www.tippingthescales.com
We are also creating our own resources:
The SRS Wellness Committee has created healthy snack guidelines to ensure that our children are getting enough energy throughout the day, while supporting lifelong healthy eating habits. The guidelines emphasize fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, dairy, and whole grains. Please review the list for ideas and suggestions for snacks that will prepare them to learn!
Snack Guidelines: http://www.sarahsmithelementary.com/images/uploads/documents/snacks.pdf
Thanks for taking the time to get an update on what is going on in wellness.
