Focus on WellnessFocus on Wellness2008-2009

Nutrition AccomplishmentsNutrition Accomplishments

Removed sugared cereals Removed high fat, high sugar containing items

offered as la carte item Low-fat (1%) and/or skim (nonfat) milk are offered

daily All juice products contain 100% juice

High Schools can have 50% juice content

Reduced fat content of salad dressings Increase variety of different fruits and vegetables

offered monthly Inform parents, teachers and organizations about

the guidelines and are encouraged to follow them.

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Half of all grains served daily at breakfast and lunch are whole grains

pasta, rice, cereals, bread items, crackers

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Offer at least one low-fat entrée at lunch with <35% calories from fat, <9% saturated fat, <1% calories from trans fat and <480 mg sodium

Chef salad option offered daily at all levelsProtein options include: two types of cheeses, cottage

cheese, diced eggs, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced deli meats, tuna, salmon

Offer non-fried fish at least one time per month

On-going Nutrition GoalOn-going Nutrition Goal

Foods and beverages for classroom rewards, parties, snacks and celebrations will meet guidelines for a la carte

Foods with no more than 4 grams of fat per 100 calories, except nuts or seeds

Foods with no more than 9 grams of sugar per 100 calories, except fruit without added sugar

Foods with no more than 200 calories per serving

Fifty (50) percent or more of the fundraising activities will not involve the sale of food and/or beverages

Light bulbs, garbage bags, school supplies, gift wrap

Created a brochure which lists suggestions for snacks, fundraising & rewards and family fitness activities.

On-going Nutrition GoalOn-going Nutrition Goal

Time allowed for students to eat lunch (not including time spent walking to/from class or waiting in line) is at least 20 minutes.

Nutrition EducationNutrition EducationAccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Comprehensive Health Curriculum, aligned with KSDE Standards for Health Education initiated in grades K-6

LPS on the Move - District-wide focus on wellness. 100% of staff and students were engaged in 20 minutes of physical activity

Wellness Committees were developed at each site, including the ESDC; committee leaders were identified

Each wellness committee developed a site-based wellness activity to be held during the 2007-08 school year

Sound nutrition education information is disseminated to building wellness committee representatives

Nutrition EducationNutrition Education2008-2009 Goals2008-2009 Goals

The district Coordinated School Health Council will plan at least one annual district event that focuses on wellness.

The schools’ staff wellness committee will develop and oversee a multi-faceted plan to promote staff and student health and wellness including healthful eating, physical activity and other elements of a healthful lifestyle.

Teach health education using a variety of culturally appropriate examples and activities.

Physical Activity Physical Activity AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

A committee is being convened to study the need for increasing the physical education/activity students receive and will report findings to the board during the spring of the 2008-09 school year

All students engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity

The K-12 PE curriculum is aligned with the KSDE Standards for Physical Education

Additional PE elective course, PE PLUS!, was added to the junior high course selection choices

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Provide professional development opportunities for teaching in the area of health and wellness.

Evaluate ways that the PE Program will enhance behavioral skills related to health-related fitness.

Opportunities for physical activities will be incorporated into other subject areas.

The district will promote community-led physical activities.

Staff Wellness Staff Wellness AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

A staff wellness coordinator was hired for the district.

During the summer months, various exercise classes (i.e. kick boxing, cardio, step aerobics and dance) were offered to district staff at a local health club, free of charge.

USD 497 Employee Wellness website was launched September 10, 2008.

500 participants are signed up for Just Walk 10,000 Steps a Day.

Approximately 150 members are signed up for a 13-week Weight Watchers Program.

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Each school site will have at least one identified Wellness Committee member.

This person will serve as a leader to facilitate and communicate district wide activities. This leader will also serve as a spokes person for their site to ensure school site needs are being met.

The District Wellness Coordinator will have monthly communication with each Wellness Committee member.

There will be a minimum of two Wellness Committee meetings during the school year and each school site will have a representative present.

A mission statement will be created by the Wellness Committee that incorporates the school district mission statement.

The Wellness Committee will evaluate programs throughout the year. Programs will be modified as needed.

Staff WellnessStaff WellnessHealthy FoodHealthy Food

At least 50% of the food items sold in vending machines or school stores meet the a la carte guidelines below:

Foods with no more than 4 grams of fat per 100 calories, except nuts or seeds

Foods with no more than 9 grams of sugar per 100 calories, except fruit without added sugar

Foods with no more than 200 calories per serving

Meetings and other functions will offer healthy foods and snacks. Food choices should be low in fat, sugar and sodium.

Where affordable and possible, organic and local foods will be considered.

Staff WellnessStaff WellnessHealth AwarenessHealth Awareness

Increase employee awareness of healthy behaviors and available health resources.

Employees will be offered health risk assessments and biometric screenings.

A school district wellness and benefits fair will be organized annually.

On-site health education will be offered addressing topics of chronic disease prevention, obesity prevention, healthy eating habits, sleep habits and stress reduction.

Wellness Coordinator will distribute chronic disease prevention materials such as heart health, diabetes prevention/management and adult immunizations.

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Employees will be educated on the exercise recommendations from the American Heart Association.

Do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week or

Do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week and do eight to 10 strength-training exercises, eight to 12 repetitions of each exercise twice a week.

Moderate-intensity physical activity means working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat, yet still being able to carry on a conversation. It should be noted that to lose weight or maintain weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity may be necessary. The 30-minute recommendation is for the average healthy adult to maintain health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.

Smoke-Free Workplace and Smoke-Free Workplace and Smoking cessationSmoking cessation

All employees will adhere to School District no smoking policy.

Information and resources will be provided to employees on how to quit smoking.