Principals See Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools
HSC’s Principals for Healthy Schools Group Develops Strategies to Support School Wellness
In Chicago Public Schools (CPS) – as in many school districts – principals are responsible for implementing the district wellness policy at a school level. Now, increasing numbers of principals are recognizing the connection between student well-being and learning and are joining in efforts to make schools healthier places.
HSC has been gathering data and working with principal leaders through our Principals for Healthy Schools Project.
A recent survey of CPS elementary school principals conducted as part of the project shows that many principals recognize the benefits of food and fitness in schools but face barriers to making changes.
When asked about the probable effects of improving physical activity at school, 95 percent of the principals who participated in the survey said that it would improve students’ attention; 65 percent said it would decrease absences; and 61 percent said that it would improve test scores.
Building on this interest, principals gathered at a recent HSC Lunch & Learn to hear from innovative colleagues who are finding creative ways to implement wellness programs and to discuss strategies for expanding those efforts. At the event, principals expressed growing energy, enthusiasm and commitment to moving forward with wellness initiatives at school.
Now, an advisory committee of principals commited to wellness is preparing to develop supports that can help principals throughout the district make healthy changes.
Stay posted for more news as this project progresses!
HSC Welcomes New Cooking up Change Sponsors and Host Committee Members
Individuals and Organizations Step Forward to Support Healthy Schools
HSC is pleased to announce a growing team of generous sponsors for our annual benefit, Cooking up Change. The benefit, to feature the second annual Healthy Cooking Contest, will take place on Oct. 23 at Salvage One.
Individuals and organizations can get involved as sponsors of the event or the cooking contest, and individuals can also join the event’s host committee.
Learn more or get involved as a sponsor or host committee member!
HSC Marathon Teams Prepares for Chicago and NY Races
Bibs Available for Prestigious NYC Marathon – No Lottery Required!
Runners on HSC's team preparing for the ING New York City Marathon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon are taking great strides forward on training and fundraising for these world-class athletic events. You can be part of this remarkable effort by joining or supporting the HSC team!
HSC has only three bibs remaining for the prestigious ING New York City Marathon. Registering for this race usually requires a lottery in which only a percentage of interested runners are able to register. Running for HSC guarantees your entry into this exciting race!
Runners who have already registered for the Chicago marathon can make the experience even more meaningful by becoming part of the HSC team.
To learn more or join the team, visit www.healthyschoolscampaign.org/marathon or contact Allison Krass at 312-560-4994.
Thanks to Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s weekly news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! for serving as our Honorary Team Captain.
HSC Welcomes New Staff
HSC is pleased to welcome a new staff member!
Sara Klinzing is joining our staff through November to work on implementing Cooking up Change and the Healthy Cooking Contest. Sara’s experience includes six years of food service and retail management with a specialization in training and development, event planning and new store openings. Most recently, she was a senior manager for Ethel’s Chocolate Lounge, where she coordinated the establishment of the Chicago market including ten new store locations. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from DePaul University.
Plus: HSC is seeking interns with a variety of interests »
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