Training Program Promotes Healthy Classrooms
Training prepares teachers to spread healthy classroom management messages
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Teachers, nurses and other school leaders gathered recently for training that prepared them to share messages about healthy classroom management.
This training provided time-tested tools and techniques for creating a classroom environment that supports healthy lifestyles. For example, the session addressed methods for integrating physical activity into the classroom, providing healthy rewards, and hosting healthy classroom celebrations. The program included a presentation by Sandy Noel, a Golden Apple Award-winning teacher with a strong commitment to promoting wellness through healthy classroom management practices. Gary Cuneen, executive director of Seven Generations Ahead, shared tips on how to take these messages back to others at the school.
Attendees also discussed ideas for healthy snacks, constructive classroom rewards, healthy fundraising and more as outlined in the bonus tip sheets of HSC’s Quick & Easy Guide to School Wellness. Click here to access the bonus tip sheets and check out the Quick & Easy Guide.
“Every day, teachers have the opportunity to model healthy behavior and create classroom environments that support wellness,” said HSC school wellness director Jean Saunders. This training – and other programs like it – position teachers to share resources and support each others’ efforts to keep children healthy and focused on learning.
The upcoming reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act includes the opportunity to increase resources for teacher professional development related to wellness in school. You can join HSC in voicing your support for school wellness by adding your name to HSC's petition for a strong reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act.
Help Change the Future of School Food - And Win!
Contest Asks: What is your most vivid school food memory?
What is your most vivid memory of school food? Put that memory into words, images or video, and you can win some delicious prizes for yourself and your school – while helping spread the word about efforts to make fresh, healthy school food the norm.
The Fresh Voices for Fresh Choices contest presented by HSC and Applegate Farms is in full swing, with more than 50 entries from contestants of all ages and from all around the U.S.
Adults can win a Panini party package from Applegate Farms and T-fal, while students can win a healthy, tasty breakfast for their school and see their winning entry printed on more than 50,000 grab-n-go breakfast bags from Notables.
All entries make an important difference as part of a collective voice to change the future of school food.
Run for Healthy Schools!
HSC team welcomes new runners for Chicago Marathon
HSC's charity athletics team is welcoming new members to join us in running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
As part of the team, you will make a difference for children’s health and well-being as you experience the excitement of competing in a world-class athletic event.
With fundraising requirements beginning at only $250, the HSC team offers an easy, fun way to make your marathon experience more meaningful – with great incentives and prizes along the way!
To learn more, be sure to visit HSC’s marathon website or contact Alicea Miller at 312-419-1810.
HSC Welcomes New Interns
HSC is pleased to welcome three new interns!
Amanda Chablani is working to support HSC’s advocacy, particularly around school nursing and green cleaning. Amanda brings a background in evaluation and outreach for a variety of non-profit organizations and holds a Master’s degree in sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Kate Marino, a recent graduate of DePaul University, has joined HSC as a communications and public relations intern. Kate brings her background in writing and public relations to HSC’s outreach and social media efforts.
Cynthia San Miguel is a journalist who recently earned her Master’s degree from Ball State University. Cynthia brings expertise in news writing, reporting and editing as well as experience in visual communications.
We’re thrilled to welcome our three very talented new interns!
Plus : HSC is seeking interns with a variety of interests »
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