School Wellness

Blue Zones Links

• Overview of the Blue Zones Power 9 
• Sign Up, Pledge, and Take Action! 
• Healthy Snack Options (Optional as of now) 

Orange’s Blue Zones Links

• Parent Letter about Birthdays at Orange Front | Back
• Parent Letter about Snacks
• Safe Snack List
• Blue Zones Challenge – Parent Letter
• Blue Zones Challenge – Log

 

Healthiest State Initiative-Blue Zones Project

Congratulations!  Iowans passed the Healthiest State Initiative Challenge with over 9,300 walkers in the Black Hawk County.  Thanks on behalf of this great state.

Now we are asking you to pledge again, directly to the Blue Zones Project to qualify the Waterloo/Cedar Valley to submit an application to be a pilot community.  Blue Zones are geographically defined areas where people live measurably longer, and if we all Pledge to Live a Healthier Life, the Waterloo/Cedar Valley has a chance to become one.

Please go to http://bluezonesproject.com/citizens/signup TODAY and pledge to live a healthier life.  We need to prove that we all want the opportunity to transform our community.

When pledging, please use the city and zip code of the town you would like to see the Blue Zones project help!

For more information, please visit the Blue Zones Project website or contact Katie Elliott at ext.1334.

 

 

Daily Activities Encouraging Wellness

There are short and quick daily activities that we can do to help promote wellness.  Click here to view the handout.

Orange’s Monthly Wellness Calendars
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Alternatives to Food as a Reward

There are many ways to reward students that are non food based.  Click here to view the handout.

Healthy School Celebrations

There are many ways to celebrate holidays and birthdays in the classroom using healthy snacks and non-food items.  Click here to view the handout.

• Google Search
  • Healthy Treats for Class Celebration
  • Healthy Alternatives for School Birthday Treats
• Google Search: Nut Free School Snacks

Healthy Fundraising Ideas

There are many fundraisers that are non food based.  Click hereto view the handout.

 

Wellness Links

www.ipt.org/kids

www.FuelUptoPlay60.com

www.fitwithfred.com/DVDPage.html

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qMdtsy55rE

http://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=eEmeavo9cyk&feature=related

www.jamschoolprogram.com

www.healthiergeneration.org

 

 

Orange Wellness Committee Chair – Tara Raymond