R. Elisabeth Maclary Elementary School

Christina Delivers:
Student Wellness and Health Will be a Team Effort

Andrea Solge, Food Services Specialist for the Christina School District, delivers the district's wellness policy, along with some healthy snacks, to Principal Eric Stephens of Brookside Elementary School. The district plans to implement the wellness policy in all schools in the 2008-09 school year.

"This year, we'll see the wellness policy move off the shelf and into the classrooms," said Solge.

"We want to stay true to the policy and reinforce healthy choices throughout the day," added Stephens.

In addition, wellness teams are forming in each of the district's 28 schools, comprised of school nurses and nutritionists, PE and classroom teachers, administrators and parents. The wellness teams will be looking at ways to create overall healthier school environments.  Nemours Health and Prevention Services' 5-2-1-Almost None program will play a part in those efforts.  Children and adults can better maintain their weight and health if they:

• Eat at least five fruits and vegetables every day

• Spend no more than two hours a day in front of TV, video and computer screens

• Get at least one hour of physical activity every day

• And, drink almost no sugary beverages, like sodas and sports drinks - just one or two a week is plenty.

Christina has joined Nemours in its Campaign to Make Delaware's Kids the Healthiest in the Nation.  For more information, visit http://www.growuphealthy.org/.

Click here to learn more about the District's Wellness Policy.