Pleasant Plains Middle School 2006-2007

Health & Wellness

School Improvement Goal: Providing activities to students, parents and teachers, that promote proper nutrition and fitness will increase the awareness of health and wellness with students, parents, and teachers.

Our school and parents will support each other in a partnership to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for the children at the Pleasant Plains Middle School

Success Will Happen… If We Believe These Statements To Be True!

Students will buy, and consume, healthful foods and beverages when these options are tasty, easily accessible and priced right.
School foodservice and vending programs can continue to make money while offering healthful food and beverage options to students.
Some schools have actually made more money from healthful options than from their usual offerings.
Students, parents and communities support healthy school nutrition environments, and are willing to get involved in making changes.

Food or Physical Activity as a Reward or Punishment:

Ø School Personnel shall be encouraged to use nonfood incentives or rewards with students and shall not withhold food from students as punishment.

Ø School Personnel shall not use physical activity as a punishment or withhold participation in recess or physical education class as a punishment.

Nutrition Guidelines for Food & Beverages Available at School (During the school day):

Ø All foods and beverages sold individually at school during the school day shall meet nutrition standards. This includes:

o A la carte offerings in the food service program;

o Food and beverage choices in vending machines, snack bars, school stores; and

o Foods and beverages sold as part of school-sponsored fundraising activities.

Healthier US School Challenge Nutrition Standards

“The challenge is for you to figure it out…”

§ Calories from total fat must be at or below 35% excluding nuts, seeds, and nut butters. This is determined by dividing the calories from total fat by the total calories and multiplying by 100. If calories from fat are not available, multiply the grams of fat by 9 to equal calories from fat.

§ Calories from saturated fat must be at or below 10%. This is determined by dividing the calories from saturated fat by the total calories and multiplying by 100. If calories from saturated fat are not available, multiply grams of saturated fat by 9 to equal calories from saturated fat.

§ Total Sugar must be at or below 35% by weight. This is determined by dividing the grams of total sugar by the gram weight of the product and multiplying by 100. This includes both naturally occurring and added sugars.

§ Portion Size for food served a la carte or from vending machines is not to exceed 200 calories.

Note: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommend a total of fat intake of 20 to 35 percent for school-age children.

Healthful Food and Beverage Options for School Functions

At any school function (parties, celebrations, meetings, etc.) healthful food options should be made available to promote student, staff and community wellness. Examples of nutritious food and beverages that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are listed below:

Raw vegetable sticks/slices with low-fat dressing or yogurt dip
Fresh fruit wedges – cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, etc.
Sliced fruit – nectarines, peaches, kiwi, star fruit, plums, pears, apples, etc.
Fruit salad
Cereal and low-fat milk
100% fruit or vegetable juice
Frozen fruit pops with fruit juice or fruit as the first ingredient
Dried fruits – raisins, cranberries, apples, apricots
Single serving applesauce or canned fruit in juice
Peanut butter with apple wedges or celery sticks
Fruit smoothies made with fat-free or low-fat milk
Trail mix (dried fruit and nuts)
Dry roasted peanuts, tree nuts and soy nuts (not coconut or palm nuts)
Lean meats and reduced fat cheese sandwiches (use light or reduced fat mayonnaise in chicken/tuna salads)
Party mix (variety of cereals, nuts, pretzels, etc.)
Pretzels or reduced fat crackers
Bake chips with salsa or low-fat dip (Ranch, onion, bean, etc.)
Low-fat muffins (small or mini), granola bars and cookies (graham crackers, fig bars)
Mini-bagels with whipped light or fat-free cream cheese
Pasta salad
Bread sticks with marinara
Fat-free or low-fat pudding cups
Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products (string cheese, single-serving cottage cheese, cheese cubes)
Flavored soy milk fortified with calcium
Pure ice cold water

Visit the Links below for more information on Food & Nutrition for Kids.

MyPyramid.gov

teamnutrition.usda.gov

Fundraising Ideas for Staff

Raffle
Sell candles
Book sale
Car wash
Walkathon
Student art show
Sell stuffed animals
Stadium pillows
School Photo ID
Educational Games
Holiday Decoration
Shopping donation programs
School mascot (temporary) tattoos
Faculty and/or student talent show
Teacher/student sports competition
Auction of donated goods and services
Balloon bouquets fro special occasions
Bottled water with the schools own label (GFS)
Refillable water bottle with school logo
Glow in the dark novelties (popular at dances)
Greeting cards, especially designed by students
School calendars with all the important school dates on them
Party bags for kids’ birthday parties filled with non-food novelties
Sale of flowers and balloons for the family to purchase for student at graduation
School spirit items – tee-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, lanyards, pennants, bracelets and caps
Growing and/or selling flowers and plants for holidays such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day

Note: Many of these fundraisers have the added benefit of promoting physical activities for students.

Fundraising Ideas for Clubs, Teams, and Organizations

Note: Fundraising doesn’t have to involve selling food items of limited nutritive value. Many fundraising activities promote fitness and community service. Go to www.http//fund-raising.com/ideabank.htm. for additional ideas.

Sled-a-thon (Seek pledges for each trip down the hill)
3-on-3 basketball tournament (entry fee)
Home Run Derby (entry fee)
Dodge Ball Tournament (Students and adults)
Car wash for a donation
Grandparent Dance (students work)
Bowling tournament (entry fee)
Dance-a-thon
Spring yard work to local community members (flat rate)
Organization walk-a-thon (pledges for miles/laps or minutes)
“Chuck a Puck at the Rink”
Talent show, recital, or lip-sync contest for students (entry fee)
Administrator/Teacher “fun” Challenge – Raise the money to see them do the stunts
Dinner Fund-raiser with a live or silent auction
GST (Goods, Service, and Talents) – solicit donations
Raffle Gift Baskets assembled by students
Community job fair (rent space)
Bricks with engraved donor names
Sell School Event Planners (calendar of events)
Temporary Tattoos
Sell Halloween Insurance (Guaranteed clean up)
Sell Seat Cushions, cups, hats, etc.
Plant Sale (donation)
Raffle Tickets
School Rummage or Clothing Sale – school garage sale!

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