Wellness Policy
Wellness
Wellness Policy
Our District has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse.
Sharing the Message of Wellness
One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site, which emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools.
Key Areas of our Wellness Policy
Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:
- Nutrition Education
- Physical activity
- Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness
Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment
Non Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
05/05/2022
Let's Move Campaign
Let's Move is First Lady, Michelle Obama's campaign to help America raise a healthier generation of kids. On the website you'll find ways to Take Action, Tips on Nutrition and Physical Activity, ways to get invloved and more.
NEW - USDA MyPlate
The USDA recently released their new tool to help Americans choose a healthy diet. This website will guide you through making good food choices and has numeous tips on eating, choosing a personalized meal plan, losing weight and more all in a user-friendly format.
School Nutrition Association's Public Service Announcement
The School Nutrition Association developed the following Public Service Announcement promoting school meals. Please click on the following link and turn up the volume while you enjoy this short film showcasing the partnership between education and nutrition.
USDA Team Nutrition and HealthierUS School Challenge
This school year we joined Team Nutrition and are working towards becoming part of the HealthierUS School Challenge. On these web pages you can see the criteria that's involved in becoming a HealthierUS School and find other information on nutrition and physical activity.
California School Nutrition Association
The California School Nutrition Association is an organization for School Food Service professionals and Industry Members. The organization serves over 1800 members from California who work in schools across the state serving meals to California's children. You'll find out what education opportunities are available, current state and federal regulation updates, meetings, scholarships and more.
School Nutrition Association
The School Nutrition Association is the national organization serving all School Food Service Professionals in the United States. This site has information for all members with links for families promoting nutrition, education, and legislation, to name just a few.