GFPS SW Happenings

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Some views of things happening in Great Falls

In the News
Journeys From Home Workshop October 5, Walk to School Day Voice Your Choice Mini Food Show Approved Food Program Deca Stores Movement in the Classroom Hooked on Health Get Fit Great Falls Soda in our City

Photos
North Middle School Celebrating World Food Day and healthy choices!		Brian Held, the Health Enhancement teacher at Sacajawea Elementary shared this photo of their first walking club day!

T-Shirt Day was a huge success throughout the district. April 14th staff and students were encouraged to wear T-shirts that supported local active community events.		Thank you to our GFPS Nurses who take time out twice a month to visit the high schools during lunch with an "Ask a Nurse" booth.

Thank you to Mr. Kornick's class for creating the posters for the Voice Your Choice Mini Food Show!		The first week in October celebrates Walk to School Day! Longfellow participated by taking time out in the morning for an all school walk around the block! Thank you Health Enhancement teachers for your work!

Breathing and stretching for focus. These kindergarteners start their day off right with a focus activity.		Movement in the Classroom PIR- Teachers gained practical tips on how to incorporate activity in the classroom.


Look for these tags by items in your local grocery stores.		Students participating in Tae Kwon Do as a reward for good behavior.

Hooked on Health Event was a huge success elementary schools.

Here students are playing a group game with a volunteer from UGF.
Thank you for sponsoring the events Action for Healthy Kids!

The Safety First Rally held at the Expo Park. High school students

volunteered to share the importance of hydration.

Strides in the Area of Student Wellness

Great Falls School District cares about its students, and it shows by the effort being made to instill in them life long healthy habits.

Listed are a few highlights from the program:
• Nutrition Guidelines have been adopted by the School Board to decrease the amount of unhealthy food and beverages available to students during the school day.• The district received a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield to hire a full-time Student Wellness Coordinator (Start date was January 4, 2010).• Breathing/ stretching exercises are occurring in classes to calm students and re-focus them.• Walking Programs are happening before school and as school begins.
• INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY October 6 was a huge success! Eleven of the fifteen elementary schools participated. Students were able to enjoy the beautiful weather, learn about exercise and safety.• Fitness activities are being used as incentives as opposed to food parties.
• Recess is being utilized to increase movement.
• Wellness information is being distributed to staff and parents through newsletters, websites, community meetings, classroom instruction, and events.
• Community partners are volunteering time to teach new ways of exercise in the schools.
• Local Grocery Stores have supported the District food guidelines by participating in the Approved Food Program.
• Students are participating in the wellness movement by creating logo options and filling out evaluations.• Healthy fund-raising options are now available.

• Movement in the Classroom Trainings are occurring within the district