Student Wellness Committee 2011-2012

September 16, 2011 - 7:43am
Purpose: 

To institute activities in order to accomplish the following:

  • Raise the awareness of our staff, students, and parents regarding childhood obesity
  • Develop a comprehensive student wellness program that rigorously addresses policy, education, and awareness
  • Increase the availability of healthy foods in our schools and, conversely, decrease the availability of unhealthy foods during the school day
  • Increase the level of physical activity among our students

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Chairperson: 

Allison Struber, Student Wellness Coordinator

Meeting Frequency: 

Monthly

Usual Meeting Place: 

Penny's Gourmet To Go

Meeting Dates and Times: 

The second Thursday of every month at noon.

Committee Members: 
NAME SCHOOL
Arika Hagel Morningside
Brian Held Sacajawea
Christa Gettis Loy
Heather Amdahl Riverview
Jacinda Weinzettel Lewis & Clark
Jayla Mcpherson Sakalis West
Kassie Jackson Whittier
Kim Sangray Chief Jo
Kristina Shield Roosevelt
Mariesa Schneiderhan Mountain View
Michelle Peterson Sunnyside
Shelly Myers Longfellow
Tawnya Hinojosa-Lauver Valley View
Sally Triplett Lincoln
Terri Lester Meadow Lark

 

Other Information: 

The GFPS Student Wellness Program is funded in part through a 3 year grant for a total of $150,000 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation.
The GFPS Student Wellness Program partners with other community task forces such as: Action for Healthy Kids, Get Fit Great Falls and Healthy Living Partnerships.