While most people were beginning the Labor Day weekend on Thursday, some very dedicated Holland Elementary School staff attended an all-day training session at Wayne State University in Detroit to learn about the role each will play in the "Building Healthy Communities Program" that will
begin this school year.
Rob Stewart, Sandra Irwin, Adam Brown and Dawn Alef are pictured with the "Building Healthy Communities" logo.
Holland was selected as one of 20 schools to participate in this grant from applicants across the state!
The program focuses on:
•Educating students through curriculum
•Providing a healthy, supportive environment that makes the healthy choice the easy choice
•Encouraging students to practice lessons learned in the classroom
•Providing access to physical activity opportunities
•Providing access to healthy, nutrient rich food and beverages
"There are many components to the program that will provide materials and opportunities for our students that we just can't handle with our regular budgets," Holland Principal Sue Massucci said. "We will have a weekly after-school Healthy Kids Program that will teach students multiple ways to be active and have fun with other children. We will also have an in school club with student ambassadors to promote health and nutrition in our building.
"Our staff is extremely excited about all of the extra materials we will receive including tons of physical education equipment, classroom materials, a shelf filled with library books focused on nutrition and making healthy choices, and a
recess cart filled with balls, jump ropes and hula hoops," she added.
Keep your eyes on the Talking Taylor Schools blog for lots of pictures once the program begins.
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