Bring Your Wellness Policy to Life Sheldon E. Gordon, MS, RDN Chief, Nutrition Training and Operational Support Branch Nutrition, Education, Training and Technical Assistance Division Child Nutrition Programs USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Speakers Sheldon E. Gordon, MS, RDN USDA Food and Nutrition Service Robin Volger Food Service Director/Teacher Somers/Lakeside School District #29 Somers, Montana Michelle Denk, RD, SNS School Food Service Director Mount Horeb Area School District Mount Horeb, WI
An initiative of the USDA s Food and Nutrition Service to support the Federal Child Nutrition Programs. https://teamnutrition.usda.gov @TeamNutrition Provides nutrition education and training materials to State agencies, school districts and schools participating in the Child Nutrition Programs
Session Objectives 1. Identify the local school wellness policy requirements for SY18-19. 2. Access tools, promotional materials, and resources that encourage a broader participation in wellness from parents, school staff, and the community, as well as help you implement, assess, and monitor your wellness policy activities. 3. Name 5 innovative wellness strategies being successfully implemented in schools.
Local School Wellness Policies WHO: Local education agencies (LEAs) participating in the NSLP and/or SBP WHAT: Written policy that promotes the health of students HOW: LEAs have the flexibility to determine how to best implement policy to reflect the unique needs of their jurisdiction
Local School Wellness Policies WHY: Promote nutrition Promote student health Reduce childhood obesity Increase transparency with the public about the school wellness environment
Law Law Proposed Rule Title: LWP Laws and Regulations Timeline 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Section 204: Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Local School Wellness Policy Implementation under the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010 Proposed Rule: Published February 26, 2014 Comment Period: Feb. 26 to April 28, 2014 Comments Received: 57,838 Final Rule: Published in Federal Register July 29, 2016 Implementation Date July 1, 2017 for SY 2017-2018
Implementation = Action!
School Wellness Policy Requirements
Policy Development at the District Level 1. Identify leadership
Policy Development at the District Level 2. Identify stakeholders School administrators superintendent, principal, etc. School board Classroom teachers PE teachers and health educators School Food Authority (SFA) representatives School health professionals nurses, counselors, etc. Families Students Local health professionals registered dietitians, doctors, etc. General public
Policy Development at the District Level 3. Build out goal areas Nutrition promotion & education Physical activity Other school-based activities
Policy Topics and Goal Areas Cont. Nutrition guidelines for all foods Food and beverage marketing
District-level Promotion LEAs are required to inform the public about: Current policy and updates Assessment results Successes!
Summary of the Final Rule http://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/school-wellness-resources
Tools and Resources
Team Nutrition Website Local Wellness Policy
Letter to principal Parent flyer (English and Spanish) Presentation for staff Presentation for parents Newsletter article Social media posts Graphics Customizable Templates https://teamnutrition.fns.usda.gov
LWP Outreach Toolkit Letter to principal Parent flyer (English and Spanish) Presentation for staff Presentation for parents Newsletter article Social media posts Graphics https://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov
[Name of School District] invites parents to a meeting about the school wellness policy on [date] at [time] at [location]. Having healthy choices at school helps keep our children healthy and ready to learn. The school wellness policy helps our school create an action plan for nutrition and physical activity at school. Parents can share their opinions and help make sure the policy is meeting the needs of our students. [Name of school district] s wellness policy is available at: [insert Web site address]. Parents who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments about the wellness policy or nutrition and physical activity at their school to: [insert email address]. We hope you will join us!
Sample Social Media Posts
Measuring and Evaluating the LWP http://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/school-wellness-resources
Healthier Middle Schools: Everyone Can Help http://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Successful Strategies
CDC and USDA resource 11 stories Best practices to duplicate/adapt! http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/wellness.htm
Best Practices: Common Themes Wellness Champions are important Establishing Wellness Councils Partnerships Including parents & students in the process More quantitative evaluation http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/wellness.htm
Successful Strategies Team Nutrition Training Grantee Highlights Local School Wellness Policy Implementation
Iowa Team Nutrition 9 RDN Coaches assisted 30 school districts Strengthened local wellness policy and implemented goals https://tinyurl.com/iowawellnesspolicy
Iowa School Wellness in Action Impacted 37,923 Students 29 out of 30 schools created strong wellness teams 28 districts adopted RDN recommendations into policy by the district school board 16 schools showed improved Smart Snacks implementation scores
Montana Team Nutrition School Wellness in Action! Developed a guide to school wellness policy implementation Creating the local school wellness policy Activating a school wellness committee Communicating with stakeholders Assessing the school wellness environment Defining wellness priorities Selecting annual wellness goals Evaluating progress Sharing results
Team Nutrition Wisconsin Local Wellness Policy Builder Tool Online tool to create comprehensive school wellness policies. https://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/wellness-policy https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/state-sharing-center/wisconsin
Wisconsin Local Wellness Policy Report Card Tool Allows schools/districts to enter policy-specific objectives and evaluate to what extent the objectives were achieved. https://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/wellness-policy
Contact Us! LWP Implementation Efforts! Email: TeamNutrition@fns.usda.gov Follow Us on @TeamNutrition http://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Robin Vogler Food Service Director & Teacher Somers Middle School School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference
Somers School District Demographic
Somers School District Details School District K-8 Enrollment - 540 2 Schools o Lakeside Elementary - 370 o Somers Middle School - 140 47% Free and Reduced 50-60% ADP Central kitchen and satellite 3 full time and 1 part time
The Swan Range of the Rocky Mountains Behind Somers Middle School
Glacier National Park
Flathead Lake
www.somersdist29.org/1/news For Our Wellness Policy
SMS May 2018 Lunch Menu
Somers Middle School Salad Bar
The Robin s Serving
SMS Lunch Line
Dough for the Week
Homemade Pizzas, Fruits, & Veggies
5k Fun Run
Making Bread
Drive Thru Dinners
School Lunch Veggie Platters
Hummus with Carrot and Celery Sticks
Lower Valley Processing 3rd Grade Field Trip
Somers School Garden: Early Years
Somers Middle School Garden September 2017
Onion & Garlic Harvest
Garden Beds
Somers Middle School Hydroponic Greenhouse
SCHOOL GARDEN KALE
SCHOOL GARDEN BASIL
School Garden Carrot Haul
Local AmeriCorps Volunteers
Harvest of the Month Luncheon
Montana Harvest of the Month Autumn Luncheon
Montana Harvest of the Month Autumn Luncheon
Montana Crunch Time!
Apple Streusel Muffins Nutrition Class
Students Cooking in Nutrition Class
Student Art APPLE ADVERTISEMENTS GARDEN SIGNS
Students Gardening
Fruit Pizza Nutrition Class
SMS Students in Lunch
Mount Horeb Area School District Michelle Denk, RD, SNS Food Service Director
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Suburban 15 miles West of Madison Population: 7462 91% White, 3% Hispanic/Latino, 1% Black Troll Capital of the World
Mount Horeb Area School District Enrollment 2400 5 Schools 3 Elementary 1 Middle 1 High School 16% Free and Reduced ADP: 56% Central Kitchen Onsite kitchens at most schools 19 SN Staff
History of the Wellness Policy 2006 First policy developed 2013 Revisions by the Food Service Director, Student Services Director, School Nurse 2018 Revising currently based on the results of our assessment
The Committee District Level Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Director, Student Services Director, HR, School Board School Level Students PE, Health, Family & Consumer Science, Nurses Fuel Up to Play 60, Food Council, Student Council Community Partners Local Clinics and coalitions Put the word out Use the Local Wellness Policy Outreach Tool Meet on early release days Provide lunch
Wellness Policy Assessment & Findings Alliance for a Healthier Generation Attended the Wisconsin Healthier Schools Workshop for guidance https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/ Identify problem areas Identify work being duplicated Vote on goals as a committee and break into groups
Our Goals Increasing Staff Wellness activities Promoting Biking and Walking to School Encouraging Physical Activity in the Classroom Increasing Nutrition Education
Promote Biking & Walking to School Easy to organize -www.walkbiketoschool.org Community Connections Impact: Great participation
Physical Activity in the Classroom Provide resources and information Badger Brain Breaks Jump With Jill Impact: Brain breaks, etc. are supported by the district
Nutrition Education Influence Curriculum Director Nutrition education in the cafeteria Food Tastings, Harvest of the Month, Try Days Newsletter Articles Posters Impact Observed more students trying new things More information is available to parents
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education Use Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds
Nutrition Education Study Carrot education/local carrot coins Four classes received a 30 minute education Plate waste study before and after education 10% decrease in wasted carrots
Next Steps Re-writing our policy Use a Local Wellness Policy Builder https://dpi.wi.gov/schoolnutrition/wellness-policy Based on assessment, new goals and initiatives Include school nutrition standards Make it be the guiding force for decisions rather than a piece of paper
Monitor and Implement Alliance for a Healthier Generation Action Plan and Resources Customizable Provides real-life examples and success stories Create a Wellness page on your website Work towards an award Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Wisconsin School Health Award
Promote Yourself! Use Social Media Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook #WISchoolMealsRock Show people what you are doing
Promote Yourself!
Keep Up the Great Work!
Thank you! Michelle Denk, RD, SNS Food Service Director Mount Horeb Area School District www.mhasd.k12.wi.us 608-437-7065 denkmichelle@mhasd.k12.wi.us Mount Horeb School Lunch Program @MHASDLunch mhasd_lunch