CHILDHOOD OBESITY SUMMIT
WELLNESS IN THE WORKS!
1. After-School- All-Stars Greater San Diego
2. After School All-Stars Jump For Life Program
3. After School - Harmonium “6 to 6” Program
4. After School - Lifeline Critical Hours Programs
5. After School – SAY “6 to 6” Program
6. After School -Wings Program (National School District)
7. Borrego Springs Unified
8. Cajon Valley Union
9. Cardiff School District
10. Carlsbad Unified School District- Magnolia Elem.
11. Carlsbad Unified School District
12. Chula Vista Elementary School District
13. Coronado Unified School District
14. Encinitas Union School District
15. Escondido Union School District
16. Grossmont Union High School District
17. La Mesa – Spring Valley School District
18. Lemon Grove School District
19. SDUSD - Alice Birney Academy of International Studies
20. SDUSD – Hamilton Elementary School
21. SDUSD – Horton Elementary ( 2 submissions)
22. SDUSD - Hoover High/Monroe Clark Middle
23. SDUSD - Kit Carson Elementary School
24. SDUSD – Lee Elementary
25. SDSUSD - Perry Elementary
26. SDUSD- Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary
27. SDUSD – McGill School of Success (3 submissions)
28. SDUSD- Mission Bay High School
29. San Marcos Unified School District
30. Solana Beach School District
31. Sweetwater Union High School District – Mar Vista Middle
32. Vista School District – Alamosa Park Elementary
33. Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
Childhood Obesity Summit
September 20, 2007
Wellness in the Works!
 School District:
Name of School:
Wellness Lead:
Email:
 After School Program:
Harmonium “6 to 6” Program
After-School Program Contact:
Ginger Crutchfield
Email:
gcrutchfield@harmoniumsd.org
Phone: 619-743-7090
Phone:
FAX:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
X Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Nickelodeon, Let’s Just Play Day was introduced to our students 3 years ago, when we received
grant money to offer a “Let’s Just Play Day” event at each of our 57 after school sites.
 Each program offers a special day to invite parents, teachers and Administration to join the
“6 to 6” children & staff in outdoor games and activities.
 The non-competitive activities allowed all children to be involved and be recognized for
their participation.
 After the activities everyone was served a specially prepared nutritional snack.
 The children enjoyed the physical activities, special recognitions and nutritious snacks so
much that we designated the last Friday of every month as “Let’s Just Play Day”.
Additionally, we have incorporated healthy food choices in our daily snack service and introduced
physical fitness enrichment presentations such as Movin & Groovin activities, and offering SPARK
training & certification to our staff.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
 Students and staff have increased their participation in physical fitness.
 Social skills are being developed by positive interaction and the opportunity to
participate in the planning of activities for outside time.
 Older children are being empowered to lead by assisting and coaching the younger
children in group games and activities.
 The involvement with healthy choices encouraged all sites to eliminate soft drinks, and
candy during snack time from the program.
 Parents were also encouraged to bring healthy snacks for special events and were
asked to donate non-food items for incentive & rewards.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
 Many of the school’s have not bought into the “healthy choices” concept and still allow
the children to bring sweets and sodas for snack.
 Schools still offer candy, ice cream or nacho sales after school as ways to fundraise
which sends mixed messages to the students.
 Some parents still continue to send their children to the program with sweets and sodas
for snack time.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
 We received a discount on sports equipment and incentive prizes from S&S discount
school supplies.
 We formed a partnership with 5 a Day to offer healthy snacks and recipes for the
children to make.
 We contracted with SPARK to offer physical fitness training to our staff
 Of course all of this began due to the grant award from Nickelodeon.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Harmonium has been expanding the opportunities for physical fitness by offering presentations
on hula hoops, jump rope, track, and new games. We also would like to add more emphasis
on “healthy choices” and supplement daily snack with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. We
would like to develop workshops or classes that reinforce “healthy choices” to the parents. We
would like to integrate “healthy choices” into every child’s daily life in order to instill a lifetime
habit.
 School District:
 After School Program:
Lifeline Critical Hours Programs
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Kirby Wohlander, Director of Youth Services
Wellness Lead:
Email:
kirby@nclifeline.org
Email:
Phone:
(760) 757-0118 x 315
Phone:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
X Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
On the attached page please describe a strategy or activity that your district, school or afterschool program has implemented, or is in the process of implementing. Be as detailed as
necessary for other programs to replicate this activity.
Lifeline’s administrative and Critical Hours staff is committed to enhancing the CH fitness program to make an even
greater impact in the lives of the youth we serve. We actively seek additional funding opportunities that will enable
us to provide enhanced services such as additional cooking classes at each site per month, video presentations on
health and nutrition for teens, and outside presenters on topics such as obesity and eating disorders such a anorexia
and bulimia.
1. Describe your implementation activity:
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The results of pre/post tests and food pyramid exercises completed by the kids indicate that their knowledge of
proper nutrition is improving. Taking a (bold!) additional step toward enforcing healthy practices at program sites,
the CH site leaders banned drinking soda at the after school programs. After a week or two of transition, all of the
kids were abiding by the new rule (bringing water or juice instead of soda) and enforcing it with new participants
as they entered the program. Most importantly, Lifeline has seen evidence that the kids are applying what they
learn at CH to their lives outside the program. Many of the kids show up after school and proudly report that they
have prepared at home the snacks they learned to make in the cooking classes. Two of Lifeline’s CH sites serve
very low-income youth, some of who have an active role in caring for younger siblings. As the program youth
learn and practice good nutrition, their younger brothers and sisters develop healthy habits as well!
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4. List any partners involved in this activity:
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available. Ideally, the Critical Hours staff would like to provide cooking classes more than once per week but
small amount is available for purchasing supplies for the cooking classes. Limited program funding makes it
cannot do so with the level of funding available at this time. The cost to accomplish this would exceed the $1,000
difficult to provide youth participants with the ideal range of activities, which require the purchase of expensive
available through this grant opportunity. However, a second item of great need at all 4 CH sites is additional
supplies. Even so, outside presenters are incorporated into the nutrition education and cooking classes as funds
supplies (break room supplies such as plates, napkins, and plastic utensils), plastic serving bowls/trays, and small
permit and have included staff from organizations such as the Vista Community Clinic. CH staff also consults
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 School District:
San Diego Unified School District
Name of Agency:
SAY San Diego, Inc
 After School Program:
ALL SAY San Diego Extended Day 6-6 and
Licensed Programs
After-School Program Contact:
Caryn Sumek
Wellness Lead:
Caryn Sumek
Email:
Email:
csumek@saysandiego.org
Phone:
Phone:
858.565.4148 ext 259
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_X_ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
_X_ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
_X_ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
On the attached page please describe a strategy or activity that your district, school or afterschool program has implemented, or is in the process of implementing. Be as detailed as
necessary for other programs to replicate this activity.
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Starting in 2006, all sites submit Fitness Plans in August outlining activities, special events, and
parent involvement in increasing physical activity on a daily basis within the program structure. In
addition, all sites are required to offer a minimum of 30-45 minutes of physical fitness activities 5
days a week as part of the basic program curriculum.
As for agency policy change, we require each site to serve fresh fruits and veggies 2-3 times a
week. For sites receiving snacks from the SDUSD, we provide supplemental money to purchase
these snack items.
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Healthy is a 6 week nutrition education program led by a BSW. The
group was made possible by a mini-grant received by the San Diego Nutrition Network. In
addition, we offer nutrition trainings for site staff and curriculum resources in our resource library.
Overall we have great success with Site Supervisor buy-in to practices and policies supporting
healthy lifestyles, increased physical fitness, and better nutrition.
And lastly, we promote as a best practice that sites conduct healthy celebrations. Potluck sign-up
sheets have been created to ensure whole, healthy foods are part of any site celebration.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Our unit has seen an increase in participation by staff and students in physical activities ranging
from group games to Tae Bo to walking groups to name but a few. We also have seen an
increase in healthy eating habits by participants and support from parents in making these
changes on a daily basis. We served hundred of kids and parents through the Get Ready, Get
Set, Get Healthy mini-grant.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Healthy snacks can be more expensive and storage/refrigeration can be an issue at some sites.
However, we are committed as an agency to implement changes and seek out additional funding
to implement these changes as deemed appropriate.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
*San Diego Nutrition Network – Get Ready, Get Set, Get Healthy funding
*Healthy Communities & Lifestyles Initiative Committee – Donated $2500 in CATCH curriculum
and equipment
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
We are continuing the above-mentioned programs, extending staff trainings and awareness to
best practices that promote healthy and active lifestyle choices, and we participate on several
community committees & collaborations to help support unified change.
National School District
Name of School:
X After School Program:
WINGS After School Program
(Winners Growing Strong)
Camp WINGS Summer Program
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Clint Taylor
Email:
Dr. Ellen Curtin, Asst. Sup. Ed. Services
Email:
ctaylor@sdce.k12.ca.us
Phone:
ellen.curtin@national.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-336-7738
X School District:
619-336-7751
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
X
Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
On the attached page please describe a strategy or activity that your district, school or afterschool program has implemented, or is in the process of implementing. Be as detailed as
necessary for other programs to replicate this activity.
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Each Thursday WINGS students are divided into small groups and rotate through stations delivering nutrition
lessons and physical activities. Curriculum includes:
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Fruits and Vegetables Power Play (California Department of Health Services) www.sd5aday.org,
Dairy Council workbooks and activity books www.dairycouncilofca.org
Kidtribe Hula Hoop activities www.kidtribe.com
County office resources www.afterschoolpa.org
Operation Fit Kids http://www.acefitness.org/ofk/programming.aspx
Other internet finds
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
After school staff say they have lost weight conducting the activities!
Students have been able to appropriately expend energy in a positive way, disarming possible behavior
challenges and just plain making the after school program more fun.
Positive Anecdotal responses were made on surveys given to Camp WINGS students where Operation
Fit Kids was fully implemented. Responses included:
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I drink more H2O.
I eat more fruits and vegetables.
I now exercise everyday.
I feel healthier.
My family and I went to the gym.
To enhance nutrition lessons and physical activities, chants and cheers were developed by staff. This
seemed to inspire and motivate students, making lessons fun,memorable.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Much of the curriculum called for actual food, cooking utensils and blenders to be used in lessons. It
was not possible to utilize those resources, so staff had to simulate, using pictures, arts and crafts.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
County Office of Education – staff attended training offered by Region 9 Technical Assistance.
After School All Stars – provided additional physical activities through the “Jump For Life” program.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Acquire more assessment data at the end of projects to get a better sense of the degree of positive results.
 School District:
 After School Program: After-School AllStars Greater San Diego
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Ricardo Sandoval
Wellness Lead:
Email: Ricardo@afterschoolallstars.org
Email:
Phone: 619-223-3916 x 103
Phone:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
On the attached page please describe a strategy or activity that your district, school or afterschool program has implemented, or is in the process of implementing. Be as detailed as
necessary for other programs to replicate this activity.
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Greater San Diego After-School All-Stars provides Sports Clubs for elementary school children
participating in an after school program. Leaders work with groups of 2nd & 3rd graders and then with 4th
& 5th graders for one hour each, four days a week. The goal is to offer fun physical activities, teach them
teamwork and self discipline while providing them with skills to play a variety of sports. All children are
encouraged to participate, regardless of ability. Every three to six weeks a new sport or physical activity is
introduced.
In some cases, After School All Stars can also provide Sports Club Leagues. For example, in National City
we have provided Rugby Leagues, with practice during the week in the after school program and then
league play on Saturdays. Our plans for the coming year include adding a Soccer League. In addition, we
partner with the schools, local park and recreation program, and the Kiwanis to provide a track meet for the
children in the community.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
We measure our success by the number of children that participate in the Sports Clubs. We currently serve
more than 50 children per day in each school. We also measure success by the large number of family
members that attend Saturday league play. The Sports Clubs give all children in the after school program the
opportunity to participate in physical activity that is healthy and helps build the character values of respect,
team work, and responsibility.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Currently we provide the Sports Clubs in National City schools through a subcontract with the school
district. We actively seek additional funding through grants and donations to help pay for league play on
Saturdays. We can only offer these programs to other schools if they have the financial ability to subcontract
with After-School All-Stars to support the cost of the program.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
We currently partner with the schools, local service clubs (Kiwanis), and the Park & Recreation
Department.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
As mentioned above, After-School All-Stars is actively seeking funding to support the Sports Club
program to be able to provide a wider variety of sports and physical fitness activities, and to provide league
play on Saturdays.
If a school is interested in having After School All Stars provide a Sports Club during the after school
program time, please contact Ricardo Sandoval.
 School District:
 After School Program:
After-School All-Stars’ Jump For Life
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Jessica Ekstrom, Program Coordinator
Wellness Lead:
Email:
Jessica@as-as.org
Email:
Phone:
619-223-3916 ext. 102
Phone:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
On the attached page please describe a strategy or activity that your district, school or afterschool program has implemented, or is in the process of implementing. Be as detailed as
necessary for other programs to replicate this activity.
1. Describe your implementation activity:
“Jump For Life” (JFL) is a program of Greater San Diego After-School All-Stars (ASAS), and targets
childhood obesity through three primary components: nutrition education, physical fitness, and goal setting.
JFL functions as a partnership between ASAS and the school itself, or between ASAS and the school’s
after-school provider. Participants meet together for ten weeks, once a week for two hours. The first hour is
dedicated to the nutritional component, with topics such as: the food pyramid, reading nutritional labels,
soda versus water consumption, the importance of breakfast, positive body image, and portion control. An
hour of physical fitness follows the nutritional component, and activities vary from relay games to specific
team sports. Participants also engage in an ongoing goal-setting model in which they set lifestyle and habit
modification goals.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Pre and post testing have shown an increased awareness of both nutrition information and ways to enhance
the health value of common meals. Each session includes an open discussion time in which participants
share their smart food choices with the group and receive praise. Throughout this component, JFL Activity
Leaders have noticed an increased occurrence of better nutritional habits and increased physical activity
during out of school time. The physical activities have consistently proven to increase effective
communication, teamwork, and confidence in athletic ability. Through structured goal setting, the
participants gain a qualified understanding of accountability and follow-through of their actions.
Participation in JFL ensures an extra hour of monitored physical activity each week, which in itself is a
great success.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
School involvement is critical to the success of Jump For Life on campus. In the school or after-school
setting, the processes of student selection, attendance, discipline, and engagement are best achieved in close
partnership with the school. After-School All-Stars currently provides this service for free; however we
anticipate a future need for small compensation from the schools. We are actively seeking donations from
outside sources and grants awards on a regular basis.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
After-School All-Stars of Greater San Diego and the Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation in
partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, County Supervisor Ron Roberts and the
Children’s Initiative created JFL. The mission of the program is to encourage all children and their families
to make healthy choices through fitness and nutrition.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
In the coming school year, we hope to grow Jump For Life significantly and reach more students in San
Diego County. We are meeting with school nurses and after-school Site Supervisors around the county to
establish more JFL school sites. We hope to be able to run sequential cycles of JFL in an attempt to serve
more students at each school. We try to limit students to about 15 per Activity Leader, so establishing a
sound relationship with schools will allow us to rotate different students into the program after each 10week cycle is completed.
 School District: Borrego Springs Unified
 After School Program:
Name of School: Borrego Springs High
School, Middle & Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead: Jill Naranjo
Email:
Email: jnaranjo@bsusd.net
Phone:
Phone: 760-767-5335
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
__
Physical education/physical activity at middle school level
__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
X Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
I participated in the UCSD Extension education healthy eating (1 unit) course – over the phone
participation.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity.
I was able to learn new nutrition information and make some changes to my own eating habits
in order to encourage other staff/students in Borrego Springs to eat healthier.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity.
There were not many as this was able to be done over the phone and my district paid the
tuition!
4. List any partners involved in this activity.
UCSD extended education.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity ( other resources):
I have shared the class information to colleagues in order to encourage participation.
 School District:
Cajon Valley Union
 After School Program:
Name of School:
Child Nutrition Services
After-School Program Contact:
Wendy Vaughn-Platt
Wellness Lead:
Nancy Trost
Email:
vaughplatt @cajonvalley.net
Email:
trost@cajonvalley.net
Phone:
(619) 588-3265
Phone:
(619) 588-3643
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
_√ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
Promotion of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at 13 Breakfast Programs
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
This activity promoted integrating fruits and vegetables into a healthy breakfast. The Cajon Valley Child
Nutrition supervisory team of Kathie Ward, Bonnie Pequignot, and registered dietitian, Kim Hughes,
implemented the project.
The implementation included surveying students about breakfast foods, marketing through daily television
broadcasts, posting colorful menu posters at site cafeterias including professionally made banners and
colorful pennants, advertising at a large community event (Taste of East County - see attached photo), and
food sampling demonstrations for students.
The demonstrations included samplings a breakfast of tropical fruits, cereals with fruit additions, yogurt and
fruit sundaes, and fresh vegetables. A miniature garden was also on display (see attached flyers and
photos).
A video of the activity was created by Kara Chine, media specialist, from the San Diego County Office of
Education. The video highlights the Bostonia Elementary and Hillsdale Middle School production kitchens
as good examples of nutrition education and sampling; successful examples of promoting and marketing
fruits/vegetables to students at breakfast; and best practices in the school kitchen that enable the school
sites to serve a fresh variety of produce. The video will be available in the fall.
Nutrition education classes were provided as part of this activity at Bostonia Elementary (5th grade) to
assist the site in preparation for the Presidential Fitness Test in April 2007. The classes focused on tips
for eating a healthy breakfast and a healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Elementary schools have increased their overall fruit and vegetable consumption and increased their
breakfast participation.
 The breakfast participation level increased, even with the loss of one grade level at some
elementary schools and enrollment reductions. At two schools, Rios Elementary and Madison
Elementary, the breakfast participation doubled.
 The breakfast program counts increased, even with the addition of healthier products, i.e. low
sugar, and high fiber cereals.
Students have been receptive to trying new foods at breakfast.
 During food sampling demonstrations, students saw that their peers were trying new foods; this
modeled that healthy choices were acceptable.
 Students received information about the new foods, i.e. vitamins, minerals, fiber, energy.
 Students “knew” the dietitian had something new when they saw her coming; this has been very
positive.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
There is a limited time period (1/2 hour during breakfast) for demonstrations for students/parents. Students
who do not come to the cafeteria in the morning are missing out on those demonstrations.
The dissemination of this activity to a greater number of students has not moved forward as quickly as we
would have liked. We will continue to facilitate the expanded sharing of information regarding this activity
across the District to increase participation levels.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
 This effort has been funded by the California Fresh Start Grant from the California Department
of Education. The food broker, Brakebush Brothers, Inc., supplied 62 “Billabong” backpacks,
which were used for a breakfast promotion during the National School Breakfast Week.
Brakebush also provided beach towels for the fall 2007 breakfast promotion.
 The School Nutrition Association helped market breakfast with promotional ideas for the
National School Breakfast Week.
 The Child Nutrition staff, from production to service, has been actively involved in the success of
the breakfast program and the fruits and vegetables promotion project.
 The San Diego County Office of Education created the California Fresh Start Video which will
be available in the fall.
 Nutritional information and handouts have been provided through multiple agencies including
the California Dairy Council.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
 The Child Nutrition Services of CVUSD has set a goal to reach more parents with nutrition and
breakfast information to promote an increase in students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables.
 The District e-mail system can be utilized to improve communication with staff, PTA, and After School Programs.
 Quarterly newsletters may also be an option.
 We will continue the school television broadcasts about the breakfast program and expand the
information to include upcoming events and nutrition.
 School District:
 After School Program:
Cardiff
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Email:
Julie Parker
Email:
Phone:
jparker@sdcoe.net
Phone:
760-632-5892
Fax: 760-632-5375
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
_X_ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Reverse lunch – the children have lunch recess first
then eat
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: Students are eating more food at lunch, less
waste, less trash
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Not the traditional way. Hand
washing, limited time to eat, sometimes not enough for younger kids – those at the end of the
lunch line.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: Parents
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): We will continue next year.
 School District:
Carlsbad Unified School District
 After School Program:
Name of School: Magnolia Elementary School After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead: Kelly Large, Teacher
Email:
Email:
klarge2@cox.net
Phone:
Phone:
(760) 331-5600
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Magnolia Milers is a program implemented at the elementary school level to promote a lifelong
love of physical activity in children. This flexible program is simple to run at a minimal cost.
Classes begin their school day with 15 minutes of exercise, including a brief warm up and a walk
and/or light jog (approximately ½ to 1 ½ miles). Students earn a punch on their punch card for
each lap run (1 lap equals ¼ mile). Completed punch cards represent 5 miles (20 laps) and earns
the student a foot token or “charm” to be worn on a chain around their necks. Students collect
completed punch cards to earn larger prizes such as t-shirts.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
The successes from the implementation of this program during the 2006-2007 school year were
almost immediate. There was a marked decrease in classroom rowdiness and an increase in
learning readiness at the start of each school day. Teachers and students alike also noted the
program offered students the opportunity to set personal goals, socialize with teachers and peers
and make their own healthy choices. Overall, the Magnolia Milers logged thousands of miles
during the school year and sparked an interest in extracurricular running activities, including the
school’s participation in the Carlsbad 5000.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
The estimated cost for implementing the program is around $1,000 and so a grant was received to
help defray costs (for chains, tokens, small prizes, etc.). Since all students at Magnolia (about
450) participated in this program, a schedule of running “shifts” was needed to address the
numbers of children on the field at one time. As a result, 4-5th graders participate at the beginning
of the school day (8:10 am), 3rd graders at 1:30, and kindergarteners – 2nd graders during any
other time of the school day that accommodates their schedule.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was involved, as well as parent volunteers and all school
staff and administrators.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
PTA funds are being used to support this vital activity for the 2007-2008 school year. In addition,
grant applications will continue to be submitted to establish this program as an ongoing,
sustainable activity to support student health, wellness and readiness to learn.
Carlsbad Unified School District
1. Describe your implementation activity:
The district has had two Wellness Council meetings in May to “jumpstart” our implementation
direction. We have divided our council into three subcommittees and identified tasks and
timelines for implementation for the 07-08 school year.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
The last meeting was very productive and focused the group on where we are, and where we
intend to be in the next year.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
There was a change in leadership on the Wellness Council and some ambiguity as to who
would assume the leadership that delayed our efforts towards implementation. The other
extremely challenging barrier is getting all of the district’s stakeholders to attend our meetings.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
Partners include: Jeanne Salvadori, SDCOE,
Beverley Hathaway, Migrant Education Specialist
Carey Riccitelli, County of SD, Health and Human Services
Carlsbad Parks and Recreation
Y.E.S. – Youth Enrichment Services (Carlsbad)
Also, we have invited health professionals from our local community.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): related to meeting agenda
 School District:
Chula Vista Elem.
 After School Program:
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Nancy Kerwin
Wellness Lead:
Dale Parent
Email:
dparent@cvesd.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-425-9600 x 1508
Fax: 619-409-6635
Email:
nkerwin@cvesd.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-425-9600 x1511
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
_x_ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Power Point presentation given at various school sites
to understand the new laws and problem of child obesity. Same provided to PTA and to Day
DLAC
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: School sites chose to voluntarily stop using
food incentives and foods without nutritional value for celebrations.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Not all schools requested inservice. Time to do these in-services.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: Coordinator/Director/Family Resource Centers
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): Get the word out there!!
 School District:
Coronado Unified School District
Name of School:
Wellness Lead:
Lorraine Boyle
Email:
lboyle@coronado.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-522-8900 ext 1014
 After School Program:
Coronado Unified School District
After-School Program Contact:
Kathy Mathis
Email:
kmathis@coronado.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-972-7522
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
__X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
__X_ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
_X__ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Student involvement in Wellness Policy: Nutrition
Guidelines. High school representatives are on our Wellness Council and helped develop guidelines and
new menus for food services. Wellness lead presented the guidelines, sample menus and held
discussion with ASB during class time, which provided feedback and buy in.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: Students at the high school level have
participated on our Wellness Council and are assisting with the implementation of the new guidelines.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: More time and meeting
opportunities where everyone can meet and plan together is always a challenge.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: Students, Assistant Superintendent, Food Services staff,
and parents.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): To continue to follow up with
students in reviewing progress towards healthy food/beverage choices. Additional sources of healthy
snacks, menus, and food sources for small districts.
 School District:
Encinitas Union School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Kevin La Pittus
Email:
Email:
klapittus@eusd.net
Phone:
Phone:
760-943-2042
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_x__ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: We held our “Partners in Wellness Forum” to which we
invited all district parents. The event was held on a Saturday and featured “vendor booths” comprised of
representatives from the California Dairy Council, The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Dept.,
The SD Dept of Environmental Health and Local grocery stores. Dr. Christine Wood and Fred Becker
from the Becker Institute were the keynote speakers. There were also several breakout sessions to
include:
 “What’s for Lunch Mom? Creative Menu Planning”
 “Let’s Get Active – Building Fitness into Your Family’s Lifestyle”
 “The Smart Consumer – Reading Labels”
 “How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It!”
 “Myths and Realities of School Lunch”
 “Learn What Your Child is Learning in School About Healthy Lifestyles”
 “Improving Your Child’s Self Esteem and Motivation”
 “Ayudar a Su Familia a Hacer Eleciones Saludables (en Espanol)”
 “A Vision for a Healthy Community – EUSD’s Wellness Policy”
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: Not only did we demonstrate our commitment to
implementing our wellness policy, but we fostered strong relationships with parents, community
members and local businesses. These relationships will help us in the continued implementation of our
wellness policy. It also enabled us to demonstrate the changes we have made in the district Child
Nutrition Department by showcasing our whole grain and healthier additions to the lunch menu.
In the surveys we supplied the attendees, over 80% of them responded that the forum exceeded their
expectations and that they found the information very useful.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
This activity took a tremendous amount of planning and resources to pull off. There were also some
costs associated with this activity but we feel that the results far outweighed the expenses.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
a. Play it Again Sports, San Marcos
b. Breean Levitch- Dairy Council of California
c. Dr Christine Wood- Author of “How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It!”
d. Gabriela Sipe, Med, RD
e. Carol Ross, MA, Exercise Physiologist, Owner of Personally Fit
f. Fred Becker, The Becker Institute
g. Maria Banuelos and Ramona Costa- North County Health Services
h. Sarah Naveh- Customer Care, Jimbo’s
i. Robert MacPhee
j. Heather Buonomo- Department of Environmental Services
k. Tari Roberts- USANA Health Services
l. Skip Balda- LA Fitness
m. Russell Levan- LapTop Lunches
n. Sally Whitmore- Healthy Kids
o. Nick Buck- City of Encinitas Parks & Recreation
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
We plan on expanding on the event, and including more of our migrant population by possibly having
two locations, one for English and one for Spanish.
 School District: Escondido Union School
District
 After School Program:
Name of School: All Schools
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Virginia Carter, Nutrition Director
Email:
Email: vcarter@eusd4kids.org
Phone:
Phone: 760-432-2141
FAX:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
X Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Special Student Days – On and Off Campus - The Nutrition Department provides healthy meal
choices for students at most student activities. A ServSafe certified nutrition employee
accompanies students on most field trips and provides a fun and healthy meal. Year-end
activities include trips to the beach, the park, and picnics on campus. We do BBQ’s that focus on
healthy food and always include an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetable and cold bottled water. In
place of chips and candy we provide frozen fruit bars made from 100% fruit.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Teaching staff have come to count on Nutrition Services for these special events. It takes a huge
workload from them when they don’t have to do the food! The PTA finds this service a valuable
resource and they work with us to provide these fun field trips. Students have not complained
about the lack of junk food and they are learning that you can have a picnic and eat healthy food.
Bottled water has become the beverage of choice for these excursions.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
When this implementation began in the fall of 2006 we found many of the teachers, Principals,
and the PTA viewed this program as a loss of control at their site. Many of them associate fun
days with food, and therefore believed that the junk food was what made the event special. Many
of them steadfastly continued to provide food that was not a healthy choice. There was reluctance
on their part to communicate with the cafeteria managers about upcoming events that resulted in
after the fact information. The biggest challenge was convincing all players that this was a good
thing for kids, teachers, and parents!
We also had a cost factor involved in purchasing mobile equipment for hot and cold food.
However, this was a one-time expenditure and was well worth the small cost.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, PTA, Teachers, Nutrition Staff
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Beginning in the fall of 2007 we will have a brochure available (hard copy and on our web site)
that will list the many events that we can partner with. This will market the healthy choice
alternative for students and a reduced workload for teachers. It will also encourage the PTA to
partner with Nutrition to provide a fun and healthy day for all students.
 School District: Grossmont Union High
School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead: Larry Harrison
Email:
Email: lharrison@guhsd.net
Phone:
Phone: 619-644-8184
FAX:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
X Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
Describe your implementation activity: An assessment has been developed by the District’s Child
Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee. The assessment has been approved by Cabinet and
will be put into a scan-able format. It covers the areas of nutrition and physical activity.
1. Describe any success or results from this activity: Unknown at this time.
2. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Unknown at this time.
3. List any partners involved in this activity: Grossmont Health Care District. The health care district
agrees with the assessment and its objectives and will do a statement of support which will be included
with the assessment.
4. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): The assessment will be given
to all students the week of August 27, 2007. The results will be used by our Curriculum Department,
P.E. Council, Food Services Department, etc. to make potential curriculum and physical activity
adjustments and to meet the food services customers’ needs while enforcing the policies of SB12.
 School District:
 After School Program:
After-School Program Contact:
Name of School:
La Mesa – Spring Valley
Wellness Lead:
Jill Whittenberg
Email:
Jill.Whittenberg@lmsvsd.k12.ca.us
Email:
Phone:
Phone:
(619) 668-5764
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
X
Fund-raising/school sales
X
Parent involvement/buy-in
X
Formation of school site-based health councils
X
Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
X
Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
X
Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Had monthly Wellness Council Meetings with teachers, 1-2 with
parents September & January. Then every 2 months. Rolled out “Make mine Healthy” a rotating event for 4 th and
5th graders teaching healthy snacking and importance of physical activity.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: Very positive from both events. Received great
input from PE teachers and children about info. Results: try to limit amount of snacks children buy form snack
carts.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Challenges: Food service staff to
monitor amount of snack to kids is difficult. Barriers: Parents/principal’s questions how to get around wellness
policy and SB12.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: Parents, Faculty/Teachers and administrators
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): Working with site principals to
help understand the reasons why.
 School District:
Lemon Grove School District
Name of School:
Lemon Grove School District
Wellness Lead:
Robin McNulty
Email:
rpellet@lgsd.k12.ca.us
 After School Program:
Lemon Grove After School Program
After-School Program Contact:
Bill Baucher, Ph.D.
Email:
bbauche@lgsd.k12.ca.us
Phone:
619-825-5700
Phone:
619-825-5655
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
__X_ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: This year’s activity has been to continue with second year’s
strategies of a three year roll out plan of the district’s wellness policy. The main activity of the second year
is for the Wellness Lead and district council to provide technical assistance, such as how to engage the
school‘s ownership of the wellness strategies.
2.
Describe any success or results from this activity: During year one each (n = 8) school site completed
the School Health Index Tool from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website
(http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/SHI/Static/Introduction.aspx#top). This data provided was then summarized
and provided baseline information for the district’s wellness council to design a three year rollout plan of
the district’s wellness policy. The key goals of the wellness council are 1) to showcase school sites'
best practices; 2) to provide suggestions for improvement to achieve the school’s wellness goals; and
3) to increase students, families, school organizations and community at large’ buy-in of the district’s
wellness policy. During year one each school formed a school site wellness team and used the
district’s wellness policy as a guide submitted a three year implementation plan which addressed the
specific school site’s environment.
3.
Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
There have been two barriers to the implementation of the three year roll out plan. The first barrier has
been school employee buy-in to the importance of and implementation of the wellness policy. Though
many agree it is good for the students. However, when it comes to the school staff's own commitment
to such policies, there is an attitude of I am an adult and who are you to tell me what I can and can not
do at school. The second barrier is the Lemon Grove City Council’s rejection to collaborate on a
school/city wellness initiative.
4.
List any partners involved in this activity:
Project PEACE ( Promoting Education And Community Empowerment) Lemon Grove Collaborative,
UCSD Community Pediatrics, and SPARK Program
5.
Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
A) Poll the school site councils to find out results of Spring '07 implementation plan.
B) Organize a traveling display board which features school’s best practices to be shared throughout
the district.
C) Create and sustain an after school youth wellness advisory council.
D) Piloted with SPARK (Sports, Play, Active Recreation for Kids) Program to develop a policy about
classroom parties and celebrations. Once finalized this information will be distributed to the eight (8)
schools in the Lemon Grove School District.
 School District:
San Marcos Unified School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
K – 12 District
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Herbie Smith
Email:
Email:
Herbie.smith@smusd.org
Phone:
Phone:
760.752.1269
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
_X_ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Our Child Nutrition Services department conducted various employee trainings where we
discussed the wellness policy and other general health and nutrition principles. These trainings
were reinforced through visitations from our nutrition education supervisor to insure that sites were
aware of any changes that were being made. Our field staff is out there on the front line and we
felt it necessary for them to be comfortable talking about the policy to students, parents and
teachers.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
These employee trainings provided our filed staff with the knowledge necessary to reinforce the
wellness policy to students, parents and teachers on a daily basis. This dissemination of
knowledge helped lead to the widespread support of the wellness policy and our District goals.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
The main challenges we faced were finding opportunities to conduct trainings so that each of our
staff could participate. We ended up holding 5 different training sessions at different times of the
day, which provided each employee with a training that would be convenient to them. Another
challenge we faced was discussing complex topics such as the wellness policy and other Senate
Bills in a language that was understandable to the group. To accomplish this, we utilized visual
aids and scenarios to make these policies “real.”
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
The support of the entire CNS staff was necessary to make implementation a success. We
trained our office staff to assist in the process and answer questions about the policy as they
came up. We also required the assistance of our administrators in the District to help educate
their staff on the positive changes that would result from the District’s new wellness policy.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Our “next steps” include ongoing training and education about the wellness policy as it changes
and strategies to communicate the policy to parents. These strategies will become instrumental in
creating support the wellness policy within our community due to the concern with fundraisers and
birthday celebrations.
 School District:
w/in San Diego School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
Alice Birney Academy
of International Studies
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Amanda Hammond, Principal
Naomi Krilla, RN, School Nurse
Email:
Email:
Phone:
ahammond@sandi.net
nkrilla@sandi.net
Phone:
619-497-3500
619497-4116
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_X_ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
During the last school year Alice Birney conducted a pilot targeted Intervention of at-risk students.
Through the routine health assessments conducted by the school nurse, BMI measures for select
classes were taken. Students classified as obese using the Center for Disease Control BMI calculator
were identified and families were notified and given information about the at-risk student’s health
concern and given information about healthy options for weight reduction.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
This assessment was simple to conduct in the given time since routine health assessments for vision
and hearing were already being conducted. The data for the one class was alarming with more than
30% of students measured classified as obese. These results encouraged staff to undertake
increased wellness activities.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Cultural difference and attitudes regarding weight prevented some parents from following up with their
physicians or other health professionals.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
A health assistant helped with weighing and measuring students BMI and recording this information.
Parents participated by bringing their children to their pediatricians for follow-up.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
We plan to increase health education in a culturally sensitive way – addressing cultural perceptions of
health and risk. Furthermore we plan to impact the school culture by decreasing the amount of high
sugar and fat treats, increasing over all nutrition knowledge and increasing opportunities for physical
activity
 School District:
San Diego Unified School District
 After School Program:
Students Plus Program
Name of School:
Crawford Educational Complex
After-School Program Contact:
Christina Piranio
Wellness Lead:
Lily Rees
Email:
Christina.Piranio@theirc.org
Email:
Lily.Rees@theirc.org
Phone:
619-641-7510 x256
Phone:
619-641-7510 x260
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_x__ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_x__ Physical education/physical activity at high school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
_x__ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
The Students Plus After School Program, the only all-inclusive after school program on the Crawford
campus, focuses on three priorities: (1) improving student academic performance, (2) providing students
with engaging enrichment activities, and (3) connecting parents to their children’s education. To this end,
the after school program provides the campus with a safe space for teens, literacy classes, tutors, multicultural staff members, and a myriad of enrichment programs that promote literacy: a theater program,
sports, parent outreach events, outdoor adventure club, a photography class and the One World Youth
Project, for example.
Last summer (2006), Students Plus implemented a girls’ basketball program. A volunteer initiated the
activity by inviting some female high school students to play. Six girls showed up on the first day.
When the 06-07 school year began, the group asked the local recreation center for permission to
implement a “girls-only” play time on Friday afternoons. The recreation center welcomed the idea and
reserved the court once a week. As a result, program staff recruited additional female volunteers who had a
specific interest in coaching basketball. The volunteer coaches taught shooting, dribbling, and passing drills
and eventually created teams and held scrimmages.
In January of 2007, we learned of a health contest (GoGirlGo!) sponsored by Gatorade and the
Women’s Sports Foundation. The goal of the contest was to have youth-led athletic programs recruit more
girls to become physically active. The girl basketball players created flyers, made presentations to their
physical education classes, and told their friends to come out to play basketball. Fifteen students quickly
became 30 and within one month, almost 40 girls joined us on the court. Our video submission to the
GoGirlGo! Contest won us the grand prize.
With such consistent attendance and positive response from the girls, we decided to take basketball
practice one step further. Program staff recruited a public health student to implement a nutrition
curriculum to add to the value of the exercise each week. We also hoped to curb the number of students
eating junk food at break times. Included in the nutrition curriculum was a review of healthy eating habits,
vitamins, and risks of poor diet habits.
Today the girls’ basketball program includes stretching, laps, drills, and team play. Girls also learn the
rules of the game and the principles of good sportsmanship.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
The greatest success of the girls’ basketball program remains the sheer numbers of young women who
have come out to play. The female participants are first time athletes partaking in a voluntary physical
program. We did not anticipate the large turn out, especially since our experience up until this point led us
to believe that girls were not interested in playing sports. Girls later reported that they had never
participated in team sports before they started playing basketball. As a result of playing each week, the girls
have learned the rules of the game and have helped the Colina Park gym increase the number of student
athletes using the facility after school. The girls have also developed an appreciation for the sport,
blossomed as athletes, and become healthier. There is no doubt that playing basketball and exercising have
become habits for this group of girls. They are more aware of the need for physical fitness than ever. Many
have discovered that basketball is another outlet for self expression; basketball builds character, confidence,
and leadership skills. Others have gone on to participate in Crawford’s summer training program with
intentions of trying out for the team in the winter.
As a result of the program, a story about the girls’ team aired on local NBC news, highlighting the high
numbers of predominantly refugee and Muslim girls that played each week.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Like any new activity we present to young people, it takes some time before they fall into a consistent
routine. The same occurred while playing basketball. When we introduced warm-up exercises and a quick
jog around the court, the students balked. When we introduced nutrition classes into the work-out, they
complained. They wanted to play basketball their way, and we were interested in teaching them something
new. In time, the girls grew accustomed to the routine, although not right away.
Similarly, parents found themselves in disbelief that their girls were really playing basketball after
school in a supervised environment. Many of our girls come from traditional families where playing a sport
is a male activity, not a female activity. Working with parents, translating our goals, and explaining the
reason for teaching girls to be more athletic was a challenge.
Lastly, the girls were not accustomed to team sports. We were challenged to find ways to explain the
rules of good sportsmanship, the importance of sharing the ball, and working together as a team since they
were individually learning to play a new game and build their skills.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
a. The Colina del Sol Recreation Center
b. San Diego State Public Health Program
c. International Rescue Committee
d. Crawford Educational Complex
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
The girls’ basketball program prompted us to seek alternative funding sources to continue to teach
nutrition and sports to all students after school. In May, we were notified that we received a Healthy People
Grant sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services. As a result, we look forward to
continuing to teach both girls and boys nutrition classes combined with sports and physical activity.
The girls’ basketball program will evolve into a more structured program with two program
components: 1) a program for girls who have played since last year and 2) a program for beginners. The
new program offers older students a chance to be leaders among their peers. It is a chance to demonstrate
mastery and skill. The girls also have hopes of entering a community league whereby they will be able to
compete against other female athletes in the community.
 School District: San Diego Unified
School District
Name of School: Monroe Clark Middle &
Hoover H.S.
Wellness Lead: Donna Magden, School Nurse
Rady’s Children Hospital
 After School Program:
Email: dmagden@sandi.net
Phone:
After-School Program Contact:
Email:
Phone: (619) 563-6801 ext. 2018
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
X
Physical education/physical activity at middle school level
__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
__ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Pilot program by Rady’s Children Hospital. Six High school
juniors have been recruited and trained as Health Coaches from Hoover High School. Each Health
Coach will be assigned 2-3 middle school students from Monroe Clark Middle School to educate,
mentor, and track progress for 4 months.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity. Activity is in the beginning stages. The Health
Coaches have been trained and now the middle school students will be selected.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Activity is only in beginning
stages. Possible barriers- time restraints for students, continued interest for 4 months.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: Rady’s Children Hospital and several project
advisors/consultants including physicians.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): Based on the success of the
pilot, they hope to expand the program to reach a larger population and add a research component to test
the model as a “best practice”.
 School District:
San Diego Unified School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
Horton Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Email:
Maggie Shordon
Email:
Phone:
magshor@hotmail.com
Phone:
619.254.9936
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
__X_ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: The Horton Elementary Healthy Snack and Celebration
Policy was created to set guidelines for the types of foods and beverages staff, students and parents can
bring to school for consumption during recess, snack class parties or other special school events and
celebrations. The administration and staff at Horton elementary helped draft a policy letter that was sent
home for parents to read, sign and return to their child’s teacher. In the 2007/2008 school year, a poster
of the policy was signed by the staff and will be displayed in the front office. The policy was also added
to the 3rd through 6th grade student handbooks that are sent home to be read, signed and returned at the
beginning of the school year. Each classroom will also receive a poster of the policy.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: The Healthy Snack and Celebration Policy letter
that was sent home with all students in April 2007 was welcomed and supported by a majority of the
parents and staff. This policy unified the school in its efforts to improve the health of the students and
families at Horton elementary. There has been a notable decrease in the amount of unhealthy food found
on campus as well as a notable increase in healthy snack and non-food rewards being brought to school
by staff and parents. The staff has made incredible efforts to be healthy role models, making positives
changes in their classrooms as well as their personal lives.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: There are some staff and parents
that feel this policy crosses the line of personal freedom. They feel that it is unreasonable and unfair to
expect schools to control what food or snacks students and parents bring to school. They do not see a
problem with unhealthy snacks at school and feel teaching moderation is a better route than banning
unhealthy foods and drinks. Because this is a policy, the entire school must participate. The
administration supports the policy, however the responsibility and decision to enforce the policy
ultimately lies with the parents and teachers. Some staff feel that this policy lowers morale and makes
parents feel bad because they provide their children with unhealthy food and drink options. The
majority of the staff understand that there is no need to make anyone feel unwelcome or bad for bringing
unhealthy food/drink, it is more of a process of educating themselves, the students and parents and
providing ideas and examples of healthy options.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: The project coordinator from The Horton Hawks Stay
Healthy program organized and facilitated the policy development process. The partners involved in the
Horton Hawks Stay Healthy Program: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes: Project Dulce, Rady
Children’s Hospital San Diego: Center for Healthier Communities, Joy of Sports Foundation, San Diego
State University Institute for Public Health.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): The next step is to provide
more education to staff and parents and continue to increase their awareness of childhood obesity and
the associated health risks like type 2 diabetes. The administration and teachers will be asked to recommit to the Healthy Snack and Celebration Policy at the beginning of the school year and “caught
being healthy” non-food and healthy snack awards will be given to staff and students who role model
healthy lifestyle behaviors at school. Each family will receive a refrigerator magnet that contains the
school contact information and the Healthy Snack and Celebration Policy.
 School District:
San Diego Unified School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Horton Elementary
Wellness Lead:
Email:
Maggie Shordon
Email:
magshor@hotmail.com
Phone:
Phone:
619.254.9936
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___X Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Creating a consistent award for students who
demonstrate healthy behaviors during the school day was an idea gleaned from a weekly
“Caught Being Good” award system already in place at Horton elementary. “Caught Being
Good” tickets were given to students for positive behaviors and actions they did during the
school day. To increase healthy behaviors the staff at Horton elementary received green
“Caught Being Healthy” tickets that were given to students during the day for choosing fruits
and vegetables at breakfast and lunch, being physically active, bringing healthy snacks from
home and washing their hands. Students write their name on the ticket they receive and place
it in a box located in the cafeteria. 10 students are chosen weekly, their names are called over
the PA system and they are invited to come to the nurse’s office and receive a healthy prize:
jump ropes, balls, recipe books, pencils, healthy posters and toothbrushes.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: The “Caught Being Healthy” student award
activity was an immediate success with the students. They were eager to receive the ticket to
win a prize, but also very eager to show they understood what a healthy behavior was even
when they did not get a ticket. The staff was able to use the “Caught Being Healthy” tickets to
praise students for their healthy behaviors and change some unhealthy behaviors. One
student would bring Gatorade and sweets to school everyday, he was told how much sugar
was in the Gatorade and that there are a healthier snack that he could bring to school that
would be better for his body and brain. He received a ticket for bringing water and fruit and his
name was chosen to receive a prize. For the rest of the school year he brought in water and a
healthy snack and made sure to tell his family why is was making the change. Staff started
nominating other teachers for “Caught Being Healthy”. This lead to staff being recognized
during staff meetings for “Caught Being Healthy”. They received a healthy prize and the entire
staff was told about the healthy behavior or activity they accomplished.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: The major challenge is time
and consistency. All the staff needs to give tickets to students, someone has to be in charge
of picking the winning tickets every week and keep record of the names to ensure the same
kids do not receive prizes every week. Also, there needs to be some resources available to
buy healthy, cool prizes: water bottles, balls, frisbies, hacky sacks, healthy books,
toothbrushes, jump ropes. One more thing, it is important to know what works best:
announcing the names of the students over the PA and having them pick-up a prize or visiting
the classroom.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: The project coordinator from the Horton Hawks Stay
Healthy program organized and facilitated the “Caught Being Healthy” activity. The partners
involved in the Horton Hawks Stay Healthy Program: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes:
Project Dulce, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego: Center for Healthier Communities, Joy of
Sports Foundation, San Diego State University Institute for Public Health. The administration at
Horton provided additional resources for prizes.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): The next step is to keep this
activity going for the 2007/2008 school year. Sustaining this activity will require a member
from the staff to adopt and manage this program. The cafeteria staff, school nurse or front
office personnel are all great candidates because most students see them every day and
students can locate them easily. Also healthy prizes must be acquired that will last the entire
school year.
 School District:
 After School Program:
Name of School: Kit Carson Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead: Tana Strow- Physical
Education Specialist
Email:
Email: tstrow@san.rr.com
Phone:
Phone: (858) 496-8060
FAX:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
X Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Mission Valley YMCA-Outreach Program
Each school day approximately 110 children from Carson Elementary receive physical education classes at the
Mission Valley YMCA. Every kindergarten through fifth grade student participates in a physical education
program that includes swimming, soccer and fitness lessons. The students are bused to the YMCA during their
school day where they receive lessons from certified instructors. Upon completion of the program, each student
receives a free youth membership to the YMCA.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: The lessons taught at the YMCA not only
provide our students with access to high-quality, dynamic physical education activities, but also build
social skills, self confidence and awareness of community resources.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Coordinating school and YMCA
time schedules can often be challenging.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
Mission Valley YMCA
Jessica Pineda, Outreach Director
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): n/a
 School District: San Diego Unified School
District
 After School Program:
Name of School: Lee Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead: Lori Lopez
Email:
Email: lorilopez@cox.net
Phone:
Phone: 619-246-4616
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
X
Physical education/physical activity at middle school level
__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
__ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: I have taught elementary P.E. for 14 years. I teach a CA
standards based program. Recently I have used “Sandy Spin Slade's Skillastics program: “Fitness
Skillastics,” “Basketball Skillastics” and “Soccer Skillastics” games.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: All my students love the ‘Skillastics’ Games.
We use them in the multipurpose rooms. They are engaged was great success.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: This program is difficult to use
outside on the blacktop or sand.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: I use this with all students k-6 and special education
student making up my own modifications.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): This year I am working at a
middle school and I plan to use this basketball, soccer and fitness Skillastics program with my student
when indoors.
x School District:
 After School Program:
San Diego Unified School District
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary
Wellness Lead:
Barbara Regas RN, Lisa Honeyfield RN Dan
Staberg APE teacher
MaryLou Baranowski, PE teacher
Email:
bregas@sandi.net
Email:
Phone:
Phone:
858 496-8225
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
X__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Running Club – each morning before school, students walk/run around the field and after each
lap they receive a stick. They turn in the sticks to their teacher who keeps a record of number
of laps completed.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Many students participate in this club. They work towards achieving a reward after they reach
a certain number of laps.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
The main challenge is that it is before school and many of our students are bused and miss the
opportunity to walk/run. Also, our field/track is not walker/runner friendly as there is gravel, dirt,
and narrow sidewalks. We have no grass or track to run on.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
Parent volunteers, general and special education students work together. We also have some
classroom teachers that walk with their class.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Pedometers would be a great tool for our students to monitor their steps and help each one set
their own personal goal. (Another financial challenge would be raising money for pedometer
purchases)
Encourage daily staff involvement and student participation.
 School District:
San Diego Unified
 After School Program: Sunrise Sunset
Name of School:
McGill School of Success
After-School Program Contact:
Sonji Anderson
Wellness Lead: Deborah Huggins
Email:
Email: dhuggins@sandi.net
Phone: 619-239-0632
Phone: 619-239-0632
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
____ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
_X__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
a. Our teachers and staff were trained on the importance of eating healthy foods in the
maintenance of a healthy body and mind.
b. Parents were presented with workshops on the importance of Healthy foods in the
maintenance of their children’s health as well as their own. Parents were taught to read
labels and make informed choices about the food they buy.
c. A Food Choice menu (salad, vegetable bar) was introduced to students during a
summer program and continued throughout the year.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
a. Healthy food choices and the food pyramid were included in the daily education
curriculum.
b. Teachers have noticed an increase in student’s awareness of healthy food choices.
c. Parents are more aware of the food choices affect their children and as a result send
healthy snacks for students.
d. Parents realize that they have a choice when they go to the grocery store or to fast food
restaurants.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
a. Time to implement the program changes and workshops
b. Parent availability to attend workshops
c. Funds to provide daily healthy snacks to all students
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
a. Kinder PEP
b. Dr. Joseph Joyner, Retired Pediatrician
c. Dr. Michael William Lee, Scripps Clinic
d. Patricia Kimbrell, Consultant
e. Gary Petill, S.D. Unified Food Services
f. Shohre Zahedi, Hygia Weight Loss & Nutrition
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
a. Provide on-going Parent workshops to reach more parents
b. Start a parent/student cooking class
 School District:
San Diego Unified
 After School Program: Sunrise Sunset
Name of School:
McGill School of Success
After-School Program Contact:
Sonji Anderson
Wellness Lead: Deborah Huggins
Email:
Email: dhuggins@sandi.net
Phone: 619-239-0632
Phone: 619-239-0632
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
____ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
____Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
a. Teachers were trained in how to teach the Smart Moves Activities
b. Physical Activity was incorporated throughout the daily curriculum.
c. Through a grant from PEP a P.E. specialist teaches students specific physical activity
skills once a week.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
a. Teachers are aware of the importance of physical activity and include it as often as
possible in the daily curriculum.
b. Students and Parents have become more aware of the importance of Physical Activity
in their child’s life.
c. Student stamina for physical activity, such as walking to the park has increased.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
a. Time to implement the program changes and workshops
b. Parent availability to attend workshops
c. Playground permanent structure at school site
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
a. Kinder PEP
b. Dr. Joseph Joyner, Retired Pediatrician
c. Dr. Michael William Lee, Scripps Clinic
d. Patricia Kimbrell, Consultant
e. Gary Petill, S.D. Unified Food Services
f. Shohre Zahedi, Hygia Weight Loss & Nutrition
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
a. Provide on-going Parent workshops to reach more parents
b. Start an after school exercise class for students/parents
 School District:
San Diego Unified
 After School Program: Sunrise Sunset
Name of School:
McGill School of Success
After-School Program Contact:
Sonji Anderson
Wellness Lead: Deborah Huggins
Email:
Email: dhuggins@sandi.net
Phone: 619-239-0632
Phone: 619-239-0632
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_X__ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_____ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
____ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
a. Parents were invited to a panel of experts on the effect of diet and lack of exercise on
students as well as adults.
b. Parents were presented with workshops on the importance of Healthy foods and
exercise in the maintenance of their children’s health as well as their own. Parents were
taught to read labels and make informed choices about the food they buy.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
a. Parents are more aware of the food choices and how food and lack of exercise affect
their children.
b. Parents send healthy snacks for students.
c. Parent encourage their children to have physical activity daily
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
a. Time to implement the program changes and workshops
b. Parent availability to attend workshops
c. Funds to continue workshops
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
a. Kinder PEP
b. Dr. Joseph Joyner, Retired Pediatrician
c. Dr. Michael William Lee, Scripps Clinic
d. Patricia Kimbrell, Consultant
e. Gary Petill, S.D. Unified Food Services
f. Shohre Zahedi, Hygia Weight Loss & Nutrition
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
a. Provide on-going Parent workshops to reach more parents
b. Start an after school exercise class for students/parents
c. Start a parent /student cooking class
 School District:
San Diego Unified
Name of School:
Mission Bay HS
Wellness Lead:
Diane Bladel, RN
Email:
dbladel@sandi.net
Phone:
 After School Program:
After-School Program Contact:
Email:
Phone:
858 273-1313 Ext.121
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
___ Parent involvement/buy-in
__X_ Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity:
Wellness Council formed includes staff, students, and parent representation. Met monthly and developed
a Mission statement and year goals. Mission Statement addressed on high school web page and in
quarterly newsletter sent to parents in English and Spanish called the “Cutlass.”
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Placed a “wellness note” weekly in school bulletin for staff and students.
Held a health fair on a Saturday in March at Open House. 30 community service providers participated in
event. School Food Services also participated and provided healthy food items for parents and students.
Conducted an art mural contest for students and presented a $35.00 check to 3 winners. Art mural was
painted on bathroom walls in female and male student restrooms. Hope was to make restrooms more
presentable and provide student ownership and pride in school campus.
Plan is to expand this project next year.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Getting parent participation on a regular basis. Only 2-3 parents were regular participators.
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
San Diego Food Services
North Central Public Health
Center For Community Solutions
Planned Parenthood
5.
Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): Will begin meeting in
September and plan for next year. Hope is to stop candy sales as fundraisers for next school year and
offer more positive ways to fundraise for school clubs. Hope is to get more parent volunteers on
Council.
 School District:
San Diego Unified School District
 After School Program:
Name of School:
Perry Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Wellness Lead:
Lauri Biondo, school nurse
Email:
Email:
Phone:
lbiondo@sandi.net
Phone:
619-479-4040
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
___ Fund-raising/school sales
_X_ Parent involvement/buy-in
___ Formation of school site-based health councils
_X_ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
_X_ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
Describe your implementation activity:
Created program called Health RAP (Health Rocks at Perry) consisting of several components:
- Morning running club – laps run and/or walked around field before school. Students and staff participate,
collect colored popsicle sticks which are counted, calculated into miles and charted on CA map. We made it
from San Diego to the Oregon border and back again in 8 weeks, with students rewarded with extra recess at
certain goals.
- Created after school fitness club for 5th & 6th graders by bringing “Jump for Life” through After-School All-Stars
each Wednesday afternoon. Young energetic teachers brought lessons and activities in nutrition, goal setting
and physical activity. It is FREE! The challenge was that so many kids love it the staff was overwhelmed with
participants and they did not want to turn anyone away! Also Donny Edwards (sponsor of Jump for Life) was
supposed to come to the school; kids were disappointed he could not. Will have them back again next year.
- Augmented our District’s new Health Ed Adoption by brining the UC Extension nutrition education curriculum
in. Stella Weaver in-serviced our teachers on program, which was possible because our principal and staff
developer are big supporters of health in schools. Haven’t surveyed teachers to see if they’ve used program
yet.
- Initiated a new school garden. Two staff members (nurse and teacher) attended the School Garden
Conference in Del Mar in April, brought back many ideas and ground breaking has started. Funding is a
challenge. Teacher has applied for grants, requested and received money from principal.
- Summerfest (2nd annual) health and literacy fair was held on the playground July 11 and was a huge success.
Teachers manned booths with health literature, healthy snacks and activities (dancing, watermelon seedspitting contest, fruit art, etc). Navy’s Fleet & Family Services, Children’s Hospital, TOPS (weight loss club),
healthy cooking demo, Ocean Experience Surf School (skate board and endo-board). Door prize donations
from dozens of donors like Sea World, museums, restaurants, kayaking, karate, etc.) Kids got passports
stamped from 9 or 18 booths to qualify for prizes to ensure booth visitation. Held health topic poetry and poster
making contest, also musical jingle and rap contest with prizes given at Summerfest.
I am fortunate because my principal “gave over” to me teachers who were working on their Master’s Degree,
and when I shared my vision for Health RAP they immediately picked up on projects of interest to them and
that fell right into Health RAP. One teacher has taken on the school garden and the other teacher was
coordinator of Summerfest this year. This is a good source for manpower!
My next step is to ensure that Health RAP continues with the above components in 07-08, and I hope to create
a “Health & Fitness Committee” at Perry as one of the standard school committees. Things I want to do in the
future:
- Formalize snack and treat policies (many teachers have made their own rules by we have no formal policy in
place)
- Create some fun activities to introduce new healthy foods, like “Bring Your Favorite Vegetable to School Day”
and perhaps a Perry Family cookbook, with lots of student art of course.
- Organize a walking school bus…this school is in a very walkable neighborhood yet many kids are driven to
school.
- Target parents to participate in Morning Running (Walking) club.
Possibilities are limited only by time and energy!
 School District: Solana Beach School
District
Name of School:
District Office
Wellness Lead:
Mary Ellen Nest
 After School Program:
Email: mnest@sbsd/l12.ca.us
Phone:
After-School Program Contact:
Email:
Phone: 858-794-7124
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
X Formation of school site-based health councils
__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
__ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: In a smaller district at times it is more of a challenge to get a
representative group together several times to develop a wellness policy, however the request for
members to join the Health Council met with great enthusiasm. The team consisted of a district school
psychologist, school nurse, physical education teacher, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and
Instruction, Board member, Director of Pupil Services, principal, Director of Nutrition and two
community members. One of the community members is a professor of Health Education and highly
involved in the development of the PE standards.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: The team considered all of the points required in
the development of a Wellness Policy and assessed the current practices in the District. After
completing the assessment and after four meetings and lots of email input, we were able to reach
consensus on our current Wellness Policy. Parents have been very supportive and have changed the
menu for their birthday treats, school and after school activities.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: There was a practice in the
district to make ice cream available each day for students. So often children did not eat, yet had money
for ice cream. Also another challenge was pizza day. We have reached a compromise, one day a week
will be set aside for ice cream and one day a week pizza.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: No agency partnerships at this time.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources): We have reviewed and
purchased a PE curriculum that can be used by the PE specialists, as well as the classroom teacher. This
will increase the effectiveness of our 200 minutes a week of PE.
 School District:
Sweetwater Union High School District
Name of School:
Mar Vista Middle School
Wellness Lead:
Kimberly Butler, Physical Education Teacher
National Board Certified Teacher in Physical Education
Experience teaching university level P.E. Pedagogy Class at SDSU
Email:
 After School Program:
Mar Vista Middle School
Before/After School Activities Program
After-School Program Contact:
James Whitfield, Director
Email:
james.whitfield@suhsd.k12.ca.us
Phone:
kimberly.butler@suhsd.k12.ca.us
(619) 628-5911
Phone:
(619) 628-5100
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
Fund-raising/school sales
Parent involvement/buy-in
Formation of school site-based health councils
X
Physical education/physical activity at MIDDLE school level
Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy
food
Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
Classroom parties/rewards
1.
Describe your implementation activity:
On Friday, October 5, 2007, the Before/After School Activities Program will begin a year-long fitness
and nutrition campaign with a kick-off event. Students will meet personal trainers, nutritionists, and get
a first glimpse of the newly purchased equipment being added to the weight room. In addition, students
will be given a survey that will assist personnel help the students set goals that they would like to
achieve.
2.
Describe any success or results from this activity:
The success factors we hope to achieve are:
 Increase enrollment in fitness activities, such as weight training and sports
 Have school sports teams take part in weight training a least one day a week
3.
Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
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4.
List any partners involved in this activity:
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5.
Enhancing activities so that students would want to continue the program throughout the school year
Mar Vista Middle School Before/After School Activities Program
Mar Vista Middle School Physical Education Teachers
Downtown YMCA
San Diego After School All-Stars
Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
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Establish monitoring and assessment to provide evidence proving the success of the campaign
 School District: Valley Center – Pauma
Unified
 After School Program:
Name of School:
After-School Program Contact:
Rosemary Geiger
Email:
Geiger.ro@vcpusd.net
Phone: 760-749-6748
Wellness Lead:
Rosemary Geiger
Email: Geiger.ro@vcpusd.net
Phone: 760-749-6748
FAX:
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
__ Fund-raising/school sales
__ Parent involvement/buy-in
__ Formation of school site-based health councils
__ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
X Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: Serving breadfast in Grab & Go Bags, providing 2nd Chance
Breakfast in the classroom.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity: Increased Participation at Breakfast.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity: Increased Labor Costs
Some classroom teachers do not like serving in the classroom.
4. List any partners involved in this activity: School site Principals and ASB Students. Some ASB
students are also on the Health Councils.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
Adding Whole Wheat products to the breakfast bags.
Adding more Fresh Fruit than Canned.
Beginning this practice at all school sites.
 School District: Vista School District
 After School Program:
Name of School: Alamosa Park
Elementary
After-School Program Contact:
Betsy Jenner
Wellness Lead: Susan Thayer, Amy
Haessly
Email: BetsyJenner@vusd.k12.ca.us
Email: realkeene@cox.net
AmyHaessly@vusd.k12.ca.us
Phone: (760) 726-2170 x 2375
Phone: (760) 945-7860;
(760) 724-8501; (760) 726-2170 x 2910
Please select Wellness Implementation Topic for this submission:
x Fund-raising/school sales
x Parent involvement/buy-in
x Formation of school site-based health councils
___ Physical education/physical activity at elementary school level
___ Food services – going beyond the minimum regulations/ marketing healthy food
___ Staff Wellness/staff buy-in
___ Classroom parties/rewards
1. Describe your implementation activity: (see attachment)
The creation of a newsletter article entitled “Healthy Hawks” which is included in the school newsletter sent home to
all the parents of students, quarterly.
2. Describe any success or results from this activity:
Increased awareness about nutrition and fitness as it relates to better overall health for our children. To provide
parents with resources they can use at home. Also to provide information about school related efforts to improve
overall health.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers to implementing this activity:
Addressing parents in a way that they can understand and utilize the information provided in the article(s).
4. List any partners involved in this activity:
Current research, articles, books, the Dairy Council of CA, the newsletter editor of the school paper.
5. Describe any “next steps” related to this activity (other resources):
To develop a wellness committee at the school consisting of parents who are motivated to fight childhood obesity
issues. We are planning on putting together a “Healthy Hawks Olympics” in the Spring of 2008.
The Healthy Hawks Olympics will be both a fundraiser/5K run/walk for our school’s foundation combined with various
booths of fun activities focused on physical fitness as well as information on nutrition and health. We plan to get
sponsors for this event and market it to bring better overall school-based and community awareness to the issue of
childhood obesity prevention.
**NOTE The Healthy Hawk “tip of the Day” will be posted, along-side the new “my pyramid”, in the window of the
school office. Each day a new healthy tip will be posted. All classrooms will have “my pyramid” poster in it.
Also I recently attended the ACE (American Council on Exercise) National conference in San Diego. They presented
information about “the Alliance for a Healthier Generation” which is a combined effort of former president, Bill Clinton
and the AHA, to combat childhood obesity. I signed up to do my part, at our school to implement some of their criteria.
I mentioned to their representative that San Diego is hosting a “Childhood Obesity Summit” in September. She wasn’t
aware so I told her I’d send her info and I did. Enclosed is some of their literature and contact information if you’re
interested in contacting them further.