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After receiving a local mini-grant, the school wellness council at West Babylon Junior High set out to start a breakfast program for students who arrive early to school. Students are now able to choose from an assortment of fresh fruit, cereal bars, fruit juice and low-fat milk. Additionally, funds were used to treat the entire student body to breakfast prior to the administering of both the New York State English Language Arts Test and the State Math Assessment.
The school also started a student ambassador program. Fifteen students from all three grade levels participated in tasting healthy foods, which then became available as lunch choices. The entire student body was able to make choices and suggestions through a student survey. Changes were made in the staff cafeteria as well, based on a separate staff survey conducted to assess food preferences. The school adopted a “No Junk” fundraising policy which eliminated bake sales and candy sales as fundraising options.
The wellness council is proud of their accomplishments and believes that by incorporating healthier food choices, student input and the breakfast program that they are well on their way to increasing health and well-being throughout the school community. They are confident that these positive steps will also aid their students in making healthy choices in the future.
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