The staff at Le Gore Elementary School has always known that healthy eating and physical activity were important, but activities to address these behaviors for their students and staff were not always a priority, until this year. After joining the Healthy Schools Program, the school wellness council was formed and they began looking at ways to improve the school environment so that students would be more physically active and have access to healthier foods.
Le Gore started by looking at their physical education program. After providing training in the SPARK program, the teachers are energized about PE and what was once only playtime for students has become a true physical education program. The school wellness council meets during the school site council every two months; together they plan and coordinate other activities to benefit students. By working together, they have made other significant improvements at Le Gore including replacing traditional chocolate and candy fundraisers with healthier alternatives.
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