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It’s time to get movin’
The Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools program is starting its ninth year, coming off a record-setting performance of 174 enrolled schools last year. Congratulations to all of those participating schools and award winners.
With the continuing problem of childhood obesity—and growing evidence of the health problems that follow it—Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools is a great tool to help address obesity problems. It’s also a great tool to get school staff involved in wellness activities, and bring students and staff closer together.
If you are not sure what Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools is all about, it’s a program that takes an innovative approach to the problem of poor nutrition choices and lack of physical activity among school children. The program encourages schools to develop creative strategies to promote healthy eating and increased physical activity amongstudents and their families. Individuals earn “Movin’ and Munchin’ Miles” for various physical activities and wise nutrition choices.
All schools that participate will be considered for awards of up to $500 to use for improving their nutrition and physical education programs. If your district has a WEA Trust health plan, you are eligible for an additional award.
The deadline for enrolling in the program is February 15, 2010, but you can start enrolling now. It’s free and easy. Download an information packet from movinandmunchin.com.
And at the end of the school year, all you need to do is submit a one-page program completion form to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DPI evaluates the summary forms and determines if you are eligible for award money.
To become a Movin’ and Munchin’ School, contact Jon Hisgen of Wisconsin’s DPI at (608) 267-9234 or e-mail him at jon.hisgen@dpi.state.wi.us.
