Movin’ and Munchin’ e-news
This is the debut issue of the quarterly Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools electronic newsletter. We hope you will find it a valuable resource for the program, as well as health and wellness at your school and beyond.
Participation record broken
The Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools program set a record last year with 115 schools registering to implement a program. That record didn’t last long, as 131 schools have already registered through December 31 this year. Additionally, this year’s deadline to register a program has been extended to February 15, 2009, so there is still time to hop on board.
Obesity in kids seen as warning sign
The WEA Trust and the Department of Public Instruction know that childhood obesity is a problem in the United States, and curtailing that problem is a big reason behind Movin' and Munchin' Schools.
Spooner Elementary gets everyone involved
While the popularity of Movin' and Munchin' Schools is growing every year, Spooner Elementary School and Sherry Perrin have seen the value of it from the beginning.
Olympians take show on road
Olympic fever spread though Baraboo’s Jack Young Middle School in December. The outbreak was caused by a visit from two state Olympians, speedskater Casey FitzRandolph and runner Suzy Favor Hamilton.
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New Year can bring new goals
With the start of a new year, it’s a tradition to set goals. With the return to school from the holiday break, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about some goals for your Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools program.
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Haven't enrolled yet?
Download the pdf enrollment form and mail it in today!
Deadline for enrollment
is Feb. 15, 2009.
See Casey and Suzy at the 88th State Education Convention on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
