Nutrition & Wellness... It Matters!
As educators, we want the best for our students and families. We work hard to ensure that students' minds and bodies are ready for learning each and every day. We will work to encourage healthy eating and physical activity, helping to reduce health risks and improve overall well-being in and outside the classroom.
Children benefit mentally, physically, socially and academically by eating right and getting regular exercise. Healthy kids perform better on tests, behave better, are more focused in class and have a higher self-esteem.
The school wellness team will provide teachers and staff with available resources to utilize in their classrooms and out on the playground. We will provide to you, as parents, links and resources right here on this page where you can gather important information, recipes and things to do in the area leading to a healthy family! Together, we will lead students to lifelong success and a roadmap to a healthy lifestyle.
Wellness Team
Becky Hagen, Chair, Physical Education Teacher
Jay Pittman, Food Service
Allison Paquette, School Nurse
Teri Arnold, School Speech Language Pathologist
Abbi Burk, Student
Liz Dean, School Board
Jennifer Brekke, School Board
Cheryl Meld, 21st Century Learning Center
Kari Horbacz, Parent
Hannah Colby, Aitkin County Public Health/SHIP
Civil Rights for USDA Programs
For more information visit here.
Wellness Team Meeting Dates (open to public)
TBD
Links:
Application for Educational Benefits
Your children may qualify for free or reduced price school meals. To apply, complete the enclosed application following the instructions. A new application must be submitted each year.
State funds help pay for reduced price school meals, so all students who are approved for either free or reduced price school meals will receive school meals at no charge.
Online Application