4/26: RI School Nurse Teachers Focus on Wellness
It's time, once again, for the Annual School Nurse Teacher Conference.
Tracy Berg with the RI Department of Health decided the best way to learn
about health and nutrition is from the professionals themselves. At her
request, a Kids First Chef, will be educating those in attendance about
food safety and creative ways to teach students about nutrition and food
safety. Karin Wetherill will also be on hand to answer questions about
the work of the District Wellness Committees. The school nurse teachers
will improve their personal knowledge and become better role models for
the students that they teach and for their families.
4/29:
Ishi Dojo Martial Arts Studio Tackles Nutrition
Gilda Piccoli, co-owner of the Ishi Dojo Martial Arts Studio in Providence,
wants the students at her studio to understand the importance of nutrition
as part of their martial arts training. She has asked Kids First Chef/Nutritionist,
Kimberly Sporkmann, to visit the studio and help to make healthier eating
choices. Chef Kimberly will show the children how to make easy, nutritious
snacks that taste great and that they can make at home.
4/29:
Johnston Schools Leadership Team Attends Superintendent Wellness Workshop
Peg Iacovelli, Superintendent in Johnston, has invited Kids First
professionals: Mary-Elena DeLuca, Sandy Sepe and Carole Toselli, to conduct
a wellness workshop for all of the district's top administrators. This
workshop is an interactive program that helps participants improve their
own nutrition and food safety habits, and increase their daily physical
activity. Workshop topics include "Sweeten Up Your Life Without That Extra
Sugar" and "Turn Household Chores into an Exercise Program." The participants
will discuss their district's wellness policy, learn about the RI Law
regarding healthy beverages and snacks in school, obtain great ideas for
fundraising and classroom/school celebrations, and hopefully begin to
realize that building a district culture of wellness begins with each
of them.
4/30/08:
Providence Schools Leadership Team Attends Superintendent Wellness Workshop
Superintendent Donnie Evans and Jose Gonzalez, Director of Special
Projects in Providence and District Wellness Leader, have invited Kids
First professionals: Mary-Elena DeLuca, Sandy Sepe and Karin Wetherill,
to conduct a wellness workshop for all of the district's top administrators.
This workshop is an interactive program that helps participants improve
their own nutrition and food safety habits, and increase their daily physical
activity. Workshop topics include "Sweeten Up Your Life Without That Extra
Sugar" and "Turn Household Chores into an Exercise Program." The participants
will discuss their district's wellness policy, learn about the RI Law
regarding healthy beverages and snacks in school, obtain great ideas for
fundraising and classroom/school celebrations, and hopefully begin to
realize that building a district culture of wellness begins with each
of them.
