As an active and participating member of the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC), Kids First works with over 100 other RI organizations, schools and individuals to help Rhode Island children learn to eat right, be active every day and be ready to learn.
Support the RIHSC Goals and help set the pace for improving health outcomes for a new generation of RI kids and the communities that support them.
Goal 1: By October 2012, ALL school districts in RI will develop and implement high quality, performance based Physical Education curriculum incorporating the RI Physical Education Standards. That curriculum will be delivered in every RI school to all school children preK-12 to develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors and confidence needed to be physically active for life.
Goal 2: By October 2012, ALL schools in RI will fully implement district- and state-adopted policies and laws ensuring that ALL foods and beverages available on school campuses and at school events contribute toward eating patterns that are consistent with dietary guidelines for Americans.
Goal 3: By October 2012, ALL staff in RI schools will have access to wellness programs incorporating nutrition and physical activity education and programming opportunities.
2011 Healthy Schools Coalition
GO FOR THE GOALS!
We are in the home stretch of the RIHSC Coalition Goals. This year's Breakfast focused on the full implementation of all 3 Goals.
2011 RIHSC Annual BREAKFAST
Resources & Folder Contents
RI Physical Education Standards
RI Physical Education Law Chapter
NASPE Physical Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Tool
Active Schools - Physical Education and Physical Activity
SPARK (Sports, Play, Active Recreation for Kids) Training Application
Fit Kids Fun Run flyer
Fuel Up to Play 60 Success Stories for RI Schools
The Learning Community Professional Development Services for all Educators
The Learning Community 2011 Physical Education Professional Development
New York Times 8/2011: "For Better Grades, Try Gym Class"
YMCA Healthy Schools flyer
YMCA State Alliance fact sheet
Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act - Summary
Food Day flyer
RI Farm to School Growth
RINR EZ Sheet
Fuel Up to Play 60 Success Stories for RI Schools
Edible Rhody Fall 2011: "What's Growing On in Our School Lunchrooms?"
New York Times
8/2011:"Schools Restore Fresh Cooking to the Cafeteria"
Cranston Herald article on 2011 Breakfast (same article also appeared in the Johnston Sun Rise)
