Families, Staff, and Community of Holy Redeemer,

Beginning this school year, Holy Redeemer is increasing our focus on fostering a culture of wellness for students, families and staff. Studies have shown that healthy students—particularly those who engage in physical activity and healthy eating—are better learners. We are excited to announce that we are proud recipients of an Upgrade grant to support this new focus!

Upgrade provides the tools schools need to offer opportunities for students to win in the classroom through healthy choices and physical activity.  Upgrade currently supports 30 schools with evidence-based programs to develop healthy student behaviors for daily success.
A few of the things that you will see as a part of this initiative include:

• SuperFood HEROES – a taste-testing program that allows 3rd/4th grade students to experience 20 different vegetables and their “super powers”
• Walking program and PE program enhanced with Heart rate monitors and student feedback
• Increasing physical activity in the classroom with Brain boosters.
• Resources and equipment to enable the cafeteria to serve more fresh fruits and vegetables
• Fountain Filler stations to increase water intake

The school wellness council will drive these efforts and guide the school to view aspects such as fundraisers, school events, and classroom routines through a lens of health. We ask for your support as we work together to improve our current programs and also create new healthy living opportunities for all those who enter our building.
Know that our wellness policy can be found on our school’s website at http://www.holyredeemercatholicschool.com/. We look forward to building a foundation that will ensure a sustainable culture of wellness far into the future. Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding this initiative!
 
To your health,
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Roseann Wilson                                                                                                        Wellness Coordinator                                                                                              [email protected]