Our Wellness Policy

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Wellness Policy

Wellness Policy

 

The Oro Grande School District Wellness Policy (BP5030) recognizes the link between student health and learning. Please review the highlights and key components of our wellness policy. (Wellness Goals)

Sharing the Message of Wellness

One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site that emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools.

Key Areas of our Wellness Policy

Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:

  • Nutrition Education
  • Physical activity
  • Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness.

Wellness Policy Assesment

The Oro Grande School District Wellness Policy has been evaluated using the WellSAT 3.0 Assessment Tool. Click Here to see how our district's policy scored.

For information on how WellSAT scores are obtained, please visit http://www.wellsat.org

Assembly Bill 841

This bill prohibits a school, school district, or charter school from advertising food or beverages during the school day that do not comply with nutrition standards of Smart Snacks In Schools.  Please review the Quick Reference Card to determine if the food or beverage fundraiser and promotional materials are compliant with this new law. Quick Reference Card

Foods Available at School
 
Nutrition standards adopted by the district for all foods and beverages sold to students, including foods and beverages provided throughout the district's food service program, student stores, vending machines, fundraisers, or other venues, shall meet or exceed state and federal nutrition standards. 

Organizations are encouraged to use non-food items or healthy foods where appropriate, for fundraising.  Staff are encouraged to avoid the use of non-nutritious foods as a reward for students' academic performance, accomplishments, or classroom behavior.

Parents/guardians or other volunteers are encouraged to support the district's nutrition education program by considering nutritional quality when electing any snacks which they may donate for occasional class parties, and by eliminating foods or beverages that do not meet nutritional standards and are not commercially prepared.  Class parties or celebrations shall be held after the lunch period, and no more frequently than once per month.