Recent ActivityInstructor: Jo-An Rechtin
The Owen J. Roberts Wellness Advisory Council is dedicated to guide and support the physical and emotional wellness of district students, staff, and community. Our mission is to encourage a lifetime commitment to healthy eating, physical activity, and other healthful behaviors. We do this by presenting accurate and practical information, engaging activities, and resources that promote positive attitudes toward healthy lifestyles.
Events & Announcements Foundation Supports SchoolsFit for Life programs take place because of the generous support of the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. The fall issue of “Well-Informed”, the Foundation’s online Community Benefit Report, is complete and available on their website: http://pottstownfoundation.org/PDFs/0379-PAHWF-CBR_Fall2012_Final.pdf  Owen J honored in nutrition videoOwen J. Roberts Sets Standards in Nutrition Education and is Featured in PA Dept. of Education Video
The Pennsylvania Department of Education just released a nutritional video in which Owen J. Roberts is highlighted. The video, “Ready, Set, Grow: Healthy Choices for Bodies and Minds”, spotlights promising practices that encourage healthy behaviors.
For more than 6 years, administrators, nurses, teachers, and parents in the Owen J. Roberts School District have worked together to provide dynamic programs that encourage healthy eating and active lifestyles. Many of the programs are funded through a generous grant by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, including Tasty Tuesday and Farm Day, which were both featured in the video. The Owen J. Roberts Wellness Council develops and coordinates the activities.
Tasty Tuesday offers students, K-6, opportunities to expand flavor preferences by offering taste tests of locally grown foods. All five Owen J. Roberts elementary schools participate. The “Ready, Set, Grow” film clip was shot at East Vincent Elementary on a day when local farmers were visiting. PTA involvement is critical; volunteers help wash, prep, and distribute the foods to students, keeping costs down. Owen J. Roberts Food Service has been setting a new standard in school lunch by establishing relationships with local farms and orchards to source these foods.
Farm Day engages high school students in the complete planning of lessons that teach kindergarten learners about farms and foods. Kindergartners become “farmer for a day”, while high school students take on the role of teacher for the day. All pupils learn to appreciate the food cycle and its connection to our health.
School gardens are vitally connected to our community. East Coventry, East Vincent, French Creek, North Coventry and West Vincent Elementary Schools and the Middle School have gardens that glean to North Coventry Food Pantry. Recently, fresh produce from school gardens helped to feed families who were displaced by floods. Swimming for LifeTake advantage of our community swim programs, contact:
SUZY SNYDER
OJRSD AQUATICS DIRECTOR
610 513 0505  Go for the GreensOur annual celebration of good food and good fun! The Peas, Love, and Happiness Brochure wins a PSBA Special Publications Award of Excellence! Thank you wellness teams, food service and PTA for amazing support!!! |
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