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Student and Staff Wellness
Student and Staff Wellness Program
The Ellington Public Schools Wellness Committee is a school-based program that promotes a healthy lifestyle. This committee consists of a group of individuals representing both students and staff, as well as members of the wider community. By incorporating diverse perspectives, we aim to create a more inclusive approach to wellness that addresses the needs of everyone involved.
The Wellness Committee will promote clear and consistent messages that explain and reinforce healthy eating and physical activity habits, ensuring that appropriate resources are provided to students, staff, administration, and parents. The student side of the committee plays a crucial role in providing insights into young people's interests and preferences regarding our curriculum and food service programming. Meanwhile, the staff side focuses on staff education and promotes health and wellness through fun and engaging activities throughout the year, leveraging their expertise and experience in health and wellness education.
Together, the committee encourages family involvement to support and promote healthy eating and physical activity habits, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the entire school community. By engaging both students and staff, we aspire to inspire a culture of wellness that is both engaging and sustainable.
Following USDA regulations, the Ellington Public Schools Wellness Committee completed our first Triennial Assessment of the Local School Wellness Policy! Please see the attachments to view the results of the assessment and a summary of the findings:
The EPS Wellness Committee is happy to share the following report to the EPS community. We plan to update this report annually as a way to increase communication to our community about the wellness programs, activities and initiatives each school year.
- Wellness Event: Happiness at Work Week
- Ellington Public Schools Wellness Committee
- EHS Career Fair Wellness Booth
Interested in Participating in Wellness Work?
The Nutrition in an Avocado.
- Avocados grow in pairs on trees and are the Aztec sign for love and fertility.
- Avocados contain twice as much potassium than bananas (987 mg VS 487 mg)
- Avocados are ripest when the outer skin is black and gives a little bit to pressure when touched with a finger.
- Avocados are traditionally used in guacamole but can be added to salads or used as a butter substitute in recipes.
- Avocados are an excellent source of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fat.
All About Broccoli
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family along with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and Bok choy. It originated in Italy and is part of a Mediterranean diet.
- Broccoli contains more cancer-fighting phytonutrients when eaten raw than cooked.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and beta-carotene.
- Broccoli contains the anti-inflammatory flavonoid kaempferol, which may aid in preventing cancer, heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.
- Broccoli is extremely versatile and can be eaten raw, steamed or roasted.
- One cup of broccoli provides just 31 calories.
When children are young, exercise isn't exercise - it's just plan fun! Try these ideas for putting more physical activity into your youngster's day.
- Superman
Lie on your tummy with your arms straight out in front of you (as if you're flying). Lift your arms and legs off the ground at the same time, and hold for five seconds, Put your arms and legs back down. "Fly" 10 more times.
- Bubble Jumping Jacks
Have your child do jumping jacks as you blow bubbles toward them. How many bubbles can they catch as they jump? Switch, and let them blow the bubbles as you do jumping jacks.
- Freeze Dance
Play music, and dance up a storm. When you stop the music, everyone freezes. Hold your poses for 10 seconds, and start the music back up.
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The Nutrition in an Avocado.
- Avocados grow in pairs on trees and are the Aztec sign for love and fertility.
- Avocados contain twice as much potassium than bananas (987 mg VS 487 mg)
- Avocados are ripest when the outer skin is black and gives a little bit to pressure when touched with a finger.
- Avocados are traditionally used in guacamole but can be added to salads or used as a butter substitute in recipes.
- Avocados are an excellent source of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fat.
All About Broccoli
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family along with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and Bok choy. It originated in Italy and is part of a Mediterranean diet.
- Broccoli contains more cancer-fighting phytonutrients when eaten raw than cooked.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and beta-carotene.
- Broccoli contains the anti-inflammatory flavonoid kaempferol, which may aid in preventing cancer, heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.
- Broccoli is extremely versatile and can be eaten raw, steamed or roasted.
- One cup of broccoli provides just 31 calories.
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When children are young, exercise isn't exercise - it's just plan fun! Try these ideas for putting more physical activity into your youngster's day.
- Superman
Lie on your tummy with your arms straight out in front of you (as if you're flying). Lift your arms and legs off the ground at the same time, and hold for five seconds, Put your arms and legs back down. "Fly" 10 more times.
- Bubble Jumping Jacks
Have your child do jumping jacks as you blow bubbles toward them. How many bubbles can they catch as they jump? Switch, and let them blow the bubbles as you do jumping jacks.
- Freeze Dance
Play music, and dance up a storm. When you stop the music, everyone freezes. Hold your poses for 10 seconds, and start the music back up.