Healthy, Active Bodies are Healthy, Engaged Minds
Fulton County Schools recognizes the link between student health and learning and is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity for all students. Schools can't do it alone; it takes a community to build a healthy child- Let's start now!
River Eves Health and Wellness Programs, Events, and Activities
Year Round Initiatives:
- Brain Breaks – Implemented every day throughout the day in the individual classrooms. Teachers utilize various programs to provide several brain breaks throughout the day for all students. One of the most popular programs is GoNoodle It is encouraged for parents/families to incorporate these ideas at home during homework time or technology breaks. http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/tools-for-schools/1252-brain-breaks-instant-recess-and-energizers
- Farm to School – Implemented through our Food and Nutrition Services http://www.farmtoschool.org/
- Georgia Shape Governor's Honor Roll- Platinum Award Winner. The Governor's Shape Honor Roll Award recognizes elementary, middle and high schools for their dedication to creating a healthy school environment and a culture of wellness for staff, students and community. Georgia's K-12 public schools were invited to submit an application to be recognized by the Governor's Office, the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Department of Public Health for their exceptional participation in the annual fitness assessment data collection process as well as their commitment to efforts that improve student wellness. http://www.georgiashape.org/story/governors-shape-honor-roll
- Indoor Recess Program – Each grade level is provided with indoor recess carts, which are full of games and activities to keep students engaged on days where they are unable to go outside. This is a helpful resource to support students and teachers during cold and rainy months.
- Outdoor Learning Environments – Reading Garden, Outdoor Classroom, and a Nature Trail.
- Outdoor Recess – All grade levels. 30 min each day. Weather permitting http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/tools-for-schools/find-challenges/on-the-playground-challenges/1234-recess-in-action
- PBIS – Positive Behaviors and Interventions Support
http://www.pbis.org/
- Power Up for 30 – Implemented through our PE program. Offered every morning before school begins – 7:10 – 7:40. Each grade level has an assigned day to attend. http://georgiashape.org/story/power-30-0
- Strong 4 Life School – Implemented through our Food and Nutrition Services http://www.strong4life.com/landing-pages/school-nutrition
Monthly Health and Wellness Events
August:
PBIS focus – CITIZENSHIP
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Welcome back to school social events
September:
PBIS focus - RESPECT
National Food Safety Education Month
Fruit and Veggies—More Matters Month
National School Backpack Awareness Day - 9/21
Family Health and Fitness Day - 9/24
Boosterthon Fun Run
October:
PBIS focus - ACCEPTANCE
National ADHD Awareness Month
National Health Education Week - 10/17 - 10/21
Child Health Day USA - 10/2 National Walk to School Day – 10/5
School wide Recycling Drive
Fall Landscape Day
Red Ribbon Week
National Bullying Prevention Month
November:
PBIS focus - KINDNESS
Family Movie Night
Canned Food Drive
Book Fair
December:
PBIS focus - GENEROSITY
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 4-10)
Holiday charitable giving
January:
PBIS focus - TRUSTWORTHY
Skyzone Spirit Night
Jump Rope for Heart – through PE
Book Swap
Community Event – Gladiator Hockey Night
February:
PBIS focus - FORGIVENESS
American Heart Month
National Wear Red Day - 2/3
Eagle Fliers – After School Running Program – (3-5) through the end of April.
Bingo Night
Read Across America Week
March:
PBIS focus – DILIGENCE
National Nutrition Month
National School Breakfast Week
National Day of Unplugging
April:
PBIS focus - RESPONSIBILITY
Stress Awareness Month
National Autism Month
World Autism Awareness Day - 4/2
World Health Day - 4/7
Test prep and Test stress
Celebration of Earth Day
Eagle Fliers 5K Race
May:
PBIS focus - SPORTSMANSHIP
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Field Day – (K-5)
End of year parties
