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Celebrate Physical Activity Month
Read these resource sheets for lots of activities and use the calendar for planning.
posted 1/30/12
Poster Contest
Enter "My Favorite Physical Activity" by February 8 (deadline extended) and help promote health.
View WAD.
updated 1/30/12
Healthy Valentine’s Day Celebration
Make your classroom party candy-free & physically active. Get ideas.
Looking for a new recipe to share at a Valentine's Day party? Visit this website and discover your new favorite recipe. CA Dept. of Public Health
updated 1/30/12
Nutrition and Learning: A 3-Part Workshop SeriesJoin the Nutrition Education Project for three workshops in January, February and March. Due date: January 18, 2012. View WAD.
posted 12/14/11
Choose MyPlate.gov
Visit this interactive site to help you choose the correct foods and their amounts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. www.choosemyplate.gov
posted 10/19/11
Reach Families Throughout the Year
Looking for ideas and links to connect with families? Download this helpful document: Reach Families Throughout the Year (pdf)
posted 10/19/11
Mark Your Calendar
Visit our 2011-12 Action Plan Calendar with a month by month listing of important events, campaigns, and things to do. Go to Mark Your Calendar.
posted 9/15/11
Taylor Elementary Fights Obesity
Read SF Chronicle story on the national recognition this school is receiving for their nutrition and physical fitness activities. Read story.
posted 2/22/11
Mark Your Calendar
Visit our brand new Action Plan Calendar with a month by month listing of important events, campaigns, and things to do. Go to Mark Your Calendar.
posted 2/9/11
Celebrate special days with healthier food choices
Serve Healthier Snack Alternatives for classroom celebrations. Get ideas from Create a Healthy Classroom.
posted 10/20/10
Need extra support during difficult times?
Looking for advice on food stamps (SNAP), food banks, or housing resources for families in need? Dial 2-1-1 to access hundreds of community services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all in multiple languages. Visit theDial 211 website for more information..
posted 1/4/11
Set Up A Healthy Classroom
Learn new ways to support your students' academic success. Visit Create a Healthy Classroom.
posted 08/24/10
Poster Contest Winners
Want to know who won the Re-Think Your Drink poster contest? Take a look at these winners. (pdf). Artwork to be posted soon.
posted 06/14/10
Wellness Policy Posters
View the poster that supports healthy eating and physical activity.
For a copy, contact your health advocate or health liaison.
English, Spanish, Chinese (pdf)
posted 10/22/09
"Pick Me!" Fruit and Veggie Artwork is Riding the Public Buses Learn about the contest and celebrations; view the winning artwork.
posted 10/22/09
SF Farm Day Delights Students
Thousands of urban kids gathered at Gordon J. Lau Elementary School to gain first-hand knowledge about where their food comes from. Read the SF Chronicle article.
posted 10/24/11
National Food Day
Let's celebrate healthy eating on Oct. 24 by participating in this special event: It's time to eat real, America. For more details visit: Food Day.
posted 9/15/11
Celebrate Farm Day
On October 20, help celebrate 25 years of bringing agriculture into California's classroom. For more details see:Farm Day 2011
posted 9/20/11
Welcome New NEP Schools
Congratulations to four new elementary schools who are now part of the Nutrition Education Project!
posted 6/9/11
"Rethink Your Drink" Week: May 15 - May 21
Learn ways to encourage your students to cut down on sugared sweet drinks and have a "soda-free summer." Learn more.
posted 5/6/11
TV-Turnoff Challenge and Resources
Did your class participate in TV Turnoff Week? If so, please send your pledge and tracker by May 2. Read pdf.
updated 4/25/11
March is Nutrition Awareness Month
Celebrate by conducting daily and weekly activities with your class! Nutrition
posted 3/1/11
Eat Breakfast on Testing Days and Every Day
Pass out these healthy breakfast handouts to remind parents of proper nutrition and adequate sleep for testing.
Healthy Breakfast Ideas:
English | Chinese | Spanish
posted 3/22/11
February is Physical Activity Month
Celebrate by conducting daily and weekly activities with your class and for personal wellness. View sample calendar (pdf)
posted 1/20/11
 Have a "heart" healthy Valentine's Day
Make your classroom party candy-free & physically active. English | Spanish (pdfs)
posted 1/20/11
Nutrition & Learning: A Three-Part Series
Join us for these elementary level professional development workshops meant to encourage students and their families to eat more fruits and vegetables and be physically active. Download WAD | Registration
posted 12/17/10
Secondary Level Nutrition Education Workshop
Register now for the Healthy Food, Healthy Bodies workshop to be held on Feb. 17 from 4 - 6 p.m. View WAD & Registration (pdf)
posted 1/25/11
Take the Healthier US School Challenge
Help raise a healthier generation of kids and win an award for your school. Attend a meeting on Oct. 19 from 4 - 5 p.m. to find out how you can participate. View challenge information w/ attachments (pdf).
posted 09/30/10
Agriculture in the Classroom
Join us for a PD on Oct. 14 from 4 - 7 p.m. to learn ways of linking food, science, and nutrition to CA content standards. View PD information (pdf).
posted 09/30/10
Farmers' Market Fieldtrip PD Workshop
Get familiar with resources and logistics for taking a class fieldtrip to a farmers' market. Workshop: Sept. 29 from 4 - 6 p.m.
posted 09/7/10
Nutrition News Online
View our Spring 2010 newsletter and read about the farmer responsible for growing the yummy
strawberries that students and families have tasted at farmers' markets in San Francisco.
posted 05/28/10
Active for Life is ON - Get Moving!
ACTIVE FOR LIFE, the 10-week program designed by the American Cancer Society to promote staff wellness is underway.
Keep working towards your fitness goals; be active and and don't forget to log in your points. Program runs through May. Learn more about Active for Life
posted 3/24/10
POSTER CONTEST Re-Think Your Drink!
Calling all artists! Enter this contest and win prizes. Entries are due Monday, May 24, 2010
View Contest Information (pdf)
posted 4/29/10
Re-Think Your Drink! WEEK: May 17 - May 21
Let's encourage students to cut down on sugary drinks and have a soda free summer.
Learn more. (pdf)
posted 4/29/10
Become a Nutrition Education Project School
In school year 2010 – 2011 the Nutrition Education project will be adding at least one qualified elementary school. Informational meeting Thursday, April 29 from 4 - 5 p.m. Letter of interest due April 23. Learn more (pdf)
TV-Turnoff Challenge and Resources
April 19 – April 25 is the week to turn off your television and maybe win a classroom strawberry party for your elementary, middle and high school classroom. Learn more (pdf).
posted 4/6/10
Bike to School Day 2010
Join us on April 15 for Bike to School Day. Help promote health safety and physical activity; and show respect for the environment. Learn more (pdf).
posted 4/6/10
What are Your Fitness Goals? Start getting ready for this year's Active for Life program. Watch for the WAD coming soon.
posted 1/20/10
March is Nutrition Education Month
Promote the SFUSD Wellness Policy and provide nutrition education lessons in the prevention of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
posted 3/2/10
February is Physical Activity Awareness Month
posted 2/2/10
Heart Healthy Val's Day
Want to leave the candy out of the classroom on Valentine's Day? Read this handout and learn new ways teach students about the importance of aerobic exercise, in four easy steps. See more tips in our Create a Healthy Classroom section.
posted 1/20/10
Nutrition & Learning: A 3-Part Workshop Series (pdf) Join us for three workshops in January, February and March and learn more about the powerful impact that great nutrition has on student health.
Application deadline January 13.
posted 12/18/09
Parent's Halloween Candy Tips Follow these tips to prevent "Haunted Teeth."
English, Spanish, Chinese (pdf)
posted 10/22/09
Farmers' Market Field Trip Attend a professional development session on taking your classroom to a farmers' market. Join us on Oct. 7 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Field Trip Info (pdf).
posted 9/18/09
Walk to School Day: October 7
Walk to school (.pdf) with a purpose – to promote health, safety, and physical activity
with your school community.
posted 9/8/09
Want to Become A NEPTL? Help promote nutrition education and physical activity at your school. Applications (doc) due by Sept. 24. Thank you.
posted 9/18/09
Set up a healthy classroom environment at the start of the school year to support academic success.
Visit our Create a
Healthy Classroom
section for tips.
posted 9/3/09
TV-Turnoff Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the TV-Turnoff Challenge:
• Alamo Elementary School - 5th grade class
• Argonne Elementary School - Kindergarten class
The winning classes will each receive a classroom strawberry party!
posted 5/21/09
Healthy Classroom Celebrations
Visit our Classroom Support Section and discover new ways to celebrate the ending of the school year in a healthy way
posted 4/28/09
Summer Resource List
Keep your students active over the summer by connecting their families with resources. Summer Resource List 2009 (pdf)
posted 4/27/09
"Pick Me!" Fruit and Veggie Artwork is Riding the Public Buses The PICK ME! Poster contest winners are in for school year 2008-2009 and the winners are riding the bus! Learn about the contest and celebrations; view the winning artwork. Now also includes "PICK ME! Gets Press" - view press articles.
updated 4/21/09
Spring Field Trip At The Farmer’s Market
The farmer’s market is a great place to hold a spring field trip. Select juicy strawberries and fresh asparagus as your class combines learning with outdoor fun! Go to "A Day at the Farmer's Market".
posted 3/31/09
How Healthy are SFUSD Students? View our FITNESSGRAM Results table for SFUSD.
posted 1/29/09
Our Nutrition Project
Is On Television
Watch "Smart Eating Habits Start Early" featuring our nutrition project live on ABC news.
View TV show...
posted 2/17/09
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Grants (pdf)
Grant applications are now available for up to $5,000 per site to fund nutrition, physical activity and staff wellness. Due date:
June 1.
posted 4/21/09
Re-Think Your Drink This Summer! (pdf)
Kick-off a soda-free summer at this event on May 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
posted 5/21/09
Bike to School Day: May 28 (pdf)
Join us for this new city-wide event that encourages adults and students to bicycle for one day, to and from school.
posted 5/21/09
Asian Week Activities
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (May 16) has two wellness projects for students: Student Awards Ceremony (pdf) for students involved in Asian related nutrition/fitness activities, and a raffle fundraiser "Make Some Money For Your School" (pdf). Check documents for deadlines.
posted 4/21/09
TV Turnoff Challenge April 20 - 26, 2009 (pdf)
This week-long challenge encourages students and families to turn off their TVs, computers and video games in order to pursue physical activities and a healthier lifestyle. Document includes WAD,
Instructions/Resources &
Facts/Figures.
posted 4/9/09
March is SFUSD's Nutrition Awareness Month! Teach a lesson, attend a workshop, organize a classroom or school-wide activity. Click on the elementary (pdf) or secondary (pdf) specific resource sheet to find out more!
posted 2/17/09
February Newsletter (pdf)
February is SFUSD’s Physical Activity Awareness Month! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by committing to daily physical activity to improve your
well being, lift your spirits & strengthen your heart.
Go to newsletters...
posted 2/02/09
FITNESSGRAM Data for S.F.
The numbers are in from '07-'08.
Find out the fitness level of our S.F. students in grades 5, 7, and 9. View our FITNESSGRAM Results table for SFUSD.
posted 12/05/08
Have a Healthy Heart Valentine's Day Party! Find alternative ideas for special days in our educator support section...
posted 2/02/09
Nutrition Newsletter Winter (pdf)
Take the chill out of winter by cooking these healthy, delicious soups
Go to newsletters...
posted 12/01/08
Professional Development Workshop (pdf)
Discover new ways to integrate physical activity into the daily classroom and reinvigorate physical education lessons. Join us for "Getting Ready for Physical Activity Month" on January 15, 2009 from 4 - 6 p.m. Go to Professional Development...
posted 11/21/08
Harvest of the Month Lottery (pdf)
Enter to win a classroom prize by answering questions on persimmons.
posted 11/01/08
Celebrate special days with healthier food
choices. Find alternative ideas in our educator support section...
posted 10/21/08
Winter Squash - Harvest of the Month for October
Did you know that winter squash is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, and Vitamins A and C? Go to Harvest of the Month...
posted 10/1/08
Health Education Forum for Teachers (pdf)
Plan on attending this comprehensive all -day professional development training. Subjects include: drugs, violence, nutrition and family diversity.
K-2 Teachers: October 28
3-5 Teachers: October 29
Register by October 10
Get the info...
posted 9/24/08
Take Your Class On A Farmers' Market Fieldtrip (pdf)
Join us on October 15 for a K-5 teacher's professional development opportunity. Registration is open until October 10. Get the info....
posted 9/24/08
Nutrition News Fall '08 (pdf)
School lunches: dates and info. Guide your Child to Healthier Habits. Go to newsletters...
posted 9/01/08
Tomatoes- Harvest of the Month for September
Did you know the tomato is the world's most popular fruit? Go to Harvest of the Month...
posted 9/01/08
Nutrition News Summer '08 (pdf)
Re-Think Your Drink This Summer, Facts about Sugar Content Go to newsletters...
Soda-Free Summer
Get ready for the "Soda Free Summer" campaign by teaching the "Sugar Savvy" lessons to your students. More information about the Soda Free Summer to follow. Download the lessons...
Hot Off the Press!
The Draft 2008 Nutrition Competencies are available. They outline key nutrition knowledge, skill, and behavior concepts and provide the sequence of these essential concepts to be addressed at each grade level as part of a comprehensive nutrition/health education program. View the documents...
How Healthy are San Francisco Students?
The FITNESSGRAM data for 2006-07 is now posted in our Learn the Facts Section.
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