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Wellness at POP

Caring for our physical and emotional health.

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Current Wellness practices at Prince of Peace include:

  • Cafeteria segments on POP news

  • Daily extra recess for middle school students

  • Daily schoolwide brain breaks

  • 6th grade relay and squat activities as they switch classrooms

  • Sensory walk/break for students needing to redirect their attention

  • Schoolwide field day competition in May

  • SW Dairy farmer presentation in November

  • American Heart Association fundraiser in Spring

  • Nursing student led presentations for students

  • Nurse-led healthy practices hands-on education  

    • Kdg and 1st grade - handwashing presentations

    • 1st Grade - staying healthy presentation

    • 2nd Grade - flu/cold and staying healthy presentation

    • POP news - flu/cold and how to stay healthy

    • Posters on nurse's door with healthy habits

Wellness policy implementation plans and current discussions beyond this current school year:

  • Counselor shared idea of wanting to start a walking/running club after school, similar to one at her former school. The group would be open to students, parents and parish members.

  • Food service mentioned having a weekly/monthly nutrition trivia question between classrooms to promote nutrition education  

  • Healthy recipes featured in monthly school newsletter

  • Health and wellness screening for staff

  • Find parent or parishioner who can lead after school/evening adult activities in gym 

  • Use parent professionals (dentists, etc.) to provide/promote wellness education for students

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