Wellness
The College Community School District is committed to the optimal development of every student. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level, in every setting. The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity.
District Wellness Policy 507.9
Wellness Resources:
- My Plate https://www.myplate.gov/
- My Plate Tools https://www.myplate.gov/resources/tools
- Iowa State Extension https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/
- Iowa Egg Council https://www.iowaegg.org/
- Midwest Dairy Council https://www.midwestdairy.com/
- Healthy Kids Act (Physical Activity and Nutrition) https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/learner-supports/healthy-kids-act#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20Healthy,grounds%20during%20the%20school%20day
- https://www.gonoodle.com/ (Games with physical activity)
- 5210 http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/resources/individuals/5210/
- Smart Snacks https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/Smart%20Snacks%20Overview.pdf
- Best Practices for Healthy Fundraisers https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/bestpractices_fundraisers.pdf
- Non Food Rewards: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Non-food-Alternatives-for-School-Rewards-and-Fundraising
- Non-Food Rewards: https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/uploads/resources/Non-Food-Rewards_1.pdf
- CDC Healthy Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/health_and_academics/index.htm
- National School Lunch Meal Pattern Requirements: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/NSLP%20SBP%20Meal%20Requirements%20QA-A2.pdf
- National School Breakfast Meal Pattern Requirements: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/NSLP%20SBP%20Meal%20REquirements%20QA-A3.pdf
School Wellness Policy Reports
Wellness Committee
The first meeting of the CCSD Wellness Committee will focus on engaging in a Triennial Assessment of the CCSD Wellness Policy. The Triennial Assessment, required every 3 years, is an opportunity to review and update our School Wellness Policy. Staff, along with some parents from across the district, are invited to provide input in the completion of this assessment. The first meeting of the CCSD Wellness Committee will be on April 5th from 4:30-5:15.