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| Healthy Schools Create Healthy Students! |
In her Prescription
for a Healthier Michigan, Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, Michigan Surgeon
General, calls on schools to play an essential role in preserving and promoting
community health. "Michigan schools have deep roots in each community," she
says. "They have the structure, the credibility and the opportunity to influence
the health and wellbeing of our children, as well as to provide a foundation
for academic achievement and success."
Do you know if students in your school…
- learn about the importance of physical activity and
healthy eating in the classroom, and then experience cuts in recess
time and physical education class?
- see vending machines filled with not-so-nutritious
foods or drinks?
- see a "Tobacco-Free Zone" sign on school grounds, but
see adults smoking directly outside of school doorways?
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Health and
success in school are interrelated. Schools cannot achieve their primary
mission of education if students and staff are not healthy and fit physically,
mentally, and socially. The National Association of
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| A healthy school environment gives students
clear and consistent messages, accurate health information, and ample opportunity
for application.
The classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, school activities,
and communication systems reinforce and educate students, staff and families
on healthy eating, physical activity and tobacco-free lifestyles.
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Michigan Surgeon General's Healthy
School Environment Recognition Program
Do you think your school is a healthy place for students
and staff? If so, step up and be recognized! Michigan Surgeon General
Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom and Michigan Steps Up, in conjunction with Michigan
Action For Healthy Kids want to celebrate the many schools that are
doing wonderful things to improve the health of students and staff. Schools
that are improving policies, programs and practices that focus on healthy
eating, physical activity and tobacco-free lifestyles deserve to be recognized.
For an opportunity to have your school recognized, complete the online
application by January 20, 2006.
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Michigan Steps Up Healthy Schools Workgroup Goal:
The Michigan Steps Up Healthy Schools Workgroup will engage 30 state-level
school and community organizations and 10% of school buildings (approximately
400) to implement a healthy school environment by establishing Coordinated
School Health Teams, completing the Healthy
School Action Tool, and joining Michigan Team Nutrition and Michigan
Action For Healthy Kids by 2006. Read our
Healthy Schools Workgroup Goals to learn more about the Healthy Schools Workgroup's plans to
achieve this goal.
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