Junk Food Fundraisers Get Some Attention - BCCW Quoted

Junk food fundraisers are under file in this week's article in the Post & Courier. The article questions the choice of a school to offer a donut fundraiser that rewards top-selling classes with a pizza party and an ice cream party.  One school was discussed in the article, however there are plenty of junk food based fundraisers in our districts.

What can you do?  Of course, the first thing would be to assist the school with a replacement healthy fundraiser. These can be the sale of healthy items or of non-food items.  We share ideas on our website of Healthy fundraiser ideas (under the "Nutrition" section).  Next would be to reward the student in a healthy way.  Students LOVE extra recess or garden time! They could be rewarded with a yoga class or other special activity.  We have many more examples on our website (also in the "Nutrition" section) for Healthy Rewards or Non-Food Rewards and Non-Food Incentives!

Here is the P&C article by David Quick on 2/25/14.

Be Healthy Moments with Dr. B - Videos for Students by Docs Adopt Physician

Docs Adopt Physician Dr. Amy-Lee Bredlau has done some exciting things in her partnership with Goodwin Elementary!  To promote healthy habits in Goodwin's students, Dr. Bredlau has made videos for use in the classroom or at home called "Be Healthy Moments with Dr. B."  These short videos are a great resource for teachers in any school!  Feel free to use them in your home or school!

Cooper River Bridge Run Charity Opportunity!

We are proud to announce that MUSC's Boeing Center for Children's Wellness has been

chosen as a Cooper River Bridge Run Charity!  Please consider supporting our school wellness initiative, in one of these two ways:

1)  Select MUSC Children’s Health -Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness on your run/walk registration form and add a few extra dollars to your registration fee

2)  Purchase a Charity-bib under MUSC Children’s Health- Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness

      Best of luck to all participants! Congrats on all you are doing to stay active. Keep in touch and email your miles to us at leanteam@musc.edu.

Grant Opportunity: Champions for Healthy Kids- Due March 14

The Champions for Healthy Kids program through the General Mills Foundation will award $20,000 grants to schools and non-profit organizations who are working to improve nutrition and physical fitness for youth!

The online application became available on Feburary 1, and all applications are due by March 14!

For Frequently Asked Questions or to apply click here.