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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