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Academy Wellness Policy
The Academy is committed to creating a healthy school environment that enhances the development of lifelong wellness practices to promote healthy eating and physical activities that support student achievement.
Nutrition Education
Every year, all students, pre-k through 6th grade shall receive nutrition education that is aligned with the Michigan Health Education Content Standards and Benchmarks. Nutrition standards that specify the knowledge, skills, and values needed to produce healthy eating behaviors shall be integrated into the curriculum. Nutrition education information shall be offered throughout the school campus.
Nutrition Standards
The Academy shall ensure that reimbursable school meals meet the program requirements and good nutrition standards found in federal regulations. The Academy shall encourage students to make good nutritional food choices.
The Academy shall monitor all food and beverages sold or served to the students, including those available outside the federally regulated child nutrition programs. The Academy shall consider nutrient density and portion size before permitting food and beverages to be sold or served to students.
Physical Education and Physical Activity Opportunities
The Academy shall offer fitness education and physical activity opportunities as part of a quality physical education program. Physical education shall equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong physical fitness. Physical education standards shall be aligned with the Michigan Physical Education Content Standards and Benchmarks.
Other School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Student Wellness
The Academy may implement other appropriate programs that help create a school environment that conveys consistent wellness messages and is conducive to healthy eating and physical activity.
Implementation and Measurement
The Academy’s principal shall implement this policy and provide assurance that it is being followed on the school campus. The principal shall develop and implement, with input from teachers, parents, students, and administrative staff, administrative rules consistent with this policy. A sustained effort is necessary to implement and enforce this policy. The principal shall report to the local school board, as requested, on the Academy’s programs and efforts to meet the purpose and intent of this policy.
Nutrition and Food Service
The Child Care Food Service provides food service to all students at the Academy for a minimal cost. Free or reduced price lunches are available for students who qualify under federal guidelines. Applications for the National School Lunch Program can be obtained in the office.
Nutritious and balanced meals are served in which the use of salt, fats, sugars, colorings and preservatives is minimized. The guidelines of the National School Lunch Program ** are strictly followed. Meals are prepared according to sound nutritional guidelines designed to promote life-long healthy eating habits. Menus are sent home with the students at the beginning of each month.
** The Child Nutrition Programs are open to all eligible children and adults regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250.
Lunch and AM Snack Service
Students will receive a snack form and a lunch form every Monday for ordering snacks and lunches for the following week. Please return the form to your child’s teacher by Wednesday morning along with the amount due so that your child can receive snack and lunch for the following week. Since food is ordered in advance, we cannot guarantee that items listed on the menu will be available unless ordered the previous week.
Nutrition at School
This year we are going to concentrate on good nutrition at school. We all have busy schedules but it’s important to make sure we’re taking the time to encourage healthy eating habits at school and at home. Below are some ideas for healthy snacks and lunches:
Snacks
-fruit cups, Jell-O with fruit, apples with peanut butter, bananas, grapes, pre-cut fruit in baggies such as strawberries or watermelon, cottage cheese with fruit
-baby carrots, pre-cut vegetables such as cucumbers, broccoli, celery or peppers with ranch dip, popcorn, bagel with cream cheese
-graham crackers, pretzels, dry cereal in a baggy like Life or Kix, granola bars, crackers and cheese, animal crackers
- trail mix, nuts, raisins, Chex Mix, yogurt with granola, pudding
Lunches
-any of the above
-chicken salad or lunchmeat sandwich
-small salad with dressing on side
-soup, spaghetti, or ravioli in a Thermos
-cold pizza
Drinks
-small bottled water
-low sugar fruit juice (apple juice or orange juice)
-lemonade
-non-caffeinated beverages
-NO POP!
-buy milk from school
We also encourage healthy birthday treats. Thank you for your cooperation. If you need more ideas or have questions please see your child’s teacher.
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