Eustace Healthy

Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy
	What's a Good Healthy Snack?     Fresh or dried fruit - whole, sliced or fruit salad Raw vegetables - grape tomatoes, baby carrots, bell pepper slices, cucumber, broccoli Dip (for either fruit or vegetables) use low calorie dressing, yogurt, yogurt/cream cheese blended with dip mix, salsa or hummus Cheese - sticks, slices or cubes Popcorn - microwave, homemade or kettle cooked) plain or with grated cheese Mix low sugar cereal, mini pretzels, raisins, craisins and dried fruit Reduce consumption of fruit juice, Gatorade and soft drinks.  Offer low fat milk (1%) or skim milk for children over 2-years of age.  Encourage your child to drink water.     VENDING MACHINES   The district has adopted policies and implemented procedures to comply with state and federal food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines. For more information regarding these policies and guidelines see the campus principal. [See policies at CO and FFA.]      What Should I Put in My Childs School Lunch Box?     Build a better sandwich with whole grain breads and rolls.  Use low fat or fat free cold cuts. Stuff a pita pocket with vegetables, fat free cheese or leftover grilled chicken Prepare tuna salad with chopped vegetables (onions, carrot and celery) and low fat mayonnaise, try low fat Russian dressing for a different flavor Add chicken, turkey or tuna to top a salad Mix cranberry sauce and non-fat mayonnaise to dress up a turkey sandwich Use leftover chicken or turkey strips to make a cold fajita, use lots of vegetables and fat free sour cream as a dressing Chicken salad mixed with fat free mayonnaise, raisins, shredded carrots, top with salsa for a southwestern flavor Low sugar cereal (Kix, Cheerios, Chex, etc.) Rice or popcorn cakes spread with natural peanut butter, jelly or soybean Yogurt with fruit or granola Hard boiled eggs Fresh fruit, cut into chunks or slices Pair natural peanut butter with "all-fruit" jelly for a traditional favorite     PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL     In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, [and FFA], the district will ensure that students in kindergarten through grade 5 engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or 135 minutes per week.   Students in middle school shall engage in 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity per day for at least four semesters OR at least 225 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity  within a two-week   period for at least four semesters.  The district offers physical education classes and extracurricular activities to students in middle or junior high school to meet district physical education requirements for these grades.   For additional information on the district’s requirements and programs regarding elementary, middle, and junior high school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.           How Do I Keep My Family Active?     Reduce screen viewing hours (TV, videogames, computer, DVD) Substitute one hour of physical activity every day for one hour of watching television or playing video games Walk with your child whenever possible. Use walk for a purpose - collect coins found along the route, clean up trash in the neighborhood/travel to the store or school Plan family activities that provide everyone exercise.  A family that is physically active together has lots of fun. Encourage active playtime in a safe environment             PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT Annually, the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12. The results of a student’s physical fitness assessment conducted during the school year will be provided to parents/guardians upon completion of the assessment. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to the Assistant Superintendent to obtain the results of his or her child’s physical fitness assessment conducted during the year.   SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL During the preceding school year, the district’s School Health Advisory Council held one meeting.  Additional information regarding the district’s School Health Advisory Council is available from the Assistant Superintendent. [See also policies at BDF and EHAA.]   TOBACCO PROHIBITED The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. [See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]
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