Dear Zone Health Team,
Summer is approaching, which means the school year is winding down. Before that last bell rings, take some time to connect with your Zone Health team members and firm up your wellness plan for next Fall. Over the summer, think of ways your team can bring more healthy food and fun physical activity into your school.
This newsletter features:
- Student leadership resources for improving snacks and beverages in school
- Information on the Farm to School Program
- Spotlight on Success story from Beulaville Elementary
- Success of Recess Before Lunch in Montana schools
Hope you have a safe, healthful, and relaxing summer!
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Spotlight on Success- Beulaville Elementary
 Running a marathon is one of those mid-life goals to which many aspire, but few achieve. For students at Beulaville Elementary, it's a milestone they can cross off before they reach the 3rd grade. That's largely due to Beulaville Elementary's use of NC Prevention Partners' (NCPP) Zone Health Program. Click here to read how their Zone Health team is making strides toward school wellness... |
EmpowerME 2Be is a new school wellness program that gets students involved in making healthy changes at school. Developed by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, the web-based program offers a toolkit that gives students step-by-step advice on how to improve snack and beverage choices. To download the free toolkit, join the movement, and access other student-targeted wellness resources 
Looking for a refreshing and unique way to bring wellness to your students? Contact your local farmers! The NC Farm to School Program is a great way to bring healthy local foods to your students, implement nutrition education, and partcipate in school gardening/composting programs. For information about the Farm to School Program in your area 
