MS54 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
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MS54 Health & Wellness
​Helpful Links

Helpful Links to Health and Wellness Information

School Wellness Weekly
Subscribe to the NYC DOE School Wellness Weekly newsletter to stay up to date on school wellness-related grants, resources, and news.

2015-17 School Wellness Weekly archive. 

Healthy Eating
As busy New Yorkers, it can be difficult to think/make healthy meals/snacks. A food planner can help you! Please click on the link below to find examples of healthy snacks.
https://foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org/menu-plans/its-snack-time/
Mindfulness in Schools
http://www.mindfulschools.org/video/arrive-2/
http://www.mindfulschools.org/resources/explore-mindful-resources/ (Of particular interest: talks by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinns (Mindfulness in Education) & Chris McKeena (Mindful parenting)​
Benefits of Meditation
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/relaxation-benefits-meditation-stronger-relaxation-benefits-taking-vacation-2016102710532
Movement Breaks in Schools
https://www.gonoodle.com/
​Healthy Eating
​http://www.eatright.org/ 

​CLICK HERE to view the presentation from the April 2016 meeting on Health and Academic Achievement.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861

MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • About MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Afternoon Academy
    • Equity Team >
      • Black History Month
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • School Based Health Center (Nurse's Office)
    • Our Community
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Returning to School Buildings
    • School Day Information
    • Hybrid & Remote Learning FAQ
    • Virtual After-School
  • Support MS54
    • Annual Appeal 2020-2021
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • For Parents
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • Info and News on the Proposed Changes to NYC Public Schools
    • Education Advocacy
    • Class Parents
    • Parent / Teacher Conferences
  • For Students
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • Affinity Groups
    • Student Activities
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources