school wellness council (SWC) general info 

In the fall of 2015, The School Leadership Team (SLT) created a new committee focusing on Wellness and Health. This committee is open to the entire school community: administrators, parents, teachers and staff. The mission of this committee is to work with the SLT to find ways to improve the focus on the physical, mental and social well-being of our students, in addition to improving the focus on health and nutrition.  

If you would like to join the committee, please contact: wellness@MS54PTA.org. ​

MEETING DATES for 2019 - 2020
Wed. Sept. 18th at 8 am
Fri. Oct. 11th at 11:30 am
​Fri. Nov. 22nd at 11:30 am - Teacher Wellness Lunch
​Wed. Dec. 11th at 8 am

All are welcome to attend!
All meetings take place in Room 133

Some of our initiatives include:
  • Buddy Program pairing 6th and 8th graders
  • Annual Wellness Day for our students 
  • Bringing a tai-chi master into classrooms to increase movement

December 2019

Human Rights Day is observed every year on Dec. 10th by the international community.    It is also the day in which the UN Human Rights Prize is awarded, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize.

It was on Dec. 10th, 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in response to the “barbarous acts which […] outraged the conscience of mankind” during the Second World War. Its adoption recognized human rights to be the foundation for freedom, justice, and peace.  

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, everywhere. It was the first time countries agreed on the freedoms and rights that deserve universal protection in order for every individual to live their lives freely, equally, and in dignity.

November 2019

World Kindness Day - November 13, 2019

October 2019 - national bullying prevention month

Students, teachers and administrators wore blue on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 for the World Day of Bullying Prevention.

wellness day - march Tue. march 28, 2019

The School Wellness Council organized MS54's 3rd Annual Wellness Day for our students on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019.
Click HERE for a list of our Wellness Partner Presenters.

6th / 8th Grade buddy program 2018-19

swc pictures
February 2019
  • Buddies met during homeroom on Thursday, February 14th and helped prepare students for No One Eats Alone day by sharing conversation starters. 
January 2019
  • Buddies met during period 6 - (8th Grade Buddies came during their recess time).  Teachers incorporated Buddies into their lessons, either having Buddies work with students on a project or activity or did a team building activity. 
December 2018
  • 8th and 6th Grade Buddies meet during Homeroom. 8th Grade Buddies help the 6th graders make individual "kindness wallets". The wallets had 6 examples of what it is to be kind such as "be kind in actions, be kind by sharing, be kind with words". Students assembled the wallets and filled out specific ways to be kind with the help of their buddies. 
November 2018 
  • Buddies meet during Homeroom and check in about how 6th grade is going and review a list of common questions/ concerns 6th graders have
October 2018
  • 8th grade Buddies give up their recess time to join and help the 6th graders with their period 6 lesson.
September 2018
  •  6th and 8th graders are paired for a Buddy Program.  Buddies meet during Homeroom and introduce themselves. 8th graders bring small gifts for their 6th grade buddies.
No One Eats Alone Day - Feb. 14, 2019
6th/8th Grade Buddies

SWC WEekly wellness tips

Click here for theWeekly Wellness Tips provided by the SWC in the parent newsletter. 

SWC Initiatives

​Healthy Non-food Rewards
The SCW encourages healthy eating and non-food rewards in the classroom.

Fitness Breaks at School

The SWC has encouraged teachers to incorporate movements breaks in the classroom.  
Helpful Links to Health & Wellness Information - Click HERE

June 2019
An 11-year-old student in Maine found the our School Wellness Council page and sent us an email thanking us for providing a source of so much great information!

To thank us, she sent us this link to a Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Glossary for Kids  as well as and fun, healthy kid activities.  ​