wellness day - march Tue. march 28th
he School Wellness Council is organizing the 3rd Annual Wellness Day for our students on Tuesday, March 26th.
We are looking for volunteers with professional expertise in fitness, wellness, nutrition, health who would be willing to speak/present on Wellness Day, March 26th from 9 am - 10:45 am. Parents interested in volunteering themselves or with suggestions for volunteers: please email wellness@ms54pta.org
We are looking for volunteers with professional expertise in fitness, wellness, nutrition, health who would be willing to speak/present on Wellness Day, March 26th from 9 am - 10:45 am. Parents interested in volunteering themselves or with suggestions for volunteers: please email wellness@ms54pta.org
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
All meetings take place in Room 133 at 8 AM
1/23, 2/13, 3/20, 4/17, 5/22, 6/19
If you would like to join the committee, please contact: wellness@MS54PTA.org.
MEETING DATES for 2019
All meetings take place in Room 133 at 8 AM
1/23, 2/13, 3/20, 4/17, 5/22, 6/19
Some of our initiatives include:
- Buddy Program pairing 6th and 8th graders
- Annual Wellness Day for our students
- March 26, 2019 will be our 3rd Annual Wellness Day
- Click HERE for a list of our 2018 Wellness Day partners
- Bringing a tai-chi master into classrooms to increase movement
6th / 8th Grade buddy program
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January 2019
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SWC newsLETTER INFORMATION
SWC Message 1/15 - National Drug & Alcohol Facts Weeks
Click HERE to read about how Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse
SWC Message 1/18 - Dealing with Stress
Here are two sites with guidance and helpful tips for your children to deal with stress
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-teens.aspx
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/10-ways-to-help-your-middle-or-high-schooler-manage-stress#slide-11
SWC Message 1/11- MINDFULNESS
Click HERE for a video called "Release" about students' feelings of stress in Middle School and one way to release it (mindful meditation). Click HERE for an article containing mindfulness activities and exercises that can help children's quality of life.
Click HERE to read about how Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse
SWC Message 1/18 - Dealing with Stress
Here are two sites with guidance and helpful tips for your children to deal with stress
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-teens.aspx
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/10-ways-to-help-your-middle-or-high-schooler-manage-stress#slide-11
SWC Message 1/11- MINDFULNESS
Click HERE for a video called "Release" about students' feelings of stress in Middle School and one way to release it (mindful meditation). Click HERE for an article containing mindfulness activities and exercises that can help children's quality of life.
SWC Message 1/4 - SLEEP
SWC Message 12/14 - Summary of Teacher Lunch Wellness Discussion
On Friday, Nov. 16th, the School Wellness Council sponsored a teacher lunch to discuss wellness issues in our school.
Click HERE to read a summary of the meeting which includes suggestions for parents.
On Friday, Nov. 16th, the School Wellness Council sponsored a teacher lunch to discuss wellness issues in our school.
Click HERE to read a summary of the meeting which includes suggestions for parents.
SWC Message 11/30 - HUNGER AWARENESS
The SWC is focused on awareness of the hunger and homelessness in our community. Here are a few local organizations where you can donate food, money or volunteer to help:
Food Bank for NYC
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
SWC Message 11/2 - SUGAR
The 6th graders are beginning to study macromolecules essential to cells. One macromolecule is carbohydrates, which include sugars. Find out more about sugars and our diet with these links.
American HeartAsssoication - Sugar 101
World Health Organization call to reduce sugar intake
The SWC is focused on awareness of the hunger and homelessness in our community. Here are a few local organizations where you can donate food, money or volunteer to help:
Food Bank for NYC
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
SWC Message 11/2 - SUGAR
The 6th graders are beginning to study macromolecules essential to cells. One macromolecule is carbohydrates, which include sugars. Find out more about sugars and our diet with these links.
American HeartAsssoication - Sugar 101
World Health Organization call to reduce sugar intake
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SWC REMINDER 10/26 - FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AVAILABLE AT MS54
Every day the MS54 cafeteria has fresh fruit and a salad bar available to all students at lunch. Remind your student to seek out these nutritious foods. |
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SWC REMINDER 10/19 - FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL WITH THE RYAN HEALTH CENTER
It is still possible to submit the health form authorizing the Ryan Health Center to give your student a flu shot. If you need another form, please call 212-666-2261
SWC Message 10/5 - SEASONAL EATING / GREENMARKETS
Seasonal food can be fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. We are fortunte to have many greenmarkets in the area that provide seasonal produce from local farmers.
97th Street Greenmarket
Fridays 8 am -3 pm (97th Street between Columbus & Amsterdam)
79th Street Greenmarket
Sundays 9 - 5 pm (Columbus between 77th and 81st Street)
Tucker Square Greenmarket
Thursdays & Saturdays 8 - 5 pm (West 66th Street and Broadway)
Click HERE for the harvest calendar to see what fruits and vegetables are being harvested in October and throughout the year!
SWC 9/28 Message - NUTRITION
We all know the benefits of healthy eating but it's not always easy to figure out what to cook for our families that is delicious as well as nutritious. Here are two websites from young chefs who have lots of nutritious recipes ideas - https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/and https://www.bakerita.com/
It is still possible to submit the health form authorizing the Ryan Health Center to give your student a flu shot. If you need another form, please call 212-666-2261
SWC Message 10/5 - SEASONAL EATING / GREENMARKETS
Seasonal food can be fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. We are fortunte to have many greenmarkets in the area that provide seasonal produce from local farmers.
97th Street Greenmarket
Fridays 8 am -3 pm (97th Street between Columbus & Amsterdam)
79th Street Greenmarket
Sundays 9 - 5 pm (Columbus between 77th and 81st Street)
Tucker Square Greenmarket
Thursdays & Saturdays 8 - 5 pm (West 66th Street and Broadway)
Click HERE for the harvest calendar to see what fruits and vegetables are being harvested in October and throughout the year!
SWC 9/28 Message - NUTRITION
We all know the benefits of healthy eating but it's not always easy to figure out what to cook for our families that is delicious as well as nutritious. Here are two websites from young chefs who have lots of nutritious recipes ideas - https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/and https://www.bakerita.com/
Initiatives
Healthy Non-food Rewards
The SCW encourages healthy eating and non-food rewards in the classroom.
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Fitness Breaks at School
The SWC has encouraged teachers to incorporate movements breaks in the classroom.
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Helpful Links to Health & Wellness Information - Click HERE