In the fall of 2015, the School Leadership Team (SLT) created the School Wellness Council (SWC), 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.
2019-20
Teacher Co-Chair Deirdre McEvoy
Parent Co-Chair Joanne Giordano
SLT Liaison Jeanne Goffi-Fynn
Buddy Program Teacher Coordinator Jessica Hannon
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
Wed. Jan. 8th at 8 AM
Wed. Feb. 5th at 8 AM
Wed. March 4th at 8 AM
Wed. April 8th at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Tue. May 5th at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Tue. June 2nd at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
All are welcome to attend!
All meetings take place in Room 133
If you would like to join the committee, please contact: wellness@MS54PTA.org.
2019-20
Teacher Co-Chair Deirdre McEvoy
Parent Co-Chair Joanne Giordano
SLT Liaison Jeanne Goffi-Fynn
Buddy Program Teacher Coordinator Jessica Hannon
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
Wed. Jan. 8th at 8 AM
Wed. Feb. 5th at 8 AM
Wed. March 4th at 8 AM
Wed. April 8th at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Tue. May 5th at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Tue. June 2nd at 8:30 AM (Virtual)
All are welcome to attend!
All meetings take place in Room 133
Some of our initiatives include:
- Annual Wellness Day for our students
- Annual Teacher Wellness Lunch for our teachers
- Monthly Wellness Topics and Initiatives
- Buddy Program pairing 6th and 8th graders
MS54 wellness day
Since 2017, the School Wellness Council has been organizing a Wellness Day at MS54. We invite 30+ presenters to come to our school to do workshops with our students on various wellness topics from yoga and nutrition to healthy relationshops and stress management.
monthly wellness topics 2019-20
April 2020
Remote Learning - Digital Eye Strain
Spending long periods looking at computer, phone, or tablet screens can strain the eyes. Using the 20-20-20 rule can help to prevent this problem. Click here for more information.
Spending long periods looking at computer, phone, or tablet screens can strain the eyes. Using the 20-20-20 rule can help to prevent this problem. Click here for more information.
March 2020
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Nutrition - by adding more raw living foods to your diet you will be able to easily digest food, get healthier not sicker and feel better.
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February 2020
Social Isolation - a student's wellness depends on a culture in which they feel inlcuded, valued and accepted by their peers
No One Eats Alone, a student-led initiative took place during 6th and 7th grade lunch on Feb. 11th, 2020.
No One Eats Alone, a student-led initiative took place during 6th and 7th grade lunch on Feb. 11th, 2020.
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January 2020
Volunteering - getting involved in the community benefits our wellness as individuals and as a society
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
MLK Day of Service is a way to honor his life and teachings by engaging in community action that continues to solve social problems. Service breaks down barriers by bringing people from different experiences together – volunteering can unite Americans of all ages and backgrounds while building stronger communities.
Here are some links for some local volunteer opportunities:
· Repair the World: https://werepair.org/harlem/#event
· UJA Federation New York: https://www.ujafedny.org/get-involved/volunteer/
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
MLK Day of Service is a way to honor his life and teachings by engaging in community action that continues to solve social problems. Service breaks down barriers by bringing people from different experiences together – volunteering can unite Americans of all ages and backgrounds while building stronger communities.
Here are some links for some local volunteer opportunities:
· Repair the World: https://werepair.org/harlem/#event
· UJA Federation New York: https://www.ujafedny.org/get-involved/volunteer/
December 2019
Human Rights - intergal to our wellness as citizens of the world
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.
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
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Kindness -being kind can have an impact on your psychological and physical health and wellness
World Kindness Day - November 13, 2019 |
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October 2019
Bullying - wellness is about standing up against hate, racism and discrimination and changing the cluture to one of inclusion, equlity, civility and unity
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Students, teachers and administrators wore blue on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 for the World Day of Bullying Prevention.
Common Points of View about BullyingOur society has many well-known expressions that characterize, describe, and portray bullying; some are accurate and true, while others are outdated and don’t reflect the realities of bullying. Here are a few of those often-repeated phrases, followed by a response to each statement and insight into the real story. Share and discuss them with your children.
Click here for Teen Talk on Cyberbullying, a five-minute unscripted video that provides authentic insight and peer-to-peer perspective on issues related to cyberbullying.
Click here to read why kids may not tell adults about bullying.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Students, teachers and administrators wore blue on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 for the World Day of Bullying Prevention.
Common Points of View about BullyingOur society has many well-known expressions that characterize, describe, and portray bullying; some are accurate and true, while others are outdated and don’t reflect the realities of bullying. Here are a few of those often-repeated phrases, followed by a response to each statement and insight into the real story. Share and discuss them with your children.
Click here for Teen Talk on Cyberbullying, a five-minute unscripted video that provides authentic insight and peer-to-peer perspective on issues related to cyberbullying.
Click here to read why kids may not tell adults about bullying.
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6th/8th Grade buddy prograM
Established by the MS54 School Wellness Council in 2018, the Buddy Program pairs 8th graders with 6th graders and organizes periodically meetings during the course of the year. 8th graders help answer questions and concerns that 6th graders have and the buddies work on projects with each other.
SWC WEekly wellness tips 2018-19
SWC 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
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.
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.