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 2018/19
All meetings take place in Room 133
Thursday. September 20th at 8 am
Wednesday, October 17th at 8 am
Friday, November 16th from 11:30 am - 2 PM (teacher lunch)
Wednesday, December 12th at 8 am
Wednesday, January 23rd at 8 AM
Wednesday, February 13th at 8 AM
Wednesday, March 20th at 8 AM
Wednesday, April 17th at 8 AM
Wednesday, May 22nd at 8 AM
Wednesday, June 19th at 8 AM
If you would like to join the committee, please contact: wellness@MS54PTA.org.
MEETING DATES for 2018/19
All meetings take place in Room 133
Thursday. September 20th at 8 am
Wednesday, October 17th at 8 am
Friday, November 16th from 11:30 am - 2 PM (teacher lunch)
Wednesday, December 12th at 8 am
Wednesday, January 23rd at 8 AM
Wednesday, February 13th at 8 AM
Wednesday, March 20th at 8 AM
Wednesday, April 17th at 8 AM
Wednesday, May 22nd at 8 AM
Wednesday, June 19th at 8 AM
Some of our initiatives include:
- Staff wellness luncheon with a Jin Shin Jyutsu mindfulness activity
- Bringing a tai-chi master into classrooms to increase movement
- Student wellness poster contest
- Free faculty rowing classes
- A Wellness Day for our students - Click HERE for a list of our Wellness Day partners
News
05/11/18
Wellness Day at Booker T! Students spent the morning attending workshops and presentations on various wellness topics.
3/29/18
The SWC is proud to announce that our proposal to the NYC DOE Office of School Wellness Programs' Family Engagement Project was accepted! As a result, the SWC will be receiving funds to purchase fitness equipment for our students.
3/15/18
We are proud to announce that Frank DiPasquale, one of MS54's gym teachers, was selected to attend the SHAPE American National Convention taking place in Nashville March 20-24th. SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) is the nation’s largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals.
2/9/18
This past week the School Wellness Council (SWC) began sponsoring yoga classes for teachers and staff on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am. This is a program that the SWC first implemented last year.
Wellness Day at Booker T! Students spent the morning attending workshops and presentations on various wellness topics.
3/29/18
The SWC is proud to announce that our proposal to the NYC DOE Office of School Wellness Programs' Family Engagement Project was accepted! As a result, the SWC will be receiving funds to purchase fitness equipment for our students.
3/15/18
We are proud to announce that Frank DiPasquale, one of MS54's gym teachers, was selected to attend the SHAPE American National Convention taking place in Nashville March 20-24th. SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) is the nation’s largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals.
2/9/18
This past week the School Wellness Council (SWC) began sponsoring yoga classes for teachers and staff on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am. This is a program that the SWC first implemented last year.
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