WELLNESS COMMITTEE

wellness@ms54pta.org
At MS54, we commit to caring for our physical, mental, and social health and well-being as an essential part of education. The Wellness Committee (formerly known as the School Wellness Council), founded by the School Leadership Team in 2015, invites the entire school community -- administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and parents/guardians -- to develop Wellness initiatives that become part of the way of life at our school. Our mission is to listen carefully and inclusively to our community's Wellness needs and to respond in meaningful ways. The pandemic has affected each of us differently, so we are paying close attention to people's shifting priorities.

Find out more about our previous work in our Archive and daily tips on our Facebook page, The Well at 54.

The NYCDOE Office of School Wellness Programs newsletter also provides a wealth of information for students and parents.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Deirdre McEvoy, Teacher Co-Chair
​Alison Gardy, Parent Co-Chair and SLT Liaison

2020-2021 MEETINGs

All meetings begin at 7:30AM
(Meeting summaries are linked)

September 15, 2020
October 30, 2020
November 20, 2020
December 18, 2020
January 22, 2021
February 26, 2021
March 19, 2021
April 23, 2021
May 21, 2021

All are welcome to attend!

2020-2021 initiatives

MS54 FOOD DRIVE

When hungry neighbors told MS54 Parent Coordinator Anne Pejovich that the grab-'n-go meals, while very much appreciated, were not enough to feed their families, she listened and took action. The result: From June to September, MS54 families generously donated more than 400 bags of pantry items to neighbors and school families in need. The Food Drive continues with the start of school. The Wellness Council continues to work with Anne to collect, sort, pack and distribute food on a weekly basis. Please donate every week, if you can.
COMMITTEE TASK FORCES
  • Fun, social interactions to connect students
  • Physical fitness fun
  • Sleep hygiene and mental health
  • Supporting teacher/parent communication
  • Community service
FAMILY BUDDIES
In August 2020, dedicated MS54 7th and 8th Grade families volunteered to be Family Buddies to incoming 6th Grade families. They greeted the new families with a welcome Zoom call and have offered to answer any questions the 6th grade families might have throughout the year.
MEET THE TEACHERS
 During the last week of August 2020, 17 Booker T. faculty members offered to Zoom with 6th grade families to welcome them to the school and start to build a sense of community.