Stetson's 2022-23 Wellness Success Story

2022/2023
This year Stetson Elementary School had many successes in the area of student
and staff wellness.
● Stetson purchased more all-weather umbrellas from money we received
from UMR funding. These umbrellas can be used to help protect them
from all different weather conditions.
● Stetson Elementary won the Golden Shoe for having the most
participation in the district 4.9K run/walk event. The prize money was
used to purchase a new microwave for the staff lounge.
● 3 stand umbrellas were purchased using UMR funds for sun protection at
the picnic tables in our outdoor learning space.
● A punching bag and punching gloves were purchased using UMR funds
for staff to use to release stress and for physical activity.
● Recess jump ropes, chinese jump ropes, yoga station spots, physical
activity FIT sticks, kick bands, wiggle seats, and a balance board were
purchased with Medicaid funds for student use during the school day.
● 142 lives were saved by the students participating in the American Heart
Association Kids Heart Challenge and we raised over $7,104.75
● Stetson Elementary School (along with all the other Sand Creek feeder
elementary schools) took part in boys and girls 3rd-5th grade youth
basketball. Our school fielded six teams including a total of 64 players.
● Multiple staff members participated in the “Walktober” multi-district steps
competition. Staff members also participated in the November gratitude
challenge and in “Feels Like a Million” challenge in the months of April and
May.

District 49's wellness policy and supporting guidelines focus on improving the health of students. Anyone interested in serving on the districtwide wellness advisory council should email wellness@d49.org for additional information.

A sample of the Curriculum Food Request Form is available here. 

Nutrition for classroom parties, celebrations, rewards & fundraisers:

• All food items must be store-bought with the nutrition information showing that the product is 100 calories or less, 0 grams of trans fat.
• No candy or sodas are allowed.
• Birthday celebrations with treats must follow the  Wellness Policy Guidelines.
• Fresh fruits and vegetables are excluded from calorie and sugar limits.
• Food prepared in a private home may not be served at school to students because knowledge of ingredients, sanitation, preparation, and temperature of food in storage or transit is not available, nor can quality and sanitation standards be controlled.
  
• Fundraiser guidelines may also be found in the Wellness Policy Guidelines.
  

Our commitment to physical activity:

• Physical education is provided in elementary, middle, and high school.
• Strenuous physical activity is not used (e.g. running laps, pushups) as punishment.
• Generally, students should not be required to “sit out” any part of recess as punishment unless there is a safety concern.
• Elementary school students will have a minimum of 30-minutes daily of physical activity. Recess for 1⁄2 day Kindergarten will be determined at those individual buildings. 
  • Physical activity can include recess, physical education classes, fitness breaks, active classroom activities, exercise programs, or active field trips.