St. Christopher School

Healthy St. Chris Committee Meeting Minutes

October 12, 2010

Attendance: Sue Sheehy, Monique Schmidt, Jennifer Swabowicz, Karen Bourn, Marta Nissen, and Jack Daniels

Recap of Healthy St.Chris

—     Began 2 yrs ago to promote the Fun Run

—     Healthy St. Chris is based on the CDC’s School Health Model

—     Last year, Healthy St. Chris  became a committee

—     Created the Healthy Snack Policy

—     Body image class provided for 5th graders

—     Health Bulletin Boards updated monthly

—     2nd Annual Fun Walk/Run was organized

Plans for 2010-2011 School Year:

Bulletin Board ideas

—     “Don’ t be a couch potato” , winter sports.

—     Healthy Snacking

—     Sun Protection (winter as well as summer) and “Don’ t Fryday”

—     Other Ideas

Fun Run (May 27th, at 1pm)

—     Discussed using the Walk NH logs this year.

Cyber Bullying Lecture this Thursday.

Santa Fund Run  is October 31st. Forms  are in Mrs. Sheehan’s office.

Goals and Budget:

1. Assembly budget is around $800.

—     Possible Assembly—Kid Powers Operation Lunch Line

—     $650 for 300 students

—     Performed during Catholic Schools Week in February (Tues, Wed, or Thurs)

—     Other option is Wayne from Maine. Karen will get more info.

2. Family Book Bags

—     The cost is $95 per bag

—     Suggestion was made to start with the Kindergarten classes

—     Marta will check with teachers

—     The committee must decide on incentives to bring bags back--?pencils.

3. Dr. Chuck, Granite State Fit Kids. It is a 5 week program, once a week , for the 4th graders.

4. Healthy St. Chris helps fund the Lego League and Cross Country.

Next meeting is Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 2pm. Topics to discuss—Fun Run, Walk NH logs, incentives.