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SHAC PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 2011

Members: Maura O’Rahilly - SAC system wide Kathy Carney – Nurse Leader system wide Mark Talbot – Administrator system wide Anne Ward – School Committee rep Friend Weiler- SRO system wide Shannon Jones – Guidance rep system wide Susan Murray – Food Service system wide Heather Jordan – Chandler faculty rep Tom Cody - Chandler parent rep Denise Amiot- Alden faculty rep Kristen O’Keefe – Alden parent rep Donna Doyle- DMS faculty rep Jen Klein – DMS parent rep Jill Norenberg – DHS Faculty rep Julie Larsen – DHS parent rep Adam Fitzgerald – HS student rep Nora Serres – HS student rep Tracey Mayo – regional health rep

Meeting Dates and Times:

• Oct. 26, 2010 2:45
• Jan. 11, 2011 2:45
• Feb. 15, 2011 2:45
• Mar. 16, 2011 6:00

May 17, 2011 2:45

School Committee Charge

• For the 2010-2011 school year, the School Health Advisory Committee

will continue the previous year charge of reviewing and analyzing the results of the spring 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey for grades 7-8 and 9-12 and make recommendations to the administration and School Committee for areas to be addressed. SHAC will also analyze the 2009 results relative to the 2007 and 2005 reports and highlight significant changes.

• Additionally, SHAC will begin to identify best practices in wellness

programs (may incorporate health education, physical education, student support services, etc.) in elementary and secondary education and develop a plan for more comprehensive review of current DPS practices in 2010-2011 and subsequent recommendation

• SHAC’s initial meeting
• January meeting
• February meeting
• March Meeting

2010-2011 Highlights

Wellness Programs at Chandler School 2010-2011

Physical Wellness Physical Activity

Family Fun Fitness Fair Recess Activity Centers Afterschool Sports Group Health screening

Nutrition

Exposing students to healthy food choices Educating families and students about eating healthy District Wide Food Services provides 3 yearly campaigns

Staff Classroom Teachers 1.56 Physical education 1.0 Health services

Chandler

Emotional Wellness

Mental Health

Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Whole Group/class lessons Family totes Staff 2.0 School Psychologist

Chandler

Social Wellness

Peer Relationships Conflict resolution lessons Social Skills Groups Social Thinking concepts Fill a bucket concept Anti-bullying procedures/lessons School Council “Friends & Feelings” Library Whole-class incentives for positive interactions & behaviors Manners Certificates High Risk Behavior Community Visitors Safe and Quiet Program

Wellness Programs at Alden School 2010-2011

Physical Wellness Physical Education Presidential Fitness Challenge- grades 4 & 5 Swim Program – grade 4 All students follow the MA health/education frameworks Camp Wing – grade 5 Mother/daughter night Father/son night Health office- screenings Nutrition grade 3 health curriculum unit What color is your plate District Wide Food Services provides 3 yearly campaigns Staff classroom teachers 2.42 Physical Education 1.0 Health services

Alden

Emotional Wellness Mental Health Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Lunch Groups Open Door Policy Staff 1.0 School Psychologist 1.0 FTE Guidance

Social Wellness Peer Relationships Weekly lunch and pull out groups for students needing direct social skills instruction Formal lessons on friendship, social skills and bullying Whole class incentives for positive interactions and behaviors Open door policy Transition to DMS High Risk Behavior Child Study Committee Making Healthy Choices –grade 5

Alden

Wellness Programs at DMS 2010-2011

Physical Wellness Physical Activity Running Club 6th Grade Health Curriculum 8th Grade FHCS Curriculum Annual Spring Carnival and Road Race Afterschool Sports Group Summer Camp Staff Education Backpack Awareness Week Health Office- screenings Nutrition 8th Grade FHCS Curriculum Educating Families and students about eating healthy What Color is Your Plate? District Wide Food Service provides 3 yearly campaigns Staff 1.3 Health Education 3.6 Physical Education .5 Family and Consumer Science

Emotional Wellness Mental Health Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling 6th Grade Health Curriculum 8th Grade FHCS Curriculum WEB: Transition to Middle School

DMS

Staff 2.0 FTE Guidance 1.0 School Psychologist

DMS Social Wellness

Peer Relationships

6th Grade Health Conflict resolution lessons 8th Grade FHCS Curriculum Social Skills Groups Small Lunch Groups Peer Mediation 6th Grade Health Curriculum WEB Adopt-A-Family All School Read

High Risk Behavior

Internet Safety 6th Grade Health Curriculum – Wellness Unit Anti-Tobacco Use Child Study Committee

Wellness Programs at DHS 2010-2011

Physical Wellness

Physical Activity

Introduction to Physical Education Lifetime Individual and Team Sports Project Adventure Sport Strength and Conditioning *Impact Testing

Family and Consumer Science

Nutrition

The Student Chef Advanced Student Chef International Foods American Cuisine The Breadboard Growth and Development of Children Child Growth and Development Early Childhood Education/Magic Dragon District Wide Food Services provides 3 yearly campaigns

Staff 3.9 PE Teachers .1 Health Ed 2.5 Family & Consumer Science

DHS Emotional Wellness

Mental Health

Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Program Resources LINK Crew/LINK Alert SAT Referral Team Crisis Team Advisory Program Student Study

Staffing: School Wide: 1.0 Resource Officer DHS Staff 1.0 School Psychologist 1.0 Student Assistance Counselor 6.0 Guidance Counselor 1.0 Health Service/Nurse 1.0 Transition Room Teacher

DHS Social Wellness

Therapeutic Groups Anti-Bullying Procedures School Council Advisory Co-Curricular

Best Buddies SADD World of Difference Creative Co-curricular, Photo, Drama Music Athletics Student Council

Recommendations

Reinstate the YRBS District wide monthly wellness theme Coordinate Physical Education and FCS programs in conjunction with social, emotional and physical health providers Wellness related staff utilize professional development time as a group to work on wellness programs Wellness Coordinator