PARENTS! FIND OUT ABOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WELLNESS POLICY!

The Manchester School District is required by Federal Law to have a wellness policy. The policy supports family and community efforts to encourage student achievement and health since an active, well-nourished child is more successful in the classroom and performs better on tests.

How Can Parents Support the Policy

• Following nutrition guidelines when providing food for classroom parties and school events 
• Supporting non-food fundraisers or sell food items that meet the district nutrition guidelines
• Providing healthy choices when packing snacks and bag lunches

If you are a parent and are interested in participating on the district's school wellness council, please email Sue Sheehy at ssheehy@mansd.org.

For more information on our wellness policy or school wellness council, visit our district website at www.mansd.org under Departments and Food and Nutrition Services.

COMING SOON! HEALTHY BIRTHDAY OPTIONS

Coming soon! School Food and Nutrition Services will have some healthy birthday treat options that parents can purchase. The options will be posted on www.foodservice.mansd.org. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, check out some more birthday ideas below.

CELEBRATING YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY IN SCHOOL

The school wellness policy allows healthy snacks, one monthly birthday bash or non-food rewards for parties. Try one of these ideas instead of cupcakes!

 

· Mini pumpkin or gourds

· Goofy shaped erasers, pens, pencils or straws

· Holiday ornaments

· Apple cider with cinnamon sticks

· Make your own sparkling fruit juice with fruit slices

· Fruit on skewers

· Veggies shaped like a tree, person, animal, car, etc.

· Donate a library birthday book with your child’s name

· Birthday hats or badge

· Recess toys (jump ropes or balls)

· Goody Bags with stickers or mini games from store that sell $1 items

Try these web sites for fun birthday ideas.

· www.brainbalancecenters.com

· www.pinterest.com

· www.cspinet.org

· www.pbs.org

· www.ourthreepeas.com

· www.school-bites.com