Healthy Active Klamath

School Wellness Policies

The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 required all school districts (that recieve funding for school lunch programs) to develop wellness policies by 2006-07 school year. Wellness policies must include goals for nutrition and physical education as well as guidelines for foods and beverages served throughout the school campus.
Klamath County School District Wellness Policy

NonFood Reward Contest for Teachers

Food is commonly used to reward students for good behavior and academic performance. Using food as reward can have negative consequences that go far beyond the short term benefits of good behavior or performance. It can compromise learning, contribute to poor health, poor eating habits, a preference for sweets and overconsumption.
Non Food Rewards Book (PDF)

Farm to School

Farm to School programs throughout the state are connecting school cafeterias with local farmers to improve health of students and support local economy. Community forum was held on March 31st @ Ponderosa JH with Special guests: Cory Schreiber (Farms to School Manager from Deptartment of Agriculture), Katrina Wiest (Wellness Specialist from Bend LaPine Schools), Darrin Culp(OSU Research Station), Ginger Bustos (City School Food Service Director). Introduction from Patty Case (OSU Extension Service).

Listen to audio of the program, "Local Food Networks: What's Possible?" [MP3] (1 hr 20 min)
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Food Network Resource List (PDF)

Physical Activity and Schools

In the push for higher test scores why should teachers care about physical activity? Research indicates that exercise may help school performance and it clearly is not detrimental.

Research Brief: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance [PDF]

Incorporating Physical Movement into the School Day: Handouts from Stewart Trost Presentation [PDF]


Do the Fieldhouse Walk Where: Mike's Fieldhouse @ Sports Park off Foothills Dr When: 8 AM -12 PM; Monday - Friday. Donation requested. Healthy Active Klamath Community Sponsors: O.S.U. Extension Service Klamath County Public Health and W.I.C. Klamath Medical Clinic Sky Lakes Medical Center	School Wellness Policies The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 required all school districts (that recieve funding for school lunch programs) to develop wellness policies by 2006-07 school year. Wellness policies must include goals for nutrition and physical education as well as guidelines for foods and beverages served throughout the school campus. Klamath County School District Wellness Policy NonFood Reward Contest for Teachers Food is commonly used to reward students for good behavior and academic performance. Using food as reward can have negative consequences that go far beyond the short term benefits of good behavior or performance. It can compromise learning, contribute to poor health, poor eating habits, a preference for sweets and overconsumption. Non Food Rewards Book (PDF) Farm to School Farm to School programs throughout the state are connecting school cafeterias with local farmers to improve health of students and support local economy. Community forum was held on March 31st @ Ponderosa JH with Special guests: Cory Schreiber (Farms to School Manager from Deptartment of Agriculture), Katrina Wiest (Wellness Specialist from Bend LaPine Schools), Darrin Culp(OSU Research Station), Ginger Bustos (City School Food Service Director). Introduction from Patty Case (OSU Extension Service). Listen to audio of the program, "Local Food Networks: What's Possible?" [MP3] (1 hr 20 min) To Dowload: Right click and save, this will take several minutes Food Network Resource List (PDF) Physical Activity and Schools In the push for higher test scores why should teachers care about physical activity? Research indicates that exercise may help school performance and it clearly is not detrimental. Research Brief: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance [PDF] Incorporating Physical Movement into the School Day: Handouts from Stewart Trost Presentation [PDF]