California School Dashboard             

See how districts and schools are performing on test scores, graduation rates and other measures of student success in the new California School Dashboard! Learn more in this 2 minute video tutorial. 

School Nutrition + Academic Achievement Research             

Research tells us that school nutrition programs can be an effective tool to help children reach their full academic potential. For ideas of research supported actions that your school district can take to address student attendance and suspensions and improve academic achievement with school nutrition programs, see CA Food Policy Advocate's Research Summary: School Nutrition and Academic Achievement.

Every Kid Healthy Week is April 24-28   

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created to celebrate school health and wellness achievements and recognized on the calendar of National Health Observances. This special week shines a spotlight on the great efforts schools are making to improve the health and wellness of their students and the link between nutrition, physical activity and learning.

"Planting the Seeds for Wellness" Fair in Torrance 

The Family Welcome and Enrollment Center, in collaboration with Torrance USD’s Wellness Policy Committee, will be hosting its first annual Family Wellness Resource Fair on Saturday, April 29! The focus is to provide activities, resources, and information for families and students to promote individual and community wellness such as physical health, exercise, nutrition, environmental issues, social and emotional health, and community well-being. Activities will include Zumba, yoga, a speech from a local dignitary, a demonstration on how to plant a home garden, and much, much more! All handouts, giveaways, and raffle prizes will be health and wellness focused or educational in nature. Translation services will be available.

Send Your Kids to Summer Camp       

Summer camp experiences promote well-being. Through diverse activities offered in a stimulus rich setting, camp is often synonymous with physical activity. Research shows that many campers exceed the 60 minutes of moderate – vigorous physical activity recommended for a heathy lifestyle. Camp is also important context for teaching children how to make healthy lifestyles choices. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime. 

Camps come in all shapes and sizes like our kids. Find a Camp here!

Harvest of the Month Resources             

California Department of Public Health adopted HOTM in 2005, launching a statewide effort that is standardized, cost-effective, replicable, and available to all. HOTM features ready-to-go tools and resources that can be used in diverse applications to support healthy eating and daily physical activity. To learn more and download resources, visit Harvest of the Month!

Football Camps + Fuel Up to Play 60 Funding      

The Los Angeles Rams, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai, the official health partner of the L.A. Rams, will host 10 youth and high school football camps throughout the Los Angeles region this summer. These non-contact, co-ed camps are designed for elementary, middle and high school students and are open to all positions and skill levels. Participants may register here.

Grants of up to $5,000 to purchase school nutrition equipment are now available! Learn more about this opportunity and apply by April 28!

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