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CA LSWP News - October 2016

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The California Local School Wellness Policy Collaborative brings together state leaders committed to supporting schools in creating and implementing strong wellness policies. We hope this newsletter provides you with the information you need to activate your district's policy. Read our last newsletter, wellness message, and follow us on Twitter @CALSWP.

NEW CA Local School Wellness Policy Collaborative Webpage!

In an ongoing effort to support and inspire wellness teams across the state, we’ve launched our new webpage at HealthyEating.org/CASchoolWellness, which includes a number of resources to help activate your Local School Wellness Policy (LSWP).

According to California Principals and School Administrators, the top four priorities in school health and wellness are mental health, nutrition, bullying, and physical education/physical activity. Find out what action steps California schools can take to properly and efficiently develop and implement LSWPs.

Is your district on track to meeting USDA’s LSWP requirements? Our Committee Guide provides suggested steps, timelines, and resources so you can establish and maintain a successful wellness team.

Are you implementing Smarter Lunchroom Movement (SLM) strategies but haven't written it into your policy just yet? Look no further, download your SLM sample language here.

Discover what other districts are doing to elevate school wellness and share your story with us.

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Webinar: Team Up with Local School Wellness Policies!

The last webinar of 2016 on Thursday, October 27, at 12:00 PST / 3:00 pm EST will feature how Local School Wellness Policies can be used to institute positive changes in lunchrooms to support meal pattern requirements. Erica Krepp from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service will highlight the Team Nutrition Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit, designed to help engage parents and school staff in your wellness activities. She will also present on Team Nutrition Training Grants available to help schools create healthier environments. Also, Caitlin Merlo from the CDC, will present on Local School Wellness Policy resources available from the CDC, plus talk about CDC 1305 grant funds. Megan Sweat Lopes will showcase how Maryland is successfully using Team Nutrition Training grants to provide Local School Wellness Policy technical assistance and the successes with the schools they have trained. Click here to register!

#FarmtoSchool101 Twitter Chat

Celebrate National Farm to School Month during a live chat on Twitter! Ask your farm to school questions, share resources and your favorite examples of farm to school in action. Join the National Farm to School Network and co-hosts Slow Food USA and Farm Credit for a #FarmtoSchool101 tweet chat on Tuesday, October 25 from 12-1pm ET. See you there!

Plan a Healthy Halloween Celebration

Halloween is just around the corner! While this holiday is traditionally associated with serving students sweet treats, school leaders around the country are finding healthier ways to celebrate that kids enjoy without undermining their health.

Fuel Up To Play 60 Funding Available for Schools

Looking for funds to help support your healthy eating and physical activity goals? Maybe you want to spruce up your cafeteria? Schools can now apply to receive funding this fall to support Plays from the new 2016–2017 Playbook. Up to $4,000 is available! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 2, 2016. *if you are a private school and would like to apply, please contact Alyssa McClelland futp60@cmab.net directly for an application.

Outstanding Nutrition Educator Contest

Maybe you have a nutrition education program to brag about, like last year’s winners from Central High School East, "Athletes as Readers and Leaders." Or you found a creative way to implement an existing nutrition lesson plan, like Willow Elementary from ABC USD. This contest is open to all California nutrition educators, so encourage someone to apply or nominate them yourself. Enter to win $500 at Eatsmart2besmart.org by Feb 28, 2017!

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