Wellness Policy
Liberty Grove Schools supports nutrition, physical activity, and healthy habits at all grades to enhance the well-being of all students. The purpose is to provide access to healthy foods and beverages; provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity; and require that all meals served by the school operation meet or exceed the federal nutritional guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wellness Coordinator:
Debra Patterson
Wellness Committee:
- Debra Patterson, Food Service Manager
- Clare Pope, Family Engagement Director
- Jeremy Thomas, PE Teacher
Adela Konstantinidis, Instructional Assistant - Crystal Walker, Support Services Director
- Yolanda Wide, Operations Director
Liberty Grove School’s Health Advisory Committee will maintain and oversee the health and nutrition activities. The committee will assist in engaging students, parents/guardians, teachers, child nutrition professionals, health professionals and other interested community members in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing nutrition and physical activity policies.
The committee will meet on a routine basis, as needed, to discuss activity implementation. They will also review, annually, the policies to plan for the upcoming year.
Nutrition Promotion
Goal 1
School environment will promote the development of healthy eating habits and physical activity by engaging families through printed communication that outlines the benefits of select foods and physical activity
Goal 2
Encourage family participation by offering non-food-related incentives
Nutrition Education
Goal 1
Nutritional information and healthy eating will be incorporated throughout the cafeteria.
Goal 2
Health benefits of food items will be listed on the menus.
Physical Activity
Goal 1
Students will receive at least 50% of moderate activity during physical education class.
Goal 2
LGS will implement a bicycling program for students.
Other Activity
Goal 1
A suggestion box will be incorporated for the students to provide suggestions for nutrition and activity.
Goal 2
LGS will offer afterschool activities by grade level.
