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"I have received lots of positive feedback from my teachers and I
can feel the positive energy flowing about the need for us all to be fit."
Lisa Artiga, Principal, O.B. Whaley School |
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"I have been changing the way I talk about fractions. Instead of saying, 'If you split a cookie,' I say, 'If you split a banana or an apple...'"
Elizabeth Wallace, teacher, Castro Elementary School |
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"Having the binder divided into months with themes is great... I'm able
to apply the themes into various mediums (weekly newsletters, in-class hand-outs, etc.)."
Jennifer Williams, Champion, Guadalupe and Dartmouth schools |
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"I have used the FFL Resource Guide as a display piece for parent meetings....
It is a great resource."
Olivia Schaad, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Gilroy Unified |
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We asked some fit for learning participants to tell us how the program works
at their school sites. (If you have a best practice to share for
fit for learning, please contact us.)
Counselor Nicole Scott told us:
| Allen at Steinbeck has really embraced the
fit for learning Model. Two staff members and one parent have become Site
Champions.
In October all students attended an
assembly on healthy and unhealthy habits. This included food, exercise,
sleep, schoolwork and more. Throughout the year classrooms have done
lessons on nutrition and visited the new personalized food pyramid.
Because of our involvement with fit for learning, we have started YOGA in one 5th grade classroom with an
instructor who has volunteered to work at our school. We hope to expand
this program for next year.
The YMCA is doing afterschool programs at
our site. One of those classes is called Healthy Eats. The course offers
students the opportunity to learn healthy eating habits and how to prepare
healthy snacks. Along with preparing their daily snack, students will also
complete a craft project based on the nutrition lesson of the day.
The YMCA is also offering a free movement
class. Our Music Support Committee is also offering an afterschool
International Dance Club one day a week.
We look forward to continuing to learn
and grow as a fit for learning School.
Nicole Scott
Allen @ Steinbeck Elementary
820 Steinbeck Drive
San Jose Ca 95123
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ffl News and Events
The fit for learning (ffl) Program received a generous donation in the
amount of $25,000 from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, presented
during the Santa Clara County Board of Education meeting on July 21, 2011. These monies
were raised via the King of the Mountain Cycling event, sponsored by the Silicon
Valley Leadership group on May 18, 2011.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group works to promote a high quality of life for all
populations within Silicon Valley, by organizing senior managers and principal officers
of member companies with various local, state, and federal government leaders to impact
public policy and practice issues related to community health and wellness. The funds
will allow the ffl Program to continue to provide valuable health and nutrition education
and services to children across Santa Clara County. The check was presented by
Mr. Carl Guardino, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, to
Santa Clara County Board President, Mr. Joseph DiSalvo.
Thank you!!
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