Wellness Goals
The Board has identified the following goals associated with student wellness:
Goals for Nutrition Education
The schools will provide nutrition education that focuses on the skills students need to
adopt and maintain healthy eating behaviors.
The schools’ nutrition education will be provided in a sequential, comprehensive health
education program aligned with the content standards of the Maine system of Learning
Results.
Nutrition education will be integrated into other subjects as appropriate to
complement, not replace, the health education program.
MSAD #28 will provide foods that meet or exceed the federal nutrition standards,
adequate time for students to obtain food and eat, lunch scheduled at appropriate
hours of the day (OR: as close to the middle of the school day as possible), adequate
space to eat, and a clean and safe meal environment.
Appropriate professional development will be provided for food services staff.
Goals for Nutrition Promotion
MSAD #28 staff will cooperate with agencies and community organizations to provide
opportunities for appropriate student projects and learning experiences related to
nutrition as it appropriately complements the curriculum.
Consistent nutrition messages will be disseminated throughout MSAD #28 in the
classroom, the cafeteria, and school-home communications.
Administrators and staff will be encouraged to model nutritious food choices and eating
habits.
Schools will encourage parents/guardians to provide healthy meals and snacks for their
children though take-home materials or other means.
Goals for Physical Activity
The physical education program will provide students with the knowledge and skills
needed to be physically fit and take part in healthful physical activity on a regular basis.