Wellness Practices

After several months of trying different practices and getting feedback from staff, PTO, SIT, and our Wellness team, we are excited to confirm the following Shepardson Wellness Practices. Thank you to everyone who had input in this process. This now becomes part of our routine, in our handbook, and on our website. What steps we have made at Shepardson!

• We believe in offering non-food rewards at Shepardson. Some examples include extra PE, extra recess/movement, extra silent reading, special spirit days, etc.
• We offer non-food incentives such as “Principal and Counselor in Prom Dresses” and class challenges instead of food parties.
• We try to incorporate movement and activity throughout the day.
• We strive to offer extra-curricular options that address the whole child.
• We have a Wellness Team that participates in district meetings and brings information back to the staff.
• We participate in Schools on the Move Challenge.
• We do not offer food in our school store.
• We work with our PTO to offer a variety of foods during events.
• We support our district’s efforts to offer many healthy choices at lunch.
• We encourage healthy snacks.
• We encourage a variety of foods for our classroom parties. All foods must be store bought.
• We understand the importance of family traditions and welcome birthday snacks, purchasing a birthday book for our library, playing a game, or bringing in a special show and tell, should you choose to recognize a birthday at school. Please check with your child’s teacher to discuss ideas.