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Wellness Policy

What is a local school wellness policy?

A local school wellness policy ("wellness policy") is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn.
The wellness policy requirement was established by the Child Nutrition and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Reauthorization Act of 2004 and further strengthened by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). It requires each LEA participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program to develop a wellness policy. The final rule expands the requirements to strengthen policies and increase transparency. The responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating a wellness policy is placed at the local level, so the unique needs of each school under the LEA’s jurisdiction can be addressed.

The Policy

Please click the button below to view the St .Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center's School Wellness Policy.
Wellness Policy

Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources

Click on the buttons below to find some great resources on nutrition and physical activity
What is My Plate all about?
Choose My Plate
How much physical activity is needed?
Tips for increasing physical activity
Let's eat for the health of it!
Enjoying the family meal
Teaching good food habits
Let's move, cold weather fun!
Let's move, warm weather fun!

Evaluation of the Implementation of the Wellness Policy

The WellSAT-i 2.0 was used the evaluate the implementation of the Wellness Policy. Click the button below to view the assessment.
Assesment of the Wellness Policy

Wellness Council

The purpose of the council is to bring together representatives from the school and community who can help address issues facing the health and well-being of our children.
 The Wellness Council meets every three years to provide assistance and recommendations for the development, implementation, and periodic review of the Wellness Policy.
We would like to invite anyone that may be interested in becoming a member of our school's Wellness Council to contact the school office at 419-478-9900.


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Wellness Council Meeting 5/6/2021

There will be a Wellness Council meeting held on May 6th, 2021 at the St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center at 1155 Corbin Rd Toledo, Ohio 43612. The Wellness Council will focus on implementing a Wellness Policy for the school in order to create a healthier school environment focused on improving health and wellness outcomes for school children. All are welcome!
Meeting Minutes will be posted after the meeting.
Wellness Council Meeting 5//6/2021 Meeting Minutes

Review and Evaluation of the Wellness Policy

On a triennial basis, St. Catherine Early Childhood Education Center will assess the implementation of the Wellness Policy and it's goals. Upon completion of the assessment the Wellness Council will determine if the Wellness Policy requires an update based on current regulations, standards, and best practices. The next assessment of our school's Wellness Policy is scheduled for 2024.
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