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Our Mission

"The mission of schools is to teach children. A healthy child is a teachable child. No curriculum is brilliant enough to compensate for a hungry stomach or a distracted mind."

Carnegie Foundation

Beeman Healthy School Team
2003-2004
Action Plan

B.H.S.T. Newsletter March '03

B.H.S.T. Newsletter Apr/May '03

How did this get started?

In June of 2002 Beeman Elementary was awarded a $7,900 grant from the American Cancer Society's H.E.L.P. (Help Empower Local Partnerships) Fund, to establish a health council to coordinate efforts to create and maintain a healthy school environment.

What is BHST specifically addressing?

Healthy Vermonters 2010 Goals:
Physical Activity & Nutrition and Tobacco

Vermont Department of Education Goals:
Students make informed healthy choices that positively affect the health, safety and well-being of themselves and others.

What have been the special highlights for the first six months?

  • Conducted the Centers for Disease Control's School Health Index Survey and developed a two-year plan to address specific needs

  • Created a community newsletter specific to health issues and community resources. The first issue was mailed in February with planned issues for March, April, May & June

  • Created an after school wellness/exercise program for staff, parents, and community members on Tuesdays from 3-4 pm in the Town Hall


What are some things to be looking for in the future?

  • Beeman Healthy School Team on the Beeman Elementary School homepage (www.vita-learn.org/bmes) with links to health information for adults and children.

  • Discussion at All About Town Forum
    Saturday, May 10, 2003

  • Parent and Community workshops
    coming in Fall, 2003.

Who is on BHST?

Membership on the Healthy School team includes Beeman's

physical educator/
health educator
Patty Whittemore,

school nurse
Carol Danielson,

school counselor
Kathy Neilsen,

food service manager
Wendy Barrows,

principal Debi Price,

classroom teacher
Kristine Evarts,

parents An Duclos,
Karen Danyow, Elaine Buchwald,

and community member
Nina Bacon

What goals were noted in the Action Plan?

The Beeman Healthy School Team established goals and timelines to address the areas of:

  • Parent & Community Education and Resources

  • Policy & Practice regarding bake sales, breakfast and lunch program

  • Staff Wellness
   

If I want more information or would like to volunteer my time on the Healthy School Team what should I do?

If you would like more information or are interested in becoming a member of the Healthy School Team please contact Debi Price, Principal at 453-2331 or any member of the Beeman Healthy School Team.

Meetings are held monthly on a Thursday from 12 noon - 3:30 PM.