The Wellness Committee is dedicated to providing a school environment that promotes
and protects our students’ health and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating
and physical activity.
The Local School Wellness Policy is part
of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, and requires each school
district participating in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast
Program to develop a local wellness policy that promotes the health of students
and addresses the growing problem of childhood obesity. On June 13, 2006, the BCPSS
Board of School Commissioners approved the Baltimore City Local Wellness Policy,
which has five main components:
- Nutrition Education
- Physical Education
- Other School-Based Wellness Activities
- Nutrition Standards
- Local Wellness Policy Coordination & Evaluation
HHA parents are encouraged to join the Wellness Committee. Come voice your opinion
on these important matters! We meet in the Food for Life room on a monthly basis:
Monthly Wellness Committee Meetings 2007-2008 Mondays (3-3:30 pm) – 9/10, 10/15,
12/17, 2/25, 3/17, 5/19 Early release Fridays (1-1:30 pm) - 11/16, 1/18, 4/18