- Our School Nutrition Program complies with federal, state and local requirements.
- Our School Nutrition Program is accessible to all children.
- We provide and promote nutrition education.
- We encourage meaningful physical fitness activities for all children.
- All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals.
- Recommend that all foods and beverages made available on campus (including vending, concessions, a la carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising) during the school day are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- Insure that all foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines.
- Provide a school environment that is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and space for eating meals.
- Insure that food and/or physical activity is not used as a reward or punishment.
- School Nutrition Association
- USDA Food & Nutrition Services
- Centers for Disease Control
- National School Boards Association
- National PTA
- Action for Healthy Kids
- American Dietetic Association
- Food Research and Action Center
- Elementary/Secondary School Principals
- National Association of School Nurses
- USDA Cooperative Extension
- National Dairy Council
- Society for Nutrition Education
- The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
- Council of Chief State School Officers
Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:
- Nutrition education
- Physical activity
- Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness
TOOLKIT for a HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Are you looking for a non-food fund raising idea or a healthy alternative for you students next class party? Check out our Toolkit on how we calculate our healthy snacks and the regulations that we must follow. Download the Healthier School Environments toolkit to learn more.
Toolkit for Teachers, Parents and Guardians (updated 2023)
A Healthier School Environment: Smart Snacks and Non-Food Rewards
SPANISH: Un Entorno Escolar Más Saludable: Smart Snacks y recompensas no alimentarias
Toolkit for Administrators (updated 2023)
A Healthier School Environment- Admin Toolkit
Administrative Regulations Policy 5030
SCCS Food Allergy Policy (pdf)
Toolkit support resources and links:
Sample letters of Commitment
Sample Parent Commitment Letter (word doc)
Sample Parent Commitment letter SPANISH (word doc)
Sample Teacher Wellness Pledge letter (pdf)
Helpful webpages
Link: Healthier Generations Smart Snack Calculator
Link: California Project LEAN Competitive Foods Compliance Calculator
Additional information/resources:
Smart Snacks
PTA Guide to Smart Snacks (pdf)
Smart Snack Reference Card (pdf)
Smart Snacks in School - Quick Sheet form Lunch Assist (pdf)
Fundraisers/School Stores
USDA fundraiser factsheet (pdf)
Healthy School Store Product List (pdf)
Brush up on Label Reading
Reading labels on packaged foods (pdf)
Many names for added sugar (pdf)
Healthy celebrations/Non-Food Rewards
Healthy Snack and Beverage List (pdf)
Bocadillos escolares saludables SPANISH
Birthdays, Celebrations and Family Events (pdf)
Cumpleaños, Celebraciones y Eventos Familiares SPANISH
Healthy Ways to Reward Children (pdf)
Healthy Non-Food Rewards (pdf)
Recompensas saludables no alimentarias SPANISH
How are we doing?
Santa Cruz City Schools 2020-2021 Triannual Wellness Assessment
WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE- SY 2023-24
Held quarterly on Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm via zoom. If you are interested in joining the wellness committee, please email food services director Amy Hedrick-Farr for the meeting link: [email protected]
- September 19th
- November 28th
- January 16th
- March 19th
Yearly presentation to SCCS School Board: Date will be posted ASAP
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