Health & Wellness
The Health & Wellness Committee’s purpose is to provide all students in the Manhasset Schools with the safest and highest quality nutritious food and support their overall health and well-being.
Health & Wellness Co-Chairs:
Zari Ginsburg and Caryn Sawyer
2009-2010 Health & Wellness
The Health and Wellness committee advocates for providing all Manhasset school students with the safest and highest quality nutritious foods and helps to support their overall health and well being. The committee solicits information from, and works together with, all principals, administrators, food providers, parents and students.
A sample of our ongoing initiatives:
- Assist in reviewing our current wellness policies and nutritional guidelines for the Manhasset District
- Provide recommendations for change, where appropriate
- Provide input as it relates to acceptable types of foods, preparation, cleanliness, safety and quality
- On-going observations of the cafeterias to assure compliance with food guidelines
2009-2010 Committee Initiatives included:
- SCA Cafeteria Survey/Suggestion Box in Secondary School Cafeteria
- Participate in quarterly school meetings with the District food service provider, Whitsons
- Newsletter
- SCA Parent Lectures
- Coordinate and assist with Health & Wellness week in May/June
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