Coordinated Community Activities. LCPS is coordinating with community organizations and agencies throughout the year on various activities.
After-school fitness activities. Check with your local school about available family fitness events.
Coordinated Health and Nutrition Education. Some schools participate in the CATCH program (Coordinated Approach to Child Health). CATCH promotes good health through education. CATCH:
1) encourages development of noncompetitive, fun, physically active elementary physical education programs
2) creating healthy food choices (such as low fat and low sodium) in cafeteria food
3) incorporates health education into the classroom curriculum
4) provides education to families and the community about lifestyle changes that focus on the benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition
Go to CATCH for general information.
The following Las Cruces Public Schools district-wide health committees are looking for interested parents and students.
School Health Advisory Council - (SHAC) Gives input on the Coordinated School Health Program in order to help create a safe, healthy and secure environment where students can learn and thrive. Our purpose is to produce healthier students who make better learners. This year we are focusing on the latest data from the NM Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey, continuing work on middle and high school social and emotional health, and reviewing the new wellness policies that are to be completed by January 07. Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm. For more information call Barbara Berger at 527-5943 or bberger at lcps.k12.nm.us
District Nutrition Advisory Council- (DNAC) Provides input to district Nutrition Services Program regarding school meals, food service operations, nutrition education and nutrition policies. This year we will help support the new district nutrition policy, look for other ways to improve student nutrition and continue our investigation of recess before lunch in elementary schools. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 4:00pm - 5:30pm in LCPS Administration Building. For more information call Barbara Berger at 527-5943 or
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