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2012 Vermont Fit and Healthy School Wellness Awards

Audience: Principals, School Health Teams

Application Open January 3 - January 20, 2012. The Fit and Healthy Kids School Wellness Awards recognize schools whose policies and practices reflect a high priority on healthy outcomes for children and staff. New for 2012: easier application and a $5,000.00 "most improved" award for those who applied last year. Apply to be recognized for great school wellness work, be a role model for other schools, receive a recognition banner, and to be eligible to win one of nine monetary awards to support school wellness efforts. The electronic application is available here through January 20, 2012. This award program is sponsored by The Vermont Departments of Health and Education, New England Dairy & Food Council, and the Vermont Education Health Initiative. To learn more contact Suzanne Kelley at Suzanne.Kelley@state.vt.us or 802-657-4202. 

If anyone would like more 2012 student ambassador pins, let Emanuel know, there are some extras.  Here is an example of some ambassadors who spoke about their programs on a recent site visit-what a nice way for outsiders to learn about your program.  Have you done this for community members?

http://y4y.ed.gov/  This rich website was recently released by USDOE and has 30 minute course modules that can be taken anytime.  It seems really well designed and programs in other states including NH have reported it to be valuable.  In particular the model lends itself to some self directed staff training.  

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to meet with state legislators and leaders to advance learning and policy around afterschool and expanded learning in Vermont. This is also a day to celebrate the important role that youth workers, afterschool providers, and program staff play in helping to build a strong foundation for the children and youth of Vermont. Come celebrate with us!