FSUS PTSA

Healthy Snacks

Increasing the likelihood our children will get something healthy to eat at school food outlets remains one of the primary goals of the Health & Safety Committee this year.  I will appear before the Florida High Board of Directors at its September meeting to argue for increased enforcement of the 2006 school Wellness Policy, and work with the administration to make this goal a reality.

If you would like to see a copy of the  2007-2008 Florida High Nutrition Survey Report, please contact me.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair

Bike Rodeo

A PTSA school bike rodeo is tentatively scheduled for October.  Stay tuned for details.  This event will allow kids to have fun while learning about bike safety, important in light of the unprecedented number of bicycle deaths this year (3).  Last year’s rodeo featured a bike safety check and tuneup, an obstacle course where kids got to react to simulated dangerous situations, along with prizes and free bike helmets.  This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better.

Look for more details to come.  If you have any questions, contact Danni Vogt.  His e-mail link is below.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair

School Garden

The PTSA will again sponsor a spring and fall vegetable garden for elementary school students.  Signup will begin once the weather cools off next month, so watch out for a mid-September email with details of how to register your child.  This project will allow about 20 children to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables from the ground up.  Parents confirmed last year that the project led their kids to eat vegetables they never otherwise would have tried, and also acquaints them with biology, nutrition, math, pest management and other science concepts.

The PTSA will also maintain a butterfly garden planted last year near the gazebo.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair