Oakland Elementary School Home of the Olympians

Coordinated School Health program that promotes physical

activity and healthy food choices. CATCH focuses on four areas:

Classroom

Physical Education

Food Service

Family

What is ?

Catch is for Everyone

Inclusive– everybody plays!

Proven Health Benefits

Long-term, decreased fat consumption and increased physical activity among children and adolescents.

Reduction in the number of 4th graders considered to be

either overweight or obese

Cost Effective

$8.67 per child, annually

?Why

Nutrition

Why?

Prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity

Life-long habits

How?

Healthy lunch menu

Healthy celebrations

Nutrition integrated into classroom curriculum

Physical Activity

Why?

Reduces the risk of several health problems associated with lack of exercise

How?

Brain Breaks

Health-promoting homework

Activity contracts

CATCH curriculum in PE classes

Staff Involvement

Fitness Month

Parent/Community Involvement Why?

Parent involvement increases student achievement

Students are more likely to develop healthy skills, avoid risky behaviors, and remain in school when they feel valued by their families and communities

How?

Classes for parents

Communication through newsletters

Physical Activity/Health Fair

Community Garden

Parks and Recreation Centers

Guest Speakers

Before, During, & After School

Activities Stephanie Roche

Before, During & After School Clubs

What’s the point?

According to Dr. Beth Miller’s research before, during and after school programs participation is proven to reduce

negative behaviors (e.g. juvenile delinquency, substance

abuse, dropout rate, conflicts between youth, school

suspensions) and increase attitudes and behaviors linked

with school success (e.g. better school behavior, better

emotional adjustment, better work habits, improved

relationships with parents, improved grades).

Before School

Breakfast of

Champions

Provide delicious and

nutritious breakfast

options that jumpstart

the students day and encourage healthy

eating for every

meal!

During School

Fun Friday

Each grade gets an

additional hour and a

half of physically active

game time on Fridays

A committee of

students is elected

weekly by their peers to

determine (with

assistance of the PE

teacher) the games to

be played

After School

The Winner’s Circle

Eat like a Champion

Eat and learn why we

eat healthy foods!

Study like a Champion

Homework help from

the teachers!

Train like Olympians!

Running, Gymnastics,

Volleyball, Basketball,

Handball, Table Tennis

Physical Activity in the Classroom

Courtney Duncan

Daily Rule

Monday: Tip toe to the bathroom

Tuesday: 5 jumping jacks

before entering classroom

Wednesday: Five hops if you get a question correct

Thursday: Stand on one foot while waiting in line in

classroom

Friday: Raise both hands instead of

one when putting your hand up

Proven to improve on-task learning behavior

Students more attentive, behave better, and perform as well

or better scholastically after physical activity

Every classroom will have at least 3 brain breaks a day

Nose/ear challenge

Get to know your classmates

Cha cha slide

Simon says

Trading places

Healthy

Homework/Activit

y Contract

Contract within their classroom to do 60

minutes of exercise a day

Encouraged to work with families to

complete their daily hour

Weekly reports of the students’ physical activity to give recognition

Fitness Month

November of every year

Encouraged to get involved in many physical

activities during this month, especially social.

Keep track of physical activities on a chart in classroom,

based on the honor system

Teachers speak more about

physical activity

One more brain break each day

and get outside twice a week

before the winter months hit.

STAFF INVOLVEMENT

Renee Heine

Hey Oakland Staff, You’re

Invited!

Who? YOU!

What? Getting Active

When? Every day

Where? Where ever you are

Why? Because we care.

Fitness in Staff Meetings

Just as we are trying to promote

physical activity in the classroom

through brain breaks, these

strategies can work in staff

meetings as well. Long, mundane

meetings cause zoning out and

lack of participation.

Switching off leaders

Week 1: Kindergarten teachers

Week 2: 1st grade teachers

Week 3: 2nd grade teachers

Etc…

Designated Exercise Sessions

7AM and 5PM sessions M-F

Guest instructors

Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, etc…

Train with a buddy

Similar interests

Group pick-up games

Weekly “Olympic” Events

Students vs Teachers Step Competition

Door prizes

Gives the students a chance to lead

the teachers

Dodge ball tournament

Friendly Competition amongst teachers

Ex: 1st grade vs 2nd grade teachers

Teachers Students

M 2000 Steps 1500 Steps

T 1800 Steps 1900 Steps

W 1400 Steps 1600 Steps

Benefits

For you

Relieves Stress

Sharpens thinking

Enhances overall mood

For the students

Happy, healthy teacher

Better learning

environment

Be the Gold Medalist

Studies show that, second only to parents, teachers are the

most important part of a child's education. Great teachers

make a great difference; poor teachers hurt a child's life

chances

Community Involvement

Allie Winkle

Community Cares

Community involvement to encourage children of all ages to

improve their health and

GO FOR GOLD!

Why?

The community should be a tool to help children meet their healthy

lifestyle goals by creating programs for everyone of all ages

Austin ISD Fun Run!

For all ages!

Sign up through AustinISD.com

October 5th, 2013Event begins at 8am at DKR

Memorial Stadium

-This event encourages healthy

living styles and prepares

children to be active.

- Brings the entire community together to improve

children’s health- Gives students a chance to

perform their PE class skills

outside the classroom

Parks and Playgrounds

Safe and proper equipment

Beautiful surroundings

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am- 9pm

Sat-Sun: 8am-11pm

Public Recreation Centers

Affordable membership rates

Variety of machines and equipment

Classes offered!

Basketball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball

Community Gardens

Open to community during

weekends

Get a chance to grow your

own food!

Learn new ways

to prepare fresh,

healthy meals

Guest Speakers

Nutritionists will come to speak at schools around Austin.

This lets students hear from people other

than their parents and teachers about

health.

Marketing Plan

Abby Lyon

Why Marketing?

1Lee, Sarah M. School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.

Rep. Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease

Prevention and Health Promotion, 11 Sept. 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.

Food advertising and marketing influences

food and beverage preferences and

purchase requests of children and

adolescents, in addition to their dietary

intake.

In 2006, approximately $1.6 billion was

spent promoting foods, beverages, and fast-food restaurants to children.

Marketing unhealthy food ads to children

clearly works; it has contributed to the

rising obesity rate among children.1

How can we use marketing for good?

Create a healthy school environment

Communicate with families and community

Bulletin Boards

Point of Decision Prompts

Located in Cafeteria to guide students’ food

choices

“Go, Slow, Whoa”

Bulletin Boards

Physical Activity Pyramids

Fun, visual tool that is easy for

Elementary students to understand

Student Involvement- “What activities

have you done lately?”

Bulletin Boards

CATCH Character Bulletin Boards

Hearty Heart

Dynamite Diet

Salt Sleuth

Flash Fitness

Social Media

Twitter, Facebook Instagram

Reach a broad range of followers throughout the community

Share healthy event information, fun facts, and tips about

maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Includes 3 main elements of school Wellness Policy

Mailed each month and posted on Bulletin Board

Newsletter