2020-2021 School Wellness Awards

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For the fourteenth year in a row, the Oregon Department of Education, the Nutrition Council of Oregon, and the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council are teaming up to reward two exemplary schools for activating their local wellness policies and creating and sustaining a culture of wellness for students and staff during the traditional school year and since the school closure in March, 2020. Each school selected will receive statewide recognition, a personalized plaque and a custom banner, as well as a $2,500 award to be used to further nutrition, physical activity and/or other wellness efforts within their school.

Research supports the important link between health and academic achievement. Schools that have solid wellness policies and implement practices to improve nutrition and physical activity create healthier school environments for students and staff. Implementation of Local Wellness Policies can look different at each school and the School Wellness Award application is a great place to showcase what your school is doing!

Short descriptions of previous School Wellness Award winners, information about required documents and a PDF version of the application can be found on the ODE CNP School Wellness Webpage at https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/SNP/Pages/OregonSchoolWellness.aspx

The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school, the connections between health and academic achievement and the importance of evidence-based school policies and practices. https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/SNP/Pages/School-Wellness-Resources-Support.aspx

Application Instructions

If you believe your school has established and deserves to be recognized for the healthy, active culture for learners and staff in-person, and/or comprehensive distance learning, complete the following application and submit it, with the supporting documents, BY FEBRUARY 1, 2021.

Use each question to describe your school's progress in implementing and/or exceeding your district's wellness policy over the last 18 months and highlight what makes your school shine!

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Assemble a team of school wellness champions, including your school nutrition director, to help complete this application. The best applications are completed with collaboration and data from staff and school community members. If a full team cannot be assembled, please get input from at least 2-3 people.

Before starting your application, check to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications, and gather the required supplemental items listed below.

Minimum Qualification:
- Schools must participate in at least one of the following: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program

- Only schools that have not previously received the School Wellness Award may apply.

- Your district must have a board-adopted local wellness policy.

The following supplemental materials are required with your application:
o Your district's Local Wellness Policy

-Optional materials: a roster of wellness committee or SHAC members

Blue Ribbon Panel Application Scoring Rubric:
o Question 23: 75 points
o Question 24: 5 points
o Question 25: 5 points
o Question 26: 15 points

Winning schools serve as examples for others across the state. Wellness work should inspire and be replicable for other schools in Oregon.

Visit ODE's Wellness Webpage at https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/SNP/Pages/OregonSchoolWellness.aspx for more information about local wellness policies, school food and physical activity resources best-practices, and funding opportunities.

For additional guidance, including award rules, required materials, and the selection process,
please contact Michelle Lincoln at (503) 947-5889 or michelle.lincoln@ode.state.or.us

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