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The 2015 Wellness Promotion Policy Annual Report
The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida
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Nutrition Education - Health Fairs

During the 2014-2015 school year, the School Food Service (SFS) Department hosted one health fair, on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Forest Hill Elementary School. The theme for the health fair was to promote the campaign set forth by the Produce for Better Health Foundation – “Fruits & Veggies...More Matters”.

Health fairs take time to plan and organize. Chantal Gellermann, SFS Nutrition Educator, works with local organizations and internal District departments to make these events fun, educational, and interesting for the students and faculty involved. To promote the health fair and the partnering organizations, a press release was shared with the community via the District’s Public Affairs Department.

Pete Wood, SFS Training Coordinator, built an impressive farmers market at each of the health fairs to showcase a beautiful array of fresh fruits and vegetables. The produce for the farmers market was made available by a gracious donation from one of the district’s awarded produce vendors Erneston & Sons, Inc. Everyone that attended the health fairs had the opportunity to sample fresh fruits and vegetables and even take produce from the farmers market.

Pete Wood, SFS Training Coordinator, built an impressive farmers market at each of the health fairs to showcase a beautiful array of fresh fruits and vegetables. The produce for the farmers market was made available by a gracious donation from one of the district’s awarded produce vendors Erneston & Sons, Inc. Everyone that attended the health fairs had the opportunity to sample fresh fruits and vegetables and even take produce from the farmers market.

This year Forest Hill Elementary elected to host the health fair and added their own unique flare to the day:
  • default_titleForest Hill Elementary’s very own students provided fun entertainment during the event by showcasing their musical talents. There was also a poster contest that they students engaged in prior to the health fair. Two students were recognized during the health fair for their work.
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The SFS Department appreciates everyone’s effort in making these health fairs successful and memorable for the students and staff. Community partnerships continue to grow and strengthen with each event. Organizations graciously provided their time and educational materials to our students and staff...

...we could not do it without our partners...THANK YOU!

4H Youth Development Organization
Caridad Center
District’s Employee Wellness
Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County Erneston & Sons Produce, Inc.
Everglades Research & Education Center
Palm Beach County Physical Education Department R.C. Hatton Farms, Inc.
Safe Kids Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County UF/IFAS Extension Agency YMCA

Past "Fruits & Veggies More Matters" and "National Nutrition Month"
Health Fair Schools

Allamanda Elementary
Conniston Community Middle
Emerald Cove Middle
Forest Hill Community High
Golden Grove Elementary
Gove Elementary
Hammock Pointe Elementary
Highland Elementary
Howell L. Watkins Middle
Indian Pines Elementary
Lake Shore Middle
Manatee Elementary
Odyssey Middle
Okeeheelee Community Middle

Orchard View Elementary
Palm Beach Gardens Community High
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
Palm Springs Middle School
Pine Grove Elementary
Poinciana Elementary
Rolling Green Elementary
Santaluces Community High
Seminole Ridge Community High
South Grade Elementary
South Olive Elementary
Suncoast High
Tradewinds Middle
Watson B. Duncan Middle

Key Fact:
Health fairs provide the perfect venue to showcase a variety of fruits and vegetables while incorporating Nutrition Education. During the 2014-2015 school year, approximately 800 students and 100 school staff members participated in the “Fruits & Veggies More Matters” health fair.
Page last updated: 2/2/16
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