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Marion Elementary Gets Healthy, Earns $25,000 Grant
Kelly Hunter
WHAT: Allen ISD’s Marion Elementary School celebrates the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Dairy MAX and Fuel Up to Play 60. The school received the grant funds to create an interactive lunchroom experience and enhance physical activity programs, as a result of successfully completing three Fuel Up to Play 60 challenges during the 2011-2012 year. Former Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek will join Allen ISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Maroba Zoeller and representatives from the Cooper Institute on October 26th in an interactive celebration of the school’s commitment to health.
Students from Marion Elementary will engage in a variety of physical challenges with Novacek, and then a portion of the new cafeteria display will be unveiled. Students from Allen High School’s culinary program will showcase their knowledge by teaching younger students how to make smoothies.
WHO: Students of Marion Elementary School
Former Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek
Nutrition expert Robin Plotkin
Allen ISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Maroba Zoeller
Marion Elementary Principal Mrs. Johnna Walker
Cooper Institute Healthy Zone representatives
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2012, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Marion Elementary School, 1595 Stablerun Rd., Allen TX 75002
MEDIA: Photography opportunities include: Jay Novacek speaking/interacting with children, culinary students preparing healthy smoothies, kids using human ‘gerbil wheel’ exercise gear, kids drinking milk, kids exercising, kids signing pledge to commit to a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
Contact Kelly Hunter at 972-489-4361 or Kelly@shiromasouthwest.com for information.
More information about Fuel Up to Play 60 is available at FuelUpToPlay60.com. Media resources, including related video footage and photos are available at FuelUptoPlay60MediaResources.com.
About Dairy MAX
Dairy MAX, your local non-profit dairy council, represents more than 950 dairy farm families to 31 million people across southwest Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. Dairy MAX communicates the importance of dairy in a nutrient-rich diet, fosters innovation in dairy promotion and educates about farming and industry practices. Our partners and stakeholders include school and district leaders, health professionals, academia, industry, media, and consumers. To foster a healthier society, we focus on collaboration and outreach that is rooted in timely, science-based nutrition information and research.
About Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council (NDC) and NFL, with additional partnership support from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. Customizable and non-prescriptive program components are grounded in research with youth, including tools and resources, in-school promotional materials, a website and student challenges. Fuel Up to Play 60 is further supported by several health and nutrition organizations: Action for Healthy Kids, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association. Visit www.FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more. Media resources, including related video footage and photos are available at FuelUptoPlay60MediaResources.com.
About National Dairy Council
National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc.™ On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. For more information, visit www.NationalDairyCouncil.org.
About NFL PLAY 60
Designed to help tackle childhood obesity, NFL PLAY 60 brings together the NFL’s long-standing commitment to health and fitness with partner organizations like the National Dairy Council. NFL PLAY 60 is also implemented locally, as part of the NFL's in-school, after-school and team-based programs. For more information, visit www.NFLRush.com.
©2012 NFL Properties LLC. Team names/logos/indicia are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.
Jay Novacek’s appearance was scheduled by NFL PLAYERS, the marketing and licensing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association
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