Nutrition News 
Hartford Public Schools
Department of Food Services and Nutrition Education
Vol. X, Issue I, 2002-2003

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Get Healthy Hartford and Pass it On

Are we too busy and overwhelmed to think about "wellness"? There is an exciting new project in the Hartford Public Schools that will begin in September, 2002. The Get Healthy Hartford program is designed to provide wellness programs in the schools so it is more convenient for staff and parents to learn and participate in healthful activities.

You will receive a wellness survey which we would like you to complete and return by September 30th so the committee can determine what programs you would like in your schools. The survey should be returned to Susan Davis in the Food Services and Nutrition Education Department.

The Get Healthy Hartford committee is a diverse group of individuals with various skills- Jeannette Belfield (Health Services); Ellen Benham (Physical Education); Gail Bunce (Health Services); Pam Clark (Health Services); Cheryl Daniels (Employee Assistance); Susan Davis (Food Services); Diane Dimmock (Dental Health); Pat Brett (Psychological Services); Deborah Fournier, (Food Services); Winston Johnson (Social Work) Vic Neumann (Health Education); Pat Sullivan (Health Services); and Kristen Jablonka (New England Dairy and Food Council). Many of the members attended the Connecticut Department of Education's Fit, Eager and Ready to Learn conference in April and returned with ideas about implementing a wellness program in our schools.

Be social: Communication is absolutely key for any job. By keeping lines open you will not only get work done faster but also gain valuable knowledge from your co-workers. Meet with co-workers to discuss and strategize upcoming projects.

Get in Touch: Networking is a powerful tool in the workplace. Write down the contact information of colleagues you work with and keep it in a convenient location. You never know when you might need their help.

Share Secrets: If you know ways to improve, shareyour strategy.

Set Goals:  Don't overwhelm yourself. Daily, weekly, and long term goals can keep your work in manageable chunks.

Learn a New Trick : Aim to learn a new skill every six months that relates to your position

• Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber content, not for the toy.

 
• Why did the man get fired from the orange juice company? Because he could not concentrate.

If you have nutrition questions or would like to schedule a nutrition class for your students in the fall, please call Susan Davis, R.D. 860-695-8596 or sdavis@hartfordschools.org