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The Easton Area School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-being, growth, development and readiness to learn.  The School Board is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience.  In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that have been shown to improve student achievement.

Habits and practices related to physical activity, eating, and tobacco use are influenced by the entire school environment.  That’s why the School Health Index has eight different modules, which correspond to the eight components of a coordinated school health program, shown here.  Click to view larger image.

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1. •K-12 nurses are coordinating vision care for eligible students through EASD’s Elizabeth Pohl Fund, with the support of Eyeland who provides eyeglasses to those who meet the criteria.
   

1. •Additional vision care programs are being established and coordinated between community partners and school nurses at Paxinosa and EAHS.
   

1. •School nurses at Chestona and Paxinosa work together with St. Luke’s Dental Van to provide dental services for eligible students.
   

1. •Forks School and Tracy School students receive hand-washing lessons from their school nurses to promote hand hygiene concepts that their classroom teachers introduce, model, and provide practice.
   

1. •Forks School students enjoy their school nurse’s company at monthly after-school programs, with emphasis on math skills embedded in health concepts.
   

1. •Cheston and Shawnee Elementary staff members played a “Health Conditions Jeopardy” game that their school nurses designed to teach faculty how to handle key student health concerns in the classroom.

First, Second, Seventh and Eight Graders and their families are learning the benefits of nutrition and physical activity through The Weller Center’s “Kids In Motion” program. This is being accomplished via the collaborative efforts of Weller Center Health Educators, school nurses, and building principals: Curricular presentations, after-school programs, and family nights all play a part in improving health literacy in our community!