BUILDING A HEALTHY ACTIVE WHITTIER

1. BUILDING A HEALTHY ACTIVE WHITTIER Actively contributing to the development & implementation of community health improvement strategies

2. CHILD OBESITY STATISTICS BY CITY 2012 Childhood health We have a problem

3. Compromises Classroom LearningPromotes the Wrong MessageContributes to Poor Health UNHEALTHY FUNDRAISING

4. Contributes to Poor Health • Foods commonly used as fundraisers provide unneeded calories and replace healthier food choices • Skyrocketing obesity rates among children are resulting in serious health consequences • Promotes the Wrong Message Unhealthy Fundraising

5. Promotes a Healthy School Environment • Good nutrition is linked to better behavior and academic performance • The goal is to provide the best possible learning environment for children. Schools must also provide an environment that supports healthy behaviors NON-FOOD FUNDRAISING

6. MUD RUN • JOG A THON • READ A THON • FIRST AID KIT SALES • CANDLE SALES Healthier fundraising options

7. In an effort to promote physical activity and healthy fundraising, Longfellow PTA organized an “Insanity Mud Run” fundraiser. Each student was encouraged to collect donations from sponsors to support their school. All students were invited to participate in a challenging muddy obstacle course that promoted physical fitness. LONGFELLOWINSANITY MUD RUN

8. In 2012 -Longfellow Elementary raised $8,022.00 in cash selling cakes, cookie dough , popcorn and other unhealthy products . In 2013- Longfellow Elementary raised $11,792.00 in a fantastic and extremely popular Mud Run  REAL RESULTS

9. LONGFELLOW PTA RAISED $11,792.00!

10. Profit & Expense Comparison of Longfellow Healthy and Unhealthy Fundraising

11. FUN IN THE MUD Who Loved it ?? Over 600 Students

12. Encourage activity

13. Fun, Fun, Fun!!! The obstacle course included water slides, slip-n-slides and lots of mud!!!

14. Families Cheering !!

15. Volunteers in action !

16. COMMUNITY SPONSOR, PRINCIPAL, & PTA PRESIDENT RACING 

17. Making it to the finish line

18. Water, fresh fruit, fruit snacks, granola bars, etc. Healthy event snacks

19. Timeline and mud run checklist • Mud Run Kick-Off PowerPoint presentation • Event information sheet • Sponsor sheet • Corporate sponsorship request letter • Information flyer to send home • Prize notification flyers to send home • Sample map • Assembly Schedule & Mud Run Schedule by Grade/Class • Technical assistance from Activate Whittier TOOLS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AT YOUR SCHOOL

20. Mud run tool kit content examples

21. $25 minimum donation=Mud Run event t-shirt • $50 minimum donation= Mud Run event t-shirt & dance admittance • $75 minimum donation=Mud Run event t-shirt, dance admittance & limo ride. Donation Incentives

22. Treasure Box $10 donation for your choice at a Treasure Box item. $.50 prizes -$9.50 profit !!

23. With a minimum $20 donation you will receive a water soaker to use the day of the event! These cost you $.50 profit $19.50  WATER SOAKERS

24. THE STUDENT WHO COLLECTED THE MOST FUNDS RECEIVED A BICYCLE ($100.00)! • 1ST RUNNER UP RECEIVED A SCOOTER ($75.00) ! • 2ND RUNNER UP RECEIVED A $50 TARGET CARD! TOP PRIZES

25. WINNERS ACKNOWLEDGED!!

26. Dance Away !!

27. Limo?? The pick up is here !!

28. Paparazzi ??

29. Olive Garden- Yummy

30. Raise money for your school • Encourage physical fitness and healthy picks • Create an unforgettable, fabulous and fun event for hundreds of children  Make a change, take action and plan your Mud Run today !!!

31. WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY & POSITIVE CHANGE

32. Partnering together to make a change: Longfellow PTA Staff and Administration Parents & Students Sponsors: Activate Whittier & PIH Health CONGRATULATIONS LONGFELLOW CHAMPIONS !