Nutrition & Physical Activity Report Card 2015 Williamstown Independent School is dedicated to serving nutritious meals and providing multiple physical activity opportunities as a means of helping our students reach proficiency. Physical Activity & Wellness A healthy school is one that integrates community, family, and schools to provide for students a positive continuum of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development on which to base lifelong decisions. -- NASBE Healthy Schools Network Menus and other nutritional information is available to students and parents on our website at Physical Activity & Achievement Schools play a crucial role in influencing physical activity behaviors. Sound curriculum, policies, and facilities create an environment encouraging students and staff to engage in a variety of physical activity opportunities. Evidence supports a correlation between academic achievement and the physical well-being of students. School Physical Activity Environment Assessment Program/activityElemMiddleHigh Provide daily physical activity YesNo Provide physical education class at least twice per week YesYes but on rotation Assess students level of physical activity at least once per year. Yes Provide classroom physical activity integrated into school day learning activities 50% 25% Provide intramural physical activity opportunities Yes Williamstown Independent Schools Nutrition Services Department of Defense (DOD) Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Through the DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been able to offer schools a wider variety of fresh produce than would normally be available through USDA purchases. USDA has met with DOD, and expressed its desire that local procurement efforts should be further increased, and we are aware that DOD is procuring locally to the greatest extent possible, consistent with season and quality. The data above is a summary from a review of our physical activity environment. Our school has certified physical education teachers who work with students K-12. Our school has two gymnasiums which are used for physical education classes as well as community sports programs for children and teens. School playgrounds are modern and inspected regularly for safety.

Nutrient Analysis Averaged over the course of a week, lunch menus offered in our schools provide the following: Federal Reimbursement Data $282, # Schools Participating1 Total Lunches Served114,224 Average Daily Participation664 # Students Receiving Free Meals (Included all students at CEP school) 984 # Students Approved for Reduced-price Meals 44 # Students approved for Paid Meals182 Lunch PricesAdult: $3.50 Reduced-price : $.40 K-5 th Paid : $ th – 12 th Paid: $ 2.35 National School Lunch Program Federal regulations require that we offer minimum portion sizes of meat, fruit, vegetable, grains/breads and fluid milk during every lunch meal service. The portion sizes are designed to meet the needs of growing children and, as a rule, we increase the sizes as the children grow older. We offer fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Students are allowed to have all the fresh fruits and vegetables they will eat. The menu provides for variety and allows us to make the most efficient use of the donated commodities, especially seasonal fresh fruits. We offer 1% and fat free milk, as well as 100% fruit juice. The table below provides a synopsis of the lunch program, including participation and financial data. Federal Reimbursement$ 86, # Schools Participating1 Total Breakfasts Served53,718 Average Daily Participation312 Breakfast PricesAdult Price $1.80 Student Reduced-price: $ 30 Student Paid: $1.40 National School Breakfast Program A USDA study showed that children who eat breakfast daily have significantly higher standardized achievement test scores than students who do not eat breakfast. Children with access to school breakfast also had significantly reduced absence and tardiness rates. USDA study showed that children who eat school meals are more likely to consume milk, meats, grain mixtures and vegetables compared to students who did not. Also, students who eat school meals have higher intakes of some vitamins and minerals, including calcium and Vitamin A – nutrients that tend to be “problem nutrients” for kids. ~ National Dairy Council “Promoting healthy and safe behaviors among students is an important part of the fundamental mission of schools.” ~ School Health Index – Centers for Disease Control (CDC)~ NutrientTargetActual Calories: Elem Middle High 550 – – Sodium: Elem Middle High 1230 mg or less 1360 mg or less 1420 mg or less Saturated Fat (G)10% of Calories7.29% Intense physical activity programs have positive effects on academic achievement, including increased concentration; improved mathematics, reading, and writing test scores; and reduced disruptive behavior. -- Pediatric Exercise Science