Sequim School District Wellness Program
YMCA of Sequim is offering Middle School GRADE 7 students FREE Membership! Register at the YMCA of Sequim (with your parent/guardian) and get your free membership starting on the last day of 6th grade and lasting until the first day of 8th grade! For more information, visit the YMCA website: https://www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/7thgrade
Sequim School District Wellness Information
Visit us for news about what staff around the district are doing to promote Health and Wellness. Find educational, school, and community resources for your family! Join the Countywide Initiative to combat obesity by facilitating access to healthy foods & physical activity. Take the CHALLENGE, change your habits, and encourage your friends. Healthy habits start at home and take time to develop. Use these tips to help you and your family adopt healthier habits.
Ready-Set-Go 5210!
Aim for 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day!
Fruits and vegetables are the basis of a healthy eating plan. To help get more servings:
• Have a fruit or veggie with every meal or snack
Shoot for less than 2 hours of recreational screen time per day!
TV, Internet, smartphones and video games are all fighting for your attention. Unplug and do something else.
• Keep TVs, computers and smart phones out of Bedrooms
Try for at least 1 hour of physical activity per day!
Get moving! Being active is important to keeping your body healthy. How can you move more?
Aim for 0 sweetened beverages per day!
Think before you drink! Sugary drinks can lead to excess weight and other health problems.
- Soda has no nutritional value, and a 20-ounce bottle has 15 teaspoons of sugar! Drink Water!