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• West Carthage Elementary School
• Formation of Wellness Committee
• Completion of School Health Index
• Development of Action Plan

School Profile
West Carthage Elementary School is the newest of the district's three K-5 schools, with approximately 500 students.  The new facility, on Cole Road, is bright, cheerful, exceptionally well designed and outfitted to accommodate the very best learning programs for our children; now and in the future.  The school staff is making every effort to bring to the building the welcoming atmosphere for which West Carthage has always been famous; "the tradition continues." 

* Taken directly from website

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• Physical Ed Teacher
• Principal
• Dietitian
• School Counselor
• Secretary
• 4th Grade Teacher
• School Nurse
• Community Partner
• Cafeteria Staff

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• Module 8: Family and Community Involvement had a low score of 40%.
• 8.6 Community access to school facilities outside of school hours was fully in place, but no one was using the school.
• Idea for Sneaks-n-Treats was born.

• Main goal: to encourage community & family involvement using the school facilities outside of school hours.
• Wellness Committee members volunteered to organize a family fun night (which turned into 10 family fun nights!)

• Local stores donated healthy snack food and bottled water.
• Health agencies provided nutrition and physical activity education materials and demonstrations.
• West Carthage provided the facility, staff, and a variety of different physical activities for families.

indoor action
dance dance revolution

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Different activity stations were set up in the gymnasium

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This might look like chaos, but the kids loved it!

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• The survey was distributed at the last Sneaks-n-Treats.
• 32 adults completed the survey (a total of 78 children impacted)

Has the type of milk you provide for your family changed to 1% or skim after coming to Sneaks-n-Treats?

• Yes, we already switched to 1% or skim milk (15.6%)
• Yes, we are considering 1% or skim milk (9.4%)
• No, we already drink 1% or skim milk (34.4%)
• No, we will continue to drink 2%/whole milk (40.6%)

Is your family more willing to try different kinds of fruits and vegetables after coming to Sneaks-n-Treats?

• Yes (80.6%)
• No (12.9%)
• Not sure (6.4%)

Will you decrease daily TV viewing time for your children after coming to Sneaks-n-Treats?

• Yes, we have decreased daily TV viewing time already (48.4%)
• Yes, we are considering decreasing daily TV viewing time (16.1%)
• No, my children already watch less than 2 hours of TV a day (32.3%)
• No, we will not make a change (3.2%)

What did you like best about Sneaks-n-Treats?

1. Fun Physical Activities (84.4%)
2. Something for our family to do together (81.2%)
3. Nutritious Snacks (65.2%)

Do you feel that Sneaks-n-Treats has helped you become more involved with your child's school?

• Yes, I am much more involved (45.2%)
• Yes, I am a little more involved (25.8%)
• No, I was already very involved (25.8%)
• No, I do not feel more involved (3.2%)

• Climbing wall gift from the PTO
• Enthusiasm from the school staff to be active in the classroom
• Enthusiasm from the students to be more active while at school
• Enthusiasm from parents for more Sneaks-n-Treats!