FALL 2021 Updates

All students will be in person for the school year.

Physical Education at the Hennigan is designed to provide students with a strong foundation to help participate in lifelong physical activity. Students learn through a comprehensive, sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the Massachusetts Physical Education Framework. Developmentally appropriate motor skills and movement concepts are taught with ample opportunities for application and practice. Students participate in a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills, fitness concepts and fitness development exercises with a strong emphasis on social skills, cooperation, and sportsmanship.

Dear Hennigan Families,

In an effort to support our families to the very best of our abilities, we have updated this site to include food resources and COVID-19 resources.

Fall 2020

• Students will have one live 55 min Physical Education class each week

• Optional /Extra Credit assignments will be available for Asynchronous work on Wednesdays

• Your teachers will be available for learning support

Thank you for supporting your children’s learning as we navigate this challenge as a community.

Hennigan K-8 Main Site

The Hennigan Wellness Council actively promote the health and wellness of all Hennigan students to advance both their healthy development and readiness to learn. The Hennigan School is committed to improving the health of students, parents/guardians and its employees and provide an environment that is supportive of overall health and well-being.

The Wellness and School Site Councils have developed and approved a policy that would decrease the consumption of unhealthy foods, snacks, and beverages during the school day. All snack foods brought into the school (by students or staff) shall be healthy. The new policy prohibits the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, candy and unhealthy snacks (chips/cookies) during the school day. We feel this policy is critically important as research shows that consumption of sugary soft drinks alone is directly linked to the nationwide obesity problem. We hope that these measures can begin to combat the problem of overweight and obesity here at the Hennigan School. Please keep this policy in mind when planning and packing your child’s food for the day.

Poor eating habits can negatively affect children’s health and their ability to learn. This policy will also help children gain a better understanding of healthful eating and improve their overall well-being. Research shows that teachers and school staff can positively shape students’ food preferences and eating habits by supporting healthy food policies and role modeling healthy habits.

Healthy snack and beverages

POLICY OVERVIEW

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