Wellness
Wellness
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Students who are active and well-nourished are better learners! Urbandale CSD partners with staff, parents, students, and community to prepare students to make healthy choices for themselves.
Urbandale Schools is currently updating the district-owned Wellness Policy and Assessment Tool. This tool complies with federal law, is comprehensive and includes standards for nutrition education and promotion, physical activity, food marketing and nutrition guidelines for all foods sold and offered to students.
Education in the Classroom
Education in the Classroom
Teachers can request Nutrition Education lessons by filling out the Teacher Nutrition Education Interest Form. Available lessons include:
Go, Grow, Glow ✨
Students learn about the different foods that help their bodies have energy (go), grow strong (grow) and stay healthy (glow). They draw themselves in action with connections to the foods that enable them to enjoy their favorite activities.
Go, Grow, Glow ✨
Students learn about the different foods that help their bodies have energy (go), grow strong (grow) and stay healthy (glow). They draw themselves in action with connections to the foods that enable them to enjoy their favorite activities.
Eat the Rainbow 🌈
Students learn about the health benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables by discussing how they contain vitamins and minerals. This lesson is designed to make exploring the rainbow of fruits and vegetables fun and engaging.
Eat the Rainbow 🌈
Students learn about the health benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables by discussing how they contain vitamins and minerals. This lesson is designed to make exploring the rainbow of fruits and vegetables fun and engaging.
Want to get involved?
Want to get involved?
UCSD Nutrition Services leads the district's Student Wellness Committee, a group of volunteers from across the community who meet to review the District Wellness Policy and explore exciting opportunities to support students in the areas of nutrition education, physical activity, and emotional well-being.
For more information, contact: Jessy Sadler, Director of Nutrition Services. If interested in being on the committee, please fill out the Student Wellness Committee Sign Up Form.
Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming Meetings:
December 10, 2025: 4pm (location will be sent upon registrating)
February 2026 (TBD)
May 2026 (TBD)
For more information, contact: Jessy Sadler, Director of Nutrition Services. If interested in being on the committee, please fill out the Student Wellness Committee Sign Up Form.
Wellness Policy Implementation Guidance
Building Reports
Building Reports
Olmsted Elementary
Valerius Elementary
The foundation for academic and furture success relies on balance. Not only is it important to balance our food intake to ensure proper nutrition, but it's also important to care for our whole bodies by staying active, sleeping well, and caring for our minds. Our goal is to provide students with the information and resources they need to build positive habits to help them thrive once they leave our schools.
Small changes pave the way for a Balanced U.
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