Start Fit, Stay Fit is back at Tecumseh Middle School for its 3rd year!
This year's session will incorporate the Healthy Interactions Map Program and be held over a 6 week period. Classes will be held...
Thursdays 3-4PM in the Cafeteria
October 20th - December 2nd (no class on Thanksgiving)
Parents of interested Tecumseh Middle School 5th graders can register their children at The Fitness Connection in Tecumseh before Monday, October 17th. Space is limited to the first 30 students who register.
For questions please contact Rachelle at 517-265-0329.
Thursdays 3-4PM in the Cafeteria
October 20th - December 2nd (no class on Thanksgiving)
Parents of interested Tecumseh Middle School 5th graders can register their children at The Fitness Connection in Tecumseh before Monday, October 17th. Space is limited to the first 30 students who register.
For questions please contact Rachelle at 517-265-0329.
Beyonce joins the fight against childhood obesity with Let's Move!!
Jamie Oliver is BACK! Watch him take over L.A.!!
Episodes air Tuesday at 8PM on ABC!!
If you missed an episode, you can watch them online
abc.go.com/shows/jamie-olivers-food-revolution
If you missed an episode, you can watch them online
abc.go.com/shows/jamie-olivers-food-revolution
Annual Start Fit, Stay Fit Kids Fun Run: MAY 7th 2011
SAVE THE DATE!! Register at The Fitness Connection, cost is $5.00 per child. Day of registration starts at 8AM, event starts at 9AM. Each child will receive a t-shirt, gift bag, and medal. Fun games and activities will take place before a 1 Mile trail run.
Next session of Start Fit, Stay Fit (empowerME4Life)begins March 16th, 2011
This session will be open to 5th and 6th grade students at Tecumseh Middle School. The session runs from March 16th to May 18th. Classes are Wednesdays after school till 4PM.
Please call Rachelle Sweet at (517)424-3399 to register your child.
Please call Rachelle Sweet at (517)424-3399 to register your child.
Healthy Kids Conversation Maps take Patterson Elementary by Storm!
Throughout the months of March, April, and May, Rachelle will be taking over the 4th grade gym classes to teach the students the "1,2,3, and 1/2 Keys to Good Health." You may wonder, what those keys are?
1: One hour of physical activity EVERY day!
2: Two hours or LESS of screen time per day.
3: Three cups of fat-free milk.
1/2: A half plate of fruits and veggies!!
1: One hour of physical activity EVERY day!
2: Two hours or LESS of screen time per day.
3: Three cups of fat-free milk.
1/2: A half plate of fruits and veggies!!
Start Fit, Stay Fit Receives Healthy Lifestyles Grant Funding from the Michigan Center for Rural Health for the Second Year in a Row!!
Funding will be used to bring the empowerME4Life program to Tecumseh 5th graders again this year, as well as bring new programs to younger grades and various other programs through out the year. Stay tuned for more information!
First Annual Kids Start Fit, Stay Fit Fun Run and Walk, May 22nd
Bring your kids to the 6th Annual Walk for Diabetes sponsored by Herrick Medical Center and The Fitness Connection. Fun activities for kids during the adult 5K will end with a 1 mile fun run/walk for the kids on safe roads downtown Tecumseh. Proceeds of this event will benefit childhood obesity programming at The Fitness Connection and in the community.
For further information please see the flier below or call Rachelle at The Fitness Connection (517)424-3399
For further information please see the flier below or call Rachelle at The Fitness Connection (517)424-3399
| run_flyerstart_fit_stay_fit_run_flyer_diabetes1.doc |
Don't Miss Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, Friday nights on ABC, 9pm
Watch as the famous English Chef and TV personality, Jamie Oliver, attempts to lead Huntington, West Virginia in a FOOD REVOLUTION! As the unhealthiest city in America learns to cook fresh foods and eat healthier we can too by watching the show!
If you have missed any of the episodes watch them here: http://abc.go.com/shows/jamie-olivers-food-revolution
Jamie Oliver's SCHOOL FOOD CHARTER
If you have missed any of the episodes watch them here: http://abc.go.com/shows/jamie-olivers-food-revolution
Jamie Oliver's SCHOOL FOOD CHARTER
| jamie-oliver_food-rev-charter.pdf |
Tecumseh Public Schools Presents "Building a Healthier Future Series
Part 6 "A Night of Fitness" with featured speaker, Rachelle Sweet, March 22nd
| building_a_healthy_future_night_of_fitness_flyer_2010.pdf |
First Lady, Michelle Obama, to Launch Campaign to End Childhood Obesity in 1 Generation
Michelle Obama formally announced today what she called a "very ambitious" program to end the American plague of childhood obesity in a single generation.
"We want to eliminate this problem of childhood obesity in a generation. We want to get that done," the first lady told "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts in an exclusive morning television interview. "We want our kids to face a different and more optimistic future in terms of their lifespan."
Read the rest of the article here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/michelle-obama-childhood-obesity-initiative/story?id=9781473&page=1
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!! www.letsmove.gov
"We want to eliminate this problem of childhood obesity in a generation. We want to get that done," the first lady told "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts in an exclusive morning television interview. "We want our kids to face a different and more optimistic future in terms of their lifespan."
Read the rest of the article here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/michelle-obama-childhood-obesity-initiative/story?id=9781473&page=1
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!! www.letsmove.gov
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Rachelle visits Paddock Elementary in Milan, Michigan for Jump Rope for Heart Day! Students raise money for the American Heart Association and show off their jumping roping skills during 45 minute sessions. Paddock Elementary has been hosting a Jump Rope for Heart event every year for more than 2 decades!
Start Fit, Stay Fit @ Tecumseh Middle School
Rachelle will be teaching a second session of the empowerME4Life program at the Tecumseh Middle School beginning in January. This class is FREE for Tecumseh Middle School 5th graders. Children must be registered prior to January 12th in order to participate. Classes are held every Tuesday from 2:45 to 4:00pm. You and your child will have the opportunity to win an autographed Detroit Lion's football and a 1 year membership to The Fitness Connection. Please contact Rachelle at (517)424-3399 to register your child.
