WHO: 52 Alabama Public School Awardees and 18 School Systems
· 39 (out of 60 nationwide) HealthierUS Schools Challenge Gold Awards of Distinction
· 2 HealthierUS Schools Challenge Gold Awards
· 7 HealthierUS Schools Challenge Silver Awards
· 4 HealthierUS Schools Challenge Bronze Awards
Michael Staley, Chief of Staff, Congressman Spencer Bachus
Deputy Under Secretary Janey Thornton, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
Alabama State Board of Education
Dr. Joe Morton, State Superintendent of Education
Dr. Craig Pouncey, Deputy State Superintendent of Education
Local Superintendents, Principals and Child Nutrition Directors
WHAT: State Celebration of 2010 USDA HealthierUS Schools Challenge Awards
These awards from USDA National School Lunch Programs honor schools for promoting a healthy school environment by:
1. Offering students healthy food choices
2. Providing physical activity
3. Promoting healthy lifestyles
WHEN: October 29, 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Pelham Civic Center
Bronze and Emerald Rooms
500 Amphitheater Road
Pelham, AL
Local presentations (schedule subject to change - contact local school or school system):
· October 25, Union Grove Elementary, Marshall County, 1:30 p.m.
· October 26, Guntersville Elementary, 8 a.m.
· October 26, Boaz Intermediate, 1 p.m.
· November 4, Midfield Elementary, 1 p.m.
· November 9, Madison County Board of Education, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
· November 10, Trussville City Board of Education, 10 a.m.
· November 17, Winfield Elementary, Noon
· November 17, Fayette Elementary, 2:30 p.m.
· November 18, Phenix City Board of Education, 3:30-5:30 p.m. EST
· December 8, Geneva County Elementary, Hartford, 9:30 a.m.
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