Bay Shore Wellness Alliance

Promoting healthy lifestyles for Bay Shore School District students and families Spring 2013

The Healthier Families Program is a joint program between the Bay Shore School District and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center to educate and encourage parents/guardians and students on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. A multidisciplinary team will work with your family to develop a plan for long-term good health. Members of the team include: Bay Shore School District Staff (physical education teachers, etc) Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Healthcare Professionals (pediatricians, registered dietitians, registered nurses, licensed physical therapists, child life specialists, etc) Community Members (Bay Shore Wellness Alliance members, YMCA staff, community wellness mentors, etc) You and your child will become familiar with sound nutritional concepts and easy, convenient ways to serve healthy meals, and to instill healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

You and your child will become familiar with sound nutritional concepts

and easy, convenient ways to serve healthy meals, and to instill healthy

habits that will last a lifetime.

Who may attend?

Children selected by the Bay Shore School District staff members will be

invited to participate. There is no cost, but children and families who are

selected must demonstrate a commitment to completing the program.

Enrollment is determined on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Program Schedule

The Healthier Families Program is a 10-week program, held from February

12, 2013 – April 25, 2013. Meetings will be held at the Gene Schmidt Wellness

Center, located at the Bay Shore Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Benefits of participation

• The program is free for you and your child to participate

• Transportation will be provided by the school district from your child’s

elementary school to the Gene Schmidt Wellness Center, which offers

sophisticated exercise equipment and state-of-the-art monitors that

provide direct feedback on the positive effects of physical exercise and

proper nutrition

• The program provides tools and supplies, such as portion plates, food

journals, etc. to help achieve long-term success

• Healthcare professionals will be available to answer your questions

regarding wellness and health

• Your child will learn how to make physical activity fun and enjoyable in

a non-competitive environment

1. •Prizes will be given to families who complete the entire program

To learn more about the Healthier Families Program,

please call Bay Shore Athletics Department at (631) 968-1186

OR Roseann Deluca at Good Samaritan Hospital

Medical Center at (631) 376-3697

For a complete brochure, please click Here.