Schools play a critical role in promoting student health, preventing childhood obesity, and combating problems associated with poor nutrition and physical activity. Schools now have a wellness policy in place and invite parents to be a part of the healthy changes that will start to take place throughout the school campus.

a FUN & Free workshop is available

to michigan parents!

During This inter-active workshop parents will:

· Learn how the wellness policy will benefit student health and learning

· Brainstorm ways parents can become champions for change

· Have fun! Meet other parents who support healthy eating & physical activity

Scheduled workshops:

Alma, Michigan October 10 To Register Call 989-875-5101

Adrian, Michigan October 12 To Register Call 517-263-7205

Waterford, Michigan October 26 To Register Call 248-209-2413

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A WORKSHOP CONTACT:

Barbara Flis, barb@parentactionforhealthykids.org or 248-538-7786

The presenter is Barbara Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids. Barb has conducted numerous workshops both statewide and nationally and currently serves as Chair of the Schools Committee for the Michigan Surgeon General’s Michigan Steps Up Campaign. In June, 2005 she was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to coordinate the Talk Early & Talk Often parent education initiative. Barb’s grass-roots PTA experiences reinforce her belief that parents can be powerful partners when it comes to the health of children.

NOTE: The workshop is funded in part with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. The workshop content does not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.