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Sixes Elementary | July 2015 School of the Month
School District: Cherokee County Sixes Elementary began Georgia Shape’s Power Up for 30 program in August 2014. After implementing their action plan for one year, Sixes Elementary is already seeing positive improvements in student health, behavior and academic performance. Sixes gives students a variety of options to enjoy an additional 30 minutes of physical activity each day. After the buses drop students off in the morning, they have an opportunity to walk around the gym instead of sitting and waiting until classes begin. The school also offers “Lunch-Walk” during lunch time during which students walk for 15 minutes after eating...Read more
The FitWit Foundation | Partner of the Month
The FitWit Foundation provides free fitness programs that build strength and develop character for young people who need it most, aiming to empower them to live healthy and successful lives. The organization’s vision is a future where all young people belong to a community committed to fitness which supports them to believe in themselves and strive to be their best every day. In 2005, the husband and wife team of Josh and Erin Guerrieri taught and coached in city schools of Atlanta. In addition to a lack of resources in the schools, they noticed an alarming absence of a positive...Read more
James A. Jackson Elementary School | June 2015 School of the Month
School District: Clayton Public Schools James A. Jackson Elementary School began participating in Power Up for 30 in February 2015. After attending an information session, school leaders were excited to implement more physical activity programs into the school day for their student body. To get the extra 30 minutes of physical activity, students can report to the gymnasium first thing in the morning to walk laps while listening to energetic music. Before the morning news program, students can also participate in Wii dance party sessions. Before announcements and dismissal at the end of the school day, students enjoy coordinated movement...Read more
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