Fruit and Veggie Week January 9-13
Can you name a fruit that is brown and fuzzy on the outside, green on the inside, and has more vitamin C per bite than an orange? If you answered kiwi, you are correct!
The goal is to eat more fruits and vegetables each day in a rainbow of colors. Research shows that students who eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables learn better in school. It also shows us that most students (and adults) don’t get the number of fruit and vegetable servings recommended each day by the USDA. In an effort to promote heath and learning among our students the BPS school nurses have introduced this program which was developed by www.fruit&veggiesmorematters.org
You can look forward to a week full of color and facts about fruits and veggies. Each day is assigned a different color which will focus on fruits and veggies that fall in that group. Students and staff are asked to wear clothing that coordinates with each day.
• Monday is Purple/Blue Day
• Tuesday is White/Tan/Brown Day• Wednesday is Red Day
• Thursday is Yellow/Orange Day• Friday is Green Day
Students will be exposed to fun facts about fruits and veggies through trivia each morning, activities in the classroom and posted information.
Because we learn by doing, students are asked to bring a 100% fruit or vegetable to school for snack each day. The classroom in each school with the highest percentage of participation will star in their own “Classroom that Moves” video that will be made available on YouTube.