A successful, hands-on health-building program for Oklahoma elementary students.

"Healthy lifestyles and academic success go hand in hand."

	Exercise and recreation ... are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning. Thomas Jefferson

	In 2002, SHL impacted 16,000 Oklahomans at a cost of under $8 per person

	Physical activity/fitness
	Nutrition
	Tobacco use prevention
	Safety/Injury prevention

Other education

	Dental health/hygiene/vision
	Healthy heart and other health issues

1997: SHL program is established with eight sponsored elementaries in OKC.

2003-04: SHL sponsors 20 elementary schools: 16 in the OKC public school district, 2 in the Mid-Del and 2 in the Yukon districts.

Schools are selected based on site-specific plans targeting their needs. Each school is awarded a $1,000 scholarship to implement its plans.

Interested elementary schools submit applications during the spring semester.

The mission of this 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is "to promote and maintain healthy lifestyle choices in Oklahoma through preventive, community-based school health education programs for students, their families, and school faculty." Since achieving well being is tied to lifestyles, much of the learning focuses on health behaviors a child can take home.

Bodine Elementary (OKC)

5301 S. Bryant

Oklahoma City, OK   73129

Britton Elementary (OKC)

1215 NW 95^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73114

Buchanan Elementary (OKC)

4216 NW 18^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73107

Columbus Elementary (OKC)

2402 S. Pennsylvania

Oklahoma City, OK   73108

Dewey Elementary (OKC)

3500 N. Lindsay

Oklahoma City, OK   73105

East Side Elementary (Mid-Del)

600 N. Key Blvd.

Midwest City, OK   73110

Fillmore Elementary (OKC)

5200 S. Blackwelder

Oklahoma City, OK  73119

Grand Elementary (Chickasha)

1415 Grand Ave.

Chickasha, OK   73018

Heronville Elementary (OKC)

1240 SW 29^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73109

Hillcrest Elementary (OKC)

6421 S. Miller

Oklahoma City, OK  73139

Horace Mann Elementary (OKC)

1105 NW 45^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73118

Linda Luther, Coordinator

Huston Center (Blackwell)

304 Vinnedge

Blackwell, OK   74631

Johnson Elementary (OKC)

1810 Sheffield Rd.

Oklahoma City, OK   73120

Okarche Elementary (Okarche)

220 N. 6^th St.  (Box 276)

Okarche, OK   73762

Prairie Queen Elementary (OKC)

6609 S. Blackwelder

Oklahoma City, OK   73159

Rancho Village Elementary (OKC)

1401 Johnson Dr.

Oklahoma City, OK   73119

Shedeck Elementary (Yukon)

2100 S. Holly

Yukon, OK   73099

Skyview Elementary (Yukon)

2800 N. Mustang Rd.

Yukon, OK   73099

Stand Watie Elementary (OKC)

3517 S. Linn

Oklahoma City, OK   73119

Steed Elementary (Mid-Del)

2118 Flannery Dr.

Midwest City, OK   73110

Tinker Elementary (Mid-Del)

4500 Tinker Rd.

Oklahoma City, OK   73135

Washington-Irving (Edmond)

18101 N. Western Dr.

Oklahoma City, OK   73003

West Nichols Hills Elementary (OKC)

8400 N. Greystone Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK   73120

Western Village Elementary (OKC)

1508 NW 106^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73114

Westwood Elementary (Stillwater)

502 S. Kings St.

Stillwater, OK   74074

Willow Brook Elementary (OKC)

8105 NE 10^th

Oklahoma City, OK   73110

Zarrow International (Tulsa)

2713 S. 90^th E. Ave.

Tulsa, OK   74129

	$1,000 annual grant
	Public recognition, certificate and school flag
	Intense training for school’s team at the annual Summer Health Institute
	Link to community resources and presenters
	Educational ideas and materials
	Health and physical education curricula
	Assessment materials and Fitnessgram Kit
	Ongoing technical support
	Lifeline newsletters
	Adopt-A-Doc partnership

Each school also has its own Adopt A Doc, who visits schools, makes presentations such as "Tar Wars" on tobacco prevention for 4th and 5th graders, conducts health screenings and leads activity programs such as walking.

	Interactive health lessons
	Physical activity integrated into the classroom
	Daily walking programs
	Comprehensive health and safety fairs
	Walkathons, jump rope marathons, etc. to raise funds and awareness

Academic Benefits

Healthy students have:

	Higher graduation rates/lower dropout rates
	Better grades
	Better scores on standardized tests
	Decreased absenteeism
	Fewer behavioral problems at school
	Students are better focused; less anxious
	More participation in school activities
	Higher aspirations for post-secondary education

(Source: CDC and American Cancer Society)

Schools have used their grant money to purchase items ranging from a new track and new gym equipment to pedometers.

Representatives from each school form a health advisory council to guide program implementation committee to guide program implementation.

	Principal
	Teacher representatives from all grade levels
	Physical education teacher
	School nurse
	School counselor
	Cafeteria manager and staff
	PTA representatives
	Adopt-A-Doc volunteer
	Community partners
	Students

	Health instruction
	Physical education
	Health services
	Food services
	Counseling services
	Safe & healthy environment
	Staff wellness promotion
	Family & community involvement

	Monthly reports to monitoring activies and numbers at each school
	Fitnessgram physical fitness pre/post-tests for students at beginning and end of school year
	Assessment of 4th & 5th graders’ health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors
	Anecdotal data from schools; focus groups
	Contract with OUHSC College of Public Health Dept of Biostatistics & Epidemiology

School-wide Fitnessgram testing at the beginning and end of the school year. Students are tested on a variety of health and fitness measures to produce an overall score. This is one of the few activities that monitor student health, which is vital in the fight against child obesity.

How To Apply

	Determine members of your School Health Committee
	Identify one or two adults on staff as Coordinators (often the PE teacher)
	Obtain the full support of the School Principal
	Select the 3-member team to attend the Summer Health Institute
	Define your school’s plan for promoting healthier lifestyles. Demonstrate innovative and ongoing commitment to involve students, families, faculty and community in school-based health-oriented activities.
	Application

Application Instructions

Restrictions at this time:

	Only elementary schools within the pre-selected school districts (OKC, Mid-Del and Yukon) are eligible.
	Faxed or emailed applications are not admissible.
	Only typed proposals which meet application criteria are accepted.
	Do not include extra attachments (photos, brochures, etc.).
	Please staple each application copy in upper left corner; do not bind packets.
	Limit signatures of support to one page only.

School administrator, teachers, nurses or parents

Attendance by a 3-member team from your school at SHL‘s Summer Health Institute.

School teams receive training on a variety of health and safety issues and assistance in completing their program plans and budgets.

Presentation of a "Mini-Institute" for your school staff

At the beginning of the school year, each school's Health Advisory Committee will present the school staff with information about the program, their role, and adult/child health issues.

	Implementation/use of SHL curriculum and evaluation tools
	Submission of monthly reports
	Appropriate use of grant funds

Failure to fulfill program requirements will authorize a formal review of the school's participation by the SHL Standards and Selection Committee, and could result in withdrawal of grant commitment to the school.

	Adams Elementary: School nurse demonstrated to first graders how to keep their teeth healthy by eating healthy foods and brushing properly. Student nurses helped with a school-wide health screening. Height, weight, vision and hearing were checked.
	Andrew Johnson: Focus has been on getting the surrounding community involved, so many neighbors have taken an active role: the Oklahoma Highway Patrol helped the Oklahoma Lung Association with asthma screening. The Village Fire Department and students from Casady High School have been active in mentoring student. Kindergarteners have learned about dental hygiene. Walking is emphasized; children with special needs are paired with "Buddies" through partnership with the Respect Diversity Foundation.
	Buchanan: Channel 4's Kevin Ogle came to kick off the OKC Memorial Kids Marathon. Students continue their morning walking. Many have walked 25 miles and are recognized with awards at Friday assembly. The first annual Buchanan Bears BearWalk was held to raise money for a new track. A Walkathon HealthFair provided blood pressure screenings for parents and neighbors. Other classrooom topics: dental health/personal hygiene, nutrition, injury prevention through Risk Watch.

Schools for Healthy Lifestyles

601 NW Grand Blvd., Suite D

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Phone: 405-848-7345

Fax: 405-842-8037

Project Leaders

John Bozalis, MD, President

Wendy Jones, MPH, Project Manager, wendyjjones@prodigy.net

Ernest Benion, Project Coordinator, benion.1@juno.com

Founding Partners

Oklahoma County Medical Society

Oklahoma City-County Health Department

Oklahoma State Department of Health

Oklahoma City Public Schools