Switch Guiding Statements •

Mission – To promote healthy school environments that enhance learning, engage families, and empower children to live healthy lifestyles.

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Vision – Children will be supported by healthy school and home environments to switch what they Do, View, and Chew.

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Objectives – Children will: • • •

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Switch up to 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day. Switch down to 2 hours or less of recreational screen time per day. Switch up to 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

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Schools will be equipped with resources and tools to: Implement and operationalize school wellness programs Engage parents to create healthy home environments and to support Switch programming Coordinate school modules that promote synergy and reinforce Switch messages. Evaluate program outcomes to celebrate success and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in the Switch Community of Practice and collaborate with other Switch schools.