Jeffco Student Health Advisory Council ( SHAC )

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Building Bridges

Happy Summer! The weather is heating up which means it's time to get outside, go on an adventure, and stay hydrated! Are you drinking enough water? Share your summer adventures with us!

We may be saying goodbye to April, but say hello to our members of the month, Emily and Hanna! Hanna and Emily joined SHAC in 2015 in order to get involved in health and their community. Hanna likes water because of the energy it gives her throughout the day. Emily chooses H2O because its "cheap and everywhere". If Hanna and Emily could have any superpower, it would be flight. Then, they could fly to the top of 14ers instead of climbing them. 😉 Just kidding..."the journey is everything".

Each school year, student leaders from the Jeffco Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) create a campaign to engage their peers in messages of health. This year, SHAC brings you the “WATER: IT’S IN YOUR NATURE” Classroom Toolkit!

The Toolkit includes four fun activities for upper elementary, middle, or high schools. The first 12 teachers/staff to implement the lessons by May 12 will get some lovely water bottles for their students. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/healthy-schools/home/water-wellness/shac--water-it-s-in-your-nature

Teachers and students,
Interested in spreading positivity in your school and community? Learn more about becoming a School without Hate! https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/healthy-schools/home/district-health-and-wellness-efforts/student-health-advisory-council/school-without-hate

School Without Hate - healthy schools

Let's reverse the trend. Pick water!

Our first two SHAC Members of the Month are Shamik and Maddie!

Shamik joined SHAC because he "loves being involved in public health!” His favorite part about water is its great taste that comes without the negative health effects. If Shamik could have any super power, he would chose immortality.

Maddie says, “I am passionate about the wellbeing of our community. SHAC has allowed me to use my voice and work alongside my peers to positively impact wellness in Jeffco!” Her favorite thing about water is how it is essential to our bodies, to our society, and to our environment. If Maddie could pick a super power, she would want to time travel.

Stay tuned for more SHAC Members of the Month and other great SHAC content!

Choosing healthy beverages can be easy! Here's a few great tips. Learn more at Hidden-Sugar.org.

There are so many reasons to choose water!

Our 2017 resolution is to drink more water!
Jeffco SHAC is so excited to work with the Healthy Beverage Partnership this year to bring awareness to in our drinks. Choose .

This was one of SHAC's 2016 projects. http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2016/05/18/colorado-rewards-innovative-ideas-to-reduce-youth.html

Colorado rewards innovative ideas to reduce youth obesity - Denver Business Journal Colorado Innovation Network teamed up with LiveWell Colorado and The Colorado Health Foundation for the contest.