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Fit Together in Action March News Partner Highlights: Jessica Stewart Visits Goshen Center School and James Morris School Having not visited two of our silver partners since the COVID-19 pandemic, it was very exciting to tour the Goshen Center School with school nurse Julia Turtoro. The school recently installed a book vending machine that takes special gold tokens which students earn by attending school events and for being respectful, responsible, or safe. At James Morris School, I viewed the giant flower and vegetable beds with school nurse Karen Prada. Students are excited to watch flowers and vegetables come to life…

Fit Together in Action February News Region 6 Elementary Schools Celebrate Health Students in RSD6 elementary schools have been learning about heart health in STEM classes. Grades K-5 are learning about the function of the heart, its importance to life, and things they can do to keep their hearts healthy and strong. Julia Turtoro the school nurse at Goshen Elementary School shares that the Students have been learning that some actions that they can take each day are to drink water, get enough sleep, and to MOVE, MOVE, MOVE.  Half of each class is dedicated to happy movement through DANCE!  They dance, jog,…

Fit Together in Action January 2024 News Torrington Public Schools New Year/New You Poster Contest Fit Together is collaborating with Torrington Public Schools to offer a New Year/New You poster contest to all students.  Students can draw or create a digital poster with a health and wellness theme to align with Fit Together’s 5-2-1-0 message.  Physical education teachers from each school are encouraging students to participate.  Teachers will select two winning posters from each school.  The winning artist will receive a free smoothie from the FUEL Smoothie and Juice Bar, located inside Energy Health & Fitness Factory.  Winning posters will…

Fit Together in Action December News HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Wishing you a happy healthy holiday season! NEW Early Childcare Center Partner- Canaan Childcare Center Our new Fit Together partner, Canaan Childcare Center, received a grant through the Northwest Regional Early Childhood Alliance for the purpose of engaging parents into the school readiness community and to raise awareness of early childhood education needs. Fit Together collaborated with Director Fran Chapell and local chef and caterer Charlene Dutka for a fun and educational evening.  On December 15, while Charlene prepared a healthy, family-friendly meal with parents in the cafeteria, the children and teachers…

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Fit Together in Action August News How to Implement a Healthy After School Routine After-school time can feel just as chaotic as school mornings! But a healthy after school routine makes this time feel less stressful and help your kids build good time management habits for life.  After School Six Steps for a Healthier Routine   Family Bike Rally September 23 12-4pm Bike Rally Flyer 2023   Could School Water Fountains help address childhood obesity? In a test program, 18 California elementary schools are promoting the "Water First" program, which aims to combat childhood obesity by making fresh tap water…

Pedal Your Way To Family Fun! Are you ready for some wheel fun?  Join the Family Bicycle Rally for a FREE and exciting adventure along the Sue Grossman Greenway trail! We’ll start and finish at the RBC Bearings Parking Lot, located at 2788 Winsted Rd., Torrington CT, 06790. Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm All wheels welcome (skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, etc.)  Bike loaners available Giveaways Refueling stops Helmet giveaway Fun kids' activities Strider Bike obstacle course Meraki's Food truck Bike Rally Flyer 2023 For more information Email Jessica jstewart@how2fitkids.org