Martin Road Elementary had some special visitors for its annual Health and Wellness Week. Players on the Buffalo Bills made an appearance as a part of the exciting Play 60 Charged Up event sponsored by Wegmans and the Buffalo Bills team.
Featuring several Buffalo Bills players like Fred Jackson (Retired #22), Darrynton Evans (#37), Ja'Marcus Ingram (#46), Christian Benford (#47), Quintin Morris (#85) and Dion Dawkins (#73) this initiative promotes physical and mental health for students in grades five through eight. Students had the opportunity to ask questions to the players and participate in outdoor activities encouraging fitness, nutrition and overall wellness.
The Play 60 Charged Up by Wegmans program is a five-month initiative designed to encourage students to maintain healthy habits. Each month focuses on a specific aspect of health, including:
November: Encouraging 60 minutes of daily physical activity
December: Promoting positive mental health
January: Focusing on healthy eating and nutrition
February: Emphasizing overall wellness, including hydration, sleep, and reducing screen time
March: Incorporating flag football into PE or after-school programs
This event ties in with Martin Road's Health and Wellness Week. Running from Oct. 21-25, our school is offering a variety of themed activities throughout the week to engage students in healthy lifestyle practices.
Monday (October 21): Nutrition/Healthy Snacks:
Tuesday (October 22): Importance of Sleep
Wednesday (October 23): Movement/Exercise
Thursday (October 24): Mindfulness/Mental Health
Friday (October 25): Hygiene/Creating Healthy Routines
As part of Health and Wellness Week, Martin Road Elementary is hosting a Community Wellness Night in collaboration with Independent Health's Good for the Neighborhood program on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event will feature health and wellness stations, nutritious recipe bags, smoothie samples, family activities, free pumpkins for children and free transportation on behalf of the LCSD Title 1 Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and to celebrate wellness with the community!