Team work is the name of the game for Chester A. Arthur Elementary and their successful “Girls Club” each Tuesday after school is a good example. They have featured guest speakers from their partner Drexel University women’s basketball players to inspire and role-model healthy actions!

School nurse, Lorraine Cohen, is using bulletin boards to keep the communication lines open with her KidLink team. Each player makes a contribution toward success of the whole team with every healthy change!

Successful After School Club Lays the Foundation

A successful after school club and past collaboration with various organizations is the foundation for the Chester A. Arthur Elementary School Showcase School program.

School nurse, Lorraine Cohen, outlined the goals of their project as

• increase nutrition knowledge
• encourage healthier food choices through classroom education
• post healthy social marketing messages
• implement environmental changes

Chester A. Arthur is laying the ground work to echo healthy eating and physical activity messages through targeted areas such as school fundraisers and classroom teachers. With these projects as a base, they are building “Showcase” success!