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Dear Parents,

Federal Public Law (PL 108.265 Section 204) states that by the first day of the 2006-07 school year, all schools must implement a local wellness policy. On May 23, 2006, the Board of Education adopted the Carmel Central School District Wellness Policy that became effective on July 1, 2006.

The policy addresses the following areas:

1. Child Nutrition and Wellness Committee
2. Nutritional Quality of Foods & Beverages sold and served on campus
3. Nutrition & Physical Activity promotion and food marketing
4. Physical activity opportunities and physical education
5. Monitoring & Policy Review

The policy also addresses several “food” areas including food sold through food service, school store, vending, fundraising activities, snacks, rewards, celebrations/birthday parties and school-sponsored after school activities.

Please view the entire policy on the CCSD website (http://www.ccsd.k12.ny.us/food/Child Nutrition and Wellness Comittee/wellnesspolicy.html). Additional nutrition, health and physical activity information and tips will be added to the food service section on the CCSD website during the next month.

CCSD has adopted a “Choose Sensibly” approach to snack items. Approved by New York State Education Department (NYSED), a food is “sensible” when the item is one serving per container, contains 7 grams or less of fat, 2 grams or less of saturated fat, 2 trans fats, 360mg or less of sodium and 15 grams or less of sugar. The sale of soda and candy is prohibited in all vending machines located on CCSD property.

Please keep these guidelines in mind when planning for fundraising activities, snacks for your children, class parties and birthday parties.

Sincerely, CCSD Child Nutrition & Wellness Committee