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    The superintendent of Rockbridge County Schools wrote a letter to parents about promoting student health and wellness. He discussed changes made to school cafeterias to increase healthy food options following USDA guidelines. Schools also build activity into daily schedules and provide students with health education. Data from BMI measures in fall 2012 showed the percentage of overweight/obese students ranged from 8% to 38% across schools, with an average of 21% division-wide. Parents were encouraged to contact their child's school nurse if they want to know their specific BMI or have any health concerns.

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    Letter to Rockbridge County parents about school obesity rates

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    The superintendent of Rockbridge County Schools wrote a letter to parents about promoting student health and wellness. He discussed changes made to school cafeterias to increase healthy food options following USDA guidelines. Schools also build activity into daily schedules and provide students with health education. Data from BMI measures in fall 2012 showed the percentage of overweight/obese students ranged from 8% to 38% across schools, with an average of 21% division-wide. Parents were encouraged to contact their child's school nurse if they want to know their specific BMI or have any health concerns.

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    Superintendent: Rockbridge County Schools BMI Measures of Over-Weight/ Obese Students

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    The superintendent of Rockbridge County Schools wrote a letter to parents about promoting student health and wellness. He discussed changes made to school cafeterias to increase healthy food options following USDA guidelines. Schools also build activity into daily schedules and provide students with health education. Data from BMI measures in fall 2012 showed the percentage of overweight/obese students ranged from 8% to 38% across schools, with an average of 21% division-wide. Parents were encouraged to contact their child's school nurse if they want to know their specific BMI or have any health concerns.

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    John T.

    Reynolds
    Superintendent

    April 16, 2013 Dear Rockbridge County Parents, Rockbridge County Schools is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students and to promote health and wellness as a life-style. We have worked to bring more healthy foods to our cafeterias following the new USDA guidelines to increase the servings of vegetables and fruits each week and control portion sizes and fat. We also through master schedules build activity into the day and provide information to students on making healthy choices. We know you join us in the concern about the health of everyone in Rockbridge County, especially our children. Rockbridge County Schools BMI Measures of Over-weight/ Obese Students
    Fall 2012 PERCENTAGE of OVERWEIGHT/ OBESE STUDENTS
    Central FES MRMS Mt View Nat Bridge RCHS RMS Division 14% 9% 35% 10% 8% 38% 35% 21%

    BMI is measured by a formula that using students height and weight as part of our regular physical fitness and screening programs. Each year we report the percentage of our students who are over-weight/obese. This puts theses students at risk of future health complications should their weight and height not proportionally change. We know that all children grow at different rates, and may go through stages when their growth may become slow or accelerated. If you want to know your childs specific BMI please contact the nurse at your childs school and they will share that with you. I encourage you share any concerns you may have with your childs physician who can best determine if there are health concerns now or for the future. We feel strongly that a healthy diet and physical activity are the keys to maintaining health for all family members. For more information, visit your local library, or go online to www.cdc.org We hope you find this information helpful. Please contact your childs school nurse or principal if you have any questions. Sincerely,

    Cindy Crance Director of Instruction

    1972 Big Spring Drive Lexington, VA 24450 Telephone: (540) 463-7386 Fax: (540) 463-7823 www.rockbridge.k12.va.us

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