J.S. Waters Signs “School Wellness Constitution”

On February 7^th, J.S. Waters School became the first to sign and adopt a School Wellness Constitution. In doing so, J.S. Waters shows that it is committed to being a healthy place to work and learn.  J.S. Waters Principal Beverly Browne and PTA president Dawn Ziblay, George Greger-Holt, Director of Student Services for Chatham County Schools, and Ellie Morris, School Health Liaison with the Chatham County Public Health Department, all participated in the signing.  The constitution lays out steps that J.S. Waters will take to promote the health of its students, their families, the school staff, and the school environment as a whole.

Some actions J.S. Waters plans to take include ensuring active daily recess for students and participating in county-wide health education programs. Each school that creates a School Wellness Constitution chooses health-promoting activities that will be feasible and enjoyable for its community.

Planning and creating a School Wellness Constitution is a simple way for schools to think about what they can do to promote health and then put it down in writing.  If you’re interested in creating a wellness constitution for your school, please contact Ellie Morris, School Health Liaison with the Chatham County Public Health Department at elizabeth.morris@chathamnc.org or 919-545-8514.