Awards and Recognitions

* 2008 Wellness Pioneer Award- presented by Healthy Schools Campaign
McAuliffe School was chosen as one of four schools recognized for accomplishments related to food and physical fitness.  Achievements included:

o    Establishment of an active School Wellness Council
o    Completion of the School Health Index
o    Conducted aggregate BMI (Body Mass Index)  measurements
o    Salad bar installed in the cafeteria
o    Offered wellness programs including:
   - In-class nutrition education (OrganWise Guys; Fresh From the Farm)
    -Take 10! (10 minutes of physical activity combined with classroom curriculum0
    -CATCH program for coordinated health
    -Healthy cooking and snack demonstrations for the family
    -Bike racks and bike lock library
    -Parent Patrol and Walking School Bus
    -Pedestrian and Bike education
    -10 minute recess for grades K-2
    -Universal Breakfast in the classroom

* Principal David Pino recognized in LISC New communities Program Community Heroes publication (2008)

* Leadership Award in Combating Childhood Obesity-  presented by Healthy Schools Campaign to schools selected for their accomplishments in promoting healthy food and fitness (February, 2009)