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Olivet Middle School students learn about eating right, staying active alongside Detroit Lions players at Ford Field

It isn’t every day that students get to work out with professional football players, but six students from the Middle School had this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on September 27th during a Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick Off to School Health at Ford Field in Detroit. Students learned a number of fun and easy-to-implement “plays” that can be incorporated into their nutrition and physical activity programs, inspiring students, schools and communities to create healthier school environments.   

The students attending were: Jacob Andrews, Wyatt DeGroot, Josh Harmon, Shawna Morton, Slone Schultz and Abagail Wietzke Traveling with the students were: Mrs. Daly, Mr. Chavez and Mrs. Love. Olivet Middle was one of 34 Michigan schools participating in this year’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick Off to School Health event.

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a student-driven in-school wellness program developed by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture to help improve schools’ nutrition and physical activity environments. children are missing out on essential nutrients and adequate physical activity which may increase risk of overweight and lead to chronic health problems. 

Through Fuel Up to Play 60, students are empowered to work with school decision-makers to plan and implement strategies to increase the amount of nutritious food choices and options for physical activity available in their schools. This effort encourages at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity and eating nutrient-rich foods including low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

“We’re very excited that our school was selected to attend this year’s event at Ford Field,” said Karla Love, Food Service Supervisor. “It’s an opportunity for these students to take part in a special leadership activity that will have a positive effect on the entire student body. We’re looking forward to implementing the new ideas they learned and will encourage students to embrace these healthy lifestyle changes.”

This year’s kickoff event was presented by the Detroit Lions, Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM). The day’s “game plan” included music, motivational talks, practicing football training camp-style skills with Detroit Lions players and trainers, and tasty food.

The pre-game included a healthy breakfast, followed by an energetic pre-game show with Jill Jayne, “Jump with Jill!” rock star nutritionist and registered dietician. The first quarter kicked off with a pep talk by Luther Elliss, former Detroit Lions defensive tackle and two-time Pro Bowler, and Herman Moore, former Detroit Lions wide receiver and four-time Pro Bowler, followed by the announcement of individual school “teams” as they ran through the player tunnel onto the field for the second quarter “training camp.” Here, students were led through practice drills with Ellis, Moore, Lions trainers, and current player defensive end Cliff Avril. 

The halftime show revolved around a “taste and vote” tailgate, where participants sample a variety of healthy menu options, voted for their favorites. During the third quarter, former physical educator and action-based learning expert Jean Blaydes Madigan revealed the secret of boosting brain power through exercise. The fourth quarter featured “training tips” on eating healthy and being active from Detroit Lions wide receiver, Nate Burleson.

The “post-game celebration” showcased what may be the state’s largest flash workout session to the tune of the Jill Jayne’s, “Beat Of Our Body,” an energizing dance routine created by the Rock Star Nutritionist.

Parents, students, teachers and staff may learn more about the “Fuel Up to Play 60” program by visiting www.FuelUpToPlay60.com and logging in under the Olivet Middle School.

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Government Guidelines

The Olivet Food Service Department will continue to follow the government guidelines when preparing and serving meals for our students and staff. The more stringent standards recommended  have standards for minimum fat, salt and sugar content, with increased fiber content and reasonable portion sizes.

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Food Service Charge Policy

The Olivet Community Schools Food Service Department wishes to be responsible, consistent stewards of the breakfast and lunch programs and the monies collected for such. We ask our students and their parents to be respectful and thoughtful in keeping food account balances current.

The program will decline to sell "ala Carte" items to students with negative balances. Students who reach a $5 negative balance will be offered peanut butter and jelly and asked to bring their account current.