River Eves Students Take Part in Strong4Life Campaign

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Students and cafe staff at River Eves Elementary School are featured in a new Strong4Life healthy nutrition campaign presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

The Roswell school was selected for the Strong4Life videos as a result of the dynamic partnership between school Principal Neil Pinnock and cafe manager Stephanie Payne, the school district’s Fulton County School Nutrition Program and the Strong4Life campaign led by Children’s Healthcare.

“When Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life program was launched in Fulton County Schools a few years ago, Ms. Payne and I enthusiastically welcomed the opportunities for our cafe to be a positive role model to ensure healthy eating at school,” said Pinnock. “We know the good habits practiced in our cafe have an impact on nutrition choices made at home and in restaurants.”

The Strong4Life videos and photography taken at the school are used in statewide training presentations by Children’s Healthcare to school nutrition staff and viewed by a broad audience here and here.

The images highlight key solutions that can be implemented in cafes to positively impact child nutrition.

In 2012, REES began participating in the Strong4Life Challenge, an energetic program including a Pep Rally, Follow-Up Visits to reinforce the 4 Healthy Habits, and more. The partnership has continued with 39 Fulton County Elementary Schools having participated in the Strong4Life Challenge.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a non-for-profit organization, is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier for tomorrow. The specialized care helps children get better faster and live healthier lives. Managing more than 850,000 patient visits annually at three hospitals and 24 neighborhood locations, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country.

River Eves Elementary, located in Roswell, has earned numerous accolades, including the Reward School Title for Highest-Performing Title I School in 2012 (top 5 percent). River Eves was the only elementary school in Fulton County to receive this award.

Photo: Cafeteria workers reward smart choices. Kids who choose nutritious foods may earn praise and even small prizes (like stickers) from cafeteria staff. The same idea at home can help inspire better eating. Credit: River Eves Elementary School