Wellness Activities: Calendar of Events
Youth Risk Behavior Survey | Project Wellness | Physical Education and Health Awareness Day
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
Youth risk behaviors are activities, such as illicit drug use, that contribute significantly to death, disability, and social problems, and are established during childhood and early adolescence. The YRBS reports risky behaviors among students in Acton and Boxborough and surrounding towns in grades 6 and 8-12. Based on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention model, YRBS has been conducted under the auspices of Emerson Hospital every two years since 2000. The results for the 2006 Emerson Youth Risk Behavior Survey will be available in Spring 2007.
2006 YRBS Press Release for Acton and Boxborough Students - Information Session
2006 YRBS Overview for Acton and Boxborough Students
2006 YRBS Complete Report for Acton and Boxborough Students
2006 YRBS Presentation and Panal for Acton and Boxborough Students (Presented: 2/7/2007)
2004 YRBS Results for Seven Local School Districts from Emerson Hospital's Web Site
2004 YRBS Results for Acton and Boxborough Students
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Project Wellness RJ Grey JHS
A forum for seventh graders and their parents that provides a focused, intensive opportunity to communicate concerns about adolescence.
Participants spend a full day away from school attending workshops that explore topics including:
Eating disorders & body confidence
Talking with kids about sex
Alcohol & other drugs
Sleep & daily functioning
How to perform under pressure
Tuesday, April 26, 2007 - ABRHS
Physical Education and Health Awareness Day
Location: Cafeteria Commons C, North Wing Conference Room, Gym & Pool
Time: During Lunch Periods 4 through 7 from 10:00am to 1:30pm
Department Staff: Joe Marashio, Eileen Flannery, Tony Ammendolia, and Sue Hoag
Interactive Activities
DDR – Dance Dance Revolution – Lower Gym
Basketball – 3 point shooting contest – Lower Gym
Open Pool – With life guards and supervision
Open Fitness Center – With supervision
Massage therapy – North Wing conference room with 4-6 certified massage therapist stations and specific areas for students and faculty
Exhibits
Smoking impact
Community Education & Acton Recreation activities
Blood Pressure taken
Nutrition
Fitness Gram Healthy Fitness Zone Chart
Massachusetts Prevention Center – Drinking and Driving Awareness
Derma-Scan
Health Assessment
Chiropractor – Posture Assessment
Free Smoothies