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The Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard recognizes Virginia's public schools by encouraging good nutrition and increased physical activity. The Web-based Scorecard application allows schools to compete locally and on a statewide level to see which school is healthiest.

The interactive scorecard Points are awarded according to their implementation of best practices, in School Nutrition and Physical Activity. Schools earn either a bronze, silver, or gold award for best practices that promote healthy lifestyles while combating childhood obesity, hypertension, and other preventable diseases.

On June 5, 2009 Greenfield Elementary moved from their previous 2008 status of Bronze to Silver. Ms. Umbarger leads a team which includes Mr. Bowyer, Physical Education Teacher and Jane Thomas, Cafeteria Manager. Ms. Umbarger notes, “Each year we review the scorecard and search for areas in need of improvement.” “Our PTA and Booster Club are active supporters in finding innovative ways to promote healthy lifestyles for our students.”

Greenfield Elementary is striving to bring home the GOLD! To view a complete list of schools, visit http://www.virginia.gov/doe/cgi-bin/winners.cgi.

Submitted by Ashley Call.