Fuel Up to Play 60: Ambassadors

written by: Mrs. Peters

Ellie and Kobi  from Hulet Elementary in Holbrook were selected as Local Student Ambassadors for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to help encourage today’s youth to lead healthier lives.

As Student Ambassador’s Kobi and Ellie will have a greater voice in Fuel Up to Play 60 and will be working to inspire healthy changes for themselves, their schools and their communities.

To be selected as a Fuel Up to Play 60 Local Student Ambassador one must maintain efforts to make healthy changes in their personal life, school and community. Be a registered participant in Fuel Up to Play 60. Complete the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Application and the Letter of Commitment. The application consists of a series of questions to determine how the student has activated Fuel up to Play 60 in their life, what the program means to them and how they are going to make a difference in their school and or community.

 The Student Ambassador Program will allow Ellie and Kobi to make a difference in their school and community by encouraging others to do the same. As Student Ambassador’s they are committed to help organize school events that focus on nutrition and or physical activity. Take an active role in helping spread the word about Fuel Up to Play 60. Participate in volunteer opportunities within their school and community. Finally they will work to set a positive example for their peers by maintaining legal and ethical integrity.

Kobi and Ellie have participated and supported many of the FUTP 60 activities this year at Hulet. They have participated in Hulet’s Race Across America and have set up and organized some of the “Activity Zones” used during recess at Hulet. They have worked at the family nights supporting the “Milk Mustache Booth” and have participated in many of the monthly nutrition events and challenges. Currently they are providing support and assistance with the Healthy Holbrook Family Fun and Fitness night scheduled on May 15^th. They will finish the year by planning a nutrition “Play” (activity) for Hulet’s  field day scheduled on May 17th.

Congratulations to Ellie and Kobi being selected as Local Student Ambassadors for Fuel Up to Play 60.

 Picture by: Dr. Koerperich