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Deerwood & Beecher Hills Students Explore Fruits & Veggies

talkupaps29 Sep 20130

“Which vegetable can’t you take on a boat?” “Leeks!” There were lots of smiles this fall during the launch of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at Beecher Hills Elementary School and Deerwood Academy. Each week, students at both schools have the opportunity to learn about and taste various fruits and vegetables. The students and […]

A Community Chat on Childhood Obesity Hosted by Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy High School

talkupaps3 Nov 20110

Bethune Elementary participates in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life Challenge

talkupaps7 Oct 20111

ATLANTA – As part of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School kicked off its week-long Strong4Life Challenge on September 19 with a school-wide pep rally. Sponsored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), the Strong4Life Challenge is a year-long program that gets kids excited about nutrition and physical activity. During the week, the […]