Health and Wellness for Children

Fact sheet for parents:  outside activities help children grow and learn!

Teaching and learning in nature and ideas from the National Wildlife Foundation

Our schools encourage parents to send in healthy school snacks, and we have lots of suggestions for you!  Please visit the links below for more information, or view our powerpoint here.

Healthy Snacks               Healthy Habits in Our Schools - elementary

Fundraising Options        Healthy Habits in Our Schools - secondary

Celebrations                    Parents Guide

Wellness Policy              Wellness Regulations  

CT DPH Directory of Childrens' Health Programs    

The Colchester Board of Education adopted a new wellness policy in 2006.  Along with our Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum, we hope to instill in students lifelong habits that will benefit them physically, and daily habits that will enhance their academic success.

Immunization Requirements for New Students 2012-2013

State of Connecticut Dept of Ed Health Assessment Record (the "Blue Form")

The Impact of Early Childhood Lead Exposure on Educational Test Performance among Connecticut Schoolchildren:
     Letter from the Acting Commissioner 
     Impact of Early Childhood Lead Exposure Phase 1 Report 

 Student Accident Insurance Enrollment Forms - To enroll – print off and complete, send with premium check made to ACE INSURANCE, to Lefebvre Insurance, 850 Franklin St, Wrentham, MA 02093.