Back to School – Are YOU In?!

Hi, my name is Grace, and I am the State Ambassador of Wisconsin for Fuel Up to Play 60. Just last month I went to the annual Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassador Summit in North Carolina. While I was there I learned SO much while attending a lot of conferences. I had BUNCH of fun and met some wonderful new friends.

There are some other cool things I’ve gotten to do by fueling up and playing 60. First, the Wisconsin Dairy Council interviewed me about how I include Fuel Up to Play 60 into my everyday life and how I motivate others to join Fuel Up to Play 60. The council also arranged for me to do a photo shoot for a poster with another Ambassador, Andrew, and my favorite NFL player – Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers! This poster will be displayed in schools around Wisconsin to promote Fuel Up to Play 60, and to encourage low fat dairy foods as part of a healthy diet.

Right now I am working with my gym teacher, Mrs. Rushkofske (“Mrs R.”), who is also the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor of the year. With the help of my sisters, I am making posters for a booth Mrs. R and I will be holding at the beginning of the school year to encourage other kids and their families join the program.

The summer may be coming to an end (and many of you may have already gone back to school), but the end of summer means a new school year full of new adventures, goals, and opportunities. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a SUPER FUN program that anyone and everyone can be involved with. It takes only takes minutes a day to track your nutrition and fitness. Fuel Up to Play 60 has a really cool new website to make it easier, faster, and more fun to track your movement! It is a part of my day I always look forward to. Some ways that you can play for at least 60 minutes are: practicing your favorite sport in your yard, dancing to your favorite tunes, taking a walk with your family or setting up a super cool obstacle course and inviting some friends over to test their skills! In addition to becoming stronger and healthier, you also have a chance to earn Points and prizes! Tell your school, your family and your friends. ARE YOU IN?! Let’s make it a great year!

Grace M.
Wisconsin State Ambassador

Check back next Friday to see Grace’s awesome after-school snack ideas!