Sallas Mahone's Fit Friends

At Sallas Mahone We are concerned with our student's academic progress, as well as their health and fitness. According to statistics, 43% of Georgia's third graders are overweight or at risk for being overweight. What is even more shocking is that 25% of all our Georgia third graders are categorized as obese. Studies have also proven that regular periods of physical activity enhance health, academic performance, attitudes, and classroom behavior. When the school nurse and school counselor, at Sallas Mahone heard these statistics, they took action. Each Monday and Thursday Nurse Hendrix and Mrs. Bolton lead 45 third grade students in a group called  'Fit Friends'. The kids are enjoying walking laps around the gym to cool music and doing fun exercise videos. The kids will also be learning about making healthy lifestyle choices, including the foods they eat and their level of activity.