Students from Hiawatha Elementary School recently wrote an article for the Newsday Kidsday section, highlighting Sachem’s PEP Grant and its valuable benefits for nutrtional and physical education.
The article was written by Ashlee Fazin and Samantha Slater.
“When the kids know how far they’re walking, they might want to become more healthy, fit and active,” they wrote. “We think this is great, because what is better than being in the best physical shape you can possibly be?”
The PEP Grant is a $1.5 million grant Sachem can put towards health, nutrition and physical education use in the district. From new fitness rooms at the high school, curriculum updates with cross-fit, and multiple equipment purchases across the district, the grant is paying dividends for Sachem and its students.
CLICK HERE to read the Kidsday story on Newsday.com
-Words by Chris R. Vaccaro