FLORIDA- Wellness Day returned with much excitement to Golden Hill Elementary at the Florida Union Free School District on Monday, October 16, 2023. The event was made possible thanks to support from the school’s Building Leadership Team, the AOOA (All One One All) Farm in Goshen, and the Orange County Department of Health.
Beth Verblaauw from AOOA Farm brought various fresh vegetables including sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and parsnips for children, many who were eager to try the different offerings. Also helping introduce the foods to students was Sara Taylor, a PTA volunteer, and Ashley Dinsmore from the
Building Leadership Team.
School nurse Marlene Lysack said she hopes this is the first of many future Wellness Day events, as part
of Florida’s goal to establish a healthy nutrition environment.
