School Wellness Committee

About Us

The Foley School Wellness Committee is a team made up of school staff, teachers, parents and community members. Our purpose is to set forth methods that promote student and staff wellness. This policy is consistent with local, state and federal standards.

2025-2026 Goals:

• Continue to monitor Seat Time for students at lunch time
• Mental health support
• Special Treats/Rewards provided by the Child Nutrition Department. *Following new guidelines
• Wellness Tidbits in monthly newsletter

Meeting Times

We meet 4 times per school year from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

Would You Like to Join?

If you are interested in being a part of our team, please email Lori Landowski at llandowski@apps.isd51.org or Lindy Legatt at llagatt@apps.isd51.org.

School Wellness Committee Tidbits

Looking for a new soup recipe to try this winter? Look no further! This two-bean chili recipe is a perfect go-to for busy weeks or cozy nights. This recipe is provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. For more recipes, visit: https://reallifegoodfood.umn.edu/recipe-search

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup raw sweet potato, grated
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 small zucchini or summer squash, chopped
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

• Brown the ground beef, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in a large saucepan. Drain and rinse to reduce the fat content.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the salt and pepper. Mix well and add water if the chili is too thick. 
• Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the flavor has blended. Season with salt and pepper if needed.