Greendale Schools | Student Wellness
The Greendale School District promotes healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The District supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, schools contribute to the basic health status of children. Improved health optimizes student performance potential and ensures that no child is left behind.
NEWSLETTER
Providing information on healthy eating to parents is one of the District’s Strategic Plan goals. The newsletters below offer helpful information and recipes to help families live healthier lives. GOALS
To download the Greendale School District's Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition (PDF), please click here.
Greendale School District Success Story
In response to the changing economic needs of the community, the Greendale School District established Partners for Community Action to form partnerships and help create programs and initiatives geared toward improving the odds for success for Greendale youth. Under this framework, Greendale Schools partnered with Aurora Health Care to launch the Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP). Learn more...
NEWSLETTER
Providing information on healthy eating to parents is one of the District’s Strategic Plan goals. The newsletters below offer helpful information and recipes to help families live healthier lives. GOALS
- Provide a comprehensive learning environment by developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors.
- Support and promote proper dietary habits contributing to students’ health status and academic performance.
- Increase the amount of time students are engaged in physical activity.
- The Greendale School District is committed to improving academic performance in high-risk groups so that no child is left behind.
- Increase the nutritional education available to all students and families.
To download the Greendale School District's Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition (PDF), please click here.
Greendale School District Success Story
In response to the changing economic needs of the community, the Greendale School District established Partners for Community Action to form partnerships and help create programs and initiatives geared toward improving the odds for success for Greendale youth. Under this framework, Greendale Schools partnered with Aurora Health Care to launch the Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP). Learn more...
Click on the links below to download consent forms.
Authorization for School Personnel to Administer Medication to Student
Any prescription medication that will be administered at school must be accompanied by a district prescription medication form signed by the parent and physician. If a student will carry an inhaler, the same form is required with the parent and physician's signatures. A parent signature is required on the form for any non-prescription medication. Click here to download the form. (pdf)
Parental Consent for School-Based Health Care Service
In an effort to promote the health and well-being of Greendale Public Schools students, Greendale Public Schools offers students access to health care services provided by a qualified nurse practitioner from Aurora Health Care (Aurora Clinic Staff) at a school-based clinic. Click here for the consent form that describes the services available to your son/daughter at the school-based clinic and other important information. Click here for consent form. (pdf)
Authorization for School Personnel to Administer Medication to Student
Any prescription medication that will be administered at school must be accompanied by a district prescription medication form signed by the parent and physician. If a student will carry an inhaler, the same form is required with the parent and physician's signatures. A parent signature is required on the form for any non-prescription medication. Click here to download the form. (pdf)
Parental Consent for School-Based Health Care Service
In an effort to promote the health and well-being of Greendale Public Schools students, Greendale Public Schools offers students access to health care services provided by a qualified nurse practitioner from Aurora Health Care (Aurora Clinic Staff) at a school-based clinic. Click here for the consent form that describes the services available to your son/daughter at the school-based clinic and other important information. Click here for consent form. (pdf)
Kathy Andrzejewski RN
School Nurse for Greendale Elementary Schools
kathy.andrzejewski@greendale.k12.wi.us
phone: (414) 423-0110 ext. 2222
fax: (414) 423-1667
Mrs. Andrzejewski graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1975 with a BSN. She became Greendale School District’s first District Nurse in 2007. Previously, she worked in acute and long term care settings, home care and public health. She is a member of the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses and the National Association of School Nurses. Please click here for the District Nurse's website.
Sharon Kulzick RN, APNP
School Nurse for Greendale Middle and High School
Nurse Practitioner for Greendale School District
(414) 423-0110, ext 4336
Sharon Kulzick is a Family Nurse Practitioner and comes to the Greendale School District by way of Aurora Health Care, where she has worked since 1995 in various roles. She has been a Family Nurse Practitioner with Aurora since 2005. She is avaliable to assist Greendale School District staff, their families and students. She is helping the Greendale Schools in the following ways:
School Nurse for Greendale Elementary Schools
kathy.andrzejewski@greendale.k12.wi.us
phone: (414) 423-0110 ext. 2222
fax: (414) 423-1667
Mrs. Andrzejewski graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1975 with a BSN. She became Greendale School District’s first District Nurse in 2007. Previously, she worked in acute and long term care settings, home care and public health. She is a member of the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses and the National Association of School Nurses. Please click here for the District Nurse's website.
Sharon Kulzick RN, APNP
School Nurse for Greendale Middle and High School
Nurse Practitioner for Greendale School District
(414) 423-0110, ext 4336
Sharon Kulzick is a Family Nurse Practitioner and comes to the Greendale School District by way of Aurora Health Care, where she has worked since 1995 in various roles. She has been a Family Nurse Practitioner with Aurora since 2005. She is avaliable to assist Greendale School District staff, their families and students. She is helping the Greendale Schools in the following ways:
- Able to diagnose and treat common family illnesses
- Triage/refer when necessary
- Able to write prescriptions if required
- Healthcare coach -- helping promote/mentor healthy lifestyle choices
- Assisting/educating with management of chronic conditions as needed
- A resource for health promotion/disease prevention activities
The Greendale School District is committed to providing health and wellness programs and services to students and their families.
Greendale Assistance Program
The Greendale Assistance Program is designed to promote a positive and healthy environment for youth through the efforts of school, family and community working together. For more information, please click here.
The Student & Family Assistance Program
The Student & Family Assistance Program, sponsored by the Aurora Employee Assistance Program, offers free confidential access to a variety of professionals for consultation about issues that commonly affect students and their families. The SFAP is available to all household members of Greendale Schools, whether the problem is related to a student, an adult, or the whole family. The program promotes healthy homes, healthy minds and healthy families. For more information, please click here.
Nurse Practitioner
The Greendale School District provides students with access to the services of a nurse practitioner at no cost to parents. High school age students can self-refer. Students in elementary and middle school must be referred and seen with a parent. The clinic provides physical exams; diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury; diagnosis and management of chronic and episodic illness; health education and promotion; and athletic physicals. For an appointment, call (414) 423-0110, ext. 4801. The clinic is open Mondays from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program is coordinated in partnership with Aurora Health Care.
Greendale Assistance Program
The Greendale Assistance Program is designed to promote a positive and healthy environment for youth through the efforts of school, family and community working together. For more information, please click here.
The Student & Family Assistance Program
The Student & Family Assistance Program, sponsored by the Aurora Employee Assistance Program, offers free confidential access to a variety of professionals for consultation about issues that commonly affect students and their families. The SFAP is available to all household members of Greendale Schools, whether the problem is related to a student, an adult, or the whole family. The program promotes healthy homes, healthy minds and healthy families. For more information, please click here.
Nurse Practitioner
The Greendale School District provides students with access to the services of a nurse practitioner at no cost to parents. High school age students can self-refer. Students in elementary and middle school must be referred and seen with a parent. The clinic provides physical exams; diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury; diagnosis and management of chronic and episodic illness; health education and promotion; and athletic physicals. For an appointment, call (414) 423-0110, ext. 4801. The clinic is open Mondays from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program is coordinated in partnership with Aurora Health Care.
Greendale Health Department
The Greendale Health Department provides a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing or reducing health problems and promoting optimum health for individuals, families, and the community. Health Department services include: communicable disease control, environmental health services, immunization program, adult health services, home visit program, school health services, lead poisoning prevention program, health education services, the emergency preparedness program, and tobacco prevention and education. For more information, please click here.
Step Up to Better Health Committee
The Step Up to Better Health Committee is a community group committed to wellness in the community. They partner with various organizations such as the Greendale School District, the Greendale Park & Recreation Department, and the Greendale Health Department. The Committee is involved with the Lighten Up Wisconsin program, the Greendale Community Charity Walk, and the Fun Run & Walk. They also sponsor winter walking in Greendale High School. For information on upcoming events, please click here...
Partners for Community Action
Partners for Community Action, better known as PCA, is the framework under which Greendale Schools and identified partners collaboratively work to map, identify, create, reflect and evaluate programs and initiatives geared toward improving the odds for success in school, work and life for Greendale youth. For more information, please click here.
Greendale Goes Green Committee
The Greendale Goes Green Committee is a team of Greendale School District staff, teachers, administrators and students working together with community members to enhance the community's knowledge of green and sustainability concepts. The group's mission is to raise awareness about the monetary, health, and environmental benefits of adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. For more information, please click here...
The Greendale Health Department provides a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing or reducing health problems and promoting optimum health for individuals, families, and the community. Health Department services include: communicable disease control, environmental health services, immunization program, adult health services, home visit program, school health services, lead poisoning prevention program, health education services, the emergency preparedness program, and tobacco prevention and education. For more information, please click here.
Step Up to Better Health Committee
The Step Up to Better Health Committee is a community group committed to wellness in the community. They partner with various organizations such as the Greendale School District, the Greendale Park & Recreation Department, and the Greendale Health Department. The Committee is involved with the Lighten Up Wisconsin program, the Greendale Community Charity Walk, and the Fun Run & Walk. They also sponsor winter walking in Greendale High School. For information on upcoming events, please click here...
Partners for Community Action
Partners for Community Action, better known as PCA, is the framework under which Greendale Schools and identified partners collaboratively work to map, identify, create, reflect and evaluate programs and initiatives geared toward improving the odds for success in school, work and life for Greendale youth. For more information, please click here.
Greendale Goes Green Committee
The Greendale Goes Green Committee is a team of Greendale School District staff, teachers, administrators and students working together with community members to enhance the community's knowledge of green and sustainability concepts. The group's mission is to raise awareness about the monetary, health, and environmental benefits of adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. For more information, please click here...