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AtlantiCare Selects 5th Grader Gaebriel Hahn-Chaney as a Winner in Green Mustache Photo Contest

A photo featuring ACS 5th grader Gaebriel Hahn-Chaney sporting a thick green mustache after sampling a healthy fruit and spinach smoothie during lunch in early May was recently selected as a winner in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children “Green Mustache Day” photo contest. Gaebriel received an award certificate from AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children and a $50 VISA card to be used by his teacher, Ms. Lorick, to support a health and wellness activity for his class.

Gaebriel was presented with his certificate and gift card during class on March 25, after his win was shared with the student body during Morning Announcements.  In the winning photo (pictured below left), Gaebriel posed with two other classmates, Chase Hagel and Gabriel Hudec, and all three also received sporty blue water pouches from AtlantiCare.

Students from the 1st to 6th grades sampled healthy green smoothies as part of “Green Mustache Day” on March 2 and posed for photos taken by ACS staff. Three of the best photos featuring nine students showing off their green mustaches were submitted to the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools Program to be entered into the photo contest.

 

 

Students Sample Healthy Fruit & Spinach Smoothies for Green Mustache Day

Nearly 300 students from the 1st to 6th grades showed off their green mustaches on Wednesday, March 2 after sampling healthy smoothies during lunch made with fruit and spinach. It was all part of “Green Mustache Day,” a fun annual activity that ACS sponsors as part of its membership in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children program.

Photos were taken of groups of students after they sampled the smoothies and made green mustaches on their upper lips with the drink. Students who sampled the smoothies also received a green paper mustache as a fun reward. A number of faculty and staff also sampled the smoothies and posed for photos.

A staff panel selected three group photos to submit to an AtlantiCare contest. One of the photos could be selected to receive a $50 VISA card, which will go to the classroom of the students in the photo. The photos in the running are from Mrs. Meza’s 2nd grade class, Mrs. McCarthy’s 3rd grade class, and Ms. Lorick’s 5th grade class.

Thank you to the students in the middle school and high school cooking classes, under the direction of faculty member Ruby Lewis, who made four gallons of the smoothies for our students to sample, cutting up the fruit and adding them with other ingredients into a blender.

For families who would like to try making this healthy smoothie at home, here’s the recipe that makes 32 ounces:

2 ripe frozen bananas
1 apple, chopped
2 cups fresh chopped spinach (can also use kale)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cold water

Students Sample Healthy Smoothies for Green Mustache Day

Our elementary students showed off their green mustaches on Thursday, March 18, after sampling healthy, delicious green smoothies during lunch. It was all part of “Green Mustache Day,” a fun annual activity that ACS sponsors as part of its membership in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children program.

Photos were taken of the K-5th grade students as they sampled the smoothies at their lunch tables. A staff panel of judges later selected three groups of students for having the best green mustaches. The students received a dress down day pass and a PTF snack pass.

And the winning students sporting the best green mustaches were:

— from Mrs. Vaccaro’s kindergarten class — Olivia Douglass, Alivia Eaves, Addison Figueroa, Annalise Gaffney, and Jayden Warriner;

— from Mrs. Brossman’s first grade class — Sean Connolly, Kane Cummings, Nehemiah Gonzalez, and Cole Manzione;

— from Mrs. Kiefer’s 5th grade class – Billy Winkel;

— from Mrs. Murphy’s 5th grade class – Ethan Brumble, Elijah Polynice, and Matthew Schlundt.

Thank you to the team of volunteers who helped make the smoothies — Anne Block, Doug Pearson, PJ Santos, Heather Shivers, and Steve Thomas.  Here’s the special smoothie recipe, using a blender, that makes 32 ounces of a healthy green smoothie:

2 ripe frozen bananas
1 apple, chopped
2 cups fresh chopped spinach
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cold water

March 17 – Green Mustache Day

On Tuesday, March 17, students in grades K-5 will participate in “Green Mustache Day,” a fun annual activity just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. During lunch, students will have the opportunity to sample healthy green smoothies made by faculty and staff. Students who try the green smoothies will have their pictures taken and be entered into a drawing to win a prize! March is National Nutrition Month. Atlantic Christian is participating in Green Mustache Day as part of its membership in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children program.

Green Mustache Day – Wednesday, March 6

On Wednesday, March 6, students in grades K-5 will participate in “Green Mustache Day,” a fun annual activity just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. During lunch, students will have the opportunity to sample healthy green smoothies made by faculty the ACS middle school and high school cooking classes. Students who try the green smoothies will have their pictures taken and be entered into a drawing to win a prize! March is National Nutrition Month. Atlantic Christian is participating in Green Mustache Day as part of its membership in the AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children program.