Wellness

The Wellness Program

The Wellness Program is one of the core missions of the FOJBE PTO. Run and funded entirely by PTO volunteers our goal is to support the physical emotional and social well-being of all JBE students.

We offer of a variety of activities and programs throughout the year, including:

  • Monthly wellness lessons

  • Buddy program

  • Trash to treasure projects

  • Community outreach

  • Vision and hearing testing support

  • Character of the month

  • Grade level wellness workshops

Monthly Wellness Lessons

Each classroom is supported by one to two parent or guardian (DCPS approved) Volunteers who deliver the wellness lessons. These 45 minute sessions are provided once a month in coordination with the homeroom teacher. Lessons may follow the DCPS Character counts program or be tailored to the classes needs volunteers are given all necessary, lesson materials in advance, or they can create their own lessons.

Please note: this program is designed to include in class volunteers. If a class does not have a parent or guardian sign up to deliver the lesson, that class will receive wellness instruction through the school administration.

Interested in volunteering? Email us at jbewellnessparents@gmail.com

Buddy program

The Buddy Program connect students across grade levels to build connection, confidence, and community at JBE.

Upper grade students (3rd-5th) Serve as mentors to younger students (K-2nd) Creating meaningful peer relationships throughout the year.

This program is very popular. More than half of our students participate!

Past activities have included:

  • Buddy walks around the Joe DeWaele Front track

  • Small gift exchanges

  • Notes written at the end of the school year

Look for the sign-up form in your student’s orientation packet!