How it works: Try for 5 Veggie Tasting on Wheels — Chomp and the PowerUp team deliver Try for 5 veggie packs to students right in the classroom. In this visit PowerUp will inspire everyone to try each veggie and vote on their favorites. Please allow 15 minutes per classroom. *The maximum amount of time spent at a school will be 4 hours.*

		3-week supply of Try for 5 Fruit and Veggie Trackers: Each school day, teachers will spend 5-10 minutes with students tracking the number of fruits and veggies they eat (Monday-Friday). *Trackers will stay at school Try for 5 Recipe Poster​  Individual Student Prize Exciting and Fun Classroom Videos to help meet the Health Education Standards Power Pack Family Magazine (sent home with each student)

Try for Five - Veggie Tracker	Try for Five Guacamole!

The PowerUp School Challenge is a super cool way to make eating more fruits and veggies fun, while also earning PowerUp Bucks for your school! PowerUp Bucks are earned based on the overall school challenge participation level and your school's health environment. The higher the participation and score on the School Change survey, the more PowerUp Bucks your school can earn. Schools can earn up to $1,100! PowerUp Bucks can only be used for wellness supplies, materials or equipment that help promote better eating and physical activity in kids during and after the school day. They may be used to purchase “permanent” items only, not “one time use” items.

• Snack carts for fruits/veggies (but not the consumable snacks)
• Balls, games or equipment for active games or recess (but not prizes for students)
• A salad bar or food service equipment (but not food itself)
• Nutrition/physical activity curriculum or staff training that can be reused (not worksheets alone)    

Learn more about PowerUp Bucks and how your school can earn them!

What is a PowerUp Fruit and Veggie Tracker?

The PowerUp Tracker is a fun and simple tracking tool to help kids count how many fruits and vegetables they eat each day, over the 3-week Challenge. Each school day, teachers will spend 5-10 minutes with students tracking the number of fruits and veggies they eat (Monday-Friday). Trackers will stay at school.

Why is tracking important?
Tracking is important because it helps kids get excited about fruits and veggies while Trying for 5! Your school will also earn PowerUp bucks based on how many students in the classroom turn in their completed trackers. To learn more about PowerUp Bucks go to: powerup4kids.org/schoolchallenge and click the PowerUp Bucks tab.

When/What should I have my students track?
Students will record all of the fruits and veggies they eat throughout the school day, including breakfast. If the student wants to record the fruits and veggies they ate at home that’s okay, too.  Although, this is not required because we know it can sometimes be hard for kids (and adults) to remember what they ate the day before.

Does this event cost anything for my school?
No. The PowerUp School Challenge is completely FREE for participating schools, teachers and students.

Who sponsors this event?
The PowerUp School Challenge is a key program to help schools PowerUp for kids. The school challenge is offered at no charge to elementary schools in the St. Croix Valley area by Lakeview Health Foundation, Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater Medical Group, HealthPartners, Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic.

Who can attend the kick-off event?
All students and staff in each elementary school are invited to participate in the PowerUp School Challenge kick-off assembly. Please contact the school to determine if visitors or families can attend.