The Wellness Council
Stuyvesant High School, 2020
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional wellness of the student body by working actively with our teachers, guidance counselors, and student-run organizations within Stuyvesant.
Our Vision
The Wellness Council believes that we can transform student lifestyle for the better and provide the necessary tools for long term self-improvement.
Our Initiatives
Ms. Guthrie’s Meditation Session
As a NYC School Counselor, Faculty Advisor Undine Guthrie has 19+ years of experience in teaching and counseling. With her certification as a Yoga Instructor, she hosts meditation sessions to instruct students in proper breathing for relaxation while also introducing yoga poses for stretching.
Cafeteria Beautification Murals Project
During Mid-Winter Break, Wellness Council members worked on painting the pillars in the cafeteria with figures evoking healthy activities.
Smoke Out and Vape PSA
In collaboration with Ms. Garber’s health class, members of The Stuyvesant Wellness Council talked about the dangers of vaping.
Freshman Push-ins
The Stuyvesant Wellness Council members collaborated with guidance counselors during the Freshman Push-ins, offering advice in topics of time management, self-care, and managing extracurriculars.
Collaboration with Other Clubs
The Wellness Council recently participated with other Stuy Unity clubs in the 2020 Respect for All Week with Talk Circles About Race forums.
Videos on Youtube for a Healthy Lifestyle
The Stuyvesant Wellness Council has a Youtube channel where we periodically post videos such as healthy recipes. Check them out!
Social Media
The Wellness Council consistently uses Facebook and Instagram to spread awareness about healthy choices and to post uplifting music.
Talk Circles About Race - StuyUNITY Initiative
Discussions include administrators, staff, and students to create an inclusive environment where all opinions/thoughts/anecdotes are shared following topics:
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Website: https://thewellnesscouncil.weebly.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuywellnesscouncil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stuywellness/
Email: thewellnesscouncil@gmail.com