P.S. 244Q - The Active Learning Elementary School
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Health and Wellness

We believe that health and wellness are directly tied in to the academic performance and general happiness of the child. Therefore, we have a developed a series of programs to ensure that our students, families, and staff are as healthy as can be.

At TALES - P.S. 244Q we have:
  • A unique fitness and nutrition curriculum, FAN4Kids, tailored to our students in grades K-3
  • Language Through Movement (Physical Education)
  • Food tastings every three weeks through FAN4Kids
  • Plant-based breakfast and lunch every day made possible with the help of our part524ners, the NY Coalition for Healthy School Food
  • Recess for at least 20 minutes every day
  • Healthy eating workshops for families
  • Family Dinner Nights
  • Morning Running Club
  • Health Week (featuring Yoga, Zumba, and a Run Around TALES)
  • Teachers trained in Move-to-Improve
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Recognition Award
Winner of the Silver National Recognition Award for being one of the healthiest schools in the nation
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