Active and healthy lifestyle opportunities abound in Klein....next.

I mentioned last week the American Heart Association presented the district with a Fit-Friendly Workplace award, recognizing the Kleinwell program.

The goals of the Kleinwell Healthy Living program are two improve the health and well-being of Klein employees...

...provide healthy role models for Klein students...

...and create a culture of wellness in the Klein Community.

Each campus has a wellness ambassador and the activities and events offered by this program are second to none.

Last year, 2,500 employees maintained their weight during the holidays...

...more than 1,800 employees worked out 90 minutes a week during the Spring Break challenge...

...and 847 employees lost between 9 and 24 percent of their body weight in the Klein Biggest Loser challenge.

This year, the Kleinwell program, together with our school nurses and PE teachers are promoting healthy lifestyles in partnership with the American Heart Association.

Because, in the U.S.,we lose 1 in 4 people each year to heart disease.

One way you may begin to see this take shape in our local schools is Jump Rope for Heart...

...while others may continue programs already established on their campuses.

Some of these activities include a fundraising component, but I want you to know our focus is on student wellness...

...and fundraising is absolutely NOT a requirement.

An upcoming community opportunity is the 2016 Northwest Harris County Heart Walk on October 29th...

...beginning at 8 a.m. on the Lone Star University Park campus.

I hope to see you at this fun family event.

But for now, stay healthy and active! I'm Bret Champion and that's Klein ISD in 90 seconds.