Healthy and Wise 

September 2010

Dear Parents, En Espanol

We will be covering the following physical education, nutrition, and health topics this month in the Healthy and Wise publication:

Physical Education

• Fall Sports

• Making the Most of PE and Recess

Nutrition

• Nutrition Facts Labels

• Breakfast and its Benefits

Health

• Get Ready for Cold and Flu Season

• Your Muscular System

• National Preparedness Month

• Getting Along with Others

We hope you enjoy this month’s featured articles and activities.  Please help your child complete the assigned home connection activities from the Healthy and Wise publication.  Consider doing some of the additional activities below: 

• If your child has never participated in an organized fall sport, you might want to explore the league opportunities in your community this month.
  
  
  
• Encourage your child to make the most of his/her recess time at school by being active.
  
  
  
• While putting away groceries, ask your child to locate the Nutrition Facts Labels on various packaged foods. Have older children find the serving size and calorie content of some of the foods.
  
  
  
• As a family, brainstorm healthy breakfast ideas.  Go to the grocery store together and let each family member choose a healthy breakfast item that he/she can easily prepare.
  
  
  
• Discuss the benefits of getting a flu shot and determine if this is a good option for you or other family members.
  
  
   
• Put together an emergency kit that includes the essential items you might need in the event of a natural disaster or other type of incident.
  
  
  
• Visit with your child about the importance of getting along with others. Acknowledge and praise your child when they demonstrate good conflict resolution skills.

Be Healthy and Wise!