Addiction and the Developing Brain: Dr. Ruth Potee

Educate yourself and your kids. Dr. Potee is AMAZING! Opioid use is hitting teens. #EndTheStigma

How Physical Activity Can Boost Young Brains

A great article on physical education in young adults.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/education/lcps/2017/09/23/how-physical-activity-can-boost-young-brains/696758001/ 

Happy Thursday!

Your Wellness Team

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 300 youth has a heart condition that puts them at risk? Check out the informational flyer below:

https://parentheartwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BackToSchoolParents2.pdf 

Please see attached flyer from Ipswich Aware. 

Dr. Potee is an excellent speaker and well worth the time.

Click here

Summer is still here...

Good afternoon parents, 

We hope you have been enjoying this abrupt return of summer weather!

This week, we have had a lot of outdoor time during class, recess, and physical education class. Many students completed the always-exciting pacer run this week despite the heat and did great.

Remember to send your child in with a water bottle each day and challenge them to finish it!
In the Health Room, we have been seeing symptoms consistent with dehydration: dizziness, headache, lethargy, dry mouth. Many of these symptoms improve with rest and water. If you are not aware, students may carry a closed water bottle to class with them each day and are allowed to drink in class (with the exception of activities that involve the use of electronics).

Relish in the last few minutes of the gorgeous weather and happy fall!

~The Health and Wellness Team

Welcome to the first Health and Wellness Blog!! 9/21

Good afternoon!

Welcome to the new Health and Wellness Team blog page!

We will be posting updates, articles, and topics relevant to your child's health, physical fitness, as well as school updates.

Enjoy!

Glenn Foster, Physical Education

Jen McNichols, Physical Education

Erica Mitchell, Health Education

Jen Reed, School Nurse