Nutrition Guidelines
* For all treats brought into the
classroom (holidays, birthdays, etc.) please adhere
to the classroom teacher's guidelines.
* Teachers can, when appropriate,
have the option of using candy or other items for
classroom related activities, on a limited basis,
such as M&M math, graphing and sorting.
* For classroom rewards, teachers
are encouraged to use alternatives including
stickers, small toys or other items in place of
candy.
* Staff members will make every
effort to be positive role models for the health and
wellness standards.
* Teachers will encourage students
to wash their hands before handling food items.
* Classroom teachers will educate
the children about health food choices as part of
the BH-BL health curriculum. Information will
also be shared at Back-to-School nights to encourage
parents to make healthy choices for their children.
However, final food choices are at each parent's
discretion.
Appropriate Dress
* Students should plan on going
outside for recess when the temperature is above
15 degrees Fahrenheit (including wind chill),
and the playground has been deemed safe.
* Please make sure your child
is dressed appropriately for the weather.
If your child is not dressed appropriately
(without boots and snowpants), they will have to
stay on the approved paved areas.
* Hats and mittens are strongly
encouraged. Please label everything
with your child's first and last name.
Sleep Guidelines
* Good sleep is one of the most
important things kids need to stay healthy.
In fact, studies show that children who don't
sleep enough -- or well enough -- can be
inattentive, restless, irritable, and more
likely to injure themselves.
* It is important for children
to get a good night's sleep and feel rested in
the morning. Otherwise, it is difficult
for children to get the most out of school.
* How much sleep does your
child need? According to Parenting.com,
kids ages 5 and up, generally need 9 to 10
hours of sleep, with some children needing
up to 12 hours.
Exercise Guidelines
For children, exercise means
playing and being physically active. Kids
exercise when they have gym class at school, soccer
practice, dance class, etc. They're also
exercising when they're at recess, riding bikes, or
playing tag. A child who is active
will:
* Have stronger muscles and bones.
* Have a leaner body because exercise helps control
body fat. * Be less likely to become
overweight. * Have a decreased risk
of developing Type 2 Diabetes. *
Have possibly lower blood pressure and blood
cholesterol levels. * Have a better
outlook on life.
What is the recommended
amount of exercise for school-age children?
* According to the National
Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE),
school-age children should get 60 minutes of
moderate to vigorous exercise every day.
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