This month the focus for the Mango Mania Blitz is on Healthy Snacks. Keep looking for our weekly posts about these “mini meals” that are very important to children and their ability to play and learn. Snacks are important to both children and adults and we will provide some snack ideas as well as some advice on how to make snacks appealing to your children. The attached document will help introduce the topic and get you started with some ideas. January 27th - 31st will be Mango Mania challenge week so children will be encouraged to bring healthy snacks to school.
Please note on Friday, December 20th, 2013 we will be serving a free breakfast for all students and staff. Students may wear their PJ's tomorrow if they wish. Also, if any student(s) have library books or classroom books, please return them to the school as soon as possible. The staff of M.R.S. would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! See you back on January 7th, 2014!
Please join us on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 12:15 in the gym for our K-8 Christmas Concert. Storm date is Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at the same time. Everyone is welcome!
Miramichi Rural Home and School will be hosting an Activity Night tomorrow, Friday, December 13th, 2013. Students K-4 are invited to attend from 6:00 - 7:30 pm and students Gr. 5-8 are invited to attend from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. The cost is $3.00/child or $5.00/family. There will be a movie, popcorn for $1.00, crafts, floor hockey (for older students) and dancing on the Wii. Bring a friend if you like. Why not wear your PJ's too?
Active Transportation Another way to accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity each day is by using active transportation. What is active transportation? It means to walk, bike or rollerblade instead of going by car! To do this:-Put on your sneakers, strap on a backpack and walk all, or part of the way to school.-Think twice before asking for a drive. Could you walk or use your bike instead?Did you know that if children walked for all trips less than one kilometer theywould accumulate approximately 15 to 20 minutes of walking per trip?
Sweaters you never wear.. pants that don't fit.. clean up that closet clutter, and support literacy programs across the Anglophone North School District by bringing in items you no longer need. We are collecting the following items: Men's, women's, children's clothing, blankets, shoes, boots, curtains, linens, and coats. Please bring items with you to Miramichi Rural School when you attend parent/teacher meetings. Just place items you wish to donate in a bag. For additional information, please contact Rachel Tsistinas at 778-6203.
Please take notice of the two new documents uploaded to the Documents tab. One is regarding Storm Day Procedures, the other, changes to bus passes. Please feel free to call the school for more information regarding either of these documents.
Parent Teacher meetings will be on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 22nd, 2013 from 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there to discuss your child's progress.
Energy Drinks and Sport DrinksEnergy drinks (ie. Redbull, Monster, Red Rain, Rockstar, Amp, Five hour Energy) claim to give you more energy and make you more alert. However, they are full of caffeine and sugar! They also contain other substances, such as guarana, that has 2-3 times more caffeine than a coffee bean. The amount of caffeine in most energy drinks exceeds the recommendations for children. Caffeine can cause nervousness, anxiety, stomach/intestinal upset, rapid heart rate, trouble sleeping, headache, fatigue, irritability and poor concentration.
Benefits of Physical ActivityHere are some benefits of doing physical activity each day:1.Better health2.Improved fitness3.Better posture and balance4.Better self-esteem5.Weight control6.Stronger muscles and bones7.Feeling more energetic and happier8.Feeling less stressed and more relaxed9.Increased concentration/ better academic score
Here are some risks of being inactive:1.Heart disease2.Obesity3.High blood pressure4.Diabetes5.Osteoporosis6.Stroke7.Depression8.Colon cancerAs you can see, you can really benefit from being physically active!
(ASD-N Healthy Learners Program)
