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)
The Parent School Support Committee is a group of 6-12 members, parent and community members who work in an encouraging, advisory, and collaborative model with the School Principal and staff to ensure the best possible learning opportunities for students of their school. PSSC meetings are held approximately 4 times throughout the school year to discuss school events, review of the School Improvement Plan, discuss academic performance (assessment results), and provide input and help with decision making on some school related topics.
A big 'Thank You" goes out to all those who came out to support our Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday. This event was a success and all the money raised will be used to help purchase new playground equipment. Our next Breakfast will be on Dec.1. Hope to see you there!
Physical Activity Guidelines
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children
and youth (5-17 years) should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity
daily.
This should include:
1. Intense activities at least 3 days per week (ex. running, basketball,
soccer)
2. Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days per week.(ex.
climbing and swinging on playground equipment, running, walking, jumping rope)
The more you do, the better your health will be!
It is recommended that you limit the time spent being inactive each day.
This can be achieved by:
Some time ago, an initiative was started to raise money to purchase new playground equipment for our school. Since then, the Home and School Committee (in collaboration with staff), have renewed an interest in this project. Our goal is to purchase a new piece of playground equipment and have it installed by the 2014-2015 school year. In an effort to make this happen, we need your support in our fundraising initiatives.
Miramichi Rural Student Council will be hosting the K-4 Halloween Activity Day this Thursday, October 31st in the afternoon in the gym. Students are asked to please bring their costumes to school and will change at lunch time. If your child requires face paint as part of their costume, please paint their face prior to arriving at school. Students will play games and will receive a small prize. The Student Council is excited to see the students in their costumes and look forward to seeing them playing the games they have prepared. Happy Halloween!
