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knowledge and best practices to assist schools in promoting healthy behaviors.
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HEALTHY ZONE SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
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Students at Sigler Elementary, a third-year Healthy Zone School, are learning to prepare simple, quick, and delicious after-school snacks through their cooking club, Sigler Chefs.
Sigler Chefs is an after school cooking club available to second, third, and fourth grade students who are selected by their primary class teacher. Each week, students are able to prepare at least two healthy snacks while discussing the importance of healthy eating, kitchen safety, and more.
In addition, Title I teacher and
Sigler Chefs club sponsor, Melinda Hoover focuses on incorporating basic ingredients that most of the students will likely have at home so that they are able to recreate what they've learned.
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EVERY 13 MINUTES, AN EMERGENCY ROOM TREATS A SPORTS EYE INJURY
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Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month:
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), every thirteen minutes, an emergency room treats a sports-related eye injury. One in 3 of those injuries involve kids.
High-risk sports for eye injuries include baseball, martial arts, and basketball.While all three sports are considered high risk, baseball is the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries in kids 5-14.
As your children and students gear up to participate in spring sports leagues and upcoming Field Days, the AAO suggests considering eye protection (lensed polycarbonate protectors).
Read more to learn more about sports-related eye injuries, high risk sports, and what to do when an eye injury occurs.
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CELEBRATE SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACHIEVEMENTS THIS APRIL
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Engage staff, students, parents, and your local community in celebrating Every Kid Healthy™ Week on April 23-27.
Every Kid Healthy™ Week was established in 2013 as an annual observance to highlight schools that are making an effort to improve the health and wellness of their students.
So how can you celebrate?
Action for Healthy Kids suggests getting the entire family involved and working with parents and the local community to coordinate or participate in a family fitness night, health and wellness fair, community fun run, or even a family and community school breakfast event.
Resources include, valuable Every Kid Healthy toolkit, step by step overview to get involved, and much more amazing tips and tricks.
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ENERGY DRINKS: FRIEND OR FOE?
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Energy drinks have surged in popularity over the past quarter of a century, particularly among the younger segments of the population.
Concerns regarding adverse events associated with these drinks have arisen. Recently, the American College of Sports Medicine issued a Contemporary Issues paper on the topic of energy drinks.
Read on to learn more!
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FIT TIP: SPEED & AGILITY EXERCISES
EVERY KIDS CAN DO
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Are your students utilizing agility, speed, power, coordination, and balance training?
While typically thought of as skills for athletes, these components are especially important for children as their daily physical activities require a high degree of neuromotor fitness.
Learn how to improve your students daily activity and encourage them to be active.
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