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March NEWS 2017

March is Nutrition Month

Wear your PINK shirt on March 01 and put a STOP to Bullying.

Join RFTS and TAKE 5...

Positive Parenting Workshop and MORE....

Find out about the Elizabeth Rummel Food Challenge, ways to support your child's healthy eating at home and some updates on whats happening in March....

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All of the Canadian Rockies Public Schools are joining together to wear their PINK SHIRTS on MARCH 01 to stand up against bullying. Send your child to school wearing a pink shirt.

For those without a pink shirt Right from the Start will be handing out ribbon to wear instead.

TAKE 5 with your child

and the Right from the Start Team Parents, this is an opportunity for you take 5 extra minutes with your child. Bring them to school that day and enjoy a coffee or a tea and a healthy snack. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Elizabeth Rummel School on March 21, 2017

from 8:05-8:25

Banff Elementary School on March 23, 2017

from 8:15-8:30 also grade six girls club have been busy making re-purposed t-shirt totes. These will be for sale at Take 5. Come out and pick yours up!

FOOD CHALLENGE

It's quite easy actually.....have your child participate in the food challenge by trying a NEW HEALTHY food. Take a picture of your child trying a new food and send it to Mary at [email protected]

All of the pictures will be posted a bulletin board in your child's school for all to see. Make sure you add the name of your child, what school they are in and what NEW healthy food they are trying. Bon Appetite!

March is Nutrition Month! We know that eating should be joyful, not a source of frustration and confusion. Here are a few quick tips for taking the mayhem out of meal time:
Plan a Healthy Plate
Balanced meals helps you and your family meet your nutrient needs. Try this step by step guide when planning your meal:

Fill half of your plate with vegetables. More than one type will make it easier to fill up
Fill about a quarter of your plate with whole grains, such as brown rice, wild rice, whole grain pasta, quinoa, or barley.
Fill the last quarter of your plate belongs to meat and alternatives. Fish, beans, chicken, eggs, meat, and nuts all count! Meat alternatives like beans and lentils are nutritious and budget-friendly.
Include milk and alternatives, such as a glass of milk with your meal or yogurt for dessert.

Set yourself up to eat more vegetables and fruit:

Keep fruit on the table for a “grab and go” snack.

Stock up on frozen or canned fruit and vegetables without added sugar and salt - they keep longer than fresh and don’t require any washing or chopping.
Shred carrots or zucchini into stews, chili, pasta sauces, rice dishes or stir fries.

Cut up vegetables and have them in the refrigerator in see-through containers at eye-level so you quickly grab and eat them.

Check out www.healthyeatingstartshere.ca for additional tips, information, and recipes to help you make healthy eating choices.
Happy Nutrition Month!

Educational Opportunities for Adults

Putting the POSITIVE in Parenting

(for school age children)

Come join Right from the Start for the this parenting session where we will have some great discussions, reflections, and information to share around positively managing children's behaviors and emotions. We will focus on nurturing the parent/child relationship and offer some practical strategies that you can take home. Click on the poster to view and for more details!

Registration is required.

Educational Opportunities for ALL Adults

Community Education Service has some amazing educational opportunities.

Click HERE to view the some of the great sessions available for adults

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