Welcome Note
After the long summer off, getting kids (and even us adults) back into a school routine can be a slow and difficult transition. When kids are eating healthy foods, well rested, and physically fit, they have a much better chance of having a successful school year.
Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch, with both complex carbohydrates and protein, will help your child maintain energy and focus throughout the school day. Plenty of fluids throughout the day are also important. Please remember to send a water bottle and a healthy snack with your child each day.
Elementary children need a minimum of 10 hours of sleep per night. Make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep has been linked to behavior problems in school, in addition to both short & long term health problems. Children who stay up late on weekends have a difficult start to each new week. Mondays are often the busiest days in the nurse’s clinic, as many are exhausted and worn out from the busy weekends.
Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Physical fitness can be a fun family affair. Kids form good habits by example, incorporate or start your own fitness program with your children. A family walk through the neighborhood or park is a great way to unwind and enjoy each others company, while discussing events of the day.
Lastly, hand washing is our best way to defend against illness. When kids are together, germs are everywhere. Encourage your child to wash, and wash often. This first month back to school, I look forward to meeting with the classrooms to discuss hand washing and its importance, while also discussing other ways to help prevent the spread of germs and illness. Please consider donating extra Clorox disinfecting wipes to your classroom teacher, as they can never have enough.
As always, if you ever need to discuss your child’s health or health concerns, you may contact me at #464-6858. I look forward to a another great school year at GOE, the WOW place to learn!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tarr, RN
Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch, with both complex carbohydrates and protein, will help your child maintain energy and focus throughout the school day. Plenty of fluids throughout the day are also important. Please remember to send a water bottle and a healthy snack with your child each day.
Elementary children need a minimum of 10 hours of sleep per night. Make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep has been linked to behavior problems in school, in addition to both short & long term health problems. Children who stay up late on weekends have a difficult start to each new week. Mondays are often the busiest days in the nurse’s clinic, as many are exhausted and worn out from the busy weekends.
Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Physical fitness can be a fun family affair. Kids form good habits by example, incorporate or start your own fitness program with your children. A family walk through the neighborhood or park is a great way to unwind and enjoy each others company, while discussing events of the day.
Lastly, hand washing is our best way to defend against illness. When kids are together, germs are everywhere. Encourage your child to wash, and wash often. This first month back to school, I look forward to meeting with the classrooms to discuss hand washing and its importance, while also discussing other ways to help prevent the spread of germs and illness. Please consider donating extra Clorox disinfecting wipes to your classroom teacher, as they can never have enough.
As always, if you ever need to discuss your child’s health or health concerns, you may contact me at #464-6858. I look forward to a another great school year at GOE, the WOW place to learn!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tarr, RN