The Wellness Committee is a group that supports the students, teachers and parents by promoting healthy movement and mindful life choices (be they foods we eat or choices we make in daily activities).

Why join? We provide fun activities like...

• All School roller skating party
• Family Fitness Sampler Night
• Kids Flying Pig Marathon
• Monthly bulletin boards
• Locker Fairies
• American Heart Association Jump-a-thon
• Monthly articles in the Reporter
• Sensory diet stations
• Wellness Room - adults only
• Family Fun run at the School carnival

If you are interested in one or all of these activities, please join us for the meeting. If you can not attend, send me your email address so we can add you to the info list.

We are also interested in student members of this committee, so if your child has an interest in healthy activities, let us know.
 

From the wellness committee:
What is H1N1?
Should I be concerned?

2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu”early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States inApril 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

No one knows if swine flu will become a horrible pandemic. The American Psychological Association recommends managing worries by communicating with children in age-appropriate ways, having a family pandemic plan, and perhaps stocking up on supplies. Staying connected to friends and family will help too, even if it's just to vent about the frustrations of living with uncertainty. CDC recommends the following actions to stay healthy:

• Stay informed. The CDC website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
• Take everyday actions to stay healthy:
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners re also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Stay home if you or your child get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
• Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.

Find information from reliable sources:

Flu.gov: www.flu.gov
Red Cross: www.redcross.org/pandemicflu
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU
PBS Parents: Talking With Kids About Health
US News & World Report: 5 Ways to Manage the Family's Swine Flu