How
good is physical activity for you? Did you know that by
increasing your physical activity you can greatly reduce your chances of
getting sick? You will also be happier
and healthier! Some benefits of being physically active
includes better health, improved fitness, better posture and balance, better
self-esteem, stronger muscles and bones, feeling less stressed and more
relaxed, increased concentration/ better academic score, etc. In other words,
it helps you feel good! Physical activity also helps decrease the
risk of having heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes,
See
below for information on, and registration for, Go for 42.
How do I get enough energy to be physically active? Many factors influence our energy level during the day: what we
eat, how well and how long we sleep, our stress level, etc. It is important to
assess our lifestyle to identify if there is anything that can be changed. If
you feel too tired to exercise, reassess you sleeping habits. If you feel you
do not have enough time in a day, reassess where you spend your time and
evaluate if there is a way to be more efficient. If you feel you have no
Just a reminder to all parents and guardians that there is NO SCHOOL for students on Thursday, May 1st or Friday, May 2nd due to NBTA Meetings for the teachers. Enjoy your long weekend!
All District Educational Staff will be involved in Professional Learning Activities on Thursday April 17th. Therefore, there will be no school for students on Thursday April 17th,or on Good Friday,April 18th and Easter Monday, April 21st. Enjoy your extra long weekend!
The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early
Childhood Development is developing a standard province-wide report card for
grades k to 8 and is keen to have parental consultations. Please visit the web
site linked below to learn more about student assessment and proposals for the
new report card. You are invited also to then complete an on-line survey. Visit Report Card
Consultation .
MANGO and the ASD-N Healthy Learners Team are promoting healthy family meals during Nutrition Month.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but no time on busy weekday mornings?Read more to find out how you can enjoy a Sunday morning style breakfast all week…Mid-week mornings can be hectic. Make-ahead items help you get a satisfying breakfast on the table in no time. Try these delicious ideas: 1. Refrigerate or freeze whole grain pancakes. Reheat in the toaster and top with almond butter and sliced bananas. Enjoy with a glass of milk. 2. Make a big pot of oatmeal.