MARCH INTO WELLNESS. For the month of March, MGWS will focus on wellness. We
will use the 5-2-1-0 program as our model. March 4-8, the focus will be on
"5" - eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day. The second week, the
focus will be on "2" - limit your recreational screen time to two hours a day.
One hour of daily exercise is the theme of the week for March 18 - 22. The
last week, 0 refers to zero sugary drinks. For more information on the
5-2-1-0 program, go to www.letsgo.org (Copy and paste link in your browser or
check them out on my "Web Links for Parents and Kids" site.)
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GIRLS INC of New Hampshire will offer an after school program at Marshwood
Great Works School. The program, which explores issues that face girls in a
fun and supportive environment, is divided into three sessions throughout the
school year. The program's objective is "to provide a safe place for girls to
share their thoughts and fears."
The second session, "I Am Strong," will meet Mondays after school until 5 PM,
beginning February 4. (Parents must provide transportation home for their
daughters.) Flyers explaining the second session in more detail were
sent home with all girls last week. "I Am Strong" will focus on opportunities
available to girls and women in our world today. Special emphasis will be
place on the importance of education and staying in school.
The cost of one session is $75, but there are scholarships available. Stacey
Barlow, a district parent of three and an ed tech at the middle school, is the
facilitator. Contact Stacey @ 351-7505 or at Stacey@barlow.net for more
information
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For help talking with your children about the recent tragedy in Connecticut,
check out the following websites (cut and paste into your browser):
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx
http://www.ahaparenting.com/_blog/Parenting_Blog/post/How_To_Talk_with_Kids_about_Tragedies_Like_School_Shooting/
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FAMILIES FIRST of the Seacoast is an excellent parent resource. They offer
classes/seminars on a variety of topics. (SEE BELOW) Check their website for
additonal information for future classes: www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org
ELECTRONICS REVIEWS. A fantastic web site to check the appropriate level of a
movie, game or video for children. A must for ALL parents! Go to
www.commonsensemedia.org
KIDS HEALTH is an excellent resource for kids, teens, and parents
on a WIDE variety of topics, including crushes, self-esteem, bullying,
cliques, cheating, test anxiety, friendships, and health issues. This month
the feature articles deal with homework and study skills. The following is a
web link from my web link page. I also put it on this section, as it is an
excellent parent resource. Check it out: Click on the parent section on the
(Kids Health)home page: http://www.kidshealth.org
Kids Free to Grow is the Child Abuse Prevention Council for York County
MISSION STATEMENT: The Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County is a
non-profit organization committed to the prevention of all forms of child
abuse and neglect. Central to the mission is the promotion of healthy,
nurturing relationships between children and adults. Through education,
collaboration and advocacy the Council provides programs and events which
foster the well-being of children and families throughout York County. Check
them out at their web site: www.kidsfreetogrow.org
