3rd Grade African American Research Winners

Congratulations to these students for being chosen among all 3rd graders as the winners of the African American Research activity they had to complete.  Pictured below are:

1st Place: Ava Buchholz

2nd Place: Presley Glover

3rd Place: Logan Maxfield

Honorable Mention: Brailyn Seeley

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH 2021

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This is a four week series that I will share with you weekly!

This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate." There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! Look for weekly healthful messages and practice with your family and model a healthy lifestyle for the children in your family! Let’s dive into week one… 

Let’s get into week 3! Check out the websites below for some great ideas!

• Keep healthful ingredients on hand.
• Practice proper home food safety.
• Share mealtimes with people who live together in your home.
• Reduce food waste by using recipes that use the healthful food on hand.
• Try some new flavors and foods with your family this week.

https://www.eatright.org/for-kids/for-gradeschooler

https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month

https://www.eatright.org/fitness

READY FOR WEEK TWO: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day!

• Use a grocery list to shop for healthful foods.
• Be menu-savvy when dining out or ordering takeout.
• Choose healthful recipes to make during the week.
• Fuel for school or work with a healthful breakfast.
• Provide and enjoy healthful snacks.

The websites below have many great ideas to help your child learn about healthy food options and lifestyle. CHECK THEM OUT! 

https://www.eatright.org/for-kids/for-gradeschooler

https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month     NEW INFO!

Week One: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day!

• Include healthful foods from all food groups.
• Hydrate with water and other low sugar liquids.
• Learn how to read Nutrition Fact Panels.
• Avoid distractions while eating
• Take time to enjoy your food.

The website below has many great ideas to help your child learn about healthy food options and lifestyle. Check it out! 

https://www.eatright.org/for-kids/for-gradeschooler

1^St Semester Vision Referrals Need Action!

• If you received a 2^nd referral notice last week regarding the status of your student’s vision referral, please check-off the appropriate response and return it to me promptly. As stated in the notice, if you need assistance completing the referral, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are here to help!  If you are not sure if your child has a vision referral, again, please contact me. There were 291 vision screenings completed resulting in 25 referrals the first week of December 2020. Let’s get these completed for optimal vision in 2021! Thank you!

Annah J.Deal, BSN, RN, School Nurse,  annah.deal@kcsdschools.net 803-438-8000

IMPORTANT COVID 19 INFORMATION FOR LES FAMILIES TO CONSIDER

• Nurse Deal has listed 2 reliable resources with factual information to assist you in making an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccine to help end this pandemic.  Please review and educate yourself in order may make the best decisions regarding the vaccine for you and your family. Currently, children under 16 are not being considered for this vaccine.

https://scdhec.gov/covid19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

Annah J Deal, BSN, RN, LES School Nurse annah.deal@kcsdschools.net

Car Rider Safety

For the safety of all of our students, beginning Wednesday, October 28th, anyone without a car rider tag will be directed to the parking lot. Once parked, you will need to go to the front office and have your identification verified for your child to be called. If you need a car rider tag, please contact Mrs. Dixon. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

2020-2021 Walker Informational Video

If your child will be a walker at any time this year, please take some time and review the video below so you will know the procedure.  

Walker Video

2020-2021 Car Rider Informational Video

Please be sure to watch this brief video prior to school starting so you will be familiar with how our car rider circle will work this year.

Car Rider Video

Our district recently adopted the policy of having a tobacco-free environment. 24/7, for all campuses. Please click on link to read more. Thank you, in advance, for adhering to this policy.

Tobacco-Free Policy

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