Weekly Wildcat News for Families

Character Ed Winners from November and January

The students shown in the pictures were selected as students in their grade who represent strong character; kindness, empathy, honesty, responsibility, etc. No students were selected in December due to the short month. We are so proud of these students for representing these virtues at school. Each student was honored with a certificate and a medal. Thank you to Ms. Haley (school counselor) and Ms. Connie for coordinating these award recognition ceremonies.

How to Increase Intake of Fruits and Vegetables

Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet provide a variety of health benefits. The American Heart Association recommends filling at least half of your plate with fruits and veggies in order to make it to the recommended 4.5 cups per day. Fresh or frozen is best, but if buying canned be sure to compare food labels to choose the product with the lowest sodium and added sugars. A good tip is to eat a variety of colors on each plate. All fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help prevent heart disease, cancer and obesity. They best way to get all the nutrients is to eat many different colors of fruits and vegetables. Visit heart.org/HealthyForGood for more information and resources on eating the rainbow.

Reference: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/add-color/how-to-eat-more-fruits-and-vegetables