Dragons Dig Deep ~ February
Health and Nutrition - A Newsletter from CHS Counselors
Healthy Eating has Benefits for Students of All Ages!
Students who have healthy eating habits:
- Stabilize their energy.
- Improve their minds.
- Help them maintain a healthy weight.
- Help prevent mental health conditions. These include depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Raising Healthy Kids- Tips for Parents
-Be active as a family (spend time doing activities outside)
-Cook healthy meals together
Raising Healthy Kids- Tips for Parents
-Encourage children to express their feelings
-Make sure they are getting plenty of sleep
-Talk to them about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol
Raising Healthy Kids- Tips for Parents
-Monitor Screen Time
-Keep them hydrated
Carroll ISD Child Nutrition:
- surveyed both parents and students to find out their healthy favorites that are "apeeling" to kids.
- has replaced high-calorie snacks with healthy ala carte selections including gluten-free choices.
- is making menu selections in consultation with the CISD Health Advisory Committee and U.S.D.A.
- is teaming up with physical education teachers to stress the importance of regular exercise and good nutrition.
The Child Nutrition Department works closely with Carroll ISD Student Healthy Advisory Committee in providing guidance in the development of health and physical education programs which encourage responsible, healthy standards of life.
Service Projects Promote Mental Health
Vaping Poses Problems for Teens and Their Health
Vaping has become popular among today's youth.
The 2015 National Youth Tobacco Survey found that 16 percent of high school kids vape. That means vaping has surpassed cigarette use in teenagers. It’s important to learn the facts about vaping so you can educate your kids about the risks.
With names that make them sound like candy—like mint chocolate and frozen lime drop—many young people are curious to test out these new flavors for themselves.
Vaping includes:
- Volatile organic compounds
- Heavy metals such as nickel, lead, and tin
- Ultrafine particles that could be inhaled deep into the lungs
- Flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical that has been linked to lung disease
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Sunday, February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!
CHS is Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness All Month Long
For more info visit: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
2019-2020 Course Selection/Arena Scheduling Timeline
Counselors in Class:
Freshmen Presentations – January 29-30
CMS 8th Grade Presentations – January 31st, February 6th, February 12th
DMS 8th Grade Presentations – February 1st, February 4th, February 13th
Parent Meetings:
9th Grade: January 30th at 6:00pm – Parent Meeting - CHS Cafeteria
8th Grade: February 6th at 6:00pm – Parent Meeting – CHS Cafeteria
8th Grade: February 14th at 9am - Parent Q&A Session – CHS Lecture Hall
Course Requests:
Open: February 18, 2019
Close on: February 28, 2019
Online Class Scheduling:
Current Sophomores: April 4-8
Current Freshmen: April 15-18
Current 8th Graders: April 25-29
Adjustment Window:
First: June 3-7
Second: August 5-9