The Pulse Post
Vol 2, Issue 21 | January 23rd-27th
Health Tip of the Week
Tips to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
In the United States, the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over the past two decades. Obesity in childhood poses immediate and future health risks.
Parents, guardians, and teachers can help children maintain a healthy weight by helping them develop healthy eating habits and limiting calorie-rich temptations. You also want to help children be physically active, have reduced screen time, and get adequate sleep.
Over the next five weeks, we will provide information from the CDC focusing on helping children maintain a healthy weight. This week we begin with developing healthy eating habits.
To help children develop healthy eating habits:
- Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products.
- Include low-fat or non-fat milk or dairy products, including cheese and yogurt.
- Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils, and beans for protein.
- Encourage your family to drink lots of water.
- Limit sugary drinks.
- Limit consumption of sugar and saturated fat.
Remember that small changes every day can lead to success!
For more information about nutrition, visit Choose My Plate for children and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans [PDF-30.6MB].
Want to look ahead? Find the article here!
Upcoming GNR Vaccination Clinics
Weekly Pulse Show
In-Person Events
Virtual Events
Community Mindfulness Meditation
Date & Time
Weekly on Mondays
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular mindfulness meditation practice. This opportunity is for the anyone including the curious, former students, and seasoned practitioners. Inspired by the essential principles of MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), each session includes guided mindfulness meditation practice and discussion on practice related themes.
Register here!
Access to Work: Mental Health Support Service
Date & Time
Days vary - Register below
With a success rate of 93 per cent, we have already supported thousands of people with mental health issues, to stay in or return to work through this service.
Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, this service helps people who are struggling at work or off sick due to mental health conditions. It's confidential, provides nine months work-focused support tailored to the individual’s needs, at no cost to you.
We'll provide an overview of the service, including:
Facts and statistics around mental health
Aims of the service
Details of the eligibility criteria and referral process
The support and interventions available.
What’s included?
Access to the live webinar and Q&A session
A link to download the recording and slides
Further advice and support as required.
We are hosting this free webinar as part of our commitment to supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace.
Register here!
National Mentoring Month
Help keep your school safe!
If you think that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please call or text the tip line at 770-822-6513. You do not have to give your name.
Other Important Telephone Numbers for Reporting:
- Violence/Threats/Crime— First, call the Local School Principal, then call Safety and Security at 770-513-6715
- Student Discipline— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the Office of Student Discipline at 770-513-6607
- Racial Discrimination/Sexual Harassment— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the local Title IX Coordinator at 678-301-6811
GCPS staff will continue to be vigilant regarding our security protocols while ensuring that each and every child experiences a safe and supportive learning environment in all of our schools, as this is our top priority.
GCPS Blueprint for the Future
Join Team GCPS!
GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!
At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.
Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.
Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.
Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.
Parent Center Coordinator
Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org
Front Office
Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org
Counselors
9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org
12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org
Counseling Clerk
Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org
Administrators
9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org
12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org
Social Worker
Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org
Principal's Office
Administrative Assistant
Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org
Principal
Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org