Seguin Scoop
October 1 - 5, 2018
Student Holiday - Friday, October 5th
Student Holiday - Monday, October 8th
Classroom Attendance Challenge
Six Weeks Challenge
BOOK FAIR - SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 4
Show Your Spirit - Wednesday, October 3rd
End of the 1st Six Weeks
Safety Drills - October
Later this month, our campus will be practicing two safety drills. This month's drills will be an Evacuation Drill and a Shelter Drill.
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For any questions or concerns, please call Nurse Lisa at 817-598-2814.
A Note from Nurse Lisa:
10 Reasons to Keep Kids Off Soda
1. Soda contains zero nutrients, and is high in calories and sugar. Studies show a strong link between soda consumption and childhood obesity.
2. Soda suppresses the appetite so kids are less likely to eat nourishing foods. Soda drinkers are less likely to get the recommended levels of vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, and other important nutrients.
3. Phosphorus, a common ingredient in soda, can deplete bones of calcium. Girls who drink more soda are more prone to broken bones. Doctors are becoming concerned about the health impact of carbonated beverage consumption on teen-aged girls.
4. Studies show a direct link between tooth decay and soda. Not only does the sugar cause cavities, the acids in soda etch off tooth enamel. Acid can begin to dissolve tooth enamel in only 20 minutes. Dentists are reporting complete loss of the enamel on the front teeth in teen-aged boys and girls who habitually drink sodas.
5. Caffeine is known to create physical dependence and upsets the normal balance of neurochemistry in the developing brains of children. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal gland without providing the nourishment it needs. In large amounts, caffeine can lead to adrenal exhaustion, especially in children. Colas contain 35 to 38 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce can. Diet colas often contain a lot more. A can of Pepsi One has about 56 milligrams of caffeine. Mountain Dew, Mello Yellow, Sun Drop, Jolt, Barq’s Root Beer, and Sunkist Orange soda all contain caffeine. Sprite, 7-Up, ginger ale, and many brands of root beer are caffeine-free.
6. Drinking soda every day can lead to blood sugar disorders, including diabetes.
7. Aspartame, used in diet sodas, is a potent brain toxin and endocrine disrupter.
8. Citric acid, often found in soda, may contain traces of MSG. MSG is another potent brain toxin. The artificial flavors found in soda may also contain traces of MSG.
9. Drinking sodas regularly can upset the fragile, acid-alkaline balance of the stomach, creating a continuous acid environment. This prolonged acid environment can lead to inflammation of the stomach and duodenal lining, which can be quite painful.
10. Sodas act as dehydrating diuretics, much like tea, coffee and alcohol, and can inhibit proper digestive function.
https://www.healthychild.com/10-reasons-to-keep-kids-off-soda/
Manners
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Every Moment Counts!
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Every minute Counts!
· School Starts at 7:40am and the final bell rings at 7:50am.
· Your student’s attendance directly affects their success and we want them to SUCCEED!
· 3 Parent Notes for excused absences will be accepted for each student per year.
· If your student has 10+ unexcused absences in a 6 month period, your case will be referred to attendance court.
· If your student has 18+ total absences, excused or unexcused, the attendance committee will review absences and create a program for credit recovery in order to prevent retention.
Dismissal
To better dismiss our students in a safe and organized manner, please do not ask for students to be dismissed between 3:00 and 3:20.
To ensure that all students arrive home safely, please call the office before 2:30 to make changes to transportation at dismissal.
Traffic Reminder
Lunch Options
Please take the time to fill out the free and reduced meal application. Whether you qualify or not, filing out this application will help the success of our students through federal programs.
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Campus Communication
Please consider joining our Seguin Family Communication Remind 101 class by downloading the Remind 101 app and texting this message @kgage4 to 81010. We are excited to announce that we will use this app to communicate with you, along with campus messenger, and Juan Seguin Elementary's Facebook page. This app is also available in Spanish. We will use this to deliver emergency information, inclement weather, and campus information. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Ask your student's teacher about grade level communication!