Principal's Corner
Why is sleep so important for children?
Sleep is vital for children’s development. During sleep, a child’s brain goes through changes and builds the foundation for how they grow and learn. It also plays a role in the development of behavior, emotions, and the immune system. Research shows that children who consistently get adequate sleep each night display improved attention, memory, and behavior. These are all things that are important for learning at school.
How much sleep does a child need?
The Sleep Foundation recommends:
- 11-14 hours of sleep (including naps) for children ages 3-5
- 9-11 hours of sleep for children ages 6-13
- 8-10 hours of sleep each night for teens ages 14-17.
Tips to help your child get the sleep they need:
Have a set bedtime that allows for adequate sleep each night.
Set a consistent bedtime routine. For example, take a bath, brush teeth, read a story, and get into bed.
Limit screen time to at least 1 hour before bedtime. This includes phones, tablets, and TVs. The blue light given off by screens interferes with the production of melatonin. This is a hormone that controls our sleep-wake cycle. Blue light makes it even more difficult to fall asleep and wake up the next day. Since screens tend to stimulate children, encourage quiet activities before bed. For example, suggest quiet play, simple games (not video games), writing, reading, or drawing.
Best wishes for a great week!
Shawn Peck
Principal
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4th & 5th Grade Students Invited to Participate in "Future Chef" Competition
The Future Chefs competition is a fun way to learn new cooking skills and show off their love of food! Plus, district winners receive a deluxe prize package to continue to hone their skills at home. Winners of the district competitions move to regional and national judging levels, leading to a national challenge-winning chef!
Students are invited to submit recipes completing their plates with their favorite fruit or vegetable side dish. Students can come up with their own twist on a fruit or vegetable side dish recipe and submit it for the chance to be named the 2023 Future Chef Challenge winner!
Participating students should fill out a recipe card and give it to their teacher or go online at www.entries.futurechefschallenge.com by January 31st. A panel of judges will select 3 finalists per school who will be formally invited to a Culinary Competition “Cook-Off” on Thursday, March 9. All Finalists will receive a framed plaque, a recipe book of all finalist’s recipes, and Chef T shirt, apron and hat. The local press will be invited to take pictures of the kid’s creations.
PTO Meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 4:00 at Roosevelt; Please join us!
We would love to have you join the Roosevelt PTO. This group of parents and teachers meets once per month and works to support our school in so many ways. Our next meeting is at 4:00 on Thursday, February 9 at Roosevelt. If you want to get more involved in your child's education, this is a great place to do that. Please send an email to our PTO President, Amanda Schaefer at amandajschaefer@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
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