Healthy and Wise 

May 2009

(next issue - Back to School 2009 - online mid July)

Dear Parents, En Espanol

This is the last Healthy and Wise issue for this school year.  We hope you have enjoyed the articles and activities. We will resume our publication in late summer with our Back-to-School Issue.   

We will be covering the following physical education, nutrition, and health topics this month in the Healthy and Wise publication: 

Physical Education

• Bike Safety Month

• Swimming Your Way to Good Health

Nutrition

• Healthy Eating During the Summer

• Healthy and Wise Barbecues and Picnics

Health

• Prepare for Mosquito Season

• Basic Facts on Skin and Skincare

• Sun Safety

• A Safe Summer the Healthy and Wise Way

We hope you enjoy this month�s featured articles and activities.  Please help your child complete the assigned home activities from the Healthy and Wise publication.  Consider doing some of the additional activities below: 

• Get your bikes ready for the summer. Make sure they are in good working condition and that everyone has a helmet.
  
  
  
• If you have any children that need to take swimming lessons, schedule them now. Make a plan to swim with your children regularly this summer, if possible. Swimming is great exercise and all children need regular practice to become strong swimmers.
  
  
  
• Stock your refrigerator this summer with healthy choices. Purchase fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Make a commitment to NOT purchase soft drinks.
  
  
  
• Plan a regular �Healthy and Wise Barbecue or Picnic� each week of the summer.
  
  
  
• Purchase mosquito repellant and several tubes of sunscreen to have on hand this summer.
  
  
  
• Discuss your summer plans with your children and talk about ways to make sure their summer is safe and
   healthy!

Have a wonderful Healthy and Wise summer!