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Show Them Why Nutrition Matters Good eating habits are critically important to brain development and functioning. All children require a high protein breakfast for alertness and a balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates throughout the day. Proper nutrition also helps minimize the effects of chronic stress, which causes the body to deplete available nutrients. Stress inhibits the growth of message receptors on brain cells, resulting in slow thinking and depressed learning. It's smart to let students snack during the school day. When nutritious foods are available to children while they study, they actually earn statistically higher test scores, demonstrate more positive attitudes, and increase their reading speed and accuracy.
Let Them Know You Care As KidsPeace suggests, remember that every kid is unique, has worth, value, and dignity; safety is a primary need and fundamental right of every kid; kids grow in the context of supportive relationships; every kid has powerful potential; and kids learn by making decisions and taking actions based on values.
Book Club: The 5/6 grade book for the month of October is All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn. The 7/8 grade book is Gone by Michael Grant. We will meet on October 28th to discuss the books. Thanks to all of the students who attended September’s meeting!
Beta Club: Betas are needed to stay after school Monday, Oct. 5 to stuff bags for the Springfield Fire Dept. We will stay until 4:30.
Speech Team: We are looking forward to a great season! Due to the large number of students on the Speech Team, make sure you sign up one week in advance for your practice night. The October calendar, Speech Team rules, and timetable can be found on the middle school website.
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