March Healthy Zone Newsletter ...

Hello Christie Families-

I can hardly believe that Spring Break is less than a week away.  In all actuality, I feel like I blinked and January and February came and gone in a matter of seconds.  Before you know, it will be the last day of the 2018-2019 school year.  CRAZY!!!  In this month's edition of the Healthy Zone Newsletter, we are still focusing on "Creating a Culture of Health."  One of my favorite articles that hits home especially if you have kids of your own is called "Decrease Screen Time to Improve Overall Health and Vision."  As crazy as it sounds, today's generation of kids have technology and devices at their fingertips.  Because of this, children are spending a substantial amount of their daily time focused on a screen while their physical activity level continues to decrease.  Therefore, early signs of childhood obesity and nearsightedness are on the rise.  In order for students to establish a healthy lifestyle, it is highly recommended that they receive 60 minutes of physical activity a day.  Let's help our children out by creating and establishing healthy goals while minimizing screen time. 

March Healthy Zone Newsletter

February Healthy Zone Newsletter ...

Dear Christie Families-

Spring is just around the corner!  In this month's edition of the Healthy Zone Newsletter, the focus is all about the heart.  February is American Heart Month.  Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions through exercising and proper nutrition.  Therefore in support of national heart month, check out the below link for a great video to learn lifesaving techniques such as CPR.   

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December Healthy Zone Newsletter ....

Hey cubs-

In this edition of the Healthy Zone Newsletter, we're all about creating a culture of health this holiday season.  Give your family the gift that keeps on giving with quality time spent together cheering on one another whether it be playing board games or just some fun physical activities outside.  Regardless, the PE/Fitness teachers want to wish all our families a Happy and Merry Christmas!

December Healthy Zone Newsletter

December Fitness Calendar ...

Hey cubs Tis the Season to Stay Fit.  Motivating yourself to be active and eat healthier options can be difficult during these holiday months.  Therefore, set goals as a family to walk everyday after dinner or even try a new vegetable.  These small changes can easily lead to a healthier lifestyle for you and all the blessings of your family.  The below December Fitness Calendar is a great place to start if you're struggling with where to begin.  

November Healthy Zone Newsletter ...

In this edition of the November Healthy Zone Newsletter, the focus is all about keeping our family active during the holiday season.  With colder weather, darker evenings, and warm fires, it's easy to curl up beside the fire with a warm cup of hot cocoa.  Therefore, check out the link below for some great tips for what you can do as a family for your holiday gatherings.   

November Healthy Zone Newsletter

November Fitness Calendar (English & Spanish) ...

Christie Cubs and Parents-

October has come and pretty much flown by, but hopefully you were able to establish some healthy habits together as a family.  November is National Diabetes Month.  This is a designated month to raise awareness of this ever-growing disease and focus on the many people who are impacted by it daily.  To learn more, please visit diabetes.org.  Here at Christie, we want all Cubs and their family to live a healthy active lifestyle.  Therefore, check out the November Fitness Calendar.  It will be coming home towards the end of the month, but you can get a start today!  Make sure you're finishing up your October Fitness Calendar along with a parent signature and please give it to Coach O'Brian for a reward.  As always Cubs, keep moving!

October Healthy Zone Newsletter: Creating a Culture of Health

Hey Cubs in the October Healthy Zone Newsletter it's all about Creating a Culture of Health.  Ms. Lagos (2nd grade teacher) and I (Coach O'Brian) had the privilege and opportunity to represent Christie Elementary by participating in this years orientation at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.  It was super inspiring to learn ways to increase physical activity and improve healthy eating habits here at Christie.  The statistics, on the other hand, were quite revealing regarding the number of childhood obesity as it continues to rise.  We know that what are students are eating and their physical activity can and does play an important role on their learning within the classroom.  Remember it takes us to model good habits and behaviors.  Therefore, let's take a few extra minutes every day to walk a little more and add vegetables/fruits to our dinner meals and daily snacks.   

October 2018 Healthy Zone Newsletter