Brrr it's cold! Kids had indoor recess today because it was so freezing, but will be outside next week when it's back up to a balmy 25 degrees. Please encourage your kids to dress for the weather!
There are a lot of important notes this week including Intramural sign ups!
Topic of Conversation: Vaping
Vaping is a topic covered at McKelvie School through Health Class. While student vaping has not been an issue at McKelvie this year, it's important to proactively have conversations with kids about what vaping is, and the health risks vaping can cause. Vapes can contain anything from marijuana to flavored oils and nicotine. Studies have shown that kids who vape are more likely to smoke tobacco products. When vaping materials are found at school, they are considered drug paraphernalia which can bring stiff consequences. For parents, knowing what a vape looks like is key. A vape can look like anything from a cigarette to a mini flash drive. Juul's (pictured below) are a particular favorite among teens, as they are hard to detect and available to purchase through the mail. One of the best ways to keep kids from vaping, is for parents to have conversations on a regular basis about the negative impacts vaping can have. HERE is an article about Juuling, to help in the conversation with kids.
(JUUL PRODUCTS)
Intramural Sign Ups!!
Intramural descriptions for Quarter 3 are posted on the McKelvie website under Intramurals > Q3 Intramural Offerings or by clicking the link HERE. Signups begin on Monday, January 14th at 5pm and will remain open until filled or Friday, January 18th at 3pm, whichever comes first. Important: All intramurals will start the week of January 21st and run until the week of March 22nd. If you have submitted a form and do not receive an email stating your child is on a waiting list, then you can be assured your child is on the intramural roster. Thank you!
Penny Wars!
The Community Action Team is organizing a Penny War! From January 14-January 25, bring in any spare to change, with all proceeds benefitting the Manchester Audubon and the Bedford Animal Shelter. Every homeroom in the school has another homeroom paired up as their competition. Pennies add to the homeroom total, all other coins subtract from the competitor's total. Any questions can be directed to crowellm@sau25.net.
Box Top Competition:
We are once again having a box top competition to see which homeroom can collect the most unexpired box tops to win a hot chocolate party! All box tops are due Feb. 19th, and the winning homeroom gets a hot chocolate party before February Vacation. Click HERE for the official flyer!
McKelvie Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious strawberry banana smoothie. Loaded with fresh fruit and yogurt this smoothie will provide lots of energy and protein to start the school day off with a bang. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade chocolate zucchini muffin. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling satisfied with its rich and delicious flavor. It's filled with real cocoa and a great way to get some vegetables in for breakfast. They are just so tasty! Don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome new breakfast items.
Save the Date:
Join us on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30pm at McKelvie Intermediate School for a 90-minute Q&A with Dr. Dawn Huebner, nationally recognized Psychologist, Parent Coach and author of award-winning mental health books for kids. Dr. Huebner is best known for her What to Do Guides - including What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry - which have sold over 1 million copies. Rather than giving a one-size-fits-all talk, Dr. Huebner will be answering audience questions about how to recognize anxiety in kids, how to respond to it, and how to build skills to better manage it. Questions can be submitted in advance, written on a note card that evening (to maintain anonymity) or asked live. This is not a group therapy session but instead an informative Q&A that will leave you with a clearer understanding of anxiety, what parents do that inadvertently feeds it, and how to help your child get on the path to defeating it.
Check out Dr. Huebner in advance at her TEDx Talk on "Rethinking Anxiety: Learning to face fear" HERE.
Bedford Community Food Pantry Food Drive:
McKelvie is collecting food for the Bedford Food Pantry during the month of January. Please consider participating by donating Canned Pasta (with meat). Thanks for your support!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Jen Asdot
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