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ANUARY HWS OHIOPTA.ORG
OHIO PTA HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The HWS Monthly FYI is for local PTA leaders and other
interested parties who want to know aboutthe latest trends, events,
and activities concerning HWS issues involving our children and
youth.
Apply for a Smart from the Start Community Outreach Grant in
Ja
Funded by theHealthy Weight Commitment Foundation(HWCF), 10
grants of $10,000 will be
given to PTA regions, districts and councils to educate families
of children ages 3-5 and partne
with a local neighborhood community to improve awareness of
energy balance concepts.
The application deadline is March 28, 2014.
National PTA and the HWCF will host a webinar on the grant
requirements, online application
process, and existing resources available. Five bonus points
will be awarded for participation.Register now to participate.
1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, January 22 3 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February
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Questions? ContactNational PTA Program(800) 307-4782.
Every Child Spotlights the Suburban Child
In January, National PTA'sEvery Child in Focuscampaign centers
on the Suburban Child.
National PTA President Otha Thornton will meet with Education
Committee members on
Capitol Hill to discuss ways to increase support for Suburban
children. National PTA is proud t
share resources and research from the Brookings Institution on
suburban poverty and challeng
that Suburban children face. Learn more about the resources
available to parents of children o
Suburban children by visitingPTA's One-Voice blog.Be sure to
follow the conversation
online@PTAThornton@NationalPTAand#EveryChild.Visit ourSuburban
Child webpage
for information on the unique challenges facing children in
suburban settings and find out how
PTAs can better support and improve outcomes for students and
families.
Questions or ideas on hosting an Every Child in Focus Event?
Contact National PTA.
TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO SCHOOL WEEK!
Safe Routes to School Ohio Website
Voices for Healthy Kids Website
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Cheers to an Awesome New Year!
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Today's Tip:
Are you ready for the No-Diet Diet?Following the
MyPlateguidelines isn'treally a 'diet' -- It is about developing
ahealthy pattern of eating. Just makesure you meet your food group
goalseach day and minimize extra amounts
of sugar, salt and saturated fat.It's not about dieting.
It's all about choosing well.
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Check out Food-A-Pedia to find and compare nutrition information
for
more than 8,000 foods. Its quick and easy to
use!https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodapedia.aspx
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Student Engagement Virtual Town Hall
http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html
http://teensafedriving.org/blog/ticket-your-parents/
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect
yourselffrom the flu. It's recommended for most individuals, ages
sixmonths and older. Flu season typically peaks in January
orFebruary, so it's not too late to get vaccinated for the current
fluseason! In addition to the vaccine, there are steps you can
taketo avoid getting and spreading the flu:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, or an
alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
mouth. Avoid close contact with sick people. Practice good health
habits (get adequate sleep,
exercise, and nutrition; and manage stress). Cover your nose and
mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Stay home if you have the flu.
Learn more about the flu, including symptoms and treatment.
Source:http://www.flu.gov/symptoms-treatment/symptoms/index.html
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