Dietitians of Canada recommends:Children 1 to 8 years old get 6 cups of fluid per day. 9 to 13 years old girls should get between 8-9 cups per day. 9 to 13 year old boys should get between 10-13 cups per day.
For more on Water, Milk and 100% Fruit Juice, which are good choices for drinks, as well as other information about what to drink visit http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/healthy-lunches-healthy-learners .
Fun in Preparation.
Let children help make their own lunch.
Children can also help with grocery shopping and suggestions for lunch items.
Include stickers, notes or cartoons in lunch box to brighten up their day!
Convenience Foods.
Convenience lunch packs (ie. Lunchables) are easy but they may be high in fat, sugar and salt. So why not make your own.
Jazz up your children’s homemade lunch pack with colourful packages, or lunch bags to make it fun.
Here’s some Mix and Match Home Lunch Kit suggestions that are higher in fiber and lower in fat and salt:
2013February Fest Pins are on sale now! The cost is $2 and can be purchased in the office. Also the pins will be sold at the Hypnotist show. This is a great keepsake for the First Annual February Fest.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6TH.
Blackville School Gymnasium
Cost: $7 for adults and students Grade 9 and up.
$5 for K-8 students
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Canteen BEFORE the show only.
Mango Mania is back again this month with a Healthy Lunch theme!
WEEK #1: What is a healthy lunch for children?
Foods from 4 food groups
Foods that are lower in fat, sugar and salt (Please refer to the chart below)
Food that is safe to eat – right temperature and free of bacteria
Lunch that is delicious and nutritious and contains at least 1 to 2 Fruits & Veggies
What do I give my child for lunch?
Dates: Monday, February 4th 2013 – Friday, February 8th 2013
This year’s Blackville School Winter Carnival involves all students from grades K-12 and will reach out the entire community. We have changed and reorganized to create an entirely new Winter Carnival. We hope to include all of the usual excitement but also restore some fun - with more outdoor activities that include everyone! Our theme this year will be February Fest. Click Read more to see the schedule of events!!!!
Schedule:
