Flu UPDATE!

We have had a few cases of the flu in the first grade.  At this time, it seems to be confined to one classroom and special cleaning measures are being employed to help limit the spread.

However, if your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, please be aware they may have the flu and be sure to keep them home from school and seek further medical attention.

• Symptoms that come on suddenly
• High fever
• Low energy level
• Head ache
• Low appetite
• Muscle aches
• chills  

Children with asthma may have a harder time recovering from the flu.  Always seek medical attention if your child's symptoms seem to be getting worse (trouble breathing, high fever, bad headache, sore throat or confusion).

Most of the time, treatment consists of plenty of rest, extra fluids, and comfort.  Anti-viral medications may be prescribed to speed the recovery but they must be given within 48 hours of the start of symptoms. 

Prevention is always the best medicine!!!  Reinforce healthy hygiene habits at home and encouraged frequent and effective hand-washing!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

LICE Update

Hi Cozy Lake Families,
It is not unusual after Halloween (with all the fancy hair dos, wigs and comb-sharing)  to get a few random reports of lice.  I was, therefore, not surprised to have a couple new cases of lice reported to me by parents on Monday.  Rest assured, the students were effectively treated and lice-free prior to returning to school.

I am alerting you to remind you to stay vigilant.  Continue to check your child's hair, especially if they report symptoms of itching.  Please encouraged your girls with long hair to try to keep it pull back or up as often as possible and lastly, please remind your children of the importance of avoiding direct head-to-head contact. 

I did check all students at risk here at Cozy and did NOT find any new cases of lice.  I will continue to follow up bi-weekly (or more frequently as needed) to assess for lice.  In addition, I will continue to provide on-going lice prevention teaching to the students.

We, thankfully, are having a good "lice" year, but I do believe it is important to keep you all updated.  Thank you for all you do at home to reinforce our teaching here at school.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.

SHOELACE REQUEST

Hi Cozy Lake Families-

Surprisingly, I have had an increase in head injuries and bitten lips as result of falls/trips due to untied shoelaces.  If your child wears shoes with shoelaces, please encourage them to practice tying each night.  If their shoelaces come untied during the day and they struggle to re-tie them, please encourage them to ask a friend or an adult to assist them to re-tie rather than leaving them untied and risking an injury.  Thank you so much!

Happy Halloween!

Hello Cozy Lake Families!

We are all so excited for Halloween 2019!  We have so many exciting activities planned for the kids.  I just have a few reminders to ensure our students all remain healthy, happy and safe this Halloween!

• Food will be shared at our Halloween classroom parties.  The list is very limited and, as always, the parties will be activity-based rather than food-based.  If you have any concerns related to the following food list, please reach out to me as soon as possible. This year's food list will include;                
•  Sea Salt (only) Pop Chips
• Rold Gold (only) Pretzels (twists, thins or sticks)
• Plain or double stuffed (only) Oreos &
• Capri Sun 100% fruit juice

• If your child's costume contains a face mask or other accessory that covers their face or head, for safety reasons, please remind your child NOT to wear a mask or face covering during bus transportation. 
• If your child's costume is "complicated" and could present a safety concerns to self or others, please have your child wait till they arrive at school to put the costume on. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.  

LICE INFORMATION

It is common for school nurses to find cases of head lice amongst the students this time of the year.  A handful of cases were reported to me this week.  Primarily in the second grade.  It is important for everyone to review the following information about head lice to help us better manage this pesty problem.

Head lice is nothing to be ashamed of.   Cleanliness and personal hygiene have NOT been linked to contracting head lice. If  cases of head lice are reported or found in your child's class, I will check the class for lice.  In addition, the students and I discuss lice and the things we can do to prevent the spread of lice.  I also send a letter home to remind parents to be on alert for signs or symptoms of lice.  I am, of course, sensitive to the students' feelings and treat each case confidentially.     The parents of students with lice are notified and provided with the necessary information to ensure successful treatment.    The students are treated appropriately by their parents and re-checked prior to returning to school.   

The following are important lice facts to keep in mind:

• Lice do NOT jump or fly.  They only crawl.
• Lice spread from DIRECT head to head contact and, therefore, schools are NOT the primary source of transmission.  Camps, daycare, sleepovers, playdates, etc. are the common source.
• Once on a head, lice prefer to stay on the head (close to its food source).  Spreading primarily occurs once a full infestation exists and the lice are looking for a new home. Therefore, catching and treating lice early is important.  Please check your children for lice regularly. 
• It takes weeks for lice infestation to occur, so students can be in school with lice for weeks undetected.  Therefore, please reinforce avoiding direct head to head contact with your children and encourage your child with long hair to keep hair tied up in a ponytail or braid. 

Please watch for the following symptoms in your child:

• Intense itching of the scalp.
• Regularly check the nape of the neck and behind the ears for lice eggs (called nits).  Nits are usually whitish ovals that glue themselves to the hair shafts and cannot be removed easily.
• Adult lice are tiny, grayish-brown, wingless insects and shy away from light.  They are harder to see than the nits. 
• If you find lice or any nits, it means your child has head lice. 
• If your child has head lice, please contact me immediately so other children in the class can be checked. If your child has lice, they will need to be treated before re-entering school. Each case will, of course, be treated confidentially.  

***For more lice information, please refer to the Lice Handbook on the Jefferson Township website (click link for District Offfices, then Health Services, then Forms & Documents)

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

NEW Option for Students With Food Allergies!

We have an exciting new program being offered by our Food Service Department for students with food allergies.  We are now offering Allergen Pre-Order Menus.  Of course, all our elementary schools are peanut, tree nut & fish free, but we have been seeing an increase in allergies to egg, dairy, and gluten as well.  Therefore, students, who have these additional documented allergies, can now pre-order meals safely with our new Allergen Pre-Order Menus.

What's new:
Specific staff received advanced, on-going special training on food label reading, cross-contact procedures, and food allergies.  A new system has been established utilizing strict protocols to ensure allergy (peanut, tree nut, fish, egg, dairy, gluten)  free meals are prepared and provided safely for the students with these documented allergies.  The Pre-Ordered Allergy Meals are prepared and packaged separately and labeled with your child's name accordingly.


Here's how it works: 
Special menus are posted 2 weeks prior to the month on the district website (see link for district home/district offices/food services/ allergy pre order menus).  If your child has a documented allergy and you would like to have them purchase from the menu, complete the bottom portion and have your child return to cafeteria 1 week prior to the month. The meals will be prepared and packaged and delivered to the appropriate school with your child's name in time for lunch!

Check out the menus and additional information on the website. If you have additional questions or input, please reach out to our Food Service Director, Eric Ventriglia, at eventriglia@jefftwp.org or (973) 697-3106 ext 5878.  We appreciate any and all feedback to help us make this offering a success.

I hope this is helpful to our many families and students who struggle daily with food allergies.

ALERT....VAPING DANGERS!

Hello Cozy Lake Families,

I know our little ones here at Cozy are too young for vaping but its never to early to at least discuss the dangers of smoking. I have received numerous reports and alerts on the dangers of vaping and most recently received a Public Awareness Alert from NJ Department of Health that I feel is important to share out with all of you.

Electronic smoking devices were introduced into the US market in 2007 and use of these products has skyrocketed to the point that in 2018, more than one in five high school students and about 1 in 20 middle school students reported using e-cigarettes.  This is double the usage from 2017.

In addition, there have been numerous reports recently of youth needing to be hospitalized due to severe respiratory illnesses as a result of vaping.

Because of these alarming trends, the NJ Dpt of Health has created the following resource.

Click the link below and you will find an informative page on the NJ DOH site that provides Parents, Teachers, Coaches, and Healthcare Providers with the most up-to-date information about the dangers of e-cigarettes/vaping. 

VapeFactsNJ.com

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.


   

Welcome to our 2019-2020 School Year!!!

Hello Cozy Lake Families!
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!  We are off to a great start.  The students are adjusting well to Cozy Lake, their new teachers, classrooms and friends!  We have an exciting year of informative and interactive events planned for your children.
Here on this blog you will find updates, requests, and information that will ensure you stay up-to-date on Health and Wellness issues here at Cozy Lake.  Please check back often.  I will be posting throughout the year as needed.

Please click the links below for additional health office information.

When To Keep Your Child Home From School

District Medication Policy

Cozy Lake School Food Policy

Non-Food Birthday Celebration Ideas

Cozy Lake Breakfast and Lunch Program

Screening Information

Head Lice Information

Fifth Disease

Milton and Cozy have seen a handful of Fifth Disease cases in the last few months.  This is relatively common, but as a result, I wanted to share some important information about the disease (from KidsHealth.org) with you to keep you aware and informed should your child come down with an unusual rash.  As always, if you have any additional questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

What Is Fifth Disease?

Fifth disease is viral illness that most kids recover from quickly and without complications. Also called erythema infectiosum, it's caused by parvovirus B19. It's especially common in kids ages 5 to 15.

Fifth disease causes a distinctive red rash on the face that makes a child appear to have a "slapped cheek." A few days later, the rash spreads down to the trunk, arms, and legs. It usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks.

In older kids and adults, fifth disease can cause joint swelling and pain that can last from weeks to months and, very rarely, years.

Signs and Symptoms

Fifth disease begins with a low fever, headache, and mild cold-like symptoms (like a stuffy or runny nose). These symptoms pass, and the illness seems to be gone until the rash appears a few days later. Kids younger than 10 are most likely to get the rash.

The bright red rash usually starts on the face. Then, red blotches (usually lighter in color) appear on the trunk, arms, and legs. After a few days, the rash, which can be itchy, takes on a lacy net-like look.

In the time that it takes for the rash to completely clear, it may seem to get worse before it finally fades away.

Sometimes fifth disease also can cause swollen glands, red eyes, sore throat, diarrhea, and rarely, rashes that look like blisters or bruises. Joint swelling or pain (often in the hands, wrists, knees, or ankles) can sometimes happen, especially in adults and older teens.

Is Fifth Disease Contagious?

Yes. Because the rash is due to an immune system reaction that happens after the infection has passed, someone with fifth disease is most contagious before the rash appears. Kids usually don't spread the infection once they have the rash.

Can Fifth Disease Be Prevented?

There is no vaccine to prevent fifth disease, and no real way to prevent spreading the virus because a person usually isn't contagious by the time the rash appears.

Washing hands well and often is always a good idea because it can help prevent the spread of many infections.

How Is Fifth Disease Diagnosed?

Doctors can usually diagnose fifth disease by seeing the distinctive rash on the face and body. If someone doesn't have the rash but does have other symptoms, the doctor may do blood tests to see if they're caused by fifth disease.

How Is Fifth Disease Treated?

Fifth disease is caused by a virus, so can't be treated with antibiotics (antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses). In most cases, this is a mild illness that clears up on its own, so no medicine is needed.

Usually, kids with fifth disease feel OK and just need to rest. After the fever and mild cold symptoms are gone, there may be little to treat except any discomfort from the rash.

If your child's rash is itchy, ask the doctor for advice about easing discomfort. The doctor may also recommend acetaminophen for a fever or joint pain. Do not give aspirin to your child, as it has been linked to a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.

Complications

Fifth disease might cause some children with weakened immune systems (such as those with AIDS or cancer) or with certain blood disorders (like sickle cell disease or hemolytic anemia) to become ill. The virus that causes it (parvovirus B19) can temporarily slow down or stop the body's production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells (RBCs). This can lead to severe anemia, which needs to be treated in a hospital.

Parvovirus B19 infection during a woman's pregnancy may cause problems for the fetus, especially during the first half of the pregnancy.

When to Call the Doctor

Call the doctor if your child develops a rash, especially if the rash is widespread over the body or accompanied by other symptoms, like fever, cold symptoms, or joint pain.

If you're pregnant and develop a rash or if you've been exposed to someone with fifth disease (or to anyone with an unusual rash), call your health care provider.

Tick Removal and Information

The following is important first aid information related to tick removal from KidsHealth.org.   For additional in-depth information about tick borne illnesses and prevention, be sure to visit the American Lyme Disease Foundation website at www.aldf.com  If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

Most tick bites are harmless and don't need medical treatment. But some ticks (like the deer tick, wood tick, and others) can carry harmful germs that cause diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. The deer tick is tiny, no larger than a pencil point. Other ticks are larger and easier to find on the skin.

How Do I Remove a Tick?

It's important to remove a tick as soon as possible. Follow these steps:

1. Use tweezers to grasp the tick firmly at its head or mouth, next to the skin.
2. Pull firmly and steadily until the tick lets go of the skin. Do not twist the tick or rock it from side to side. Parts of the tick might stay in the skin, but eventually will come out on their own.
3. Wash your hands and the site of the bite with soap and water.
4. Swab the bite site with alcohol.

Never use petroleum jelly or a hot match to kill and remove a tick. These methods don't get the tick off the skin, and can make it burrow deeper and release more saliva (which makes it more likely to pass a disease).

What Are the Signs of Tick-Related Diseases?

Watch out for:

• a red bump ringed by an expanding red rash, which looks like a bull's-eye (Lyme disease)
• red dots on the ankles and wrists (Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
• flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, tiredness, vomiting, and muscle and joint aches

When Should I Get Medical Care?

Call your doctor if:

• The tick might have been on the skin for more than 24 hours.
• Part of the tick remains in the skin.
• A rash of any kind develops (especially a red-ringed bull's-eye rash or red dots on wrists and ankles).
• The bite area looks infected (increasing warmth, swelling, pain, or oozing pus).
• Symptoms like fever, headache, tiredness, stiff neck or back, or muscle or joint aches develop.

How Can I Protect My Kids From Ticks?

• After kids play outside, check their skin and hair — especially the scalp, behind the ears, around the neck, in the eyebrows and eyelashes, and under the arms.
• When playing in wooded areas, kids should wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and tuck pant legs into their socks.
• Use an insect repellent with at least 10% to 30% DEET for protection against bites and stings in kids older than 2 years, always carefully following the directions for application.
• Avoid tick-infested areas.

2018-2019 Screening

Hello Cozy Lake Families,
I have completed the screenings for 2018-2019.  All students were screened for vision, hearing, height, weight and blood pressure. 
If I found a discrepancy in their screening, I sent home a referral letter to alert you and suggest you seek further evaluation.  Referral letters will be coming home in your student's backpacks today or tomorrow. 
Please provide me with any follow up information you may receive from your doctor by the end of the year, so that I can update your child's medical record accordingly.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.

Dr. Harte Visits Cozy Lake Elementary School

On Friday, March 22, Dr. Harte visited Cozy Lake.  He offered an informative, interactive, fun-filled program on dental health to our first and second graders.  Dr. Harte explained that we don't just need to keep our teeth strong in order to chew our food, but also to be able to talk clearly and smile wide.  He reviewed the proper way to brush and floss our teeth 3 times per day.  The kids loved his excitement and energy and truly enjoyed his visit.  He provided each student with a goody bag filled with dental supplies and materials to reinforce his lesson.  Please be sure to ask your child about the visit and what they learned.  Dr. Harte is a local orthodontist with an amazing personality the kids love.  He is located at 6 Apple Tree Lane, Sparta, NJ 07871  (973) 729-5277. 

Sugar Alert!

The drinks that were once an occasional treat are now being consumed on a daily basis by many of our kids!!!  I am surprised  how many students here at Cozy drink high sugar beverages with their lunch.  Many times the students drink them before eating, which results in a ruined appetite.  Not surprisingly, much of their meal ends up uneaten.  In addition, excessive consumption of sugar laden drinks contribute to cavities, diabetes, and obesity.  Please talk to your child about the drink choices they make, both at home and at school, and together discuss ways to limit daily sugar consumption and encourage hydration with water every day.

Share the Love, Share the Water Video

Please also take a moment to click above and watch this short video.  "Share the Love, Share the Water" encourages families to avoid sugar sweetened beverages.  

Is it Cold or Flu?

Every year, I get this question!
It is not always easy to tell the difference between the two....Strep throat and pneumonia may feel like the flu and an illness that seems like a cold, may turn out to be the flu!

The following is a guide to help you...

Questions???                                                      FLU    
               
1) Symptoms come on suddenly?                   YES                     
2) High Fever?                                                    YES   (may have mild fever w. cold)
3) Energy level Low?                                         YES                       
4) Head achy?                                                     YES                     
5) Low appetite?                                                 YES                       
6) Muscles achy?                                                YES                       
7) Chills?                                                              YES                       

What Should You Do?
Those under 5yo or with asthma, may have a harder time with the flu.  Always seek medical attention if your child's symptoms are getting worse, they have trouble breathing, high fever, bad headache, sore throat or seem confused.  Most of the time, treatment consists of plenty of rest, fluids, and comfort.  In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to help speed recovery (only effective if given within 48 hours of start of symptoms).

***Prevention is always the best medicine.  Reinforce healthy hygiene habits at home and encourage frequent and effective hand-washing. '

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext 5535.

Cold/Flu Season At Cozy Lake

This winter is flying by!  I cant believe we enter the month of March at the end of the week!  Okay, so I know this is no consolation to those of you who have experienced illness this winter, but I am surprisingly happy to report that Cozy Lake has maintained relatively low absences due to illness for this time of year (knock on wood!). 

That said, though, our first grade population seems to have gotten hit a bit harder than second.  The worst week by far was the last week in January when we saw higher than average absences in the first grade.  When this occurs, we report any pockets of similar symptoms to our cleaning crew, who step up their sanitation/disinfecting procedures as needed.  In addition, we remind the students of the importance of healthy hygiene habits with a focus on consistent and effective hand-washing.  Please help support our efforts by reinforcing good hand-washing habits at home, as well as, keeping your child home if they exhibit illness symptoms in the morning.
 
Good news, the month of February has been relatively calm with only a  handful of students out for illness reasons on any given day.  I am hopeful that Spring in right around the corner and we will be seeing the healthy effects of a brighter sun, warmer weather, and fresh air!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

Friday's Theme of the Day: Sleep

Students frequently come to the nurse's office in the morning with the complaint of being tired.

School age kids need 10-11 hours of sleep a night.  Bedtime problems can start at this age for a variety of reasons.  Homework, sports and after-school activities, computers, TVs, mobile devices, and hectic family schedules all can contribute to kids not getting the sleep they need.

Sleep-deprived kids can become hyper or irritable, and may have a hard time paying attention in school.

It is important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights.  Leave enough technology-free time before bed to allow your child to unwind before lights-out.  A good rule of thumb is switching off the electronics at least one hour before bed and keep TVs, computers, and mobile devices out of kids'  bedrooms.

Thank you all for actively participating in Wellness Week 2019.  Be sure to consistently review and reinforce with your children the many ways they can take care of their bodies so we can all stay happy and healthy all year long.

Thursday Theme of the Day: Handwashing

Today, for Wellness Week, we focus on the importance of washing our hands.

Please reinforce and review the following with your children...

Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Think about all the things you touched today-from the telephone to the toilet.  Maybe you blew your nose in a tissue and then went outside to play in the yard.

Whatever you did today, you came into contact with germs.  It is easy for a germ on your hand to end up in your mouth.  Think about how many foods you eat with your hands. 

You cant wear rubber gloves all day long, but you can wash your hands so those germs don't get a chance to make you or someone else sick!

So when should you wash your hands:

• when your hands are dirty
• before eating or touching food
• after using the bathroom
• after blowing your nose or coughing
• after touching pets
• after playing outdoors
• before and after visiting a sick relative or friend

So how do you effectively wash those hands?  Remember to GIVE ME 5 and the 5 steps of hand washing...

1. WET
2. SOAP
3. SCRUB FOR 20 SECONDS!!!
4. RINSE
5. DRY

Parents, please remember that enforcing effective and frequent hand washing is the number one thing you can do to prevent your child from getting sick this winter!

Wednesday's Theme of the Day: Eat a Rainbow!

Why are they so many songs about rainbows???  Because they are amazing and beautiful-not just in the sky, but also on the dining table!  "Eating a rainbow" helps your body get a complete range of nutrients.

What does it mean to "eat a rainbow"?

Choose a variety of different-colored whole foods throughout the day and week.  The more naturally occurring colors on your plate at each meal or snack, the better.   It DOES NOT mean making a rainbow with artificially colored foods like Gummy Snack, Popsicles, or Soda. 

Fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients-such as vitamins and phytonutrients-which are essential for good health. One key function of these nutrients is antioxidants, which include beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E.  Not all antioxidants have color, but eating a colorful range of food helps you get them all. 

Tuesday's Theme of the Day: Staying Hydrated

Tuesday, during Wellness Week, we focused on the importance of staying hydrated.
We tend not to drink as much water in the Winter.  We don't sweat as much and don't get as thirsty, but it is very important that we continue to drink between 5-8 glasses of water each day to stay hydrated.   Please review and reinforce the following with your children....

It seems like we're always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water.  Our bodies need water to preform the many jobs our bodies do every day.  Our bodies constantly lose water-when we breathe, sweat, and go to the bathroom-so we need to replace it.  When it's warm out, when you're exercising, or when you're sick, it's important to drink extra water. 

Some of the fluid we need comes from food other than water.  So the liquid we consume does not have to be water, but WATER IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DRINK. For one thing, water contains no calories or sugar.  Orange and other 100% fruit juices can be a good source of vitamin C, but they also contain calories and sugar that you may not need.  It is very important to avoid drinks like Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Sports Drinks.  They contain excess sugar and even added caffeine.  

Be sure to stop by the Nurse's office this month to view the Wellness Bulletin Board.  During the month of February, the theme is RETHINK YOUR DRINK.  It is a great visual that helps us all be more aware of the amount of sugar in the drinks we choose.

Monday's Theme of the Day: Exercise

We kicked off our Wellness Week here at Cozy with an exciting, interactive and informative visit from MR. SLIM GOODBODY.  Be sure to ask your children about the assembly and hear all the amazing things they learned about our wonderful bodies.

Today our theme is the importance of exercise.  Please reinforce the following with your children at home....


Kids exercise all the time without even thinking of it.  They run around outside, play kickball at school, play sports, dance...even walking the dog is considered exercise!

When we exercise and stay active, we make our bodies stronger. It feels good to have strong, flexible bodies that can do all the things we enjoy. 

Exercising can also put you in a better mood.  When we exercise, our brains release chemicals that make you feel happier.  It's just another reason why exercise is a good idea. 

Most importantly, when we exercise, we make our heart happy.  Your heart is a muscle.  It works hard pumping blood every day.  When you exercise, your heart has to work even harder.  This gives the heart a workout and your heart gets stronger. 

These are just some of the many reasons why it is important to exercise every day.  We should all aim to get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. 

For more information about Cozy Lake Wellness Week Theme Days or our Wellness Week Challenge, be sure to check out the previous posts.

Stay tuned, tomorrow I will be posting information about Tuesday's Theme of the Day: Staying Hydrated!

As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.

Cozy Lake's Wellness Week Challenge!

Below you will find our Cozy Lake Wellness Week Challenge! See the previous post for our Wellness Week Theme Day information.   Please consider participating in these activities to help promote and ensure you and your family stay happy and healthy all winter long!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.

Wellness Week Challenge

o   Spend 30 minutes or more each day doing physical activity (walk, jog, bike, dance, ice skate, sleigh riding)    
     

                                 

o   Drink 5 glasses or more of water each day

         

                                                 

o   Eat 5 or more colorful foods each day

o   Count to 20 or sing your ABCs every time you scrub your

hands

o   Plan 10 hours of sleep or more every night

   

    

Wellness Week at Cozy Lake

COZY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WELLNESS WEEK 2019

FEBRUARY 4^th-8^TH

Jefferson Township Public Schools' Wellness Week is scheduled for February 4^th -8^th.  We dedicate this week to supporting and encouraging healthy habits in our school communities and our homes.  

Here at Cozy, we will kick off our Wellness Week celebration with an entertaining & informative visit with “Mr. Slim Goodbody” on Monday morning.  In addition, I put together some exciting theme days (see below).  Please encourage your children to join in the fun! 

Stay Tuned...I will be posting our Wellness Week Challenge as well as additional information every day during Wellness Week so be sure to check it out!

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Theme: Exercise	Theme: DRINK	Theme: EAT HEALTHY	Theme: WASH HANDS	Theme: REST
When you exercise, you make your body stronger. Be active every day.  Your body will thank you.	Stay Hydrated! Water is one of the best things to drink! .	Rainbows are amazing and beautiful-not just in the sky but on your plate. Eating a rainbow of colorful foods helps your body get the nutrition it needs.	Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Remember the 5 handwashing steps (wet, soap, scrub, rinse, dry)	School-age kids need 10-11 hrs of sleep per night.
Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Jersey or School Spirit Wear!	Water Day! Bring a water bottle to school and try to finish drinking it before the end of the day	Wear Rainbow Colors!	Give Me 5 Day! Do the  “Give Me 5” Activity in the classroom	PJ DAY!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at                   (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

Dental Health Program

Happy New Year, Cozy Families!!!

I am excited to report that the American Dental Foundation will again be supporting the Give Kids A Smile Program for 2019. 

This program helps to ensure that children, who may not otherwise have the means, can visit a participating dentist for emergency or preventative care for free. 

On February 1st, dentists throughout NJ offer free dental care for children ages 12 and younger.  There are over 100 participating dental offices!

If you or someone you know is interested, all they need to do is call the participating location of their choice and set up an appointment for February 1st.

For a list of participating locations or for more information, visit the GKAS (Give Kids a Smile) website at www.njda.org/gkas.

DO NOT DELAY, space fills up quickly!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at (973) 697-4777 ext. 5535.