Tuesday, February 23rd: 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. 

So kids....be sure to eat lots of fruits and veggies with each meal so your plate has all the colors of the rainbow!

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

 

Wellness Week Challenge!

Complete this Wellness Week Challenge every day this week for a chance to win a free jump rope! See post entitled "Instructions for Jump Rope Raffle Entry!"

Plan 10 hours of sleep or more every night this week!

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Eat 5 or more colorful foods each day this week!

                                           

                                             

                

o   Drink 5 glasses or more of water each day this week!

         

                                                 

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o   Recite this pledge every morning this week....

"I pledge to myself on this day, 
To try to be kind in every way. 
To every person big and small, 
I will help them if they fall. 
When I love myself and others too, 
That is the best that I can do!
Today, the Choice is Mine!"

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

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Monday February 22: Importance of Sleep

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

Our kids need 10-11 hours of sleep a night.  Bedtime problems can start 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.

When kids don't get enough sleep they can become hyper or irritable, and may have a hard time paying attention in school.

Therefore,  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.

Sooo, kids, if you wake up at 7am for school, your bedtime should be between 8-9pm. 

If you have trouble falling asleep, be sure to turn off TV and devices by 7pm!

Wellness Week Theme Days

Jefferson Township Public Schools' Wellness Week is scheduled for February 22^th -26^th.  

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Theme: Rest	Theme: Eat Healthy	Theme: Drink	Theme: BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!	Theme: Exercise
School-age kids need 10-11 hrs of sleep per night.	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. .	Stay Hydrated! Water is one of the best things to drink!	You are special. Be Yourself.  Be Confident. Be  comfortable   with who you are!	When you exercise, you make your body stronger. Be active every day.  Your body will thank you
PJ DAY!	Wear Rainbow Colors!	Water Day! Try to drink finish drinking 5 glasses of water before the end of the day	Dress in Your most Comfy Clothes or sweats!	Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Jersey or School Spirit Wear!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at                   

(973) 697-4777 ext. 5535. 

Wellness Week 2021 February 22-26

Hello Cozy Lake & Milton Families!

I hope you are all staying sane and safe during this crazy weather and pandemic.

Wellness Week crept up on us quickly with all the snow days last week.  As we did last year, we will be offering Theme Days and a Wellness Week Challenge for you and your children to participate in.  

Each day, I will post information here on my blog to coincide with the Theme Days.  So check back daily  and be sure to share the info with your kids each night.       

Participation is, of course, optional, but please consider joining in on the fun. 

To start, click the links below to see our Theme Days for the week and to start the Challenge.  

We kick off our week on Monday with 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 or  jluisi@jefftwp.org 

 Wellness Week Theme Days!

Wellness Week Challenge!

COVID VACCINE INFORMATION

 COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS 

January 25, 2021 

• NJ Department of Health – 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center (opening the week of 1/25/21) Call (855) 568-0545 for scheduling assistance for the vaccine
• NJ Department of Health Vaccine Registration Link: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
• Morris County Megasite (Townsquare Mall, 301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway) Use this link https://bit.ly/3onkSkC to check for available appointments and register. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.
• Riverside Medical Group Urgent Care (501 Route 10 East @ Mary Louise Drive, Ledgewood). Call (973) 584-6751 to check for available appointments. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.
• ShopRite Use this link http://vaccines.shoprite.com/ to check for available appointments or call the stores listed below. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.                 
• Flanders ShopRite, 90 Flanders-Bartley Rd., Flanders (973) 252-5160 
• Byram ShopRite, 90-80 Route 206 North, Stanhope (201) 400-8180 

There are many other vaccination locations within New Jersey. Please consider pre-registering for the COVID-19 vaccine at the NJ Department of Health via this link https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ to ensure that New Jersey receives its fair share of vaccine.  

Happy New Year, Cozy Lake!

 CONGRATULATIONS, YOU MADE IT TO 2021!!!

It's been a trying year for us all.  Some have struggled more than others, but we have all been changed by this pandemic, the political environment, the riots, the fires, the hurricanes, etc...in one way or another!

Rest assured, there is at lease one silver lining....we appreciate the good things in life now more than ever.  I am hopeful you all were able to find a way to have some quality time with family and friends and find some "down time" over the break.  

We are back to school in full virtual mode with the plan to return to in-person learning on January 18th.  

The CDC and the DOH update their guidelines frequently.  I will continue to post relevant information to keep you in the loop and up-to-date. 

As you all know, the vaccine is approved for Emergency Use Authorization.  Health care workers and nursing home residents in NJ are in the process of being vaccinated.  

I am working diligently to acquire as much info as I can related to the vaccine at this time, so that I can communicate to you accurately and confidently.  More to come on that....

In the meanwhile, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me via 

phone (973) 697-4777 ext 5535 or 

email @ jluisi@jefftwp.org  

Although we are virtual, I will be calling in for phone messages and checking my emails throughout the day. 

Happy New Year!  Stay safe and well!