Cary Elementary and the CES PTA encourage all students, families and staff to be healthy and active! Consider this page your healthy hub - here you will find quick links to Mr. Dumas' PE page, information regarding events sponsored by the PTA Health and Wellness Committee, educational links for tips on nutrition and how to stay active, and a link to our school monthly Fitness Calendar. Plus recipes, games, and more!
Upcoming Wellness Events:
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER! See you in the fall!
For ideas on how to keep moving this summer, check out the activity calendar links below: May is Bicycle Safety Month
This Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 is National Bike to School Day! Consider tuning up your bike and riding to school with a parent or friends from your neighborhood. Biking to school is a fantastic way to get in some of the recommended 60 minutes of play every day, and it is a lot of fun! If you plan to bike to school, visit our PTA Health and Wellness Website for links to important bicycle safety information....and don't forget to wear your helmet! Check out this link to make sure your bicycle helmet fits properly:
Did you know......With working families and busy schedules, fitting in 60 minutes of activity a day can seem nearly impossible! However, exercise done in small increments during the day can add up quickly! Here's an example from the US Department of Health of how one child gets in his 60 minutes:
Harold: A 7-Year-Old Child
Monday: Walks to and from school (20 minutes), plays actively with family (20 minutes), jumps rope (10 minutes), does gymnastics (10 minutes).
Tuesday: Walks to and from school (20 minutes), plays on playground (25 minutes), climbs on playground equipment (15 minutes). Wednesday: Walks to and from school (20 minutes), plays actively with friends (25 minutes), jumps rope (10 minutes), runs (5 minutes), does sit-ups (2 minutes). Thursday: Plays actively with family (30 minutes), plays soccer (30 minutes). Friday: Walks to and from school (20 minutes), plays actively with friends (25 minutes), bicycles (15 minutes). Saturday: Plays on playground (30 minutes), climbs on playground equipment (15 minutes), bicycles (15 minutes). Sunday: Plays on playground (10 minutes), plays soccer (40 minutes), plays tag with family (10 minutes). Choosing activities like walking or biking to school, walking the dog or stopping to play for 15 minutes at the playground can make all the difference! |
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