MSAD #4 is challenging students and staff to improve their health by becoming more active on a daily basis. Beginning next week and ending before February Vacation, each school will be keeping track of the amount of physical activity students and staff participate in. At the McKusick and Primary Schools, a Wellness Log will be going home each week as a way for each student to keep track of his or her physical activity. With the help of someone at home, they will record what kind of activity they do and how long they do it. It will need to be signed by both the student and their parent or guardian and returned to school. Each school will be graphing the time spent being active as a way to encourage people to increase physical activity.
“Physical activity programs have shown positive effects on academic achievement, including increased concentration; improved mathematics, reading, and writing test scores; and reduced disruptive behavior, even when time for physical activity reduces the time for academics.”
- Journal of School Health
“Physically active children and adults improve in many areas of psychological well-being, including gaining more self-confidence and higher self-esteem.”
- American Heart Association
Bring in Wood Running Volleyball
Dancing Skating Walking
*Make sure children understand why being physically active is important.
*Find fun activities the whole family can do together.
*Encourage children to plan physical activities for the family.
*Exercise on your own so children can see you believe exercise is important.
Make exercise a part of your life!!!