Hi all,

I hope everybody is staying healthy and active the best they can. Part of maintaining healthy lifestyles is the food we put in our bodies everyday – “Food in is energy out”. The healthier our diets are, the more sustained energy both physically and mentally we will produce on a daily basis.

I encourage all of you to click this link and participate in the fun food group challenges at the end.

Good luck and have fun!!

For those of you DANCE-AMANIACS try these dances out and attempt to keep up with the kids bop crew. Dancing is a great form of exercise for all ages. If you are a bashful dancer like myself, don’t worry, nobody is watching you if you try these out in the comforts of your own home! Click the link below, turn the volume up (but not too far up), and have FUN!!

Stay Active and Healthy!

Here is the link to the elementary fitness testing criteria for all Dearborn Public School students. The testing protocol covers all 5 components of physical fitness including the 1/2 mile run, pushup/pull up test, sit and reach test, and 1 minute curl up/jump rope tests.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kffnUa4MxAsK7Nz82VEYOu_gtm6u63RZ8HH3fhbkyAY/edit?ts=5e735de3#gid=1294199390

Feel free to test yourselves and log your results on a weekly or biweekly basis. Set small benchmarks. create goals, and reward yourself as you get faster, stronger, and more flexible!

Here is a link to fitness games that can be performed in the comforts of your own home. These cards can be purchased or created at home with pens, markers, paper, etc as a family. These could be a great option to play games/exercise as a family, serve as a study break ,or even a “get off the ipad/video games” break…

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Suite-Fitness-Cards-2742742

Please make every effort to get some physical activity time in daily with your kids. It makes a great way to spend time with your family and creates lifelong healthy habits!!

The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. While we pause from our normal school routines over the next month in an effort to stay safe and healthy, please make a daily effort to stay active and stay moving when possible. Whether you are heading out to the park, soccer field, neighborhood bike ride, walking the dog, or shooting hoops with the neighborhood kids it all counts and it all promotes healthy immune systems.

I encourage every student to participate in this 10-15 minute exercise routine every day prior to heading out to play. These exercise can be done in the comforts of your own home and/or outside on a nice spring day.

1. Scissor Kicks ( 3 sets of 20 reps)
2. Ski Jumpers (3 sets of 20 reps)
3. Jumping Jacks (3 sets of 20 reps)
4. Mountain Climbers (1 set of 30 reps)
5. ABC Shoulder Touches (A-Z)
6. Push Ups ( 3 sets of 5 – 20 reps)
7. Superman Holds ( 2 sets of 30 seconds)
8. Plank Holds ( 2 sets of 30 seconds)
9. Body Squats (3 sets of 10 reps)
10. Burpees ( 2 sets of 10 reps)

Remember to wear the proper clothing and shoes while exercising. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and eat the colors of the plate for a healthy and balanced diet. What you put in is what you get out.

Defeat sedentary lifestyles with strong minds/bodies through a daily dose of physical activity, exercise, and game play!

Come on out for a good time at Book Bingo tonight live from Nowlin Elementary School. Bingo starts at 6pm and will end at 7pm.

Good morning,

Parent University has begun and is taking place at many locations. Long Elementary would be the closest one for our families.

Who: Parents and their children ages 6 months-4 years old

When: 9:00-10:00am (Fridays)

What: Parents and children will engage in a variety of activities lead by Dearborn’s GSRP PreK and Kids Work It Out staff

Why: Why not? Have fun and learn new ideas to support your child’s development!

New Topics and Healthy Snacks each week!

See schedule below:

March 6: Self-Honesty

March 13: Responsibility

March 20: Communication

March 27: Healthy Relationships

April 3: Care and Respect

Yoga

Attention Parents!

Please join us for 6 FREE Yoga classes at Nowlin School

Sessions held on Tuesdays, February 25 th to March 31 st from 6-7pm

Yoga Mats provided

Come and Relax with us through Breathing, Yoga and Mindfulness

Learn the self-care strategies our staff and 3rd through 5th grade students have been practicing this year

Each session you attend will enter your name into a raffle

Attend all 6 sessions and receive a brand new yoga mat

Sessions kick off on February 25 th with a family yoga night

Note: the remaining 5 sessions starting on March 3rd will be parent only Yoga

Here is the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054eaca82babff2-yoga

Why do yoga?

Here are just a few reasons:

increased flexibility
increased muscle strength and tone
improved respiration, energy and vitality
maintaining a balanced metabolism
weight reduction
cardio and circulatory health
improved athletic performance
protection from injury
decrease anxiety
decrease depression
improved sleep

Permission slips and information on this years Mini Martian Marathon run will be sent home this week. The race is sure to be a fun family event that brings out the healthy competitive side of all our students. Details will be included on the permission slips sent home.

Date: Saturday April 18th
Time:12pm
Location: Ford Field (Dearborn)
Team Name: Nowlin Bandits
Team Password: bandits2020

All registration is completed online. Register prior to March 9th for group discount.

Hope to see you there!!

Attention Parents!

Please join us for 6 FREE Yoga classes at Nowlin School

Sessions held on Tuesdays, February 25 th to March 31 st from 6-7pm

Yoga Mats provided

Come and Relax with us through Breathing, Yoga and Mindfulness

Learn the self-care strategies our staff and 3rd through 5th grade students have been practicing this year

Each session you attend will enter your name into a raffle

Attend all 6 sessions and receive a brand new yoga mat

Sessions kick off on February 25 th with a family yoga night

Note: the remaining 5 sessions starting on March 3rd will be parent only Yoga

Here is the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054eaca82babff2-yoga