Email being clipped? Click here to view it in a browser. All-School eNews | March 8, 2019 FEATURED STORY: The Challenges of Adolescence I have two children, an almost 19-year-old son, who is in his second semester at Drexel University, and a 17-year-old daughter, who is completing her senior year and will be off to college next year. I often tell parents of young children that parenting is fun, parenting is hard, and, for me, it has yet to get any easier.
Poetry Out Loud Tournament Congratulations to Sofia DeSanto '20, who represented our school at the 2019 Poetry Out Loud Tournament in Lasing this past weekend. It was a fabulous experience of meeting students from all over Michigan, even as far away as Houghton and Traverse City! With six judges, including professors from U of M and Michigan State and the Poet Laureate, Sofia competed in two rounds, reciting selected poetry that she memorized and interpreted. At dinner, we were treated to words of wisdom from our Poet Laureate and the reading of some of his poetry, and then both students and teachers engaged in poetry classes given by college professors and published poets. There can't be a better way to spend a cold, Michigan, winter weekend than basking in the warmth of poetry! From the Formation to Mission Team The holy season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 6. As this season continues, we have the opportunity to recall the great truth of the Christian faith: Jesus saved us through His death on the cross. Throughout Lent, the school community will be renewing our emphasis on espacio. Espacio is a Spanish word meaning space, and the practice of pausing for a few minutes of silent reflection each day is particularly appropriate given our Lenten theme: "Quiet Our Hearts." We hope you will join us - wherever you are - in quieting your heart and mind daily from 1:35-1:40 p.m. Additionally, we invite you to join us for mass on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:30. The Archbishop will be visiting Academy of the Sacred Heart; his visit was rescheduled due to a snow day, and we are delighted he is able to join us. Please plan to attend! Following the liturgy, he will tour the school and meet with groups of students. Teaching & Learning Across the Curriculum Imagine a class where there are students and teachers sharing ideas on a single topic from multiple disciplinary areas. Imagine a class where the schedule provides for extended class periods (80-minute blocks) within which students and teachers are able to delve into discussions, fully experience hands-on learning without interruption, and engage in inquiry-based learning. Although this seems Utopian, here in the Upper School, the faculty and staff are a community of learners in relationship and partnership with one another. We are always looking for opportunities to partner with one another in order to design meaningful learning experiences. This cross-curricular learning opportunity deepens learning for each individual.
NURSE'S NOTES Fiber Facts One of the most common complaints in the nurse's office is a tummy ache. I ask students, "Do you feel like you are going to vomit or does your stomach hurt?" Most often, their tummies hurt. My most common recommendation is to drink some water and to try to use the restroom.
Many children will report stomachaches if they don't have enough fiber in their diet. Most Americans don't eat enough fiber. According to an article written by the University of California - San Francisco, the average American only consumes 15 grams of fiber a day. The recommended daily amount for adults is 25-30 grams. Children should consume 14-31 grams of fiber a day. Let's be honest … children can be picky eaters. They tend to choose low-fiber foods and starches, such as crackers, pasta, breads and cookies.
Fiber and water are necessary for good digestive health. They keep the digestive tract moving and prevent constipation. Fiber is a material from plant cells that cannot be broken down by enzymes in the human digestive tract. It fills you up and promotes normal movement of intestinal contents. It also nurtures the good bacteria in our intestinal tract.
Having a fiber-rich diet not only aids in regularity and preventing tummy aches, but the long-term benefits of eating adequate amounts of fiber lowers the risk of major diseases as an adult. Eating a fiber-rich diet from an early age can decrease the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer.
Some high-fiber foods that your child might enjoy are:
Click here for an article regarding the importance of fiber in a child's diet with some recipes that are child-friendly. ENRICHMENT UPDATE Conference Play Days & Kids' Night Out Don't forget school will not be in session during conferences for Primary, Lower School, KH and MSG on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15. Register for full-day Play Days here!
Cache-Cache Mania! Register now for this student-favorite group hide-and-seek game. Primary cache-cache is today, Friday, March 8. LS/KH/MSG cache-cache is on Friday, March 22. Click here to register for Cache-Cache.
Kids' Night Out – Parents get a night OFF when kids get a night OUT. Kids' Night Out runs from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, with dinner provided. It is an all-encompassing evening of age-appropriate activities designed to keep kids active and busy while having FUN! We go outside if possible, so dress appropriately. Registration is online, but walk-ins are welcome at the Circle Drive beginning at 6:30 p.m. Register here for Kids' Night Out.
Summer at Sacred Heart – Registration for the 2019 summer camp season has started and many sessions are full. Themes and activities have been posted on the camp webpage, www.ashmi.org/summer. NEW this year, lunch is included in the cost of tuition! You can reach out to Mr. Bob if you have any questions. Click here to register for summer camp. ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART |