Healthy People 2020
In 1979, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created a program that develops decade-long initiatives to improve the health of U.S. citizens.
The framework for the next decade, Healthy People 2020, was recently released. Now, the focus is on objective development. The tentative objectives cover a wide array of health topics, including physical activity and fitness.
To learn more about this initiative or to get involved, please visit http://www.healthypeople.gov/HP2020/

Busy Time of the Year!

It is hard to believe we are almost finished with 2009! Students in Family Life classes have been participating in lessons that deal with responsibility (our character education word for December). Students have learned that being responsible means that you finish tasks when they are given to you. As we mature we need to take responsibility for our own actions, which helps to build our self-confidence.

Physical education classes have been playing volleyball and newcomb as we learn to strike without an implement in our hand. This helps to build our hand eye coordination. We also have learned how to play a position on the court and which position is responsible for a specific area.

REBEL 2 students are planning their lessons to teach to our 4th and 5th grade students. Please encourage your 6th, 7th or 8th grade students to participate in our REBEL 2 program. It is a great way to get involved in an extra-curricular club and both Warren Hills and Warren Tech have the REBEL program for their students. It is never to early to think of how it looks to be involved with school programs. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2010. We are always looking for new members.
Mrs. Hart and myself wish everyone a Safe and Blessed Holiday Season!

Cold and Flu Season

Help to prevent the spread of germs by washing your hands often. Here are some tips from our Family Life Classes:

When should you wash your hands?
• Before preparing or eating food
• After going to the bathroom
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone
to the bathroom
• Before and after tending to someone who is sick
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After handling an animal or animal waste
• After handling garbage
• Before and after treating a cut or wound


Family Life classes will discuss ways to show adults that they are responsible. Students will be working on responsibility activities designed to help them "own up" for their behavior. Someone with a strong self-confidence is willing to take responsibility for their actions.

Physical Education classes have finished the first round of rubric scores for archery. These scores will be combined with another round of rubric scores to determine who is eligible to try-out for the archery team. Reminder that there is an open gym 7:30 am - 8:10 am for students to get extra practice with archery. This is open to any 6-8 grade student.