OHIO PTA HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 2014

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Apply for a Smart from the Start Community Outreach Grant in Jan.
Funded by the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF), 10 grants of $10,000 will be given to PTA regions, districts and councils to educate families of children ages 3-5 and partner with a local neighborhood community to improve awareness of energy balance concepts. The application deadline is March 28, 2014. Voices for Healthy Kids Website National PTA and the HWCF will host a webinar on the grant requirements, online application process, and existing resources available. Five bonus points will be awarded for participation. Register now to participate. 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, January 22 3 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 18

Questions? Contact National PTA Program (800) 307-4782.

Every Child Spotlights the Suburban Child

In January, National PTA's Every Child in Focus campaign centers on the Suburban Child. National PTA President Otha Thornton will meet with Education Committee members on Capitol Hill to discuss ways to increase support for Suburban children. National PTA is proud to

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share resources and research from the Brookings Institution on suburban poverty and challenges that Suburban children face. Learn more about the resources available to parents of children of Suburban children by visiting PTA's One-Voice blog. Be sure to follow the conversation online @PTAThornton @NationalPTA and #EveryChild. Visit our Suburban Child webpage for information on the unique challenges facing children in suburban settings and find out how PTAs can better support and improve outcomes for students and families. Questions or ideas on hosting an Every Child in Focus Event? Contact National PTA.

TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO SCHOOL WEEK!

The HWS Monthly FYI is for local PTA leaders and other interested parties who want to know about the latest trends, events, and activities concerning HWS issues involving our children and youth.

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Check out Food-A-Pedia to find and compare nutrition information for more than 8,000 foods. Its quick and easy to use! https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodapedia.aspx

http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/aboutmh/overview.html https://www.nagb.org/parent-education-summit/summitregistration.html Student Engagement Virtual Town Hall http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html http://teensafedriving.org/blog/ticket-your-parents/ Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. It's recommended for most individuals, ages six months and older. Flu season typically peaks in January or February, so it's not too late to get vaccinated for the current flu season! In addition to the vaccine, there are steps you can take to avoid getting and spreading the flu: Wash your hands often with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Avoid close contact with sick people. Practice good health habits (get adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition; and manage stress). Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Stay home if you have the flu. Learn more about the flu, including symptoms and treatment.
Source: http://www.flu.gov/symptoms-treatment/symptoms/index.html

Today's Tip: Are you ready for the No-Diet Diet? Following the MyPlate guidelines isn't really a 'diet' -- It is about developing a healthy pattern of eating. Just make sure you meet your food group goals each day and minimize extra amounts of sugar, salt and saturated fat. It's not about dieting. It's all about choosing well. Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov

Cheers to an Awesome New Year!

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