February PE Stars

Once again, students in each section of PE got to vote for the classmate of their choice who displayed great personal character.  The Star qualities are:

* Work Ethic
* Positive Attitude
* Focus
* Sportsmanship
* Leadership

Congratulations to the students below!  Keep leading by example!


3rd Grade Stars

4th Grade Stars

 
5th Grade Stars

6th Grade Stars

Broccoli - Anti-Cancer Food

A new research study out of Oregon State University describes the anti-cancer effects that broccoli can have on the human body.  Broccoli contains a nutrient called "sulforaphane" that helps our body's cells communicate properly with each other.  When cells communicate properly DNA does not get confused and there is less of a chance that irregular cell growth (cancer) could occur.  To read more about this research, click the link below.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228140555.htm

Student Questions - Healthy Food, Sleep, & Weight Gain

How important is healthy food?

It is very important.  In fact, what you put in your body is just as important as exercise is to good health.  During the 4^th quarter we will be talking about food quite a bit in class.  For starters, think of healthy food as anything that our ancestors would have hunted, gathered, or grown.  These are the foods that nature provides to keep our bodies robust and well!

Why when you eat and sleep do you put so much weight on?

Actually, when you sleep your body burns fat as energy to keep your blood sugar stable throughout the night.  Sleeping is very beneficial to the body.  On the other hand, sitting around/laying around most of the day is not.  Our bodies were made to be active.  If you are eating a healthy diet full of fresh, whole foods, you will put on healthy weight that is important for your growth and development.  Putting on unhealthy weight is a problem when people eat too much of the wrong kinds of foods.  These would be junk foods like chips, pop, candy, cookies, crackers, cakes, etc.  When we stick to a diet that is similar to what our ancestors would have eaten, it is easier to stay healthy. 

Frisbee Golf 2012

Jump Rope & Happy Valentines Day!

2 Student Questions

Today's student question's are listed below.  Please add your comments/questions in the "comments" section. 




1.  How much fruit should you eat every day?

That depends on the person but I would say 3 servings would be a good number to shoot for.  I recommend a variety of fresh or fresh-frozen fruits because that way you will get a broad spectrum of nutrients.  Some of my favorites include berries, apples, pineapple, and kiwi.

2.  How do you improve cardiovascular health even better?

Like I always say, if you are challenging your body there are many ways cardiovascular health can be improved.  Running, sports, strength training, swimming, biking – whatever gets your heart pumping can in fact improve cardiovascular health.  Cardiovascular health can also be improved by getting good quality sleep every night, relaxing, and eating a diet rich in whole natural foods.  Junk food does not help cardiovascular health.

 

January PE Stars

Here are the January Syracuse Star Students.  They received the most votes in their classes on the basis of WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, FOCUS, SPORTSMANSHIP, & LEADERSHIP.  Congratulations and keep up the outstanding work!


3rd Grade Stars

4th Grade Stars

5th Grade Stars

6th Grade Stars