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Frances B. McCord Elementary School 8450 S. Nashville Ave Burbank, IL 60459 (708) 599-4411 www.bsd111.org Dear Parents and Guardians of McCord Students, It is with great pleasure that I write this as your new Principal. Thank you very much for your warm welcome and words of encouragement as I join the McCord family. I have had a wonderful time getting to know your students. I have met many of you brief- ly and I cherish these quick talks. However, please feel free to stop in anytime to discuss any ideas or concerns you may have. This past month was filled with many fun events, including the 100th Day celebrations and Valentine’s Day parties. Thank you to all of the families that came to Family Reading Night. It was a great evening and we look forward to more events like this in the future. Now we are preparing for the PARCC Assessment (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers). This is a state-wide exam and it measures individual student achievement relative to the Common Core State Standards. Testing will begin the morning of Wednesday, March 11th and continue through Tuesday, March 24th. It is important that all students get to school on time so they do not miss any part of the test. Students need plenty of sleep the night be- fore testing. They should also eat a healthy breakfast every day. It is important to encourage your children to do their best on every session of the test. You can find practice questions and test taking tips to help your child prepare at home on the following websites: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ http://www.parcconline.org/take-the-test Arrival and Dismissal procedures---Parents I ask that you all adhere to the parking and driving procedures that are in place. The main concern is the safety of the children. We all know the streets can become congested both before and after school and can be frustrating. With the coop- eration of all involved, picking up and dropping off your children will be easy and safe for us all. Again, thank you for your overwhelming kindness and I look forward to working with you and your children. Very Sincerely, Dr. Nicole Robinson, Principal March 2015 March 2 No School Casmir Pulaski Day March 8 Daylight Savings Begins March 11 PARCC Testing Window Begins March 17 St. Patrick’s Day March 18 St. Baldrick’s Event Liberty Junior High School 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 20 Spring Begins March 25 Board Meeting District Office Dates to Remember McCord Mustang News
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Page 1: Dear Parents and Guardians of McCord Students, march 2015 newslett… · Dear Parents and Guardians of McCord Students, It is with great pleasure that I write this as your new Principal.

Frances B. McCord Elementary School 8450 S. Nashville Ave Burbank, IL 60459

(708) 599-4411 www.bsd111.org

Dear Parents and Guardians of McCord Students, It is with great pleasure that I write this as your new Principal. Thank you very much for your warm welcome and words of encouragement as I join the McCord family. I have had a wonderful time getting to know your students. I have met many of you brief-ly and I cherish these quick talks. However, please feel free to stop in anytime to discuss any ideas or concerns you may have.

This past month was filled with many fun events, including the 100th Day celebrations and Valentine’s Day parties. Thank you to all of the families that came to Family Reading Night. It was a great evening and we look forward to more events like this in the future.

Now we are preparing for the PARCC Assessment (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers). This is a state-wide exam and it measures individual student achievement relative to the Common Core State Standards. Testing will begin the morning of Wednesday, March 11th and continue through Tuesday, March 24th.

It is important that all students get to school on time so they do not miss any part of the test. Students need plenty of sleep the night be-fore testing. They should also eat a healthy breakfast every day. It is important to encourage your children to do their best on every session of the test. You can find practice questions and test taking tips to help your child prepare at home on the following websites: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ http://www.parcconline.org/take-the-test

Arrival and Dismissal procedures---Parents I ask that you all adhere to the parking and driving procedures that are in place. The main concern is the safety of the children. We all know the streets can become congested both before and after school and can be frustrating. With the coop-eration of all involved, picking up and dropping off your children will be easy and safe for us all.

Again, thank you for your overwhelming kindness and I look forward to working with you and your children.

Very Sincerely,

Dr. Nicole Robinson, Principal

March 2015

March 2 No School

Casmir Pulaski Day

March 8

Daylight Savings Begins

March 11

PARCC Testing Window

Begins

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 St. Baldrick’s Event

Liberty Junior High

School

6:00-8:00 p.m.

March 20

Spring Begins

March 25

Board Meeting

District Office

Dates to Remember

McC

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If you haven’t already turned in your Year Book order form, there is still

time!!!

$15 Dollars Please turn in the Lifetouch form with a form of

payment (Cash/Check). Please write the check to

McCord Elementary

Reminders:

Please call the office at 599-4411 every day your child is absent. If we do not have verification of absence, we are required to call the truant officer. Please send a note when your child returns.

If your child is absent FIVE or more consecutive days, has an undiagnosed rash, or communicable disease, a doctor’s note is required upon returning to school.

Please update the parent contact emergency number as often as necessary. It is critical we have an emergency contact number in case your child is injured, becomes ill or needs medical attention.

Send all money in an envelope with the reason for the money and your Child’s Name & Grade.

Please comply with the following starting times:

1. Students are not supervised and should not arrive to school before 7:35 a.m. if they are eating breakfast.

2. Student should not arrive to school before 7:45 a.m. if they are not joining us for the breakfast meal.

These are some of the

Resources that can be found

on the District website:

www.bsd111.org

Student/Parent Resources,

+ny Where, STAR

Reading, STAR Math,

Rosetta Stone, Reading

Plus, Follett, Accelerated

Reader, Online Textbooks:

Grades 3-5 Science, Grade 6

Science, Grade K-6 Math

**Please note that in some cases, not all features will be available from non-school computers (i.e., students will be unable to take Accelerated Reader

tests from home)**

All meal accounts are to have a positive

balance in order to purchase meals. The

meal program is a debit

account not a credit

account. Please ensure

that your child’s

account has a positive

balance whenever they

are purchasing a meal. Thank you!!!

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Mrs. Jennifer Smith & Mrs. Helen Johnson - Early Childhood

Building UP! EC is starting a new study unit- buildings. The students will expand their knowledge of building materials and physical forces. They will also explore concepts in social studies related to shelter, jobs, and the purposes of different structures. We will ask the questions: What do buildings in our neighborhood look like? Who builds buildings? What tools do they use? What are buildings made of? What is special about our building? And- What happens inside buildings? What you can do at home: Study your house with your child. What materials were used to build it? How many doors? How many windows? How old is your home? Make a list of buildings you see and that interest your child. Ask the same questions from #1 about these structures. Send clean and empty boxes to room 108 for the students to use in making their own buildings.

Ms. Horan & Mrs. Allen - Kindergarten

"You have brains in your head and you have feet in your shoes, and you can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own and you know what you know, and you're the guy who'll decide where to go."

Dr. Seuss

We will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday which will reinforce our rhyming skills and blending ability. We will read lots of Dr. Seuss stories and books that “play with words” such as “Cat in the Hat”, “One Fish Two Fish, Red

Fish Blue Fish”, “Hop on Pop”, and “Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?”. Please reinforce these skills at home. We are writing awesome sentences. Please encourage your child to write words with appropriate letter formation, spacing and alignment. All sentences must contain punctuation and uppercase letters at the beginning. By the end of our year, we’d like all students to be writing three related sentences. In Math we are reinforcing counting items and identifying numerals 0-30. We can count by ones, fives and tens to 100. We can identify odd and even numbers. We will continue adding and subtracting number combinations for the numbers

6, 7, and 8. Our Wonders Reading unit will integrate writing and science through talking about baby animals, pets, and animal habitats. Please continue to talk to your child about what comes home. The best way to help your child grow is to reinforce what we are doing in school.

Mrs. Gorman & Mrs. Conway - Pre-Primary

In March we will be focusing on the topic of different kinds of animals. We will be talking, reading, listening and writing about baby animals, taking care of pets, and where animals live. We will continue to review/learn our letters. We will focus on Uu, Gg, Ww, Vv, and Xx. We will also

continue to learn our sight words. We will add for, have, they, of, said, and want. We will continue to review nouns and will learn about verbs or action words. In Math, we will continue to practice number formation and recognition. We have also introduced the concept of subtraction or take away during Math Their Way. The students are doing well with this. We will also do some fun activities for St. Patrick’s Day and to welcome Spring. Hopefully, we will be

able to celebrate Spring and having no snow – very soon!

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

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Mrs. Burt & Mrs. Wedster - First Grade

The first graders at McCord have decided that the groundhog was right when he predicted six more weeks of winter. Now they are hoping some lucky little leprechauns will do some special magic and help them to have an early spring with lots of sunny and warm weather. They are very

anxious to get outside and play! We know everyone will be happy when spring arrives . We have been studying Geometry in Mathematics. We will continue this and then move on to higher level subtraction and addition facts and problems. In Reading we are building a great vocabulary and continuing to learn our higher level sight word lists. We are currently on Unit Four. Thanks so much for your help working with your children in this area. We will focus on insect

life cycles and seeds and plant growth for science this spring. We are looking forward to our field trip to the Oak Lawn Children's Museum on Tuesday March 31st. We will send a reminder home closer to the date of our trip. We can't wait for spring, Easter, and our spring break. In the meantime try to stay warm. St. Patrick's day is March 17th so the first graders say " Top of the morning to ya and good luck to you!" When we asked the first graders why they are lucky they replied "we are so lucky to have a family, good food, friends, our school and teachers, freedom, toys and pets." Mrs. Wedster and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with your children daily, and we feel lucky to be a part of the McCord School Family. We also feel lucky to have a wonderful new principal, Dr. Robinson.

Mrs. Cerny & Mrs. Hlad - CC First Grade

Well, spring is growing near. We are counting down the days until spring arrives! During the month of March, we will focus on the comprehension skills of comparing and contrasting and identifying the main idea and key details. We will continue to work on long vowel patterns in spelling. In math, we will continue to work on addition and subtraction. We have just begun our geometry unit as well. Please read with or have your child read to you every night. Just ten minutes a night makes all the difference.

Mrs. Novak & Mrs. Kalousek - Second Grade

March brings many new and exciting things for 2nd grade. In Math, we will begin working with money. We will review the size, color and value of coins and bills and discuss different ways to make the same amount of money using different options. Eventually we will work on adding and subtracting money. A great way to practice this is allowing your student to help with the grocery shopping and determine how much money items will cost and how

to make change when paying for the items. Let them practice with coins in their piggy bank as you quiz them on making different amounts. We are looking forward to the completion of the Non-Fiction Book Report Posters. Once they are all finished and handed in, students will all have the opportunity to present theirs to the class and hung in the hallway for display! Remember to practice reading your facts on the poster board to be a confident presenter. In our Wonders Reading series, our next unit will focus on being good citizens, how people get

along and heroes in our community. Thank you to all those students who participated in the Writing Contest. We look forward to sharing your creative work in class and with the whole school!

Mrs. Green - Third Grade

In Math we have been working hard on math problem solving. We are just finishing the unit on fractions but will continue to work on drawing models, determining what kind of math sentence matches the

model, and then writing to explain what we did and why we did that. We will be moving next to a unit on geometry. In reading we are reading a lot of stories about immigrant life. This is tying in beautifully with the social studies unit we are doing on immigration and westward expansion. We will be moving next to a health unit on ways to fight disease and stay healthy.

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

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Mrs. Augustyn - Third Grade

The third graders in room 111 are working diligently to prepare for the upcoming PARCC testing. All the skills that have been taught this year have helped to prepare the students for this test. Please remind your child to try their best on these tests and take their time. This should not be stressful, rather a chance for each student to demonstrate how much their knowledge has grown this year. In Social Studies we recently completed our intensive unit on Westward Expansion. The students will be completing a journal project on the Oregon Trail as a culminating writing

activity. During the unit we played a game based on traveling in a covered wagon. We are currently working on creating a timeline of events in cooperative groups to demonstrate understanding of both the Westward Expansion and timelines. The students are really enjoying this learning experience and are enthusiastic about each lesson. Their interest is evident in the quality work that they are completing during this unit of study. We are continuing our memorization of multiplication facts with our timed tests every Tuesday and Thursday. Keep practicing!

Mrs. Barker - Fourth Grade

The fourth grade students have been working very hard in class. We just finished our practice PARCC tests to get us ready for the actual common core tests. The students really tried their best. The weeks of March 8th through the 28th we will be administering the actual PARCC tests (Common Core tests). This will be very challenging for all of us, since it is so new. Currently we are working on our Solar

System projects. They are turning out great. Please make sure your child practices their multiplication facts. There are some fourth graders who do not know them. This is an important skill that they should know. We are currently working on decimals in math and converting them from fractions to decimals. In Science we just completed our unit on the Solar System. We had a great time with this. Mrs. Barker learned a lot from her class at the Museum of Science and Industry last summer and brought back many of the ideas to school for the students to try out. One of

the projects that we just completed was modeling how different craters were formed from meteors. We used 50 pounds of flour, metal balls and magnets to do this. We used the Next Generation Science Standards to help us fill out our data. I highly recommend going to the Museum of Science and Industry over spring break or summer vacation. They have a great Solar System exhibit that most people don’t even know exists. In Social Studies we will start learning about Civil Rights. We just finished learning about the Civil War.

Ms. Schmidt & Mrs. Weigus - Fifth Grade

Hopefully St. Patrick’s Day will bring us some good luck and better weather during the month of March! In March our 5th graders will be taking the PARCC Test starting on March 9th. We have done several practice tests and reviewed test taking skills and strategies that will hopefully help each student succeed on this new test. In Math we are beginning to work with decimals. It is important that your child sees that we use decimals on a daily basis and

how fractions, decimals, and percentages all go together. As always it is important that they keep up with practicing their math facts by practicing every day. The 5th graders seem to be getting into the routine and doing a great job with our new reading series we have this year. They are learning many new reading tips and strategies to help them become better readers. They are also starting to notice that many key reading concepts follow over to many different subject areas which is a great tool to notice and have!

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

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Mrs. Schmidt & Mrs. Ellis - Sixth Grade

You are probably wondering what 6th grade is doing right now. Well, right now we are preparing for the big PARCC Test coming at the end of March 2015. Did you know we are having a field trip March 31, 2015 to the Shedd Aquarium? In Reading, we are working on theme and writing expository text. In Math, we are working on integers. Although it is difficult, we get the hang of it. In Science, we are doing a project about animal habitats. We are also working on body structures of animals. In Language Arts, we are learning about persuasive writing.

By: Dorothy Chraca and Chris Gewont

Mrs. Kolb - Learning Resource

Spring is just around the corner and so is the upcoming PARCC assessment. Along with continuing to develop our math and reading skills, students have been working hard to familiarize themselves with how

to navigate this assessment. Their continued positive attitude and willingness to work hard in spite of challenges is inspiring! In the month ahead, students will develop the concepts of main idea and key details, author’s point of view and compare and contrast as we explore a variety of genres including folktales, realistic fiction and expository text. The students are getting quite good at finding evidence within the text to support their answers and make connections. The month of March will usher in a “March Madness” math project in which students develop a variety of math skills such as

adding, subtracting, fractions and decimals while connecting those skills to real life situations. Thanks for your continued support! It is evident that our students have been practicing their math facts and reading for pleasure! As they all “spring forward” it is exciting to be a part of their successes!

Mrs. Arvetis - Literacy

In Literacy we will continue to MARCH forward with our research projects in Literacy. Each grade level will be working with informational/nonfiction books and text. We are paying close attention to the text

features in informational sources and thinking about how the text features help us understand the text. While reading with your child at home, ask them if what they are reading has a table of contents, glossary, or index. Ask your child what they are learning from photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, maps, or charts. Dig a little deeper in the informational text by spending time learning from the features. If you come across text features in your own reading (newspapers, magazines) point them out to your child and discuss them. Thanks for all of your continuous support at home. When students read at home, it really

shows in their work at school.

Mr. Merenda, Ms. Kropornicka, Ms. Ismail, & Ms. Abu Al-Rub - ELL

The ELL team is proud to report that all of our students have made tremendous strides over the course of the year. All of the primary grades have shown great improvement and are continuing to grow everyday with their education. The intermediate grades are showing their maturity and are taking the next step as they prepare for the PARCC assessment. PARCC will be coming up on the 11th of March and we would like to stress the importance of a good night sleep as well as an excellent breakfast to start the day. It is a long week for the students and we love for them to be extra prepared for this weeklong testing. We are continuing to help our students grow in and out of the classroom and we are very content with all of the gains made throughout the year.

“Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.”

Sarah Caldwell

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

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Ms. Bylinski - Reading Specialist

Ms. Lindemulder - Art News

I can’t believe it is midway through 3rd quarter already! Time flies when you’re having fun they say, and we have definitely been having a blast in the art room. The students in all grade

levels have been exploring the wonderful world of weaving through different experiences. We will be continuing with our 3-dimensional and hands-on experiences for a few more weeks. Kindergarten and 1st grade will be exploring clay, 2nd and 3rd are working on fiber

arts. Then 4th, 5th, and 6th will be doing several different sculpture projects.

Mrs. Swanson - Music Notes

March is Music in our Schools Month, a national celebration of music education and advocacy. Since 1838, when music was first authorized as a regular subject of instruction, decision makers have agreed on the importance of music education. In 2002, the arts, including music, were deemed a "core academic subject" along

with math, science and English in federal education policy. Recent studies show that students who participate in the arts out-perform their non-arts peers on the SAT. In addition, participation in music education increases children’s creativity,

self-discipline, critical thinking, and self-esteem. New research indicates that music may be the nutrient that can enhance the development of abstract thinking skills. The study of music and the other arts also provides students with a sense of their cultural heritage. This year’s theme is “30 Years of Music in our Schools Month”.

A ten-year study indicates that students who study music

achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic

background.

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

Turn your clocks ahead ONE hour on March 8, 2015

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Ms. Swan - PE News

The FITT Plan for Physical Activity

Physical activity is important for everyone in the family. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics summarizing the FITT method and includes general fitness tips and an activity log. FITT method FITT (frequency, intensity, time, and type) is one way to remember the general guidelines for what should be included in a fitness plan. Remember, it’s important to keep in mind that each family member’s fitness goals will be different based on age, sex, current fitness level, and available resources. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions.

- Frequency—Do some type of physical activity every day. - Intensity—Choose an activity that is at least moderate in intensity, and also try to add a few more vigorous activities over the week. Vigorous activity is activity that makes you breathe hard and sweat. (Reaching a certain heart rate is not necessary.) - Time (duration)—Plan on a total time of at least 60 minutes of activity each day. This can be done all at once or added together over several shorter 10- to 15-minute blocks of activity. Breaking it up into smaller blocks of time is a great way to start a new program or fit activity into a busy schedule. - Type—The type of activity can include a variety of team sports, individual sports, recreational activities, family activities, active hobbies, and walking or bicycling for fun and transportation. Several times every week do weight-bearing activities that promote muscle strength, flexibility, and bone health. The most important thing is to choose something fun

Ms. Conlin - From the Social Worker’s Office

In March McCord students will be encouraged to work on the Character Trait of Trustworthiness. Being trustworthy means that you are honest, do not cheat, and are reliable. At McCord we want students to stand by

their word, friends, and family, and to have the courage to do the right thing even when no one is watching! Trustworthiness is a big character trait for students to understand so it is best to point out to them when they are showing that they are trustworthy at home like when they return something they borrowed or completed a chore they promised to finish. Discussion about who your student sees as being trustworthy is another great way to help teach him/her what this character trait

means and why it is important. As in previous months, McCord students who are “caught” being caring will earn a teacher’s signature on their card, which helps them to earn an incentive at the end of the month.

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

Examples of Moderate Activity Examples of Vigorous Activity

Slow walking (3.5 mph) Fast walking (4.5 mph)

Slow bike riding (<10 mph) Fast bike riding (>10 mph)

Dancing Jogging or running

Weight lifting—light workout Aerobics

Stretching Competitive sports: basketball, football, soccer

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Mrs. Gawel & Mrs. George - Speech Department News

The generosity of the McCord School Mustangs is going strong! We just wrapped up the selling of St. Baldrick’s Day t-shirts to support the Christ Medical Center's Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer Center. We continue to sell buttons ($2), wristbands ($2) and medallions ($1) in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation. We also continue to collect change on Fridays for the same great cause. March 18th is the big day! Our head shaving event will be held at Liberty Junior High at 6:00pm on March 18th. Permission slips were recently sent home with instructions on how to register for the event. Pony tail donations will also be accepted to send to Locks of Love

charity, which provides wigs to those in need. Anyone who wishes to participate in the big event needs to register on-line and return his/her signed permission slip to his/her teacher as soon as possible. We have until March 18th Mustangs! Let’s see if we can sell out of all those buttons, wristbands and medallions. Just remember though, any donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Johnson, R.D., L.D., - Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month® Bite into a healthy lifestyle everywhere you go!

National nutrition month encourages everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are focused on consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices and getting daily exercise in order to achieve and

maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease and promote overall health.

March Youth Programs - Prairie Trails Library

Cinderella Celebrations - This month Disney is releasing a live-action version of Cinderella in theaters. Come in and celebrate by learning more about the famous fairy tale and help make some prince and princess putty

- March 9, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. - Grades K-3

Art Exploration: All the Worlds a Stage - Theatrical Mask and Puppets - We’re honoring Women’s History month by exploring a woman in the Arts! Come and learn about how Julie Taymor (Director of the Lion King on Broadway) has used masks and puppets in her productions. Then we’ll make our very own masks and puppets

- March 11, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. - Grades K-3

Magic Workshop - Gary Kantor is back to teach another magic workshop (with different tricks than last year). Children will have a great time as they learn their very own collection of thrilling tricks! Gary will teach card tricks, vanishing effects, and much more. All materials provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home.

- March 11, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.

Flight of the Irish - Pack your bags!!! We’re taking a pretend trip to Ireland! We will read about this fabulous country, get our passports stamped, learn-an Irish jig, and fly the airplane home all before lunch time. A flight snack will be included

- March 12, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. - Ages 3-5 years old

Giant Scrabble - Do you like scoring points and challenging your friends? Then join us for a game of Giant Scrabble as we form words and win, win, win.

- March 12, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. - Grades 4-6

Tween Iron Chef - Are you a pastry chef? If so, roll up your sleeves and create your own sweet work of art! Sweet materials will be provided.

- March 26, 2015 - Grades 4-6

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

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Ther

News from the Nurse & McCord Health Aide - Ms. Patrice Williams, R.N. & Mrs Ficker

From the Health Department

Patrice Williams RN , District Nurse

I know it’s hard to imagine, but spring is on the way! And with the warmer weather, budding flowers and

changes in temperature we want to encourage you to adopt healthy eating and daily physical activity habits in

celebration of National Nutrition Month.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” focuses

on consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices and getting daily exercise in order to achieve and

maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.

When making food choices remember the USDA’s choose my plate recommendations:

Make at least half your grains whole grains

Vary your veggies Focus on fruit

Get your calcium-rich foods

Go lean with protein

With increased physical activity inside and out doors be aware of the signs and symptom

of a concussion. According to the CDC a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a

bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also

occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth.

Symptoms usually fall into four categories:

Remember concussion symptoms do not always show up immediately

Seek immediate medical attention when:

Headache gets worse and does not go away

There is weakness, numbness or decreased coordination

There is repeated vomiting or nausea

Speech slurred

One pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other

Person looks very drowsy or cannot be awakened

Having convulsions or

seizures

Cannot recognize people or places

Person getting more and more confused,

restless, or agitated There is unusual behavior

There is loss of consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously and the

person should be carefully monitored)

MCCORD MUSTANG NEWS

Thinking Physical Emotional/Mood Sleep

Difficulty thinking clearly Headache Fuzzy or blurry vision

Irritability Sleeping more than usual

Feeling slowed down Nausea or vomiting (early on) Dizziness

Sadness Sleep less than usual

Difficulty concentrating Sensitivity to noise or light Balance problems

More emotional Trouble falling asleep

Difficulty remembering new information Feeling tired, having no energy Nervousness or anxiety

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March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

NO SCHOOL

CASMIR

PULASKI DAY

3 4

No after school

programs

PFC MEETING

5 6

SPIRIT

WEAR

7

8

DAYLIGHT

SAVINGS

TIME

CHANGE

CLOCK

AHEAD

9

10 11

PARCC

Testing

12

PARCC

Testing

13

PARCC

Testing

14

15 16

PARCC

Testing

17

ST

PATRICK’S

DAY

PARCC

Testing

18

ST BALDRICK’S

EVENT -

LIBERTY JR.

HIGH

PARCC

Testing

19

PARCC

Testing

20

SPIRIT WEAR

PARCC

Testing

21

22 23

PARCC

Testing

24

PARCC

Testing

25

Board Meeting

Admin Bldg

7:00 p.m.

26 27

READ

EVERYDAY

28

29 30

31

GET A GOOD NIGHT REST AND EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!!!

GET A GOOD NIGHT REST AND EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!!!


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