Time for a day full of Health, Wellness and a FUN RUN!

Our Annual Healthy Living Fair is right around the corner, Saturday April 27th!  Please mark your calendars and come learn something new.  Scroll down to the last post for all the links to the information regarding the Fun Run Registration, and much, much more.

Just 10 days prior to our Healthy Living Fair is the

 

The Great Utah State Shakeout! 

 

The State's Earthquake Drill.  Everyone can get involved whether it is on an individual, family or business level.  Check out the following website to see what is planned state-wide for this great event.  Remember....when the time to act is upon us, the time for preparation has past.

So, Be Prepared!

 

http://www.shakeout.org/utah/

 

It is Here!

The month we have anticipated all year.....April, the beginning of Spring and most importantly our Healthy Living Month at Hawthorn Academy!! 

We will be having events going on all month long.  Attached is a link to the HOPE Website which will allow you to print out the following important dates and forms for your children to participate in during this month. 

 

http://hawthorn-academy-pto.appspot.com/https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwT7Gg_HZse8TlBYZVdza1JZcUk/edit

 



 

1. Fun Run Registration Form.  Our Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 27th at Hawthorn Academy.  2013 Entry Fees: $7 per person or $35 per family (up to six members) $10 per person flat rate the day of the race.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwT7Gg_HZse8Z21KWVNYWThCMjg/edit

 

2. Sponsorship Form.  This year we have added a new twist to our Fun Run. You can now get family members, friends and neighbors to sponsor you in the race. This will count towards your entry fee as well! There will be extra prizes for everyone that collects more than $50 from
sponsors. There will also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for those students that earn the
most money overall! You won’t want to miss out on these prizes!

 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwT7Gg_HZse8QkYzWkFQLXNzbVU/edit

 

3.  Healthy Living Activity Calendar.  This calendar helps you earn points each day by participating in the various activities listed.   Your points will earn you raffle tickets for FABULOUS PRIZES at our Healthy Living Fair on Saturday April 27th and if you complete the entire calendar you earn a sneaker charm! 

 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwT7Gg_HZse8NkwzYzJaYUtTZlU/edit

 We will be concluding this with our Annual Healthy Living Fair and Fun Run on Saturday, April 27th.  You WON'T want to miss out.  We have some excellent booths and vendors that want to show and teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle.  Everything from Gardening, Exercise, Blood Pressure Screening, Living Green and Being Safe.  There are going to be fun Raffle Prizes and everyone will get a chance to participate in some hands-on events.  Please plan to bring your family, friends, and neighbors.  The Fair is free and open to everyone!  For more information check out the following flier below.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwT7Gg_HZse8TlBYZVdza1JZcUk/edit

Welcome Spring!

With the weather warming and the flowers starting to poke through the soil, adopting new habits to your Healthy Lifestyle can be automatic if you make some minor changes in your normal routine.  Check out our Exercise Page for some easy ideas that you can implement in your life.  Look at our Recipe Page for some great ways to use GREENS in your meals.  Yummy!  And most importantly please plan on attending our Healthy Living Fair on Saturday April 27th at Hawthorn Academy.  We have many vendors, booths and displays to help you get on track or stay on track to a Healthy Lifestyle.  Don't forget that we will be kicking off our Healthy Living Fair with our annual 5K Run and Fun walk.  Please don't forget to register in advance for the race.  WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Knowledge is Motivation

Saturday April 27th is Hawthorn's Healthy Living Fair and Fun Run

This is just a quick reminder to mark the date for our Fun Run and Healthy Living Fair.  If knowledge is motivation than please join us on Saturday the 27th of April to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle.  Get Motivated!

A Fun Lesson in Hand Washing

This month we will be visiting the Elementary classrooms and doing a handwashing demonstration.  Since repetition is a great teacher, here is a GREAT idea on how you can teach this lesson at home.  It is quick and effective.  ENJOY!

http://amomwithalessonplan.com/childrens-mucinex/

Kids in the Kitchen!!

Teaching kids to cook healthy......

I was recently in a public restroom and noticed something that I had never seen before.  Right in front of the mirrors secured to the sink was a depository for insulin needles.  I have to say I was taken by complete surprise.  Actually, I was kindof mad.  I don't want my children growing up thinking that getting diabetes was a "normal" part of life.   How sad! There are certain things that move a person to action and this did it for me.   As a big believer in "Knowledge being a great Motivation", I tried to figure out a fun way to teach my kids how to be healthy in life.  So I took it to a place I enjoy being.....the kitchen.   When I was young I took 4-H and really enjoyed it so I figured I could use a similar technique and teach my daughter and some friends how to cook healthy. 

I found some old 4-H manuals on-line and revamped them to a "healthy" cooking class.  We invited 4 other seven year-old girls and are nearing the end of the 12 week classes. We have gone over everything from measuring with the right tools to knife skills (a little scary!), to planning and preparing for a party.  It has been quite an adventure and a great learning tool.   The girls have all learned a lot (and I have learned just how much I can handle). I has been fun for us and maybe it will be a springboard for you to spend a little time teaching healthy life skills to your children too.  Good Luck!

New Month = No regrets with Resolutions!

New Games on our Games Page!!!

 

February is here and a lot of our resolutions are gone but the resolution to make a change in your lifestyle can still keep moving forward.  Continue to make small changes that bring BIG results.  Don't get down on yourself and don't be hard on yourself if you fail one day......tomorrow is a new day, so start again.  We have some new exercises ideas for you and your kids on our EXERCISE PAGE, we have wonderful cinnamon recipes on our RECIPE PAGE and some great links through the FUN FACTS page to learn more about a healthy lifestyle.  Check them out and find out what our expert doctor has to say to help you get through the winter easier on our DOCTOR'S TIPS page. 

We will be having our Couch to 5K posted at the end of February so please watch for that.

Also, at school there will be a jumprope contest in the classes and an assembly for the middle school students on the dangers of energy drinks!