Posts made in February 22nd, 2012
Video of the Month – Middle School Parachute Activities
Shana Green takes us through some parachute activities for middle school students participating in CATCH PE. Parachute activities teach teamwork, cooperation and kids of all ages love...
Read MoreIntroducing the Latest CATCH Champion – Patricia O’Neill
Patricia O’Neill, Principal of Clinton Elementary School in Maplewood, New Jersey is the CATCH Champion for March. What prompted you to be an advocate for children’s health? I have always been an advocate for children’s health. As a young athlete, I was always made aware of how important it is to maintain good health. My mother is a nurse and my father enjoyed being outdoors and golf. I had a very active, healthy childhood so a healthy lifestyle is important to me. As a principal of an elementary school, I understand the relationship between being healthy and the ability to learn. Being active and eating healthy foods helps students become better...
Read MorePARENT ENGAGEMENT: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health
Children and adolescents are establishing patterns of behavior that affect both their current and future health. Young people are at risk for engaging in tobacco, alcohol, or other drug use, participating in violence or gang activities, and initiating sex at an early age. However, a growing body of research demonstrates that enhancing protective factors in the lives of children and adolescents can help them avoid behaviors that place them at risk for adverse health and educational outcomes. Read the Entire CDC Study...
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