Tips for Staying Healthy & Things to Know

StayHealthy!

• Wash your hands often throughout the day

• Cover your mouth whensneezing or coughing

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

• Get adequate sleep at night (8-10 hours)

• Do not share drinks or food
  

• Eat from all food groups on the food pyramid, as recommended

• Eat a breakfast at home or school - which is important for learning

• Exercise 3-5 times a week

• Dress appropriately for the weather

• Interact and have fun with friends

• Find healthy ways to relieve stress

***Washing your hands is one of the most important ways to stay healthy and to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses. Important times to wash your hands is before eating or preparing food, after using the bathroom, after playing outside, after contact with animals and pets, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.***

 Things to Know!

• Please inform your school nurse with any changes in your child's health condition

• Please send your child to school with a water bottle - hydration is important for staying healthy

• If your child is in elementary school - please consider keeping an extra change of clothes in their backpack for any possible accidents