December PTA Newsletter

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Physical Education Policy Development Tools

Background: One of the most important strategies for creating a viable and sound K-12 physical education infrastructure is the creation of local policies. The following links have been identified to help you create this sustainable infrastructure:

 

Strategies for Family Engagement

Download Families as Partners: Fostering Family Engagement for Healthy and Successful Students pdf from the National School Boards Association

The Benefits of Effective Family Engagement

  • Higher grades and test scores
  • More classes passed
  • Better attendance
  • Better social skills and improved behavior at home and at school
  • Easier adaptation to school
  • Increased likelihood of high school graduation and attendance at postsecondary education

 

Evaluating Sugary Drink Nutrition and Marketing to Youth

Download a color flyer pdf on the marketing of Sugary Drinks

Parents can make a difference

  • Buy and serve children water, and low-fat or non-fat plain milk (age 2 or over)
  • Keep juice portions small
    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than 4-6 ounces of 100% juice per day for children ages 1-6, and 8-12 ounces per day for older children
  • Read the labels of children's fruit drinks
    Check for sugar, artificial sweeteners, and artificial flavors
  • Remember - 4 grams of sugar equals one teaspoon and most children should not have more than 15 grams of sugar per day
  • Contact beverage companies and tell them to change their harmful marketing practices

 

Reflections - Diversity Means...

Download the 2011 Reflections Packet or email Debi Skaggs at reflections@sfpta.org .

 

2011-2012 Dues Remittance Form

Remit Dues once a month.

 

2011-2012 Unit Officer Report Form Due

Fill out your Officer Report to keep up to date with PTA.

 

Quick Notes

Annual Presidents' and Principals' Founders Day Dinner: February 10, 2012

Join the Second District PTA celebratrion of PTA Founders Day with Dinner from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Distribute this Save the Date flyer to all your members.


2011-2012 Unit Officer Report Form Due


About Us

District President Michelle Parker

Contact:
VP Communications - Barbara Lee
555 FRANKLIN STREET - ROOM 203-D, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
415 241-6048
2nddist@sfpta.org

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