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Health Fair Invitation March 2, 2009
Invitation to the Annual CATCH Health Fair at St. Patrick Hospital
 
St. Patrick Hospital's CATCH Program invites your third- and fourth-graders to attend the annual CATCH Health Fair on May 7th and 8th.
 
With six fun and interactive stations, your students will have the chance to learn and practice new skills for staying healthy.  This year's fair includes four lessons from the CATCH curriculum, plus lessons about helmet safety and germs.    

Photo from 2008 CATCH Health Fair

Dates & Times
 
Each session will last 90 minutes and will accommodate 125 - 150 students.

Session 1:  Thursday, May 7th: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Session 2:  Thursday, May 7th: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Session 3:  Friday, May 8th:  9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Session 4:  Friday, May 8th: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Six Fun & Interactive Stations
 
Tackle Tobacco
*
  • Learn and practice the skill of saying NO! to tobacco.
  • Understand how tobacco use affects the body, especially the heart and lungs.

CATCH Course

  • Learn the meaning of GO Activities.
  • Recognize the signs of GO Activities.
  • Have fun playing a GO game outside.

Taste Test Challenge*

  • Learn the meaning of GO Foods.
  • Taste-test new or unusual GO Foods.

Hearty Hearts*

  • Learn about the body's circulatory system and the important roles that GO Foods and GO Activities play within that system.

Buckle Your Brain

  • Understand how helmets protect the brain from injury.
  • Learn when it's a good idea to wear a helmet.

Germ Hunters

  • Learn what germs are, how they spread, and how they cause disease.
  • Understand the importance of hand-washing to prevent the spread of germs. 

 *Based on lessons from the CATCH curriculum. 

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Due to the popularity of the CATCH Health Fair, we ask that you call CATCH Intern Mary Nolan at 327-3012 to reserve a space as soon as possible.  Participating teachers will receive an information packet with more details.
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The Missoula CATCH Team
 
Laura Balis - CATCH Intern
 
Marya Bruning, RD, LN - CATCH Dietitian
 
Mary Nolan - CATCH Intern
 
Lisa Tims - CATCH Coordinator