Miller Perry Families Rev Up with Fuel Up To Play 60 Event
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Miller Perry Elementary Families come together to make their school and their lives healthier places. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a program founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, along with the USDA. The program encourages students to make small, everyday changes at school such as choosing good-for-you foods and getting active for at least 60 minutes every day. Miller Perry kicked off Fuel Up to Play 60 with a family fitness night at the school. Students can win prizes such as an NFL player visit or Super Bowl tickets just for making a difference in their lives and community.   |
| Healthier School Lunches Feature More Fruits and Vegetables |
Your child's school day just got healthier! School lunches now include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grain-rich foods; only fat-free or low-fat milk; "right-size" meals with portions designed for a child's age; and less saturated fat, trans fat and sodium. The changes in school meals, the first in 15 years, are based on the latest nutritional guidelines.
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Dr. Yennie's Recent School Lunch
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Here are some important facts about the new school meals:
- The new school lunch provides 1/3 of the average daily calorie needs for kids by age.
- Some highly active students, like athletes, may need more calories. Some schools may offer second helpings of fruits and vegetables. A second carton of milk may also be an option. Schools can also operate after-school snack and supper programs. Students and/or sports teams can also bring food from home.
- In practice, many students are being served the same amounts of protein as before under the new standards.
Your child can learn good habits for life by making healthy food choices and getting proper exercise now. This year is a transition year as schools implement these new standards and work together with parents, to ensure that every child, in every community across America, has access to healthy and nutritious meals. Encourage them to try new foods and eat the healthy food offered. Reinforce healthy eating by offering similar new foods at home.
Keep updated on the changes at www.fns.usda.gov/healthierschoolday.
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Sullivan North NJROTC News
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Change of Command
Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Logan Shaffer has assumed command of the Sullivan North High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC). Logan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim shaffer of Kingsport and a junior at North and is responsible for the overall performance of the unit. Cadet Shaffer will graduate with the class of 2014 and has a desire to attend one of the U.S. military academies. Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Seth Marshall has been promoted to his current rank and assigned as the unit's Executive Officer. Seth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Marshall of Kingsport and is also a Junior at North. In other positional changes, Cadet Ensign Kelsey Bates has been assigned as the unit Chief Staff Officer, Cadet Ensign Nakeisha Sexton has been reassigned as the unit Supply Officer, and Cadet Michael Palmer has been assigned as the unit Operations Officer.
October Cadet of the Month Cadet Third Class Petty Officer Seth Strickler has been selected as the cadet of the month for October 2012. Seth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Strickler of Kingsport. He is an active member of the unit's color guard and drill team and has made great progress during the short period he has been in the NJROTC program. Seth has several years before he must make a definite decision on his future but is looking at all possibilities before making a firm decision. |
