Movin’ and Munchin’ e-news
Vol. 3, Issue 2 • Spring 2011
Mukwonago Celebrates 9th year in Movin’ and Munchin’ program!
This year, Clarendon Avenue Elementary School in the Mukwonago Area School District is celebrating their 9th year in the Movin’ and Munchin’ program! They have watched as the program grew from a small health and fitness initiative with only a few schools, to over 200 schools enrolled statewide this year.
Every year Clarendon Avenue Elementary School creates a different Movin’ and Munchin’ theme to track their miles and to get kids and staff involved. This year for example, they are traveling around the Unites States using only national scenic trails. In past years, ....
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Kids with Healthy Hearts
Can kids’ habits today affect their heart health tomorrow?
The answer is YES!
Two new studies published by the American Heart Association show that children who have good health habits may decrease their risk of having an unhealthy heart in the future. This is according ....
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Outstanding Response Helps Extend Movin’ and Munchin’ Deadline!
The Wisconsin Departmentof Public Instruction (DPI) has decided to extend this year's deadline to enroll in the Movin’ and Munchin’ program. Over 50 new schools have enrolled in Movin’ and Munchin’ this year! These numbers are unprecedented.
DPI is very excited to see so many new schools enrolling in the Movin’ and Munchin’ program. It is not only a great tool for ....
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Spring is on the Way!
by Suzy Favor Hamilton
March 1, 2011
It's finally March and spring is hopefully on the way! Soon spring sports like softball, baseball, soccer, golf, rowing, tennis, track, and many others will be starting back up.
Group sports and activities are so important for kids. They provide great opportunities for kids to make friends, learn about teamwork, ....
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