Y.E.S Indeed!

March ENCORE Calendar

March Breakfast Menu

March Lunch Menu

Tuesday, March 3rd - Arby's Night

Wednesday, March 4th: Early Dismissal/Slushies

Tuesday, March 10th: YES Science Fair- City Auditorium

Wednesday, March 11th: Early Dismissal/Slushies

Thursday, March 12th-Tuesday, March 17th: No School!

Monday, March 16th: Wendy's Night Out

Wednesday, March 18th: Early Dismissal

Wednesday, March 25th: NO KINDERGARTEN due to Kindergarten Round up! Early Student Dismissal

Wednesday, April 1st: Early Dismissal/Slushies

Duke Branch open on Thursdays!

The Duke Branch of Cornerstone Bank is open every Thursday from 7:45-8:15. If students wish to deposit money, they may head into the library to deposit money and earn a reward for saving!

Hello York Elementary Scientists and Families!

Mark Your Calendars with These Important Dates

• Science Expo: March 10th students arrive by 5:30 PM
• Set-up for Science Expo: March 9th, 4:00-6:00 PM at the City Auditorium
• Presentations to Science Experts: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
• Public Viewing of Science Projects: 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Clean up: Please begin helping at 7:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Science Expo Committee Members at Y.E.S.

Mrs. Heberlee

March is National Nutrition Month – Info. From the NIH

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy weight. Involving them in meal preparation and cooking can motivate them to try new foods – and is a good way to spend time together as a family.

What is a “healthy” diet?

· Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free milk products.

· Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

· Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium/salt, and added sugars.

· Stays within your calorie needs.

Focus on Healthy Food Choices - Choose the GO, SLOW, and WHOA foods:

GO FOODS – are the lowest in fats and added sugar. They are nutrient dense with a better source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients important to health. Examples of GO foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat milk products, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, egg whites, or egg substitute.

SLOW FOODS - are higher in fat, added sugar, and calories. SLOW foods include vegetables with added fat, white refined bread flour, low- fat mayonnaise, 2% low fat milk products, peanut butter, pizza, baked chips, and mac and cheese. Have slow foods sometimes.

WHOA FOODS – are the highest in fat and sugar. They are calorie dense foods and low in vitamins, minerals, and other needed nutrients. Have WHOA foods once in a while, and when you do have them, have small portions. Examples of WHOA foods are whole-milk products, fried foods, bakery sweets, candy, soda, chips, sugary cereals, and creamy salad dressings.

Hungry for more? Visit the WE CAN! Web site at http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov Visit the Keep the Beat : Deliciously Healthy Eating web site at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthyeating

katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal

dan.flynn@yorkdukes.org

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