Commit to Be Fit Newsletter

14 April 2023/ Issue No. 242

On Thursday, Commit to Be Fit was thrilled to welcome Ms. Liz Beling, Regional Farm to School Liaison, back to RCES to lead a Harvest of the Month taste test for students. This month's featured harvest, lettuce, was featured in a mandarin orange and lettuce salad with poppy seed dressing. Yum!

The ABL Lab continues to be a hit with students! Movement is fun and promotes healthy bodies and minds. Pictured above: the student performed "bunny hops" on the boomer board. This movement increases proprioception (body in space) while providing cardio.

Woohoo!! It's Prize Time! Visit our ACTIVITES PAGE (at the bottom) to check your point totals AND cash in your points. Be sure to cash in your points by Friday, April 21st. Prizes will be available for pick-up at the school board office between Monday, April 24th- Friday, April 28th.

Thank you to everyone that submitted a recipe for our March Challenge. We received a large variety of yummy looking meals and snacks. Join us in congratulating our prize drawing winner, Amy Newman!

To view the C2BF Community Cookbook, click HERE.

This semester, C2BF invited all staff members to participate in a weekly free salad drawing. This week's winners are Viviana Tisera (high school) and Jill Atkins (elementary). C2BF will be delivering your free salad coupons shortly. Enjoy, Viviana and Jill!

Everyone is invited to attend the 1st Annual Autism Acceptance Walk on April 22nd at 10 am. There will be a 1 mile walk around the RCHS track, corn hole, mural painting, and more! Please contact Tanya with questions at tcox@rappahannockschools.us.

THE APRIL CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE! To view the APRIL CALENDAR, CLICK HERE.

As a friendly reminder, classes will not be held on early release days or when school is not in session for students. Be sure to join our Facebook GROUP (search Commit to Be Fit) or sign-up for our newsletters at the bottom of our website homepage (www.rappc2bf.com) to receive class updates and/or cancellations.

Location information is available on our website www.rappc2bf.com/activities

Have additional questions? Email c2bf@rappahannockschools.us.

Be sure to check and change your air filters regularly. Filters help improve air quality by trapping bacteria, spores, pollen, dust, dirt, pet dander, and other molecules you wouldn't want to inhale. Generally, it is recommended that air filters in your home be replaced every one to three months. Since it's an easy thing to forget, mark your calendar each month as a reminder to check them to make sure they aren't too dirty. This will ensure that clean air is circulated throughout your home, which will help to keep your family feeling healthier during flu and allergy seasons.

The recent sunshine and 80-degree days make it easier to get outdoors to exercise or take a stroll. Did you know that being outdoors can improve your mental well-being? Studies have shown spending time in nature can combat anxiety and depression. A short walk will do on days you can’t fit in a long walk outside. Take the time to step away for a quick outside stroll to decompress, and reset your mood. Cultivate mindfulness by taking in the fresh air, sights, and sounds. I will leave you with a famous quote “In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle

This week's recipe is a healthy alternative to banana splits. Rather than using ice cream, try Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Yum! Click here to view.