Class Life

Here are a few of the students from our class! Throughout these newsletters I will be
introducing you to different students and some of the healthy eating choices that they
have. From left to right, there is Mark, Darian, and Brian. They are enjoying a healthy
lunch.

MS. EMILY
AUGUST 31, 2015
FIRST GRADE

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Events coming up:

Picture Day September
7th
Read-a-thon September
15th
Family/Pet Mile Walk
September 23rd
MEAP testing will begin
in November

What We Are
Learning This
Week!!

Did you know?

Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients

There are many essential nutrients that we need to stay
healthy. These essential nutrients are broken up into two
groups: macronutrients and micronutrients.
Macronutrients are nutrients that we need to eat a lot of to
maintain our health and homeostasis. Homeostasis is the
process of the cells in our body to self-regulate and stabilize
to perform the functions they need to correctly.
Macronutrients include water, carbohydrates, fat and protein.
Micronutrients are the nutrients that the body needs a little
bit of. These include vitamins and minerals. Although we
only need a small amount of them, they are still important to
eat to stay healthy.
These nutrients make up the human body; so it is important
that get the right amount of these nutrients. It is especially
important that adolescents to get the right amount of nutrients
because they are growing and need a lot of energy and
nutrients to stay healthy.

Activity:
Determine what macronutrient
the food would be known for.
Answers will be given in next
weeks newsletter.

Remember, macronutrients are
fats, carbohydrates, protein,
and water!
Watermelon
Fish
Chocolate
Milk
Pasta
Steak
Apple
Carrot
Orange juice

We will begin using the number line to help us count and add in math.
In science we will be making ecosystems that we will be able to observe throughout
the year.
We will start using our reading journals to record what we have read and what we
think about the story/book.

Resources: Diet Database. (n.d.). Retrieved June 6, 2015, from http://dietdatabase.com/macronutrients-and-micronutrients/

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Here is Lucy
drinking milk at
lunch. Lucy loves
to drink milk every
day. Milk is a
great source of
calcium and helps
build strong,
healthy bones!

MS. EMILY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
FIRST GRADE

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Did you know?

Calcium as a Micronutrient

Events Coming Up
Read-a-thon September 15th
Healthy foods potluck
September 18th
Family/pet mile walk
September 23rd
Count Day September 30th make sure you come to
school!!!!!!

What We Are
Learning This
Week!!

Calcium is an important nutrient that helps our

bones stay strong and healthy. Calcium is part
of a molecule that makes up 70% of bone. This
part of the bone is hard; the other 30% of the
bone is soft and made of collagen.
During adolescence it is especially important to
make sure that one is meeting the calcium
requirements. Adolescence is a time when bone
growth is rapid, so it is important to make sure
there are adequate nutrients to make bone
healthy and strong. People who do not get
enough calcium as children are at risk of getting
osteoporosis as adults. Osteoporosis is a disease
that is associated with brittle bones and fragility
fractures.
In America, many children are not getting
adequate amounts of calcium in their diet. The
recommended amount of calcium is about 1300 mg
a day! Many people are drinking more carbonated
drinks and less milk. This makes it hard for children
to reach the recommended amount of calcium.
Carbonated drinks are also known to demineralize
the bones and make them weaker.

Where is calcium found?

Below are some foods that contain
calcium.
Milk
Dairy products: cheese, yogurt, etc.
Pizza
Fruits
Veggies
Cereal
See if you can eat 2 of these every day for
a week! Mark your progress here:
S

Th

Sa

Answers to Last Weeks

Activity!
Watermelon - water and carbohydrates
Fish - protein
Chocolate - fat
Milk - protein and fat
Pasta - carbohydrates
Steak - protein
Apple - carbohydrate
Carrot - carbohydrate
Orange juice - carbohydrates

We will be starting our nutrition unit this week. We will be making a recipe book that the
students will be able to take home and share. If you have any recipes you want to share with
the class, email me! This could be the recipe that you bring to the potluck.
We will begin counting by 2s and 5s in math this week. We will continue to use the number
line and blocks to help us with our counting.
Students will be starting reading groups this week. They will be discussing the stories with their
groups.

Resources: Marta Mesias, Isabel Seiquer & M. Pilar Navarro (2011) Calcium Nutrition in Adolescence, Critical Reviews in Food Science and
Nutrition, 51:3, 195-209, DOI 10.1080/10408390903502872

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MS. EMILY
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
FIRST GRADE

Events Coming Up
Healthy foods potluck
September 18th
Family/pet mile walk
September 23rd
Count Day September 30th make sure you come to
school!!!!!
Fire Drill October 1st

What we are
Learning this
Week!!

Here is Jorge drinking water from the

fountain after playing hard at recess!
Staying hydrated is very important for the
you because water makes up 60% of your
body and plays a huge role in making sure
your body runs smoothly.

Did you know?

Water as a Macronutrient
Water is very important for the body to
function properly. Every cell in the body
relies on water to perform its duties. Water
makes up 60% of our body composition.
Water is essential for our bodies to
transport nutrients and wastes. This is
important for forming energy out of the
nutrients our body have. It is also important
that we eliminate waste so that our bodies do
not get sick. A buildup of wastes often leads
to illnesses and diseases.
It is important for children to get about 3
to 5 cups of water a day and adults to get
about 12 to 16 cups. It is important to drink
plain water rather than sugary flavored
waters. Try to drink water at every meal; this
will help you get to the daily recommended
amount.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Ants on a log:
Put peanut butter on celery sticks.
Add raisins or chocolate chips to be
your ants
Sweet potato fries:
Slice a sweet potato into wedges. Lay
them on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive
oil. Add salt and pepper. Bake at 425
for 30-35 min.
Lettuce wrap:
Can add meats, veggies, cottage
cheese, pineapple, etc.
Fruits and veggies are always a good
healthy snack!

We will be working on writing short stories in language arts.

Students will continue to work in their readings groups.
Students will apply the addition they have learned to real world problems.
We will be starting a economic unit where students will learn about the value of
money.

Resources: Nutrition and healthy eating. (n.d.). Retrieved June 16, 2015, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthyeating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

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Here is Franco, Jeff, and Melissa enjoying

the beautiful, sunny day. Sun allows our
bodies to synthesis vitamin D, an important
vitamin to help build strong bones!

MS. EMILY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
FIRST GRADE

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Events Coming Up:

Family/pet mile walk
September 23rd
Count Day September 30th
- make sure you come to
school!!!!!
Fire Drill October 1st
Parent Teacher Conferences
will begin First week in
October

What We Are
Learning This
Week!!

Did You Know?

Vitamin D as a Micronutrient
There are three types of vitamin D: D, D2, and
D3. The forms that the body is able to utilize are
D2 and D3. Vitamin D3 is synthesized in the skin
during sun exposure. Vitamin D3 are found in
only a few foods. These foods are egg yolk, fish,
and liver oil.
Vitamin D is another nutrient that helps bone
growth. Calcium and vitamin D are needed
together in order for bones to maintain their mass
and stay strong.
Vitamin D deficiency is also associated with
seasonal depression. Vitamin D is synthesized
when we are outside in the sun. Lack of sun, and
therefore vitamin D, can cause extreme fatigue
and feelings of depression.

Outdoor Activities:
Exercise is another aspect of being
healthy. It is a great idea to play
outside to get exercise and absorb
some sun to synthesize vitamin D.
Here are some ideas to stay active
outside.
Walk a dog/cat/other animal
Play basketball/shoot hoops
Play tag
Frisbee
Swimming
Still use sunblock to protect from
harmful rays!
Children should get about 30 minutes
of exercise a day and adults should
get about 60 minutes.

We will be expanding our economic unit by creating a store in class

Students will be working on writing short nonfictional stories
We will be getting different animals to observe for the next month
We are getting small reptiles, mice, chicken eggs, and fish

Resources: Ross, A. C. (Ed.). (2011). Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC, USA: National Academies Press.
Retrieved from http://www.ebrary.com

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MS. EMILY
SEPTEMBER 28,2015
FIRST GRADE

Here is Andrew
enjoying a
turkey
sandwich.
Turkey is a
great source of
protein!
Andrew will
build strong
muscles!

Image found on Google images

Events Coming Up
Count Day September 30th make sure you come to
school!!!!!
Fire Drill October 1st
Parent Teacher Conferences
will begin First week in
October
Mobile dentist will be
visiting throughout October

What We Are
Learning This
Week!!!

Did You Know?

Protein as a Macronutrient
Protein is a macronutrient that helps muscle
growth and gives our bodies the energy that they
needs. Protein is found in a variety of different
foods, most commonly in various meats, fish, nuts,
and certain grains.
There is much debate on how much protein a
person should have in a day. It is recommended
that you base the amount you should consume on
your physiological age rather than chronologic
age. For children who are developmentally at
about 12, they should consume 1.24 gram per
kilogram of body weight a day.
Scientists caution eating too much protein
because there is some evidence that it stimulates
hormones that cause bones to demineralize.
However, protein is important to maintain and
build muscles.

Muscle Building
Exercises
Quick exercises that can be done
at home that help build muscle
mass!
Push ups
Planks
Mountain climbers
Squats
Crunches
Lifting heavy objects - milk
carton

Continue to observe the animals we have for a few more weeks

Chicken eggs should be hatching soon!
Students will be working on equal sharing in math (dividing)
We will be working in new reading groups this week
Students will get an opportunity to begin an autobiography
Students will start to use pedometers to monitor the steps they take throughout the day
We will try to walk across the country together!

Resources: Giovanni, M, C Agostoni, M Gianni, L Bernardo, and E Riva. "Adolescence: Macronutrient Needs." European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition 54 (2000). Web. 7 June 2015.