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Desert Sage News February 4, 2016
Building Responsible Lifelong Learners
PH (208)350-4020 www.westada.org
Desert Sage Core Values
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Cooperative
Be Safe
Friday, February 26 We encourage you to
bring a healthy and
nutritious snack!
Principal ~ Lisa Hahle [email protected]
Important Dates
Feb 8-12 ~ Kindness Week
Feb 9 ~ PTO Meeting
4:00pm Library
Feb 15 ~ NO SCHOOL,
Presidents day
Feb 29 ~ Leadership MTG
8:00AM Library
March 4 ~ NO SCHOOL K-8
Teacher In-Service
March 7 ~ Family Engagement
Meeting 8:15AM, Library
March 21-25 ~ NO SCHOOL
Spring Break
School Hours
1st ~ 5th Grade
9:05am ~ 3:55pm
Kindergarten/WAEI
AM 9:05am-12:05pm
PM 12:55pm-3:55pm
Late Start Wednesday
1st ~ 5th Grade
9:20am ~ 3:55pm,
Kindergarten/WAEI
AM 9:20am ~ 12:15pm
PM 1:05pm ~ 3:55pm
Every day during Kindness Week students and staff will be asked to participate by dressing up
and/or completing acts of kindness. The dress up themes for the week are:
Monday 02/08 ~ “GO” give a compliment. Wear GREEN.
Tuesday 02/09 ~ “HAT DAY” Tip your hat to kindness, play with someone new today.
Wear a HAT.
Wednesday 02/10 ~ “SMILE DAY” See how many people you can smile at today! Students
will be given a smiley face sticker to wear.
Thursday 02/11 ~ “HELP DAY” Be a member of Team Super Hero and help someone
today! Wear a superhero outfit, your favorite sports team, or Desert Sage spirit wear.
Friday 02/12 ~ “KINDNESS DAY” Show your Valentines spirit by being extra kind today.
Wear Valentine’s colors!
Leadership Team
We’d like to invite you to be a part of our Leadership Team!
The team meets once a month to discuss a wide variety of
topics including school budget & goals, student achievement,
family events, and much more. Parent input is an important
part of this decision-making process. Our next meeting will
be February 29th from 8:00-8:45 am in the Library. If you
are interested in attending or have any questions, please
contact Stephanie Hughes at 350-4020 ext. 1100.
We are starting up our own school mail system, the Coyote
Express! Your child will have an opportunity to practice writing skills and communicate with others in the building. They can write to other students or even staff members!! We will
have the mailbox set up by the office. Parents are welcome to write letters to their own child or another child/staff member. We will have a box with paper and pencils along with a map of the building and directions on addressing letters in the school next to the mailbox. We hope you are able to participate the next time you come in. Our deliveries to classes will be Friday afternoons.
We have started taking orders
for the Desert Sage Elementary
Yearbook. The yearbooks are
full color and are only $12.00!
The deadline for orders is
February 12th. Order forms
were sent home with students
last week. You can also order
online through the Desert Sage
Website for a small fee. Don’t
let your chance to order this
wonderful keepsake pass you by.
Order yours today!!
Our Star Student Character trait for the month of February is:
Ways to show Fairness
Follow the rules when playing a game in class
Listen to each person’s ideas during a group project
Accept everyone for the person they are
Be respectful to everyone you meet, no matter what
Please encourage your child(ren) to do their best following our core values and character traits. We know with your help we can make this awesome program a success!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 Brunch Lunch (French Toast & Sausage Patty) or Sunflower Butter & Jelly Sandwich Sweet Potato Krinkles Sliced Peaches Spring Mix Salad
2 Cheeseburger or Cuban Diced Pork over Red Beans and Rice Northwest Veg Medley Applesauce Spring Mix Salad
3 Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks or Southwest Chicken Flauta Corn Marinara Sauce Cup Salsa Cup RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie
4 Spaghetti with Garlic Round or Finger Steaks BBQ Beans Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Spring Mix Salad
5 Chicken & Waffles or Macaroni & Cheese Baby Carrots Fresh Pears Spring Mix Salad
8 Taquitos or Taco Salad BBQ Beans Baby Carrots Pineapple Tidbits Spring Mix Salad
9 Hot Dog or Sweet & Sour Chicken over Rice Tator Tots Fresh Fruit Cup Spring Mix Salad
10 Chicken Parmesan & Breadsticks or Cheezer Ham Links in a Bun Wrap Sweet Potato Krinkles RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie Spring Mix Salad
11 Hamburger or Lasagna with Garlic Round Corn Fruit Salad Spring Mix Salad
12 Pepperoni Wedge Pizza or Soup (chicken noodle or tomato soup) & Toasted Cheese Sandwich Edamame Medley Veggies Mandarin Oranges Spring Mix Salad
15 No School— Presidents Day
16 Beef Nachos or Orange Chicken Rice Bowl Northwest Veg Medley Fresh Fruit Cup Spring Mix Salad
17 Mini Corn Dogs or Chicken Patty on Bun BBQ Beans Green Beans RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie
18 Turkey & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes & Breadstick or Stuffed Pepperoni Pocket Baby Carrots Sliced Oranges Spring Mix Salad
19 Chicken Nuggets or Beef & Bean Burrito Sweet Potato Krinkles Mixed Fruit Spring Mix Salad Homemade Cookie
22 Brunch Lunch (French Toast & Sausage Patty) or Sunflower Butter & Jelly Sandwich Sweet Potato Krinkles Sliced Peaches Spring Mix Salad
23 Cheeseburger or Cuban Diced Pork over Red Beans and Rice Northwest Veg Medley Applesauce Spring Mix Salad
24 Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks or Southwest Chicken Flauta Corn Marinara Sauce Cup Salsa Cup RIPS 100% Fruit Slushie
25 Spaghetti with Garlic Round or Finger Steaks BBQ Beans Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Spring Mix Salad
26 Chicken & Waffles or Macaroni & Cheese Baby Carrots Fresh Pears Spring Mix Salad
29 Taquitos or Taco Salad BBQ Beans Baby Carrots Pineapple Tidbits Spring Mix Salad
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TRADITIONAL AND MODIFIED ELEMENTARY LUNCH - February 2016
ABCS of Heart HealthTo reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke
Every year, Americans suffer more than 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes. But following the ABCS can help reduce your risk
and improve your heart health.
A: Take aspirin as directed by your health care professional.
B: Control your blood pressure.
C: Manage your cholesterol.
S: Don’t smoke.
Take aspirin as directed by your health care professional.
Ask your health care professional if aspirin can reduce
your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Be sure to
tell your health care professional if you have a family
history of heart disease or stroke, and mention your
own medical history.
Control your blood pressure.
Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing
against the walls of the arteries. If your blood pres-
sure stays high for a long time, you may suffer from
high blood pressure (also called hypertension). High
blood pressure increases your risk for heart attack or
stroke more than any other risk factor. Find out what
your blood pressure numbers are, and ask your health
care professional what those numbers mean for your
health. If you have high blood pressure, work with
your health care professional to lower it.
Manage your cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver
and found in certain foods. Your body needs choles-
terol, but when you have too much, it can build up
in your arteries and cause heart disease. There are
different types of cholesterol: One type is “good”
and can protect you from heart disease, but another
type is “bad” and can increase your risk. Talk to your
health care professional about cholesterol and how to
lower your bad cholesterol if it’s too high.
Don’t smoke.
Smoking raises your blood pressure, which increases
your risk for heart attack and stroke. If you smoke,
quit. Talk with your health care professional about
ways to help you stick with your decision. It’s never
too late to quit smoking. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW today.
Million Hearts® is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. It is led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, two agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Million Hearts® word and logo marks and associated trade dress are owned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Use of these marks does not imply endorsement by HHS.
Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth
leading causes of death in the United States.
Together, these diseases cause 1 in 3 deaths.
The good news is that you can reduce your risk
by following the ABCS!
Rosa was caring for her granddaughter when she felt a sharp pain in her chest that didn’t go away. At the hospital, the health care professional told her that she had high blood pressure and that it had caused a heart attack. Rosa was surprised—she didn’t feel bad most of the time and didn’t know she had high blood pressure. The health care professional gave Rosa medicine to help control her blood pressure and prevent another heart attack. Rosa takes her medicine every day so she can keep her blood pressure under control. It’s important to Rosa to stay healthy. She wants to see her granddaughter grow up and get married one day.
What do I need to know about high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is the leading cause of
heart attack and stroke in the United States. It
can also damage your eyes and kidneys. One in three American adults has high blood pressure, and only about half of them have it under control.
How is blood pressure measured? Two numbers (for
example, 140/90) help determine blood pressure. The
first number measures systolic pressure, which is the
pressure in the blood vessels when the heart beats.
The second number measures diastolic pressure,
which is the pressure in the blood vessels when the
heart rests between beats.
When and how should I take my blood pressure? Take your blood pressure regularly, even if you feel
fine. Generally, people with high blood pressure
have no symptoms. You can take your blood
pressure at home, at many pharmacies, and at
your doctor’s office.
How can I control my blood pressure? Work with
your health care professional to make a plan for
controlling your blood pressure. Be sure to follow
these guidelines:
•
Eat a healthy diet. Choose foods low in trans fat
and sodium (salt). Most people in the United
States consume more sodium than recommended.
Everyone age 2 and up should consume less than
2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Adults
age 51 and older; African Americans of all ages;
and people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or
chronic kidney disease should consume even less
than that: only 1,500 mg of sodium per day.
• Get moving. Staying physically active will help you
control your weight and strengthen your heart.
Try walking for 10 minutes, 3 t imes a day, 5 days
a week.
• Take your medications. If you have high blood
pressure, your health care professional may give
you medicine to help control it. It’s important to
follow your health care professional’s instructions
when taking the medication and to keep taking
it even if you feel well. Tell your health care
professional if the medicine makes you feel bad.
Your health care team can suggest different ways
to reduce side effects or recommend another
medicine that may have fewer side effects.
The doctor is not the only health care professional
who can help you follow the ABCS. Nurses,
pharmacists, community health workers, health
coaches, and other professionals can work with
you and your doctor to help you achieve your
health goals.
Need confidential health information? Call the Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 today.
Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline
offers free, reliable information on a wide range of health
issues in Spanish and English. The health promotion advi-
sors can help Hispanic clients find affordable health care
services in their community.
Stay Connected
facebook.com/MillionHearts
twitter.com/@MillionHeartsUS
Visit millionhearts.hhs.gov and pledge to live a longer, healthier life today.
Love and Logic Parenting Classes provide positive, loving tools for raising
happy and well-behaved kids.
Course is built around the science of developing caring, respectful relationships.
Never before in history have parents faced so many challenges! That’s why the
Love and Logic approach provides a variety of simple and effective strategies for
parenting children birth to adulthood.
COURSES:
Location: Desert Sage Elementary, 9325, Mossywood Street, Boise, ID 83709 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Class Dates: (Tuesday’s) February 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 1 Facilitator: Carol Kulack, L.P.C., School Counselor Class Fee: $30 per person/couple Class fee covers the cost of the class workbook. Register by contacting Carol Kulack at Spalding Elementary School, Phone: 350-4308. Registration Deadline: January 29, 2016.
Location: Desert Sage Elementary, 9325, Mossywood Street, Boise, ID 83709 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Class Dates: (Thursday’s) February 11, 18, 25, and March 3, 10, 17 Facilitator: Erin Fischer Class Fee: $30 per person/couple Class fee covers the cost of the class workbook. Register by contacting Erin Fischer Desert Sage Elementary School, Phone: 350-4023. Regisration Deadline: February 5, 2016. **For those facing financial difficulties please inquire about the class scholarships that may be available when registering for the class.
