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Dear Haun Husky Families,

At this time of year, I pause to give special thanks for my many blessings. My

family, my friends and the times spent with them building memories that last a

lifetime are some of my greatest gifts. Certainly another of my greatest

appreciations stems from the privilege I have at Haun to work with each of you and

your children. As a Haun staff, we so appreciate this community, our caring

parents and the most wonderful children. Thank you for the giving you all so

graciously provide for our school, and the joys you bring to the children and staff

by pulling together to make success possible for all.

This is meant to be the most “joyful” time of the year. Deadlines and commitments

sometimes give us the feeling that everything has to be “wrapped” up! During this

special time of year, we hope each family has time together making memories with

those you love. The moments you spend will be what is remembered for years to

come by your children. Take time to stop, enjoy one another and reflect on past

memories. Read together, celebrate one another, sit and enjoy to music together,

and delight in a cup of hot chocolate together. Take time to “be in the moment

with one another”.

My wish for you is that you and those you love will celebrate this season of

thankfulness with a spirit of humbleness, gratitude and appreciation. Thank you

for joining our efforts to make Haun the best place it can be for our children to

learn and teachers to teach.

I am one blessed educator,

Jayne Smith

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PISD Job Fair

For Cafeteria, Transportation, Teacher Assistants,

PASAR After-school, and Employee Childcare

PISD Sockwell Center 12/02 – 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29, 2019

Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, December 5, 2019

School Day Picture Retake

A friendly reminder there will be NO afterschool Programs next

week Monday, November 18th – 22, 2019 (Book fair Week) and

Monday, November 25th – 29, 2019 (Thanksgiving Break).

Classes will resume the week of Monday, December 2, 2019.

Rubik Cube Club last day is Thursday, November 14, 2019

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Sugary drinks and the rise of metabolic syndrome

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Are sugary drinks to blame for the rise of metabolic syndrome in children? It’s common knowledge to not let your children snack on candy all day, but many parents forget to consider that the most common culprit of hidden sugar is those sugary drinks.

Despite our best efforts, childhood obesity rates continue to rise due to lack of physical activity and poor nutrition. Obesity usually brings on a host of corresponding health-related problems, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The onset of these two conditions among children has increased significantly over the last two decades and sugar-loaded drinks such as sodas, sports drinks and fruit-flavored beverages* may be largely to blame.

The Risks of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome among children is a global health concern that will likely persist into adulthood if neglected. Specifically, metabolic syndrome is the presence of a cluster of risk factors, such as:

insulin resistance (body’s inability to regulate blood sugar) high blood pressure obesity low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (also known as the “good” cholesterol) increased triglycerides (free fatty acids in the blood).

The presence of metabolic syndrome greatly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. While genetics may be partially to blame, often times the problem stems from environmental and lifestyle factors.

The Impact of Sugary Drinks and Fitness

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In a study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), researchers examined lifestyle factors such as the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and physical activity levels to see how it affected the risk of metabolic syndrome in adolescents.

The results showed that increased intake of sugary drinks clearly had a negative impact, including:

↑ increased insulin resistance (indicating that the body is having trouble regulating blood sugar) ↑ increased systolic blood pressure (top number of the blood pressure reading) ↑ increased waist circumference ↑ increased body mass index (BMI) ↓ reduced “good” HDL cholesterol

Alternatively, higher levels of physical activity clearly lead to overall improvements, such as:

↓ increased insulin resistance ↓ increased LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, aka “bad” cholesterol) ↓ reduced triglycerides (free fatty acids in the blood) ↑ increased “good” HDL cholesterol

The positive benefits were even more profound when high physical activity levels were combined with a reduced intake of sugar-sweetened drinks. The findings clearly indicate that to prevent metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents, we must increase their physical activity levels while reducing their sugar consumption.

What Can We Do?

The study is just another stone in the pillar of truth about childhood obesity. If we want our children to be healthy, we have to make sure they get enough physical activity and follow a healthy diet. Children and adolescents should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We must also limit their intake of sugar-loaded drinks while making sure they get enough water to stay hydrated. Helping kids get active and get healthy is the key to reducing metabolic syndrome so they can live Well. Into the Future.

*100% fruit juice is not considered a sugar-sweetened beverage because it does not contain added sugar and is recognized by the American Dietary Guidelines and the American Academy of Pediatrics as a healthy alternative source of fruit. However, servings should be limited to 4 to 6 ounces per day for young children and 8 to 12 ounces per day for children 7 and up.

Reference:

Bremer, A.A., Auinger, P., & Byrd, R.S., (2009). Relationship between insulin-resistance-associated metabolic parameters and anthropometric measurement with sugar-sweetened

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beverage intake and physical activity levels in US adolescents. JAMA: Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 163(4), 328 – 335.

Written by Andjelka Pavlovic, PhD

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Dr. Pavlovic is the Director of Youth Research and Education for The Cooper Institute and is a double-

certified personal trainer. Her research focus is muscular strength/endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness,

and the impact of both on chronic diseases and health outcomes.

Taken from the Cooper Institute

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PISD Cold Weather Policy Unless otherwise governed by athletics or fine arts guidelines, no outside activity should

take place if:

Actual temperature or wind chill is below 32 degrees.

Please send coats, hats and gloves with your children in the morning so they are

prepared for recess and PE.

Also, now is the perfect time to get your Flu shot. The flu season is upon us and we

want your children protected and in school.

As a reminder the PISD policy for excluding children from school is as follows:

A student with any of the following symptoms will be excluded from school until such

time as the student is free of symptoms, has been satisfactorily treated, or submits a

signed physician’s statement that he/she is not contagious.

Temperature of 100 degrees or more. Student must be fever free for 24 hours, without medication, before re-entry.

Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Student must be symptom free for 24 hours without medication before re-entry.

Pain and/or swelling at angle of jaw.

Undetermined rash over any part of the body.

Undiagnosed scaly patches on the body or scalp.

Red, draining eyes.

Intense itching with signs and symptoms of secondary infection.

Open, draining lesions.

Jaundice

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Are you ready for a challenge? If so, the Haun Triathlon is for you!! Haun Triathlon includes participation in 3 events. These include the PTA Reflections (held in the fall), the Science Fair (held in January) and either the Fire Prevention Poster contest for Kindergarten-5 or the WordMasters Challenge for grades 3-5. If you participate in these 3 events, you will receive a trophy at the end of the school year.

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Haun PTA International Night

Booths Thursday, February 20th 6:00pm-8:00pm

International Night is a fun and educational event. The student “travellers” should get a

sense of geography and the diversity of cultures by visiting the special “Country Booths”

– Haun’s microcosm of the world at large.

Informational Guidelines

1. Use a tri-fold display board as a centerpiece for your display. Tri-fold display

boards are available at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Office Max, or any office or

school supply store for about $5. Please let us know ASAP if you would like one

provided for you.

2. The display board must include: Location of the country on a map, capital city,

and official language(s). You can get this info and print out an outline map of your

country at this website: http://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/

3. In addition to basic geographical information, you may wish to display certain

defining features of your country or offer an activity such as:

● Photos of landmarks

● National symbols

● Posters

● Videos and music

● Demonstration of traditional

games

● Crafts or calligraphy

● Special holiday items

● Toys/dolls in traditional costume

● Textiles

● Musical instruments

● Currency

● Famous people

● Typical wildlife

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4. Remember that your booth does not need to have a comprehensive history and culture.

Children do well with limited but well-chosen, eye-catching objects and facts. A thematic focus

may be more memorable and easier for children to digest, e.g., sports and games, a day in the

life of a typical child (morning, night, meals, school, religion, etc.).

5. Food & drink samples are popular but not mandatory. If you provide food samples make sure

they are store-bought, with allergens noted (e.g., nuts, wheat, dairy, etc.) and the ingredient list

is available if anyone requests it. Some stores may be willing to donate items as well. *You can

present our Haun tax-exempt certificate when approaching businesses for donations. Please

let us know if you would like to go this route.

6. If you are passing out any item (food, craft, beverage, etc.) please plan for 350-400 students.

Booth Budget: This depends on how many different countries sign up. We can reimburse up to $30-

$40 a table. This includes food samples, decorating materials, craft or writing supplies, etc. **We will

only accept original receipts (no photocopies).

Please contact us with any questions at InternationalNight@haunpta.org.

Cathy Lin and Susan Mire, International Night Chairs

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Nov 22, 2019

We want to hear from YOU

Let us know how you do social media. Please take time to fill out by Nov 22nd: :

SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY

Help us determine what’s the best way to connect with you.

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December Spirit Night

5880 SH 121, Suite 103

Plano, TX

Thursday, December 5th 4pm-9pm

Spirit Wear Sales

Online Sales NOW!

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Attached is a link to the new monthly SEL Parenting

Newsletter https://www.pisd.edu/Page/21960 "Supporting Children's Social

Emotional Development at School and Home". It is filled with features such as:

research articles, family circle questions, positive parenting tips, book

recommendations and so much more!

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