February is Heart Month!

Students at Timber Trail are participating in the American Heart Association's Jump Rope For Heart event.  By jumping rope, students are bringing awareness to heart health, and raising funds for the American Heart Association.  Once again, our TTE families have amazed us with their generosity!

Healthy Food in First Grade

Students in first grade read Jack & the Hungry Giant, by Loreen Leedy, a story about eating right with MyPlate.
Afterwards, students created their own MyPlate and added pictures of foods they enjoyed.

Sugar!

3rd and 4th grade students compared the amounts of sugar found in common drinks, treats, snacks, and breakfast foods.  Some of their reflections included, "I'm going to look at the food labels more often.", and "I'm going to eat less sugary things."  We talked about the health complications of a lifestyle that included eating sugary foods and drinks on a regular basis.

Brain Matter Presentation

5th graders are participating in a presentation from South Metro Fire Rescue Authority called Brain Matters.  Colleen Potton, Life Safety Educator, shared information about the different parts of the brain, traumatic brain injuries, and what happens during the teenage years when the brain and body are experiencing growth.

2nd Grade My Plate Placemats

Second graders are working on placemats as part of their nutrition unit.  A completed placemat will show the 5 food groups, and examples of foods from each of the food groups.  The placemats will be laminated, and students will be able to use them at home.  

CPR with 5th Grade at TTE

With the help of our school nurse, Peggy Brown, 5th Grade classes at TTE are receiving an introductory lesson in CPR.  Students practice chest compressions and rescue breathing on Annie dolls that Mrs. Brown provides.  In addition, students are shown the school's AED (automated external defibrillator), and given information about using the AED for emergencies.

Free Coldstone Coupons

The Great Colorado Fire Drill is a program that the South Metro Fire Rescue has developed to encourage families to create fire escape plans and participate in home fire drills. Follow these simple instructions to receive coupons for a free ice cream to all family members under the age of 12.