Indian Pride Volume 8. Issue 20 January 19th, 2018 Minooka Intermediate School Newsletter Inside this Issue: Better Nutrition=Better Grades Indian PRIDE Arrow Winners/ Students of the Month Staff Celebrations Early Learning Screenings MIS Sports Page Research Shows that Better Nutrition Leads to Better Grades Not everything your middle schooler needs for school is in their book bag. Some of it is in their lunch bag. According to research, a healthful diet can help your child stay sharp in class and better retain the information they learns there. Unfortunately, packing nutritious foods doesn t necessarily mean your child will eat them. That s because kids routinely trade lunches with fellow students, or even toss out things they don t feel like eating. So what s the solution? Help your child become an informed eater who knows how to make responsible food choices. Here s how: Start with the facts. Tell your child that studies show that good nutrition leads to better classroom performance. Period. Expose her to a variety of foods. Go grocery shopping together and explore one new food each week. Sample fresh produce, choose whole-grain breads and meats low in fat. January Events 1/26/18 5 Hour Day: Dismissal at 12:40 PM 1/31/18 PTO Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser February Events 2/13/18 PTO Meeting at 6 PM 2/15/18 5 Hour Day: Dismissal at 12:40 PM 2/15/18 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM 2/16/18 Teacher Institute: No Student Attendance 2/19/18 President s Day: No School Make it easy for her to eat well. Instead of stocking your fridge with soda and junk food, fill it with pre-washed, cut veggies and skim milk. Insist on breakfast. It really is the most important meal of the day, so don t let your child skip it. They can t do her best in class if they show up with an empty fuel tank. Source: Proper Nutrition Adds to Success in School, BabyBoomers.com, niswc.com/ nutrition_grades.
PRIDE Arrow Winners January 16th-19th 5th Grade Arrow Winners Noah Allen Hannah Edwards Jacob Fenili Evan Lundeen Samya Sehwail 6th Grade Arrow Winners John Fiene Nikko Koehn Emma Sweely January Students of the Month Congratulations: Chloe Boswell (6 Blue Team) Brett Bell (6 Red Team) Samantha Reiter (6 White Team)
Has a staff member at MIS done something extra for you or your child that you would like to recognize them for? Please go to the Minooka Intermediate School website and click on the link titled: Staff Celebrations to nominate them today! Whoooooo s Owl-standing? Congratulations to our staff who were nominated for Staff Celebrations! Fabulous job! Mrs. Lopez Mrs. Igric
Early Learning Screenings Provided by: Grundy County Special Education Cooperative 815-942-5780 For 3, 4, and 5 year olds residing in Grundy County School Districts Register online at: Grundyspecialed.org All Screenings are from 8:00-12:00 on the Following Dates: Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at Coal City Early Childhood Center Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at Minooka Elementary School Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at White Oak Elementary School Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at Jones Elementary School
MIS SPORTS PAGE! Upcoming Sporting Events: 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Games 1/25/18, 4:30 PM @ HOME vs. Channahon 1/30/18, 4:30 PM @ HOME vs. Wilmington 1/31/18, 4:30 PM @ HOME vs. Homer Wrestling Meets 1/20/18, 8:00 AM @ DeKalb (DeKalb Tournament) 1/23/18, 4:30 PM @ HOME vs. Wilmington/Seneca/Richland 1/24/18, 4:30 PM @ Eisenhower Track Informational Parent Meeting February 5th at MJHS at 6:30 PM Awards Night March 22nd at 5:30 PM at the Junior High for Wrestling, Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball and Cheerleading Please note that sporting event dates and times are subject to change. For a live update on sports visit the Athletics Page on the Minooka 201 Website.