HEALTH NEWSLETTER
2008-2009

Welcome back! I hope you all had a safe and restful vacation and ready for another busy year in Health class. The purpose of our Health curriculum at Green Acres is to help children develop the increasingly complex knowledge and skills they will need to avoid health risks and maintain good health throughout their lives.

READINESS/FIRST GRADE: Students will be introduced to many Health concepts this year. During the first trimester we will focus on how to keep our bodies happy, healthy, and safe.

SECOND GRADE: Students will be working on strategies to help maintain safe, happy, and healthy relationships at home and school. We will also be learning how to adopt safe and positive behaviors in potentially dangerous situations.

THIRD GRADE: Students will be learning skills that will help them understand the importance of maintaining their healthy bodies and minds.
Students will apply these skills to make and keep positive friendships, negotiate and compromise to resolve conflicts, and to demonstrate acceptance of the unique qualities and talents of individuals.

FOURTH GRADE: Students will be learning how to grow into their increasing responsibilities at school and at home. We will also be working on understanding the importance of feelings and cooperation. We will be introduced to the five steps of solving problems and making decisions. By the end of the trimester we will focus on many different safety issues.

FIFTH GRADE: Students will be working on identifying and applying skills needed to manage their feelings. Students will be trying to understand and apply concepts necessary to resolve conflicts and make decisions. We will also begin studying the many stages of life and the tasks associated with each stage.