COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JUNE 14, 2017 3C
School's out: Ways for students to remain active during break
In many ways, today's kids have busier sched-
ules than any previous generation of youngsters.
Many extracurricular activities require a nearly
year-round commitment, and the dual-income
household has landed many kids in afterschool
programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or
engage in various activities that keep them from
resting on their laurels.
But those busy schedules get a lot less hectic
when the school year ends. Once school is out,
kids used to a full schedule might fi nd themselves
with lots of time on their hands. Though it's good
for kids to squeeze in some rest and relaxation
during their summer break, it's also important for
kids to stay active so they don't develop poor hab-
its as the summer goes on. In addition, the Ameri-
can Psychological Association notes that kids who
are physically active are more capable of coping
with stress and tend to have higher self-esteem
than kids who do not include physical activity as
part of their regular routines. The following are a
few suggestions for parents looking for ways to
keep their kids active throughout the summer
* Plan an active vacation. Summer is when
many families go on vacation, so why not choose
a vacation that involves more than napping pool-
side? Though it's still good to leave some time for
relaxation, fi nd a locale where you can embrace
activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, or
other adventures that get you and your youngsters
off the poolside chaise and out exploring. Such
a trip might inspire kids to embrace an activity
more fully, getting them off the couch not only
while they're on vacation but also when they re-
turn home for the rest of summer.
* Teach kids to garden. Gardening might be
seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby, but it still
requires a lot of elbow grease and hard work
that pays physical dividends. A garden must be
planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and garden-
ing gets kids out of the house to enjoy the great
outdoors. When growing a vegetable garden, kids
might embrace the chance to be directly involved
in the foods that will eventually end up on their
dinner tables. * Go swimming. Few adults who
work in offi ces haven't looked out their windows
on a sunny summer day and thought how nice it
would be to be spending that afternoon making a
few laps in a lake, at the beach or in a pool. Kids
have the same daydreams during the summer, so
take a day off every so often and take the kids for
an afternoon of swimming. Swimming is a great
activity that exercises the entire body, including
the shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abdominals.
In addition, swimming helps kids and adults alike
maintain a healthy weight while also improving
their cardiovascular health. It's hard for some peo-
ple to fi nd a place to swim once the warm weather
departs, so take advantage of the summer weather
and go swimming as often as possible while the
kids are not in school.
* Limit how much time kids
spend watching television,
playing video games or surf-
ing the Internet. Many of to-
day's kids are as tech savvy as
they are busy. But it's important
that kids don't spend too much
time online or on the couch
watching television or playing
video games. Such activities
are largely sedentary, and they
can set a bad precedent for the
months ahead, even when the
school year begins once again.
Parents should limit how much
time their youngsters spend in
front of the television or the
computer during summer vaca-
tion, keeping track and turning
the TV or computer off if they
suspect kids are spending too much time staring
at the screen instead of being active. Kids might
not love it when you turn their video games off or
minimize their access to social media, but explain
the limitations at the onset of summer and let kids
know you expect them to be physically active
even if it is summer vacation.
Students of the Month
BOHEMIA
ELEMENTARY
DORENA
ELEMENTARY
Riley Zolezzi is Lincoln
Middle School’s June Student
of the Month. Riley is
thoughtful and particular
about his work. He’s a kid who
cares about school and his
grades. He oft en likes to think
out loud, which can be a good
thing most of the time! He has
shown
great
leadership
abilities and is friendly to
all. Riley has worked hard
to be a good musician and
plays
trombone,
piano,
and now the baritone. He
has also fi nely tuned his
fabulous sense of humor!
Makayla has done a great job
in the classroom this year. She
is a kind and helpful student
that is always willing to be
there for her classmates. She
has made great gains this year
through her hard work and per-
severance. Great job Makaylar.
Our Student of the Month
is Shayla Mendez, a fi ft h
grade student in Ms.
Bascue’s class. Ms. Bascue
says Shayla has shown
grit and perseverance this
term. She has a positive
attitude in class and takes
pride in her work.
SHAYLA MENDEZ
LINCOLN MIDDLE
SCHOOL
RILEY ZOLEZZI
MAKAYLA
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LATHAM
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Our Student of the
Month is 1st grader
Libby Hemenway. All
year Libby has shown
positive behavior while
being a role model for
her peers. Academically,
Libby has shown great
progress in both reading
and math. Overall, Libby
is a joy to have in class!
We are proud to have
her represent Latham!
LIBBY HEMENWAY
Stacy’s Covered
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4237 W. 5th Ave • Eugene
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TRUCK & EQUIPMENT REPAIR
COTTAGE GROVE NORTH DOUGLAS
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Our student of the month is
Meilani Pang. Meilani is one
of the most helpful students at
CGHS! She is extremely polite,
has a very positive attitude and
is always the fi rst to ask if she
can help out. Meilani is one
of the best representatives
for our school motto; “Pride,
Respect and Responsibility”.
MEILANI PANG
South Lane County
Fire & Rescue
233 Harrison Ave • 541-942-4439
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CADEN REIGARD
VIVIANNA DU FAUX
is a 5th grade student at North
Douglas Elementary. Caden is a
member of both the NDE Basketball
and Baseball team. Caden is a
Thoughtful student and peer.
Vivianna Du Faux is an 8th grade
student at North Douglas Middle
School.Vivianna is a member of both
the NDMS Basketball and Track team.
Viviannais a creative, and kindhearted
student and classmate. Vivianna is
highly regarded by both peers and staff.
North Douglas Fire & Rescue
531 South Cedar St.
Drain, OR 97435
HARRISON
ELEMENTARY
June is a role-model student at
Harrison School. She comes to
school with enthusiasm and a
desire to learn. June is always
responsible, a diligent worker,
and tries her best at everything
she does. In addition, she
is always kind, helpful, and
compassionate to others. June
is a teacher’s dream student.
Adrianna Barrone is a
junior at North Douglas
High School.
She is
enrolled in college classes,
a National Honor Society
member, participated in
the Battle of the Books
and volunteers at the
Drain Fire Department .
ADRIANNA
BARRONE
DRAIN
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