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BREAKFAST BURRITO BREAKFAST WARM STRUDEL ‘SANDWICH Sra col CEREAL col CEREAL,McCook Meal Components ‘A meal MUST contain 3 of the 5 listed below, one of Jr. & Sr. High Lunch Menu which MUST be a % Cup serving of fut or vegetable: Meat / Meat Alternate February 2017 + Bread / Grain Our menus are aligned with the USDA's : Mik ‘ + Fruit “Healthier US School Challenge. 2 Vegetable ca? cana? ‘2037 MENU'S ARE SUBJECT Hone ue np oe rh e ame Si Chen Paras ‘TO CHANGE WITHOUT ‘se Fron Tonto oe one est cent act oe ut St To 2087 carn coer aH? oon one sy saty sur | Hones cence Pata eto on Non Se Me Nopagresescte waar? omar ane? water want? nm ted ane von so ame Se Russ se one Se Moat &Choase Nacho’ ‘cet singe omer oman oman oar omer Yerespeamassucrin | mrtaastorteanmn | onersatertncenten | ores aera | em ie snp xh Sach oan oman " i AMINIMUM OF 6 SIDES OFFERED DAILY WITH LUNCH CHOICES imi eh Gorden ead Greens pF & Vege : ‘mon ining vary Low Fatr Fat ceil nde wth mes BEd All Choices include at through the Tvive Garden Bor. Vegetarian options offered dey EVERYDAY CHOICES Chicken Patty Sandwich and Daily Specialty Item 'M-W-F Flame Broiled Cheeseburger T-TH = Flame Broiled Hamburger All sandwiches served on WW buns, & a trip through the Thrive Garden Bar, Vegetarian options offered daily. EVERYDAY CHOICES ;pperoni OR Sausage and Specialty Pizza All items include a trip through the Thrive Garden Bar. All pizzas feature low fat cheese, low sodium sauce, & whole grain crusts. [ED Vegetarian We use menu identifiers in the café to help student recognize Vegetarian & Smart Pick options. Smart Pick selections moot, GQ) smart Pick specific erteria for fat, sodium, & calories. on, write US. Department of Agricul Direct, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 or eal (800) 795-3272 voice),Flu Symptoms Influenza Symptoms Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: + Fever* or fesling feverish/chills + Cough + Sore throat + Runny or stuffy nose + Muscle or body aches + Headaches + Fatigue (tiredness) + Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than aduits. * It's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. MPS has had several cases of confirmed Influenza A. Please keep your student home if il, so we don't continue to spread this lovely disease around. They must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Drink plenty of fluids, rest, tylenol and motrin around the clock to treat symptoms, and of course good handwashing to prevent the spread in your family.STUDENT OF THE MONTH Eli Kehler 6th Grade Gracelyn Wiemers 6th Grade Haley Mihm 7th Grade Jarett Walter 7th Grade Lane Vette 8th Grade Brooke Evans 8th GradePE BOOT CAMP The Boot Camp Challenge for the P.E. classes was on Friday, January 13, 2017.CLOTHING GIVEAWAY! Family Resource Center 1010 East 6", McCook Feb. 6" and 7", 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Our Clothing Exchange racks are overflowing, so please come and help yourself! (Kids sizes newborn -high school) Some exclusions apply.The World as | See It: From Beginningto End By: Shayli Wilkinson The world spins, a new life begins. A baby’s cry, amother's smile, sun shines through the clouds. The baby grows to a child, she is sweet, tender, and mild. Horns honk and dogs bark, as mother and daughter take a walkin the park. She grows and learns and as a student , she becomes quite stern. The girl laughs with joy, her special someone takes a knee. Years pass and she smiles, together they have traveled many miles. Her children surround her, they're the joys of her life. Leaves fall to the ground, they blow away without a sound. Everyone hustles and bustles in a hurry, sights begin to blur, and no sound can cause a stir. Children weep and cry for their loving mother is no more.PARENTING You're not alone. Sometimes it's hard to tell what your child needs, what her behaviors mean and if you're doing right by him. Imagine what it might feel like if you could make sense of what your child is really asking from you. Circle of Security™ Parenting is an opportunity to join other parents just like you, for an 8-week class. where you'll learn to: + Strengthen your relationship with your child ‘+ Be present with your child during the best and toughest of times + Recognize your child's needs and make sense of his or her behavior Who should attend: Parents, newly expecting parents, caregivers, foster parents, guardians, adoptive parents and daycare providers Location: McCook Community College 1205 East 3° Street, McMillen Hall | McCook, NE 69001 Dates March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 Time: Monday evenings: 6:30-8:00 pm NO FEE! How to register: Registration is required. Please call Sharon at 308-345-8123 Presented by: Karen Salyer Sponsored by: Region Il Human Services & Mid-Plains Business & Community Education ‘This activity was supported in whole or part, from state and federal funds received from the Division of Behavioral Health of the NE. Department of Health and Human Services.” Material deeoped by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation NebraskaChildronorgFebruary 2017 va In touch with teachers Your child’ teachers, are happy to hear from you when things are going well, not just when you have a concern. Con- sider emailing each one at least once this school year “just because.” You could mention an assigned novel your ‘ween enjoyed or a science expert ‘ment she found interesting. E-cig use on the rise Fewer middle graders are smoking regular cigarettes these days, but more are turning to electronic smok- ing devies called ecigs. Make sure your tween knows i against the law for minors to use them. Plus, using, igs could get hia hooked om nico tine ana start an tnealthy habit. Look ahead to college Its not too early to start talking to your tween about higher edueation If you attended college, tell her about your favorite courses and extracurricular activites. Or connect her with a neigh- bor ar cousin who in college now. The student could explain what it’ like to apply and choose aschool—and | maybe even give your youngstera | campus tour Worth quoting "Thats what learning is. You sud- deny understand something youve understood all your life, but in a new way” Doris Lessing w Just for fun —___j What did the stamp say tothe envelope? A: Sick with / 4 rend well i go places! McCook Junior High School Joan Bass, Guidance Counselor Handling tween behavior Middle schoolers can be wonderfisl — but they can also keep parents on their toes with unpredictable behavior. Consider these ways + to deal with typical issues you may face. Cooperation “Tweens want to be ‘more independent, and ‘one way they ty t0 prove itis by not cooperating with adults, When possi & ble, giveyour child a sense of control by letting him decide how and when he does a task. You could say, "Would you rather shovel snow before you go sledding or when you get back?” Attitude If your youngster sometimes has an “attitude,” try to speak calmly so you model how you want him wo speak. And insist on respectful behavior —ifhe isn't speaking to you nicely tll him youll listen when he ean be polite, Pint out behaviors you want stopped (muttering Oreo) Food on tt Encourage your tween to combine engineering with food as she learns basic design principles. Ty these ideas. Wwe. Can your child make a pulley that move a snack from one place to another? Have her choose a snack and gather paper towel tubes, string, straws, empty ribbon spools, and pieces of cardboard, Let her design her pulley, testi, redesign it to fix any’ problems, and test it again until she has one that “delivers” her snacks, under his breath, saying "whatever"), and explain why they are disrespect Privacy Middle graders often need time alone as they figure out who they areas indi- viduals. The good news is, you can give your tween space without losing touch. For example, knock on his door and ask how he’ doing, or invite him to ran an ertand with you. Also, be sure to have. ‘him join in on family outings, even if he protests at first. Spaghett! “magle.” Hov al can your middle grader make a spaghett tower that wil suppor lage marshmallow? She could build it with uncooked spa- ghetti and marshmallows and then balance a marshmallow on top. Using what she learned from her first attempt, she can try again and aim higher<,Middle Years _ February 2017» Page2 Good point! J 4 2 2g rece Making a logical argument is some- write down at least three thing your child will need to do well reasons why others {in school—and later, on the job should agree with them, ‘Why not help her practice at home {including facts to sup- ‘with a fan family debate? Heres how. port opinions. For 1. Choose your topic. First, pick a Cee question hat wl encourage 2 rendly ao eee a debate. Example: “What makes a bet- a ‘ fact might be “They don't ter pet, a cat or a dog?” Then, let one ee ene ae person be a judge, and have everyone eae ete ese pick a side. more fun,” a fact could be "Dogs learn tricks more easily.” 8. Defend your side, Take turns stating your arguments and backing them up. 1 up tothe judge to decide who A made a stronger case! Let a person fom the winning side iP become the next judge, and debate again. ¢°> Remember this (and that) Does your middle grader complain ‘hat he studied hard for a test and then forgot some answers when he took it? ‘Suggest strategies like these to strengthen his recall ‘A house full of facts “Placing” information in rooms of a house provides a visual aude. As your tween “walks through” the house in his mind, the rooms will help trigger his memory. “Torecal figures of speech, he might picture opening a Kitchen refrigerator and finding cold coconut cookies—thats alliteration. 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