Educational Wisdom

Freedom is useless if we don't exercise it as characters making choices...We are free to

change the stories by which we live. Because we are genuine characters, and

not mere puppets, we can choose our defining stories. We can do so because we actively participate in the creation of our

stories. We are co-authors as well as characters. Few things are as encouraging

as the realization that things can be different and that we have a role in making

them so......... daniel taylor

An Apple a Day……………. Is not Enough

By Taylor Mali

Obesity Rates for Adults in Georgia

(1985-2010)

Georgia 29.6%

CDC’s Recommendations• Increase physical activity.• Increase the consumption of fruits

and vegetables.• Decrease the consumption of sugar

sweetened beverages.• Increase breastfeeding initiation,

duration and exclusivity.• Reduce the consumption of high

energy dense foods.• Decrease television viewing.

Risk Behaviors and Academic Achievement

Risk Behaviors and Academic Achievement

The academic success of America’s youth is strongly linked with their

health. Health-related factors such as hunger, physical

and emotional abuse, and chronic illness can lead to poor school performance.1

Health-risk behaviors such as substance use, violence, and physical inactivity are consistently linked to academic failure and often affect students' school attendance, grades, test scores, and ability to pay attention in class.2-8

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/index.htm

Movement and Neurotransmitters

• Serotonin• Norepinephrine• Dopamine

“These influence mood, impulsivity, anger, and aggression. They also influence attention, organization, perception, and motivation.”

SPARK: John Ratey M.D.

Common Core……..

CCGPSState Support:• September 21, 2011 - Dr. John Barge will lead a CCGPS

orientation discussion session via GPB live video streaming for all Georgia education stakeholders from 3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. In addition, the orientation session will include an overview of the CCGPS from the ELA and Mathematics GaDOE staff.

• Jan. 2012-May 2012 - State Training.

Many Thanks to You………………

For the unspoken words of appreciation

For the long hours of preparation

For being their Champion

You are my Inspiration, Who is Yours??

Team Hoyt