Napier Academy 2015 June Newsletter

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June 2015 Newsletter

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Our mission at Napier Academy is to develop our students’

character and intellect in order for them to function

successfully in life.

A Message From Our Principal

Napier Academy A Full Service Community School

Our mission at Napier Academy is to develop our students’ character and intellect in order for them to function successfully in life.

Mr. Medley Principal

Mrs. Hill Vice -‐ Principal

Ms. Logan Vice -‐ Principal

A Letter to Our Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Technology Parents

As we come to the close of this school year, we can look around the building and see improvements that have been made. We can also feel some improvement in our climate and culture; however, we still have a ways to go. September will mark the third year of this administrative team leading the Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Technology and quite frankly, we are not going to have the luxury of using the behavior of our students as the reason they are not performing academically. Our business is education, and if we use our assessment scores and report card grades as indicators of our business; our business is not looking good.

A recent article appearing in the North Jersey Herald and News on May 29th contained this quote, “For example, School 4, where student test scores are among the lowest in the state in recent years, will be losing nine employees, the lists show.” In my opinion, there was no reason for that line to be in the article, yet it was an opportunity to once again highlight our students’ inability to perform academically. Many of you as parents come to the school saying “This old school,” not realizing that the people who come to the school and work in the school make up the school and not the bricks, wood and equipment. Parents, WE are the school, so when you say you “hate this old school,” you are talking about ourselves. So I share this with you to ask, what are WE going to do to change things behaviorally and academically at the Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Technology?

The behavior and discipline issues must stop in order for us to do what we have been trained to do, which is to educate. I am asking you to please work with your children and partner with the school so that we can truly teach your children how to read, think, count, speak, and write. We cannot do it without you. When we come back in September, we must hit the ground running as the clock will be ticking in terms of our students being able to perform academically. I will continue to say that we at Napier Academy cannot do it alone and we need the support of the home. We are not a babysitting service; a recreation center; a daycare center, or anything other than a school where our order of business is to teach our children how to read, write, think, speak and count. So as I close this, please be aware that we are on the right road and heading in the right direction and that I am counting on you for your support as we enter the 2015-2016 school year. I thank you in advance for what you will do to make our next school year a great one. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Mr. Medley Principal

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Napier Academy Newsletter June 2015

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READY TO LEARN – BUILD MY CHARACTER – INCREASE MY INTELLECT

Dates to Remember

June 2: MSU Tour for Grades 5-‐6

June 3 : 7th Grade RPHS Field Trip

June 3: Annual District Science Fair

June 4: 7th Grade Field Trip Branchbrook Roller Skating Center S.T.EM. Program

June 6: Ramapo River Day Field Trip

June 9: Snapology Program-‐ Grades 1-‐2

June 10: Career Day at 9:00 am

June 10: NJHS Induction Ceremony at 4:30 P.M.

June 11: Spring Concert at 4:30 P.M.

June 13-‐17: NHD National Competition in Maryland

June 15 – June 18: Field Day

June 18: Afterschool S.T.EM. Field Trip

A Note from the Editor

Dear Napier Family,

Where did this school year go? It seems like just yesterday I was editing our first issue of the school newsletter for the 2014-‐2015 academic year. And now here I am, editing the last edition for this year. Truly it’s been a wonderful experience, and an honor, to be able to bring to you each month highlights about the great things we do here at Napier Academy. Special thanks to all of you that contributed in ways small, large and unimaginable to make our newsletter a success! Serving on newsletter committee, writing articles, taking pictures of events, making copies and distributing the newsletter, …supporting our goal of issuing a monthly newsletter for all the school stakeholders. Congratulations to our 8th graders who will begin a transition into a new educational and life experience. I sincerely wish you all a wonderful summer filled with family, friends, and new adventures. Here’s to looking forward to the 2015-‐ 2016 academic year! Runelvy Rodriguez, Editor

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Have you ever stopped to consider how often you count, measure, estimate, and compare when you are cooking? Your kitchen is rich with fun and yummy ways for your child to learn the basics of numbers, counting, and measuring. String a Snack Lace -‐ Here is a simple and fun activity that combines math and art — snack necklaces! Give your child a bowl of colorful O-‐shaped cereal. Ask him to count out the number of pieces he has, estimate how many more he will need for the necklace, and even create a repeating pattern as he strings his necklace. Use clean, new button thread and a blunt plastic tapestry needle for stringing (wonderful for eye-‐hand coordination practice, too). Your child can wear the snack necklace for the day and nibble at will! Skills: counting, matching, patterning, "more or less than"

Fun in the Kitchen and Math!

Summer Dip Cook up some summer fun with this fruity, bright pink treat! LEARNING BENEFITS Hover over each Learning Benefit below for a detailed explanation. Imagination Measurement Following Directions Observation What you need:

• 10-‐oz. package of sweetened raspberries or strawberries, defrosted (or use unsweetened berries and add 2 or 3 tbsp. honey or sugar)

• • 1/2 cup softened cream cheese

• 1 cup firm yogurt

• 2 tsp. lemon juice

• masher

• whisk

• sliced fruit

What to do: • Help your child mash and mix the berries with the cream

cheese in a bowl.

• Have your child help you measure 1 cup of yogurt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Then let her add them to the bowl and stir. As she mixes, ask her to describe the changes she sees. Does the color change? How about the thickness? Does the mixture become smoother as she stirs?

• Slice fruit into chunks and arrange them on a plate. • Invite your child to choose a piece of fruit, dip, and eat! If

different kinds of fruit are available, ask your child to offer her opinion as to which goes best with the dip.

Learning benefits: • Provides practice with measuring • Supports observation skills.

Source: http://www.scholastic.com/parents

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MSU Campus Report By Ms. Perry

The Napier Academy National Junior Honor Society members and the Honor Roll students in grades 5and 6 were shuttled to Montclair State University on Tue., June 2, for a Campus tour. Mrs. Mon, the Guidance Counselor, organized the field trip while Ms. Perry, NJHS Advisor and several teachers supervised the event reinforcing core curriculum literacy anchors within appropriate and cooperative movement activities. Five MSU Ambassadors gave our students an historical perspective of the university and a tour of the campus grounds before transitioning inside the Theater, where Dr. Gilbert, a 30-‐year resident Professor and Professor Smith informed the students of the importance of selecting a career in the Health Care profession. One of our Grade 7 NJHS inductees, Barbara Matos ably shared her future career goal of becoming a Pediatrician with the audience. Barbara very impressively answered Professor Smith’s questions, who then gave her a vote of confidence before soliciting her pertinent information. Lastly, Dr. Gilbert demonstrated the importance of mental concentration in order to achieve identifiable goals. Mr. Aleman, a Special Education teacher took Dr. Gilbert’s challenge of bending a Teflon frying pan with his bare hands while using his mind as the only tools of concentration to achieve his goal. What a disaster it would have been if Mr. Aleman had failed, but he has unequivocally proven Dr. Gilbert’s theory correct. It is critical for our students to be exposed to all domains of intellectual learning while having a positive motivational learning experience.

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Teaching & Learning with a Twist By Mrs. Kleinberg

Mrs. Kleinberg’s Social Studies classes have been learning about medieval history and the Hundred Year War through a program called Opera Based Learning. While students have been researching the Medieval History behind the war and what led to its start, they have also been learning about operatic terms and production. They have also been busy creating authentic weapons, building scenery, and writing script for the Operetta. Combining the two curriculums has kept the students engaged and enthusiastic while learning about history. Andrew, a representative from Metropolitan Opera House, was impressed with the class presentation when he visited on May 20th. He stated that out of all of the years he had been working for the program and out of this year, our classes were the most prepared and touched on every facet of the project expectations. Ninna, a 7th grader, was quoted saying,

Barbara claimed that Mr. Andrew also taught her that a director never demands of his actors, what the director wants. He or she suggests to them what he feels would look better. All in all, most students found learning interesting and different. By the end of May, the culmination of this month long endeavor will be an operetta based on a battle fought during the war. Kudos to Mrs. Kleinberg!

“From working with Mr. Andrew, I learned how to become a better actress and how to give more expression.” While another student discussed how they learned what a tableau was.

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2014-2015 Mother’s Day Essay Contest Winner! Emyjah Washington

What is the most important lesson you have learned from your mother/mother figure?

Have your parents ever given you “the talk” about

being your own person? My mom always tells me, “Be

my own person not what others want you to be.” That

was a very important lesson for me to learn, but I had to

learn it the hard way.

It was last year in April when I decided to download

an app called kik. When I saw the app, it said I had to be

17 years of age or older, but I didn’t care. I knew I wasn’t

17 years old, but I realized no one would ever know

from the kik company. Plus you could say, “I wanted to

be down.” I wanted to be like the others because

everyone had a kik account. So I thought I was just like

everyone else. Until the day I got in trouble. My parents

often check my phone and I wasn’t thinking that they

would see the new app I downloaded. So they asked me

what was this app about and when did I download it.

You see my parents are parents. They are strict and they

monitor what I do. They research and view things before

I can download it. So after researching the app and plus I

hadn’t gotten their permission, I knew by the look of

their faces that they were disappointed in me. I knew I

wasn’t supposed to have a kik account without

permission. So since I wanted to be a follower, I ended

up getting grounded for two weeks. I guess it could have

been worse because there are so many online predators

and I don’t know who could be behind a screen name.

I learned a very important lesson in those two weeks

on punishment. I learned to not be someone I’m not and

to not hang around the wrong crowd. Some parents

allow their children to have many freedoms that my

parents don’t allow me to have.

I know if I do something wrong, there will be a

consequence. Although this was something

minor that could’ve led to a bigger situation, I

realized it takes one wrong move to hurt myself,

ruin my reputation and even lose the trust of my

parents. I’m getting older and I want more

freedom so I have to behave in a way that will

allow my parents to trust me and know that I

will do the right thing even in negative

situations. I know I’m smarter than that and

made a really dumb decision. If I wouldn’t have

gotten into trouble that day, my mom and other

women in my life would have never known and

I would probably begin to try other things later

in life. Why? Just because I think I can get away

with it.

In closing take it from me, listen to your

mother and people who give you good advice. It

may sound dumb and pointless, but it will help

you in the future. If I hadn’t listened to my mom,

I might have learned my lesson the hard way.

And as I mature and eventually have a family of

my own, I can utter the words of my mother to

my kids, “Be your own person and not what

others want you to be.” This famous quote

written by Nicole Washington is truly one to live

by.

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It was a lovely Thursday afternoon approximately 4:30 pm, May 14, 2015, when the National Junior Honor Society hosted a Recognition Mother-‐Daughter Tea Party to honor the female students in Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 who had achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better. The Committee shifted their traditional focus solely from Grades 7 & 8 to encompass students in Grades 5 & 6, to foster and academically nurture them to increase the number of inductees into the NJHS. As the clock ticked away, members of NJHS committee scurried through every nook and cranny of Napier Academy to find the appropriate setting to accommodate eighty (80) attendees, including twenty-‐two students and their mothers. Finally, the die was cast and the gymnasium became the port of entry. It was transformed to the ambience of a banquet hall, the reflection of a prestigious edifice. Thanks to vision of Ms. Capers, the 7th Grade ELA Teacher and her 7th Grade busy beavers. The tables were set with the trimmings for a 4:30 afternoon Tea Party. The centerpieces were daintily prepared by Dr. Bruce with the trappings of traditional tea cups and saucers, as memorabilia table prize. Teapots with a global selection of teas garnished the tables as Mrs. Cantatore sealed the opportunity of a memorable tea party.

Simultaneously, Mrs. Grevesen garnished the tables with salivating finger foods, which included tantalizing scones, and enticing cucumber sandwiches. Ms. Rodriguez from the Full Service Community School trucked in scores of “finger-‐licking” sandwiches. There were pastries and cakes donated by the Administration and Staff, and colleagues. It was a genuine reminder of royal customs of the aristocrats. Both mothers and daughters celebrated this special event, as they were entertained melodiously in songs, poetry and dance, after feasting on an intellectual smorgasbord of high expectations from the keynote speaker, Mrs. Marguerite Sullivan, Director of Educational Services, and Mrs. Gussie Langston, former Teacher of Napier Academy. The event finally culminated with presentations of acknowledgement to the guests, and a reminder of the ‘good things’ evolving to change the academic climate and professional culture of Napier Academy. This event was of course captured on film by the watchful eye of the District HiLites. In recognizing our boys who have acquired similar achievements in Grades 5-‐8, a Bowling activity is scheduled for May 26, at Bowling Alley in Wayne, NJ. This will be an awesome experience for Fathers and sons. They will be accompanied by Mr. Miller, SAC officer, Mr. Kia Jones, Special Education Supervisor and Mr. Edgar, 5th Grade Instructional Assistant. In the words of Condoleezza Rice, “In America it doesn’t matter where you came FROM it matters where you are GOING.”


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Congratulations to the following students who were

Parent Café Conversations to Keep Your Family Strong

Joins us the third Wednesday of every month to receive new information, share experiences, ask questions and learn about resources that can help you raise stronger children.

Next meeting is on June 17th at 8:30 am in Room 105

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From the Desk of the Reading Specialist-‐Joan Perry

Dear Students and Parents,

This school year has been a rewarding experience for many us. Some students have improved their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills and developed a love for reading. As you prepare for your summer vacation, please be encouraged to increase your reading volume and maintain a reading log. Reading is vital to our success in all things. Parents here are 7 fun ways to encourage your child to read during the summer vacation.

Reward Reading – Set a goal with your child to read a certain number of books a week or over the summer. Draw a goal chart maybe in the form of a thermometer. Track your child’s progress and then once they have reached the goal reward them.

1. Label The House — If your child is a beginning reader, take a walk around the house and let him/her name the items, while you write the name on a sticky note and attach it. Then every day as your child moves around the house they are surrounded by words. A few times a week walk around the house and help them read the words. It is a very simple way of increasing sight words.

2. Family Reading Time — Set aside 20 minutes twice a week when the entire family reads. Read anything mail, books, magazines, or catalogs — to show that reading is a necessary skill for everyone.

3. Read Aloud to Your Child — Reading children’s books is a great idea, but I would encourage you to read books above the child’s reading level. Take this a step further and take turns reading to your child — mom one night, dad one night, and older sibling one night.

4. Explore the Library —They have wonderful books and magazines of course, but they also have the internet, books on tapes, movies, educational toys, and special events. Let your child discover that the library is an exciting place full of options.

5. Flashcards — This is a tried and true method. Create 10 packs of 10 cards each with the most common sight words that children need to know. Then work on a pack for however long it takes. Then add another pack of 10 to it. Students will be happy to see how many words they can learn at a time. Then practice with flashcards 5 times a week. Flashcards are also a great study tool for other subjects!

5. Flashcards — This is a tried and true method. Create 10 packs of 10 cards each with the most common sight words that children need to know. Then work on a pack for however long it takes. Then add another pack of 10 to it. Students will be happy to see how many words they can learn at a time. Then practice with flashcards 5 times a week. Flashcards are also a great study tool for other subjects!!

6. Music To Read By — I am in the process of writing a grant to use music in my English classroom. We all love music! Some kids benefit from listening to music when reading such as jazz, classical, and even folk can provide consistent, rhythmic background noise that can enhance some children’s concentration skills. Go a step further and have your child read the verses to their favorite popular songs. They won’t even realize that they are reading!!

7. Pen Pals — All kids love getting mail. Recruit family members or friends near or far to write or email letters to your child on a regular basis. Ask the letter writer to include lots of questions for your child to answer: For example, what was the best thing that happened to you this week? How is the family pet doing? Have you read any good books lately –what were they about? Ask your child to read the letter to you out loud and encourage them to respond within a week’s time.

Our schools can do a lot to educate our children, but it remains our responsibilities as parents to make sure that our child has all of the necessary skills to be successful in life. Reading is essential and I hope you can use at least one of these suggestions, so your child returns to school mentally prepared.

Knowledge is PoWeR!!

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Congratulations to the winning classes in the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser! 1st Place was awarded to Ms. Mobley’s Class for raising $134.64 and 2nd Place was awarded to Ms.Mule' s class for raising $119.71. Napier Academy contributed a total of $509.09 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the fight against blood cancers. Thank you for your donations and support!

Will you aim to be on the Wall of Fame next year?

What does it take to be the Student of the Month? I asked around and staff and students had different opinions. Some stated that you should be a model student. While others felt that it should also be used as a way to encourage students to do better. Maybe it should even be given to the most improved student during that month. Some teachers say that it’s hard to choose just one each month while students say teachers should let the students vote for their peers each month. In addition, some schools have set criteria for their SOM selection. Some schools Student of the Month program is meant to promote success in and out of the classroom. For a student to be a well-‐respected citizen, they must be able to balance many different areas of life. They must exemplify outstanding characteristics both as a student and as a citizen of the community. The student must be able to handle many different aspects of student life while maintaining excellence in the classroom. This award is designed to nominate and select students who promote and take pride in their school and in themselves. Here is some criteria that can be used:

1. Contributes to class, club or athletic activities

2. Shows marked improvement in performance

3. Is prepared for participation in class, club or athletic activities

4. Displays interest or eagerness in learning

5. Helps others

6. Cooperates with staff

7. Demonstrates great character and/or citizenship

What’s your opinion?

The Committee Officers and members of the NJHS wish to thank the Administration and Staff, teachers, parents, students, and friends for making our first Mother and Daughter Recognition Tea Party and father-‐Son Bowling Party a success. The NJHS is committed to academic excellence, as we look forward to working with students and parents to maintain the academic standards established. A mind is a terrible thing to

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Fun with Legos

First and second graders put their science, technology, engineering and mathematics to task during a Snapology workshop. Students enjoyed a fun filled afternoon while building robots and creating mosaics based on popular movie and cartoon characters. Also, students displayed their creativity and developed teamwork skills while working with their peers to build creative Lego structures during free play.

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Sign up for the FSCS Food Pantry at Napier

Academy Contact Ms. McWilliams at 973-‐ 321-‐1000 ext. 20485 or stop by Room 105 from 10:00 a.m. -‐ 4:00 p.m. to register.

Food Pantry Distribution Schedule

June 3rd -‐ 10:30 am June 18th -‐ 5:00 pm July 1st -‐ 10:30am July 15th -‐4:00 pm August 3rd -‐10:30 am August 19th -‐ 4:00 pm

Inscríbete en la Despensa de Alimentos de

Napier Academy Para registrase póngase en contacto con la Sta. McWilliams en 973-‐ 321-‐1000 ext. 20485 o pase por el Salón 105 de 10:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

Dias de Distribucion 3 de Junio -‐ 10:30 am 18 de Junio -‐ 5:00 pm 1 de Julio -‐ 10:30 am 15 de Julio -‐ 4:00 pm 3 de Agosto -‐ 10:30 am 19 de Agosto -‐ 4:00 pm


Diamond Diva Club (DDC) is a group of fourth grade girls who love to help each other. Mr. Lindsey, the 4th Grade Social Studies Teacher, serves as their advisor. They have rules that govern the club and have approximately 32 members. Rule #1 – Respect everyone and their opinion Rule #2 – All members have a part to play Rule #3 – We only accept the best of the best Rule #4 – No boys allowed They offer tutoring and have officers. The founders and officers are : Kaylin Dilisio, President; Diana Moya, Jarelyn Guerrero, and Tavasia King, Vice-‐Presidents; Nyasia Strickland, Secretary; and Tymeira Harris, Treasurer. Many times they meet during their lunch period to conduct meetings and discuss various topics. Some topics include: respect, bonding, peer mediation, community service projects and more.

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Want to make this summer count?

Taking on the Summer Reading Challenge is simple. Students coast to coast will answer the call to keep on reading about the world around them. Newsela's Summer Reading Challenge gives them the chance to earn badges, get newsroom promotions and climb in the standings, all while reading news

and feature stories hot off the press. Students with an existing Newsela login are automatically entered in the challenge. Students new to Newsela can get a login from a parent or teacher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Challenge? Start Date: Monday, June 1 End date: Friday, August 14

Who is eligible? Any student with a Newsela account is eligible to participate. Students use the Newsela accounts they already have.

Is there any cost to participate? Do I have to be a PRO subscriber? There is no cost to participate. You do not have to be a PRO subscriber.

Do my students need to have an account in Newsela? Yes. If your students do not already have an account, please follow these instructions to help them create one. Parents - please see these instructions to create accounts for your readers.

How do students participate? Students participate simply by reading articles and taking quizzes starting on Monday, June 1.

Do teachers have to do anything to enable their students to participate? No. Once students have their Newsela accounts, they can participate independently.

Is there a deadline for my students to begin participating? No. The Challenge begins June 1 but students will be able to begin participating any time up to the end of the Challenge on August 14.

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How will my students know that the Challenge has begun? When students log in to Newsela.com beginning on Monday, June 1, they will see an alert letting them know that the Challenge has begun.

Is there anything else I should know about finishing up the school year on Newsela? To find tips on how to wrap up this school year and prepare for the next on Newsela, check out our End of the Year FAQs for Teachers.

How can I help my students succeed with the Challenge? Download and print copies of this handout and have your students write down their username and password to keep for use during the summer. Ask them to take this home to share with their parents/guardians.

Why is Newsela sponsoring this Free Summer Reading Challenge? Newsela's mission is to unlock the written word for everyone. We know that summer reading is a vital component to developing and maintaining student literacy. We are dedicated to supporting teachers everywhere in their commitment to their students' growth in literacy. To that end, our goal with the Summer Reading Challenge is to help support the efforts of schools to encourage students to read as many articles as they can.

What is my students' goal in participating in the Free Summer Reading Challenge? Every student's goal for the Free Summer Reading Challenge is to earn as many word-points and badges as they can. A word-point is a point awarded to a student based upon their performance on reading comprehension quizzes. A badge is an icon that is awarded to a student based upon their reading activity.

How will my students earn word-points? Students will earn word-points by answering quiz items correctly. Students will be awarded a number of points equivalent to the number of words in an article divided by the number of questions in the article quiz and multiplied by the number of questions that they answer correctly. For example, if an article has 400 words and there are 4 questions in the quiz, each question is worth 100 word-points. If the student answers 2 of 4 questions correctly, they will earn 100 word-points for each correct answer, or 200 word-points in total. Note: Students must answer at least 2 quiz questions correctly (better than pure chance) in order to receive any points.

The Summer Reading Challenge starts June 1.

For more information, go to Newsela.com

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By: JC Peters (excerpted from spiritualityhealth.com)

Allergies are really common during the spring season as trees and flowers begin to bloom. Allergies are essentially an overreaction of your immune system to a substance that is normally harmless but that your body sees as a threat. This internal struggle (plus the antihistamines) can make you feel exhausted, like the last thing you want to do is move. Allergies often also behave similarly to seasonal colds. Luckily, there are some yoga postures that can really help your body deal with mild allergic reactions or colds. Of course if the reaction or illness is severe, get medical attention right away!

Sphinx Pose with Neck Rolls

Your lymphatic system’s job is to drain away toxins and waste from the hard work of your immune system, so sometimes your lymph nodes will swell up when you are not feeling well. Unlike the heart, which pumps the blood through your body, the lymphatic system depends on your physical movement to pump the toxins through. The lymph nodes are located mostly in the neck, armpits, belly, and groin because these areas are most likely to move in your everyday life. For Sphinx Pose, lie on your belly. Prop yourself up on your elbows and widen the shoulders to get lots of space between the shoulder tips and the ear tips. Gently roll your neck in a circle, making sure to open the throat without crunching the back of the neck; the lymph nodes are on either side of the throat. Circle three times in one direction, then switch.

Long Lunge

Step your right foot back behind you and lower your knee down. Inch the knee away so you are in a long lunge. Keep your front knee right over your ankle, but the back knee should be as far back from the hip as possible. Let the hips be heavy and lift the chest, supporting yourself on your fingertips or on blocks, accessing the lymph nodes in the groin. Breathe into the hips, perhaps swaying them a little from side to side. Explore straightening the back leg. After eight breaths, switch sides.

Standing Forward Bend

Seasonal allergies can also affect the sinuses: cavities behind the forehead and cheekbones that may get stuffed up. If the pressure is very strong, it’s not a good idea to invert, and your body will let you know about that. If it feels okay, the inversion will help move the fluid in your sinuses. Have a tissue handy! Stand with your feet hips distance apart or wider. Fold from your hips with your knees as bent as you need so that your lower back feels safe. Let the spine hang down, perhaps holding opposite elbows, and give the head a gentle shake to relax the neck and allow the sinuses to shift. Hold for eight breaths.

Simple Side Bends

If your lungs feel congested, yoga poses that stretching the belly and the ribs out can give you more space to breathe. Sit cross legged on the floor, and outstretch your fingers to the earth beside you. Reach your right arm up and over to the left as you walk your left fingers away. Turn your chest slightly up towards the sky, focusing on breathing into the front of your right lung, then slightly down to breathe into the back. Explore here for about eight breaths, creating space in the lungs and opening the lymph nodes in the armpits, then switch sides.

Yoga for Allergies or Seasonal Colds

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