// FALL 2011

need some quick

dinner ideas?debbie Bowman shares

some of her favourite recipes

gmo...so, what does it stand for?

// By Priva adani

the Power of the feminine:big talk or small talk?// By Jennifer Conkie

the 21st centurylearning initiative platform// By Ron Brandt

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QUiCK worKoUts // By hannah Fletcher3

top 10 travel tips// By claire newell

the wsr shoPPingexPerienCe

www.wealthysChools.Ca

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it gives me great pleasure to introduce our first wsr magazine!you will find some great tips in this inaugural fall edition of our wsr magazine. We purposely made it interesting and insightful, but most of all informative of what wsr can offer to schools and their parents. Learn how our program works, why schools are coming on board every day to modernize their fundraising program, and how shifting your purchase can have a huge impact. And be sure to enjoy the articles, recipes and other pieces of interest from some of our personal resources.

yours truly,

Sarah Davissarah, Davis / Founder

Contents // 01

wsr // fall edition03 meet the family

05 welCome letter

06 the wealthy sChoolrevolUtionLearn about wsr & how it works

10 wsr online brands for every BUdget

26 lUnCh Box “wow!” // By Debbie Bowman

28the wsr indePendent develoPer Program

29wsr sChool sUPPlies–now online!

Cover stories08 the wsr shopping experience

22 toP 10 trAveL tips ByClaireNewell

24 the Power of the feminine: Big tALk or smALL tALk? ByJenniferConkie

30 gmo... so, WhAt Does it stAnD For? ByPrivaAdani

33 the 21st CentUry learning initiative Platform ByRonBrandt

38 3 QUiCK worKoUts ByHannahFletcher

36timehow preCious it is

37Child friendly reCiPeshigh in omega 3// By Debbie Bowman

41Playing is Better than watChing // By Darryl Davis

a speCial thanKs...wsr has made some remarkable achievements in such a short period of time. the support of you, our customers has allowed wsr to truly make a difference for our children, their schools, and their future.

CongratUlations to all of yoU!special thanks go out to two extraordinary people. ripon rahman (andhisdevelopmentteam) gave us the opportunity to create and design our software; and if it weren’t for eden Bell, the designs throughout all of our wsr material including this magazine would not have come to life! Another shout of gratitude is required for our friends at momcafe. these incredible women saw our vision, believed in what we do, and made sure we could tell everyone about it. thanks for that!

Lastly, a big thank you to Debbie Bowman who contributed the all the nutrition articles. great job Deb!

we woUld also liKe to thanK all of oUr sPonsors:

meet the family03

darryl davisFounDer/ceo

edenBellgrAphic Designer

riPonrahmanWeB DeveLoper

sarahdavisFounDer

CAsCAde Tissue GRoupwww.cascades.com

nATuRe’s pATh www.naturespath.com

nike www.nike.com

sevenTh GeneRATion www.seventhgeneration.com

Bio-veRT www.bio-vert.com

kiJu JuiCes www.kiju.ca

nATuRe CLeAnwww.naturecleanliving.com

pAmeLA’swww.pamelasproducts.com

wealthy sChool revolUtion is noW onLine!

Let’s stop fundraising. Let’s just shoP smarter.

for sChoolshow it works1) visit www.wealthyschools.ca

2) register your school

3) invite parents to create accounts and shop

4) promote the program

for Parentshow it works1) visit www.wealthyschools.ca

2) create an account with your school

3) make a purchase online

4) repeat – 18 times in a school year

welcome to the wealthy school revolutionyou are about to join a group of school leaders, volunteers, and parents who have made the commitment to modernize their school fundraising. Wealthy school revolution brings together the existing need for purchasing groceries and other necessary products and transforms the experience by allowing schools to offer these products to parents online. now, when you pick up your children from school, you simply pick up your order.

this simple yet revolutionary approach to fundraising greatly reduces the amount of volunteer time required to administer a product fundraising program, and dramatically increases the revenue potential for your school.

say good-bye to traditional fundraising and all the fatigue we experience by having to sell coupon books and chocolate bars, or by being forced to buy these same items out of guilt. By shiFting the purchases we currently make over to our school, we are simply re-directing the proFit. this simple change will save you money and time, improve your commitment with your school, and most importantly help fund your child’s educational experience. We look forward to serving you and your school.

sincerely,

WSRWealthy school revolutionwww.wealthyschools.ca

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the Wealthy school Revolution allows parents to buy their everyday groceries as fundraiser products.

how we get resUltsWe get results by providing a modernized approach to fundraising through software application, product selection, available support and resources and the commitment to make volunteer time and efforts rewarding.

our program provides visibility to see results and activity, tools to share the program with everyone and systems for school volunteers to store and record information.

JUst some of the Benefits wsr has to offer...UsefUl ProdUCts everyone eats, everyone buys groceries and therefore everyone has the ability to support the wsr program. We can even reduce time spent grocery shopping.

ProfitaBlegrocery stores are making profits everyday. rather than continue to give all the profits to retailers, parents and school administrators can decide to redirect those profits.

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healthy ProdUCts we offer organic and natural groceries that are dry, shelf stable and easy to distribute.

rePeat orders groceries are consumable items that need to be replenished. instead of one time product requests, orders are now repeatable into the future.

see the nUmBersWith 100 supporters buying $100 worth of groceries each month and supporting a 10 month repeatable program, at 20% proceeds your school would earn $20,000.00.

most fundraising companies are about selling products, usually with no tangible benefit. this is why the wealthy school revolution is like no other program!

software & distriBUtionWith wsr, schools have the ability to administer their own product fundraising program using our software and distribution program to raise significant revenues. volunteers no longer need to do this alone and now can maximize their time to

generate program support. promotion and couple of hours to redistribute the orders upon delivery, is all that is required. We do the rest.

edUCational messagingWith Wsr, our business model involves educational motives. percentages of children diagnosed with child obesity and type 2 diabetes are climbing at alarming rates. it starts with proper eating habits & choices. Fundraising with WsR offers educational resources that can help raise awareness.

visiBility & engagementour software design provides program administrators and parents personal dashboards with program information and results. Amounts raised–both personal and school results, along with school communica-tions offers parental engagement like never before.

why sUPPort a fUndraiser Program if yoU never see the resUlts? 07

the wsr shopping experienCein the time it takes to read this article, you could have finished buying your groceries and supported your fundraising commitment with your school, all in the con-venience of your home. Welcome to the wsr shopping experience.

shoP By Category and more Begin by viewing the 11 different product categories ranging from Baby Foods & care, to pasta and grains, to snacks– sweet & savory. Quickly see the featured items on sale for each category, and then browse the sub-categories to find the products you normally buy. if you would rather shop by price, simply click on the sale items but-ton and view the items with the best price. Would you rather buy in bulk? then click on our case Lots button, or see the items sold in full cases within our sub-categories. or perhaps you wish to shop by special feature such as organic or wheat free? no problem - click on our specific diets section, or expand our product pages to read ingredients to make sure it’s the right product.

raise money for yoUr sChoolonce you find your products, add them to your shopping cart – you will not only see the amount of money you are spending, but also see the amount of money you are raising for your school. With up to 20 % of the proceeds going to your school, simply spending $60 on a Wsr order can raise $12 for your school. once you have finished shopping continue onto to checkout. here you will see the details of your order, how much you will raise for this order, and how much you would raise if you repeated this order throughout the entire school year. save this list and repeat - your $60 order turns into $240 dollars for your school!

amountraised!

everytime an itemis added to your cart,up to 20% is dontaed to your

child’s school

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save yoUrself some timeWant to save even more time. once you know which products you buy on a regular basis, save them into convenient lists using our create lists/saved lists feature in your personal dashboard. Label them “kids lunches”, “toiletries”, or “household supplies” or however you wish to sort your groceries. now your shopping lists are done for the entire year.not interested in entering your credit card details every time you order? use our saved credit card feature and in just a click of a button have your order paid for. visa, mastercard, or American express accepted. Wish to use cash instead – okay, simply select paypal as your preferred payment option and continue.

PiCK UP yoUr order – at sChool!now that you have completed your order, go to your personal dashboard to see the results. see how much you have raised personally for the school, and then see how much everyone has raised collectively. nothing is more engaging then seeing the results of your efforts! on your dashboard you also see the date of delivery to your school. simply pick up your order when you pick up your child from school. you are there already, and by simply adding this task to your trip 20 times in a school year, school fundraising as we know it today will be-come obsolete. isn’t that worth the effort in itself?

wsr offers over 2100 ProdUCts for sale! visit www.wealthysChools.Ca

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WsR onLine BRAnds

BABy FooDs & cAreinfant Formula & Food* my organic Baby

* earth’s Best

* gerber

Cereals* healthy times

* nestle

Cookies & Biscuits* healthy times

* sweetpea

* earth’s Best

Wipes* seventh generation

diapers* earth’s Best

* seventh generation

BAking & syrupsBaking mixes* Anita’s organic

* Bob’s red mill

* glutino

* pamela’s

* Quaker

pancake & Waffle mix* Anita’s organic

* Bob’s red mill

* nature’s path

* pamela’s

sprinkles* Let’s Do organic

syrups* santa cruz organics

conDiments & spreADsmustard* eden Foods

* simply natural

* French’s

ketchup* simply natural

dressings* newman’s own

* hellmann’s

olive oil* Bertolli

honey* Bee maid

peanut Butter* Adams

* skippy

wsr featured brand // seventh generation(www.seventhgeneration.com)

wiPes

732913 34211 seventh generation Baby Wipes unscented - refill 70ct

732913 34210 seventh generation Baby Wipes unscented - tub 70ct

diaPers

732913 44029 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 1 (8–14 pounds) 44ct

did you Know?seventh generation is committed to becoming the world’s most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home.

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732913 44030 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 2 (12–18 pounds) 40ct

732913 44031 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 3 (16–28 pounds) 35ct

732913 44032 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 4 (22–37 pounds) 30ct

732913 44033 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 5 (27+ pounds) 26ct

732913 44034 seventh generation Disposable Diapers, size 6 (35+ pounds) 22ct

dish

732913 22747 seventh generation Free & clear (unscented) Dish Liquid 739ml

732913 22807 seventh generation Lemongrass & clementine scent Dish Liquid 739ml

732913 22748 seventh generation natural Lavender scent Dish Liquid 739ml

732913 22821 seventh generation Free & clear (unscented) Automatic Dishwasher gel 1.1L

732913 22152 seventh generation Free & clear (unscented) Automatic Dishwasher powder 1.3kg

laUndry

732913 22795 seventh generation Blue eucalyptus & Lavender 2x ultra Laundry Liquid 2.96L

732913 22796 seventh generation Free & clear (unscented) 2x ultra Laundry Liquid 2.96L

732913 22797 seventh generation White Flower & Bergamot citrus 2x ultra Laundry Liquid 2.96L

Cleaners

732913 22746 seventh generation Free & clear (unscented) All purpose cleaner 946ml

Bags

732913 55502 seventh generation 30 gallon trash Bags 20ea

Bevergeshot Chocolate* cocoa camino

* ghirardelli

Chocolate milk * horizon organic Dairy

Coffee* Better Life

Teas* traditional medicinals

* celestial seasonings

* tazo

Juice Boxes * kiju

* santa cruz organics

* mysmoothie

* sun rype

pAstA & grAins pasta * prairie harvest

* unico

Rice* Lundberg

* kokuho

* Aar cee

* uncle Bens

prepared pasta* Annies homegrown

* Life choices

Juices Tetrapak* kiju

* happy planet

* sun rype

Rice Beverage * ryza

Almond Beverage* Blue Diamond

soy Beverage * natura

* vitasoy

Carbonated Beverage * knudsen

* santa cruz

Waters* Whistler Water

wsr // fall 2011

Coffee

693317 00001 Better Life ethiopian Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00003 Better Life nicaraguan Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00005 Better Life sumatran Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00006 Better Life guatemalan Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00007 Better Life komodo Decaf Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00008 Better Life valento espresso Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

693317 00009 Better Life mexican Whole Bean coffee, organic, Fair trade 340g

BeAuty & toiLetriesFeminine products* natracare

dental products* tom’s of maine

* Jason

* kiss my Face

hand soaps & Lotions* Avalon organics

* Jason

* kiss my Face

* nature clean

health* martin pleasance

Body Care* Alba Botanica

* Avalon organics

* Jason

* kiss my Face

* nature clean

hair Care* Alba Botanica

* Avalon organics

* Jason

* kiss my Face

* nature clean

hair Colour* tints of nature

deoderant* Jason

* kiss my Face

* tom’s of maine

Face Care* Alba Botanica

Lip Care* Alba Botanica

* kiss my Face

skin Care* Avalon organics

* Jason

* kiss my Face

did you Know?Better Life coffees are organic, fair trade & single origin roasts from around the world.

wsr featured brand // Better life

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cAnneD & pAckAgeD FooDsBeans* Amys kitchen

* Bombay Dine

* yves veggie cuisine

* unico

vegetables & other* eden Foods

* yves veggie cuisine

* utopia

* unico

Cooking sauces* Jyoti

soups* Amys kitchen

* harvest sun

* imagine Foods

* pacific

* campbell’s

prepared meals* Annie chuns

* Jyoti

Fish* cloverleaf

cereALshot* nature’s path

* Bobs red mill

Cold

* envirokidz

* glutino

* nature’s path

* Weetabix

* kashi

* Barbara’s Bakery

* general mills

* post

* kellogs

Bulk* nature’s path

* envirokidz

PaPer

71913 77072 cascades enviro Bathroom tissue 12’s, Double 12’s

71913 77071 cascades enviro Bathroom tissue 4’s, Double 4’s

71913 78698 cascades enviro paper towels 6’s 6’s

71913 75329 cascades enviro paper towels 2’s 2’s

did you Know?cascade tissue enviro products are a simple way of helping the environment without compromising quality.

wsr featured brand // CasCades(www.cascades.com)

snAckssWeet & sAvoryCookies & Crackers* miDel

* envirokidz

* country choice

* glutino

* pamela’s

Confections

* Let’s Do…organic

* surf sweets

Grahams snacks* Annies homegrown

seaweed snacks* Annie chuns

Fruit snacks* Annies homegrown

* motts

* sun-rype

* sun maid

Crackers* Annies homegrown

* marys crackers

* Blue Diamond

* glutino

* pepperidge Farm

Rice Cakes* Lundberg

* Quaker

dried Fruit packaged* made in nature

* eden Foods

snack Bars* enviro kidz

* Barbaras Bakery

* glutino

* kashi

* nature’s path

* kelloggs

* nature valley

* Quaker

Fig Bars* Barbara’s Bakery

Flax seeds* nature’s path

ice Cream Cones* Lets Do organic

* eden Foods

* Whole Alternatives

* orville redenbacher

Freeze pops* kisko

packaged nuts* eden Foods

* prana

* Blue Diamond

Chips - Tortilla & Regular* garden of eatin’

* Barbara’s Bakery

* Lundberg

* kettle

* hardbite kettle chips

* sensible portions

* mrs. palmer’s pantry

Baked Chips* kettle Foods

popcorn* oogie’s

pretzels* glutino

nutritional Bars* clif

* clif Luna

* taste of nature

* LäraBar

* genisoy

* nature’s path

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BaKing mixes

093709 20660 pamela’s Bread mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 539g

093709 20330 pamela’s ultra chocolate Brownie mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 454g

093709 20440 pamela’s Luscious chocolate cake mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 595g

093709 20220 pamela’s classic vanilla cake mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 595g

093709 20550 pamela’s incredible chocolate chunk cookie mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 386g

093709 20770 pamela’s Dark chocolate Frosting mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 340g

093709 20880 pamela’s vanilla Frosting mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 340g

CooKies

093709 20050 pamela’s Butter shortbread, WheatFree 150g

093709 20070 pamela’s chunky chocolate chip, WheatFree 150g

093709 20030 pamela’s ginger, WheatFree 150g

093709 20150 pamela’s Lemon shortbread, WheatFree 150g

093709 20100 pamela’s pecan shortbread, WheatFree 150g

093709 20040 pamela’s peanut Butter, WheatFree 150g

093709 25010 pamela’s simplebites minis, chocolate chip, WheatFree 170g

093709 25030 pamela’s simplebites minis, extreme chocolate, WheatFree 170g

093709 25020 pamela’s simplebites minis, ginger snapz, WheatFree 170g

PanCaKe & waffle mix

093709 20110 pamela’s pancake & Baking mix, Wheat/GlutenFree 680g

wsr featured brand // Pamela’s(www.pamelasproducts.com)

did you Know?pamela’s products have had a far reaching impact on the gluten-free food market & the natural food industry

wsr // fall 2011

dish

058951 19575 nature clean Lavender & tea tree concentrate Dishwashing Liquid 575ml

058951 18575 nature clean mandarin & grapefruit concentrate Dishwashing Liquid 575ml

058951 38018 nature clean Automatic Dishwasher pacs 432g

laUndry

058951 30811 nature clean unscented 3x concentrate Laundry Liquid 1L

058951 30821 nature clean citrus Blossom 3x concentrate Laundry Liquid 1L

Cleaners

058951 21700 nature clean Fruit & veggie Wash concentrate 700ml

058951 36001 nature clean pet stain & odour remover 1L

hand soaPs & lotions

058891 30755 nature clean sensitive Bath Bar unscented 99g

058891 30757 nature clean sensitive Bath Bar geranium & mint 99g

058891 42250 treehouse treehouse Foaming hand soap Wacky melon 250ml

058891 41095 treehouse treehouse Bar soap Wacky melon 99g

058951 39501 nature clean Liquid hand soap w/pump 500ml

058951 39502 nature clean citrus Liquid hand soap 500ml

hair Care

058951 50295 nature clean scented pure nourishment shampoo 300ml

058891 10420 nature clean unscented pure nourishment conditioner 300ml

058891 45355 treehouse treehouse 2 in 1 shampoo Wacky melon 350ml

Body Care

058891 41359 nature clean treehouse Bubble Bath Berry Burst 350ml

058891 41072 nature clean treehouse natural Wipes 438g

wsr featured brand // natUre Clean(www.naturecleanliving.com)

did you Know?nature clean is about caring for your family’s health, it’s about the passionl for protecting our natural world & about using safer products.

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Dish

776622 20043 Bio-vert Fresh Lemon All-in-1 Automatic Dishwasher tabs, All-in-1 600g

776622 55807 Bio-vert Dishwashing Liquid, citrus power 700ml

776622 20048 Bio-vert Dishwashing gel 1.1L

laUndry

776622 31803 Bio-vert morning Dew Laundry Liquid 1.8L

776622 20007 Bio-vert Fresh cotton high efficiency Laundry Liquid 1.8L

776622 20040 Bio-vert Fragrance Free high efficiency Laundry Liquid 1.8L

776622 55606 Bio-vert oxy Bleach stain remover, powder 600g

776622 31806 Bio-vert Fabric softener 1.8L

Cleaners

776622 14201 Bio-vert All surface cleaner & grease remover 950ml

776622 55204 Bio-vert Bathroom cleaner 950ml

wsr featured brand // Bio-vert(www.bio-vert.com)

househoLDdish * Bio-vert

* seventh generation

* nature clean

* ecover

Laundry* Bio-vert

* seventh generation

* nature clean

* ecover

* Bio-vert

Cleaners* Bio-vert

* ecover

* nature clean

* seventh generation

* Windex

* mr clean

Bags* ecosafe

* eco-Friendly

* seventh generation

* glad

Food Wrap* Alcan

* saran

paper* seventh generation

* cascades

Cloths* e-cloth

* J cloth

did you Know?savons prolav has been developing & marketing Bio-vert green household cleaning products since 1984.

JUiCe Boxes

189727 00021 kiju Apple Juice, Organic 4x200ml

189727 00022 kiju grape Apple Juice, Organic 4x200ml

189727 00024 kiju mango orange Juice, Organic 4x200ml

189727 00023 kiju Lemonade Juice, Organic 4x200ml

JUiCes family size

189727 00101 kiju Apple Juice,Organic 1L

189727 00105 kiju mango orange Juice, Organic 1L

189727 00102 kiju grape Apple Juice, Organic 1L

189727 00107 kiju pomegranate cherry Juice, Organic 1L

189727 00104 kiju Lemonade Juice, Organic 1L

wsr featured brand // KiJU(www.kiju.ca)

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did you Know?nothing But nature is dedicated to giving kids & adults on the go a healthy choice: kiju® organic juice products made with 100% pure fruit juice with no sugar added. true to nature.

have you heard?refer a school and receive free groceries!*

hot Cereal

058449 45001 nature’s path oatmeal original hot cereal pouches,Organic 8x50g

058449 45004 nature’s path Apple cinnamon hot cereal pouches,Organic 8x50g

058449 45002 nature’s path Flax plus hot cereal pouches,Organic 8x50g

058449 45003 nature’s path maple nut hot cereal pouches, Organic 8x50g

058449 45000 nature’s path variety pack hot cereal pouches, Organic 8x50g

Cold Cereal

058449 77099 nature’s path Flax plus raisin Bran cereal, Organic 400g

058449 77142 nature’s path Flax plus maple pecan crunch cereal, Organic 325g

058449 77050 nature’s path Flax plus cereal, organic 375g

058449 77902 nature’s path Whole o’s, Whole grain corn & rice cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 325g

058449 89000 nature’s path hemp plus granola,Organic 325g

058449 89002 nature’s path gingerZing granola, Organic 325g

058449 89007 nature’s path Flax plus pumpkin granola, Organic 325g

058449 77152 nature’s path sunrise crunchy maple cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 300g

058449 77154 nature’s path sunrise crunchy vanilla cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 300g

058449 22001 nature’s path shredded oaty Bites cereal, Organic 350g

058449 77700 nature’s path optimum Blueberry cinnamon cereal, Organic 400g

058449 77701 nature’s path optimum slim cereal, Organic 400g

058449 86002 envirokidz gorilla munch eco pacs cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 650g

058449 86004 envirokidz peanut Butter panda puffs eco pacs cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 700g

058449 86003 envirokidz koala crisp eco pacs cereal, organic gluten Free 725g

BUlK Cereal

058449 77001 nature’s path eco pacs, heritage o’s cereal,Organic 907g

058449 60056 nature’s path eco pacs, Fruit Juice sweet corn Flakes cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 750g

058449 55002 nature’s path eco pacs, Whole grain crispy rice cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 750g

058449 60231 nature’s path eco pacs, multigrain oatbran Flakes cereal, Organic 907g

058449 77094 nature’s path eco pacs, honey’d corn Flakes cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 750g

058449 77008 nature’s path eco pacs, millet rice oatbran Flakes cereal, Organic,WheatFree 907g

058449 77901 nature’s path eco pacs, mesa sunrise cereal,Organic,GlutenFree 750g

wsr featured brand // natUre’s Path(www.naturespath.com)

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did you Know?At nature’s path, we live for healthy, great-tasting organic foods. it’s why we get up in the morning. But we are also a company that wants to do more than just sell breakfast foods. We aspire to advance the cause of people & planet, along the path to sustainability.

What better wayto � nance school programs than by feeding your family?Choose from over 45 Nature’s Path productsin the WSR catalogue. Every purchase helpsfund important programs at your school! fund important programs at your school!

Job Name: 0125-WSRFallCatalogue-July2011 File Name (if di� erent): Location: marketing:Macintosh Files:Ads:Publications:Consumer:CDN:WSR-FallCatalogue:0125-WSRFallCatalogue-July2011.inddDate: August 2, 2011 3:51 PM Version: 1 Artist: BFRevisions Made: Still Required: ~ Notes: ~

When you buy Nature’s Path products through the Wealthy School Revolution, your organic breakfast helps support programs in your local school. Up to 20% of every purchase helps pay for the important programs that might otherwise not receive funding.

Imagine it — a breakfast that helps fund   eld trips, libraries, playgrounds and school sports. When was the last time your breakfast did that?

Nature’s Path Organic.Eat well. Do good.www.naturespath.com facebook.com/naturespath/naturespath/@naturespath

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What better wayto � nance school programs than by feeding your family?Choose from over 45 Nature’s Path productsin the WSR catalogue. Every purchase helpsfund important programs at your school! fund important programs at your school!

Job Name: 0125-WSRFallCatalogue-July2011 File Name (if di� erent): Location: marketing:Macintosh Files:Ads:Publications:Consumer:CDN:WSR-FallCatalogue:0125-WSRFallCatalogue-July2011.inddDate: August 2, 2011 3:51 PM Version: 1 Artist: BFRevisions Made: Still Required: ~ Notes: ~

When you buy Nature’s Path products through the Wealthy School Revolution, your organic breakfast helps support programs in your local school. Up to 20% of every purchase helps pay for the important programs that might otherwise not receive funding.

Imagine it — a breakfast that helps fund   eld trips, libraries, playgrounds and school sports. When was the last time your breakfast did that?

Nature’s Path Organic.Eat well. Do good.www.naturespath.com facebook.com/naturespath/naturespath/@naturespath

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suppLementsnutritional * emergen-c

super Foods * Amazing grass

* Living harvest

health* martin pleasance

Case lotsWhy buy one, when you can buy the whole case and save!

wsr offers case lot sales for those products you consume the most.

the less we do, the more we Can Pass on!www.wealthyschools.ca

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058449 77021 nature’s path eco pacs, heritage Flakes cereal, Organic 907g

058449 77069 nature’s path eco pacs, kamut krisp cereal, Organic 750g

058449 87008 envirokidz gorilla munch eco pacs cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 650g

058449 87009 envirokidz peanut Butter panda puffs eco pacs cereal, Organic,GlutenFree 700g

058449 87010 envirokidz koala crisp eco pacs cereal, OrganicGlutenFree 725g

flax seeds

058449 30001 nature’s path Flax seeds, Organic 425g

058449 30000 nature’s path Flax seed meal, Organic 425g

snaCK Bars

058449 89103 nature’s path Lotta’ Apricotta yogurt granola Bar, organic 175g

058449 89142 nature’s path Berry strawberry Flax plus yogurt granola Bar, Organic 175g

058449 89128 nature’s path chococonut Dark chocolate chip granola Bar, Organic 175g

058449 89100 nature’s path sunny hemp plus trail mix granola Bar, Organic 210g

058449 89146 nature’s path mmmaple pecan Flax plus maple Butter Drizzle granola Bar,Organic 175g

058449 89109 nature’s path peanut Buddy, sweet & salty granola Bar,Organic 210g

058449 89135 nature’s path peanut choco, chocolate Drizzle granola Bar, Organic 175g

058449 89101 nature’s path pumpkin ‘n’ spice trail mix granola Bar, Organic 210g

058449 43002 enviro kidz cheetah Berry crispy rice Bars, Organic,GlutenFree 6x28g

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Let’s face it, traveling with kids is more complicated, slower and more stressful. But, thanks to our good friend, claire newell there are a few tips that can help make your next family vacation enjoyable for everyone:

1. time yoUr triPplan your departure so it coincides with their sleep schedule or naptime. When flying aim for a late-night or red-eye flight.

2. most Kids love adventUreLet them read about the destination and look at the flight path ahead of time.

3. let them helPif they are old enough, encourage them to take responsibility for packing, thinking about what they will need at that destination, and toting their own bags. kids generally enjoy feeling “adult.” Let them select a favorite toy to take—it can provide comfort in unfamiliar surroundings.

4. Bring it with yoUpack compact items that you may need for your infants and toddlers in your carry–on or in the car. plastic baggies are handy—you don’t have to bring the entire container, but they’ll help you keep items neat, clean, and organized. Also be sure to have a change of clothes for both you and your infant in case you have a messy incident. remember to take extra bottles and/or pacifiers for take–off and landing. When traveling take an umbrella stroller which is light and takes up much less room than the bigger one. plus, on flights, it can be stored on board as opposed to checked.

5. Be PrePared for emergenCieshave a small emergency medical kit with items such as sun block, insect repellant, children’s pain reliever, a thermometer, anti-bacterial ointment, band-aids, sanitary wipes, and ipecac. if you have an infant, it’s

10 QUiCK tiPs for family vaCations// By: claire newell

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wise to bring actual baby bottles of water ready to be mixed just in case you don’t have access to clean water.

6. PaCK healthy snaCKscarrots, crackers, regular and dried fruit, nuts, and chips are all relatively easy to eat on the road and kids tend to get hungrier more often than adults. healthy nibbles will help stave off hunger-induced irritabil-ity. When flying, gum, candy, or a pacifier is helpful at take-off and landing to assist in equalizing the changing pressure in kids’ ears.

7. stay hydratedDrink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated while flying. this helps the body adjust to the al-titude and any time changes. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which tend to dehydrate.

8. KeeP them oCCUPiedA portable DvD on a plane can go a long way to entertain and stop the kids from thinking about being confined.

9. doCUment the triPsuggest that an older child act as the family documentary maker. give them a disposable or digital camera for the trip and encourage them to keep a travel journal. When you get back they can put together a travel log of the family journey.

10. exPend energyin the airport try stretching exercises while waiting for the plane—this might help your kids to sit still for the duration of the trip.

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it has been an inspiring, magical october. Why? three women have received the 2011 nobel Peace Prize “for their non–violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace–building work”.

how amazing is that? two of them are from a tiny African country, Liberia, population 3.7 million–president ellen Johnson-sirleaf and peace activist Leymah gbowee—and the third is from yemen, rights activist tawakul karman, and she is only 32 and a mother of three. yemen is the heel of the fat boot that is the Arabian peninsula, that exotic, war-torn, oil-rich land. its neighbour is saudi Arabia, the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive. the king just decreed that women will be able to vote in elections—in 2015, that is! But they still can’t drive or leave home without a male guardian. Alfred nobel lived in sweden in the 1800s; these peace activists are in Africa and the Asian subcontinent, and here

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JenniFer conkie// lawyerJennifer conkie is passionate about women’s voices being heard. A firm believer in empowerment for girls and women, she wants to see feminine leadership lift canadian society and the world to greater levels of peace, harmony and balance. As a lawyer for over 25 years, she has sought justice in the courts for equality-seeking groups, and has worked with women’s and arts organizations to advance justice, creativity and expression. As a writer, teacher, and consultant, she is an inspiring communicator on the power of women to heal our planet.

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the Power of the feminine: big talK or small talK?

we are, women in canada, rushing around taking our kids to school and soccer practice, packing lunches and planning our busy work and social calendars. how do we all relate to each other?

peace was a big priority for Alfred nobel. he described his award in generic masculine terms, as was the custom a century ago. the prize would go to who “...shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” not surprising, then, that only 15 women have received the peace prize in over 100 years. But three of those are for now, for our times. that’s 20 percent, this month.

this gets me musing on the power of sisterhood, the power of the feminine to heal our planet. i would like to invite you to consider that these three visionaries are not as far away and distant as you may at first

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think. yes, their lives have been vastly different than most of ours. they have been propelled onto the world stage from terrible and violent cultures far different from gentle canada. But their feminine power is based on the same qualities as ours: empathy, caring, compassion, sensitivity, and tolerance. hard work, stubbornness and courage round out the complement.

“We want peace now,” the women of Liberia said persistently, in the face of 15 years of war ruining the lives of children and women. they tackled the violence ripping their culture apart, and decided that peace was women’s work. they launched a grass roots movement that took hold of the psyche of this tiny African nation, and now one of them is the president, and has won the nobel peace prize with one of her sisters.

And in the yemen uprising, ms. karman has been a driving force, leading peaceful weekly protests against the dictatorship since 2007, and enduring threats, beatings and imprisonment. so brave!

these three—ellen, Leymah and tawakul – have been tested in ways most of us have not. their lives have been very different than ours. yet, many of us feel a connection to their call for peace. We want to take a stand for an awakened world of care, relatedness and well being. our hearts ache when we recognize that it might be our daughters raped in war or our sons forced to be child soldiers. When we awaken to this level of empathetic engagement, and tap into our deeper sense of self and purpose, we sense that we too can be leaders. We could move the world, starting with our communities, towards greater levels of peace, fairness and harmony.

We all want to have a creative response to life, not a reactive one. We all hunger to access the deeper truth about who we are and what our dreams really are. We want to live out loud, and be visible. make big talk,

not just small talk. perhaps crisis catapulted these heroines into action, and perhaps fear, inertia and ease keep some of us on the brink.

i wonder, might these three remarkable women leaders stand for more than the peace they have created in their own lands. might they be calling to all of us to be a transitional generation of women who are willing to take that leap and bring this conversation forward right here at home, and globally?

When we take a stand that is in service to something true and good for our world, our talents for love and nurturing multiply and manifest exponentially in life around us, and then we can sense the unlimited support of the universe’s creative energies partnering with us. Anything becomes possible, and we too can midwife the future we dream of into existence.

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so the new school year is a few weeks old, and by now, most parents are realizing—once again—that packing lunches the kids will eat is not a task for the faint of heart. it’s a lot of work to come up with creative ideas all the time. And to make it even more complicated, you want your kid’s lunches to be healthy. to help you toward some “WoW!” lunches that won’t be traded, tossed or trekked back home, here are some healthy lunchbox ideas and some general tips.

lunch box “wow!”A week’s worth of lunch box ideas that are sure to please// By Debbie Bowman

mondayWhole wheat tortillas with Laughing cow cheese spread, cucumber slivers & dried mango slivers.

serioUsly yUmmy & it won’t ‘go gross’ before lunchtime. serve with apple slices (tossedwithalittlelemonjuice) & a juice box & you’ve got a healthy lunch that’s interesting too.

wednesdayhUmUs reCiPe: 1 small can of chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. salt1 tbsp. olive oil or sesame oil1 tbsp. lemon juice

tuesdayhome–made lunchables are fun & much more healthy than the store bought ones. take some mini whole wheat pitas & wrap them up. include a small reusable container of tomato sauce & another of shredded cheddar cheese. At lunch your child can make his own little pizzas. Be sure to pack a spoon for spreading the sauce. include some raw veggie sticks or grapes & a tetrapac milk & tada yoU’ve got healthy & fUn!

direCtions:in a blender or food processor, combine ingredients on low speed. gradually add some reserved bean liquid if necessary. pack yummy hummus in a well sealed container. include cucumber rounds, carrot rounds & crackers for dipping. pack with a tetrapac of milk for a healthy lunch.

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extra tiPs!thinK of different tyPes of Bread to send...For example you can make sandwiches with wraps, bagels or pita. Also, crackers, mini muffins, mini bagels, or rice-cakes can be fun & healthy.

Create yoUr own snaCK mix combine cereal, dried fruit, pretzels, sesame sticks, soy nuts, etc. combined with a sandwich & some fruit, it’s a great way to make an ordinarily lunch go from yawn to yowza!

for another healthy lUnChtime addition yoUr Kids will love...pop some popcorn & toss with a little salt & nutritional yeast. For extra nutrition pop the corn in extra virgin coconut oil,you won’t need any butter because it tastes so yummy.

Cereal for lUnCh? sUre! pack a container of organic vanilla yogurt with a separate container of granola. Also pack some fresh berries. if you pack the berries frozen they’ll keep the yogurt cool & be defrosted by lunch-time. include a bowl & a spoon & your child can make their own yogurt, granola & berry parfait for lunch. the other kids will be jealous.

thursdaypack pesto tuna pitas for a particularly pleasing lunch. reCiPe:1 small can of tuna, drained1 green onion, thinly sliced1/2 red pepper– finely sliced1 tbsp. pesto1 tbsp. olive oillettuce leaves

direCtions:mix together tuna salad & serve on lettuce in a pita half. makes four halves. can also be served in whole wheat tortillas. As well, instead of tuna, canned chicken is yummy. serve a half pita or wrap with a piece of fruit & milk for a well rounded & nutritious lunch.

friday...yay!it’s friday so let’s celebrate with chips & dip. really! pack some quinoa bean dip with tortilla crisps you made at home. Quinoa is packed with protein, as are the beans, so this lunch will give your kids the extended energy they need to complete the week & get ready for the weekend. serve with some raw veggie sticks & a juice box and you’re good to go.

QUinoa Bean diP: 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup water14oz can of pinto beans, drained & rinsed1/3 cup prepared salsa2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp paprika Pinch each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper & cayenne pepper.direCtions:Bring the quinoa & water to a boil. reduce heat, cover & simmer for 10 min. turn heat off & let the pot sit, covered for 5 more min. When quinoa is ready, puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth along with pinto beans, salsa chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper & cayenne pepper. serve with home made chips made from whole wheat tortilla or pita triangles you’ve toasted in the oven.

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A gmo (geneticallymodifiedorganism) is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DnA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. the foreign genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans. since this involves the transfer of genes, gmos are also known as “transgenic” organisms.

the genetic engineering technology was developed in the 1970s. in the early 1990s, the tomato was one of the first to be victim of this technology. the anti-freeze genes from an Arctic fish were forced into tomato DnA, allowing the plants to survive frost. Fortunately, this type of tomato was not introduced into the marketplace. Actually, it never left the lab.

in 1976, a major biotechnology company manufactured an herbicide called roundup. When the farmers sprayed this herbicide on their crops, not only would it kill the weeds, but it would also kill the crops. this biotech company developed genetically modified crops after finding bacteria in a chemical waste dump near its factory that were not dying in the presence of the herbicide. the bacterial gene that produced the protein that allowed it to survive in the presence of herbicide was inserted into soy, corn, cotton and canola.

in 1996, this company introduced genetically modified soybeans, and slowly introduced genetically engineered corn, cotton and canola. When these crops are sprayed with this roundup, all plants except the resistant crop are killed. As a result, some

258 million pounds more herbicide have been used in the last 11 years.

in 1992, the FDA declared that gm crops are grAs (GenerallyRecognizedAsSafe) as long as their producers say they are. therefore, the FDA doesn’t require any safety evaluations or labeling of gmos. A company can even introduce a genetically modified (GM)food to the market without telling the agency. the official FDA policy stated, “the agency is not aware of any information showing that foods derived by these new methods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way.”

in contrast, an internal FDA report stated, “the processes of genetic engineering and traditional breeding are different and according to the technical experts in the agency, they lead to different risks.”

internal memos made public from a lawsuit showed that gm crops can have unpredict-able, hard–to–detect side effects including allergies, toxins, nutritional effects and new diseases as potential dangers. the FDA doesn’t require a single study, and the complex biology of gm crops may pro-

gmo...so, what does it stand for?// By priva Adani

did you Know?people always ask me about gmo’s and what they are... “what does it stand for?” and “how does it affect us?” i found this great article by priva Adani, she breaks it down so we can all understand what most of our food is made up of.

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duce far more side-effects than drugs. gm foods are fed to the entire population, and they are not labeled or monitored, so symptoms are difficult or impossible to track.currently commercialized gm crops in the u.s. include: soy (91percent), cotton (71percent), canola (88percent), corn (85percent),hawaiian papaya (morethan50percent),zucchini and yellow squash(smallamount)and sugar beets (90percent).

the American Academy of environmental medicine (AAEM)reported that, “several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with gm food,” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regula-tion and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. the AAem asked physicians to advise patients to avoid gm foods.

A recent study published in the journal, reproductive toxicology, examined the blood of 30 pregnant women and 39 non–pregnant women. the authors looked for glyphosate (brandnameRoundup),gluphosinate (abroadspectrumherbicide), AmpA (aminomethylphosphoricacid,ametaboliteofglyphosate), 3-mppA (3-methylphosphinicopropionicacid,ametaboliteofgluphosinate) and cry1Ab (theBTtoxinofgluphosinate) in the blood of these women. Both glyphosate and gluphosinate were detected in non-pregnant women, but neither were found in the pregnant women and their fetuses.however, the Bt gmo toxins, 3-mppA and cry1Ab, were found in significant amounts (100percent3-MPPAinwomenandfetuses,93percentCry1Abinwomenand80percentinfetuses). 3-mppA and cry1Ab are used in pesticides for toxic effects. 3-mppA can effect inhalation, skin, eyes and ingestion to cause burning sensation, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, burns, blisters, pain, redness in eyes, blurred vision, abdominal cramps, nausea, shock and vomiting to name a few. cry1Ab is a potent immunogen and creates an immune response. it contains a gene for resistance to the antibiotic streptomycin, and therefore, is likely to increase the problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria. this study shows proof that the highly toxic 3-mppA and cry1Ab are showing up in nearly all non-pregnant women, pregnant women and their fetuses.

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in europe, many countries such as France, germany, greece, Austria and Luxembourg have banned genetically modified foods. the eu recognizes the consumer’s right to information and since 1997 community legislation uses labeling as a tool for allowing consumers to make an informed choice by making labeling of gm food mandatory. Why is it that recently in the u.s. the usDA has approved roundup ready sugar beets, genetically modified alfalfa and genetically modified corn to be planted without more testing and research?

Actually, the usDA has deregulated the use of many genetically modified crops. this means that without regulation, cross contamination of these crops into organic farms is likely, thus taking away the organic status of many of these farmers. Also, alfalfa is used as the major animal feed for dairy cows. thus, much of the milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream that is consumed is connect-ed to alfalfa. it is also used to enrich soils in organic farming. this can potentially reduce or eliminate the number of organic farms.

i believe that it is important to know and understand what you eat. if you look in your cabinets, you will probably be surprised to see how much genetically modified food you actually eat. products derived from soy, corn, canola and cotton, including oils from all four, (soy protein, soy lecithin, cornstarch, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup among others) are sources of gmo. Also, meat, eggs and dairy products from animals that have eaten gm feed (and the majority of the gm corn and soy is used for feed); dairy products from cows injected with rbgh (a gm hormone); food additives, enzymes, flavorings and processing agents, including the sweetener aspartame (nutrasweet®) and rennet used to make hard cheeses; and honey and bee pollen may have gm sources of pollen. Food products that are usDA organic cannot be genetically modified.

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the 21st century Learning initiative is a transnational movement committed to development of learning systems that: apply and extend our growing knowledge of the learning process and are suited to current and future technological, social and economic conditions. Briefly, our new knowledge about learning suggests that institutions intended to produce learning (schools) require relationships with their surrounding communities. some of these relationships should make effective use of rapidly changing information technology.

learningWe now have much better understanding of the brain and human learning than was available when existing education systems were established. For example, we have convincing evidence that:

• intelligence is not fixed at birth. Brain • development is largely shaped—for better • or for worse—by children’s experiences in • the first few years of life.

• the growing brain is especially well • equipped for particular kinds of learning • at certain stages of development.

For example, young children can learn foreign languages more easily and with greater fidelity than can adolescents or adults. similarly, the social and emotional qualities essential for working and living successfully with others are acquired most naturally through suitable experiences in the early years.

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the 21st Century learning initiative platform// By ron Brandt

did you Know?21st century learning is a worldwide initiative that was created in the uk and is now a method for teaching our kids in canada so they can be prepared for their future. For more information please visit 21learn.org

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• Although some things are learned most • • • readily during these windows of • opportunity, the brain is highly adaptable • • and capable of continued growth • throughout life.

• the human brain is extremely complex • and adept at dealing with many things • simultaneously. When provided the • opportunity, every brain has immensely • • • greater potential than is sometimes • assumed.

• individual brains are very different from one another. this is partly from inheritance but also because brains are self-organizing, making connections and allocating space in response to each individual’s experiences and perceptions.

CommUnityschools alone will never be good enough to provide the learning young people need to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Learning and schooling are not synonymous. much of what young people need cannot be learned well in classrooms. complex learning requires negotiating meaning with others through frequent social interaction. the qualities we most treasure—initiative, creativity, responsibility—are best learned in sustained relationships as teachers and learners engage together in activities they consider useful, sensible and fulfilling.

such relationships were at the heart of apprenticeship learning, which in earlier times was the way of providing young people with essential adult skills and adult expertise. restoring the connections among learning, living, and working will require that young people have extensive involvement with adults other than their parents and professional educators.

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teChnologynew information communication technolo-gies enormously expand opportunities for individual and group learning. they offer multi-sensory, reflective, and collaborative learning environments unconstrained by time, place and formal structures. When combined with the latest understandings about how knowledge is constructed, these technologies challenge conventional institutional arrangements for learning.

sChoolscurrent education systems were designed with assumptions about the development of human capabilities and learning which are now being systematically revised in the light of new research. Designed to serve the needs of an earlier age, these systems are limited by the technology of the classroom, instruction, uniform progression, and prescribed knowledge. perversely these limitations inhibit our ability to see radical alternatives based on new understandings about effective learning. organized around the ideas of the factory and mass production, most current school programs are incompatible with our emerging understandings that learning must be active and that people learn in different ways, and in a variety of places. While most teachers are dedicated and hard working,

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honestly striving to provide young people with a good education, their capacity to tap into new ideas is frustrated by these outdated arrangements. responding to public dissatisfaction and evidence that an increasing number of young people are not being adequately challenged for work, nor successfully prepared for citizenship, by current forms of schooling, governments have responded by tightening controls in ways which often compound the problem. the initiative believes that rather than simply exerting increased pressure on institutions to do more of the same it is now time to investigate new relationships among educational institutions, the community and information technologies so as to create deeper, more varied and more meaningful opportunities.

what mUst Be doneWhen we fully consider what we now know about the brain and learning and the potential of information technologies in connection with changing societal conditions, we can begin to see the outlines

of what future learning systems might be like. For example, most countries should be investing a higher proportion of resources in the care and education of young children, weaning them from dependence on teachers and schools as they gradually assume responsibility for their own learning. Adolescents, in turn, should be inducted into management of adult responsibilities and more connected with the life of their communities.

We can point to programs and practices that seem headed in the right direction, but we cannot as yet offer comprehensive models for the new arrangements we believe are needed. the changes are of such a scale that normal processes of incremental innovation are likely not to be adequate. they will require vision, courage, and long term commitment.

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1 wild salmon fillet (approx.1.5kg), skinned & all bones removed

1 tsp. salt

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1 cup all-purpose flour as needed

cold-pressed canola oil for frying

1 cut salmon into 3 or 4 long strips lengthwise across the salmon, then cut cross-wise, forming 1-inch cubed pieces. season with salt and garlic powder. 2 in three separate bowls, place bread crumbs, whippedeggs and flour. place salmon in flour, remove and dust off excess. place floured salmon into egg mixture, then remove and place salmon in the bread crumbs. pat to make sure bread crumbs are evenly distributed over the cubed fish. Salmonmaybebreadedandfrozenforadvancepreparation.3in a skillet with 1 inch canola oil, fry salmon nuggets until golden brown. Freshly breaded will take 3-4 minutes, frozen will take 5-7 minutes. Allow excess oil to drain off. serve with tartar sauce for dipping.

tartar sauCei cup mayonaise

1/8 cup flaxseed oil

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

1 tsp. dill

Blend well with a whisk and serve.

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup ground walnuts

1/2 cup ground flaxseeds

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

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2 omega-3 enriched eggs

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1-398 ml. can pureed pumpkin

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

pumpkin seeds for tops of muffins

1 mix first eight ingredients together. 2 mix in eggs, oil, pumpkin, and yogurt. then mix in chocolate chips. 3 spoon into a lined muffin tin and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. makes 12 large muffins. you can replace the pumpkin with four or five mashed bananas.

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hAnnAh FLetcher// bCrpa, issa Crt, btshannah has been teaching fitness classes and personal training for almost a decade. she teaches anything and everything including cardio dance, total body conditioning and pole dance fitness! she finds ways to make work outs the highlight of your day, and in 2009 was awarded BcrpA’s Fitness Leader of the year. hannah is known for her integrity, being feminine ‘hard core’ and being innovative and cutting edge!

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// squats up & overplace one foot on the bench and push your bum back so that the knees stay behind your toes on both legs.

push off on the both legs and power up over the bench to other side.

the foot that was on the bench before, will end up on the ground on the opposite side of the bench. repeat exercise on opposite side of bench for 30 reps

Beginner modification: Simplystepupontothebenchandbringtheoppositefootdowntotheothersideofthebenchandrepeat.

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// stationary split Lunge with a Front & side raise

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stand with one foot on a bench and one foot on the ground with your feet hip width apart. make sure your front knee stays behind your front toe. keep your body straight when you bend your legs (haveyourtorsomovelikeanelevator,notforwardanddownlikeanescalator). hold your dumbbells in your hands by your hips.

As you come down in to your lunge, make sure your core is tight and think about keeping the weight in the heel of your front foot. Add a side raise - lift your arms out to the side to the height of your shoulders (nothigher).try and keep your arms and wrists straight.

Lower the arms back down and straighten your legs back to your starting position.

come back down in to your lunge(coretight,weightinthefrontheelandkeepthattorsoperpendiculartothefloor), and add a front raise. Lift your arms straight out in front of you, and keep the arms shoulder width apart with your palms facing inwards (thumbsup).

Do 10 – 15 reps with the right leg forward, then switch and do 10 – 15 reps with the left leg forward

*Noteyoucanfollowthesamesequencewithregularstationarylungesonthefloor.

Balance on your bum in a v-shaped body position. A modification for this position is with your hands on the bench behind you below your shoulders(palmsfacingbum).

keeping your core tight, lengthen the legs and lower the torso (keepthechestupandbackflat).

modifications:option a) placehandsonbenchbehindyoubelowyourshoulders

option b)loweronelegatatimeonlyasyouloweryourtorso(alternatelegs)

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wsr // fall 2011

wsr shopping listWsr hAs over 2100 items For purchAseuse this shopping list to note the products you purchase; the items in this magazine you like; or other products you found on our website. prepare your shopping lists into bi–weekly orders. then enter your orders at www.wealthyschools.ca.

sAve time. rAise money. FeeL gooD.

what we need...Kids lunches Cleaning/tissue dinner items drinks

shampoo/soaps snacks Coffee/tea household

order one order two

either you are a parent, a school administrator, or have nothing better to do, but for whatever reason you decided to read through this magazine and this article for one reason...you’re curious.

the idea at first glance is interesting, then you realize the profit potential, but most importantly you see the opportunity to never hear the terms “raffle ticket”, or

“entertainment book” ever again and you think to yourself wsr is a “no-brainer”!

“it’s a great idea, a no-brainer, good for them” – are comments you make but then you get back into your daily routine and back into your familiar patterns. And even though you probably have children in school, write cheques for activities you think should be paid for by someone else, and have heard of the pAc committee and that they raise funds, you do little or nothing to make a difference. in summary, the greatest gift you could give your child – education – and you are waiting around to see what happens. interesting.

playgrounds, computers, tablets, smart boards, athletic supplies, graduation, library supplies are just some of the items volunteers are working hard to supply, because someone else isn’t (insert govern-ment here). But these things cost a lot of money, and the few hundred dollars from selling wrapping paper or coupon books will not provide the means. the game needs to change, and you are a player.

purchasing from wsr and buying groceries online is different. it requires breaking existing habits; changing your routine; stepping outside of your normal

Playing is Betterthan watching// By Darryl Davis

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behavior. in other words, it will take a little bit of effort. And you shouldn’t do it all alone. everyone attached to the school should do the same thing. so how do we get there? From the traditional fundraising and the annoying product requests with no results to an abundant source of funds through online purchases by everyone connected with the school!

the answer lies with you. you can make the difference by placing an order. try the program for yourself and then share it with your friends. tell your pAc committee, and the principal, and anyone else that will listen, because the other answer lies in the math. Just check out the power in numbers page at the front of this magazine! your child and every other student at your school could have an ipad or a notebook as part of their tools for learning if you really wanted to make it happen.

all we need now are Players!