September Newsletter 2013

Principal Notes

I would like to welcome you to the 2013-2014 school year at Hagen Junior High. We have many exciting

opportunities for students at Hagen Junior High School. Students not only have access to wonderful courses,

but a multitude of intracurricular and extracurricular activities. I encourage all students to attempt to take part in

at least one intracurricular or extracurricular activity.

This year we have adopted many items to improve education at Hagen Junior High School. The first I would

like to inform you about is “teaming”. The objective of teaming is to create smaller schools within a large

school. Your student belongs to one of four teams at Hagen. In each team (approximately 110 students) students

have the same core teachers (math, language arts, science, social studies). This enables teacher teams to work

together on curriculum, discipline, assessments, and interventions. In essence it becomes more difficult for

students to slip between the cracks. Teacher teams meet a minimum of once per week.

Monitoring grades and discipline at Hagen Junior high is easy. All parents have to do is log into Powerschool

using the username and password that was given to them at registration. If you have misplaced your username

and password, please call the office for a new one.

At Hagen Junior High School we expect students and staff to be respectful, responsible, and cooperative. When

students are not respectful, responsible, and cooperative they may be given a behavioral intervention form or

disciplinary documentation form. The occurrence of these forms can be monitored by parents in PowerSchool.

I encourage parents to become involved in their children’s education by becoming a member of the Hagen/Berg

PAC (Parent Advisory Committee). The first meeting of the Hagen/Berg PAC will be on September 12th

at

noon in the Berg Elementary professional development lab. Please contact the Hagen office at 456-0020 if you

are interested in becoming a member.

I look forward to a great school year,

Marcus Lewton

Extracurricular

Tennis

Volleyball

Cross Country

Football

Basketball

Wrestling

Golf

Track

Intracurricular Activities

Academic Groups

Honor Choir

Jazz Band

School Paper

Science Club

Student Council

Technology Student Association

Yearbook

Counselor’s Corner: Who are we and what do we do? Mrs. Sarah Benson, M.S. Counselor: I am so happy to be at Hagen Jr. High this year! Prior to joining the

Hagen crew, I was a high school counselor in Minnesota. I am originally from Sandstone, MN but Dickinson

already feels like home. I am a proud Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and served in the Army National

Guard for seven years. My favorite thing about working with students is being able to watch their personal and

academic growth every day. I look forward to collaborating with students, staff and parents for the good of our

students. Mrs. Lynelle Urlacher, M.S. Counselor: I am very excited to be joining the staff at Hagen Junior High. My

home school is Berg Elementary, but this year I will be helping out at Hagen on Thursday and Friday

mornings. You may also see me around the building at other times as the need arises. I am in the cupboard

under the stairs on the main floor right next to Harry Potter, stop by and see me when I am in the building. I am

always amazed at how much students grow and mature between sixth and seventh grade and now I look

forward to seeing the social and emotional growth that emerges in the junior high years.

What we do

Classroom Guidance Lessons that teach skills such as healthy decision making,

resolving conflicts and respecting others

Work collaboratively with students, parents and teachers to identify and remove

barriers to learning

Support Students by teaching skills for achieving success

Help students to recognize and make the best of their abilities

Counsel students individually and in small groups

Provide support during personal crisis

Coordinate referrals to outside agencies if needed

Help student explore their learning styles and multiple intelligences

Design interventions to enhance student success

How does a student see a counselor?

Self referral

Request by the counselor

Parent referral

Administrative referral

Teacher or other staff referral

Referral by friend(s)

HJH Media Center News by Mrs. Fisher, LMS

Welcome to a new school year at Hagen Junior High Library!

The students at Hagen are receiving library orientation throughout August and September. There are some

library policies that I would like to also pass on to parents at this time; so that you can be informed about our

procedures:

1) Students are asked to do their homework in their study halls (or home base) if no library resources are

needed to complete their assignments. This frees up the librarians to work with those students that need

assistance in using the resources here in the library. The library is not to be used as a place to meet friends.

2) Using the library is both a privilege and a right. Any student that is not complying with the library rules

loses library privileges; whether it is for the remainder of the period or up to a week or more for major

infractions or repeat offenders. However, even if a student has lost his privilege to come to the library during

the school day, he or she can make an appointment to use the library resources either before or after school or

during a time when the librarian is free to work with the student.

3) Students need to renew overdue materials or return them to the library in a timely fashion. Being on the

overdue list for more than a week or two results in losing library privileges for a week at a time.

4) Students are asked to take responsibility for any book that is on their record. While I realize that it is

possible for the library personnel to make a mistake, I have found if we have made the mistake; we are usually

able to track down the book or figure out what caused the mistake. Keeping students responsible for all books

on their record is a policy that has worked well for a number of years. It prevents me from having to pick and

choose who to believe and when.

5) Students will be asked to pay for any overdue book that they cannot find to return. Our computer and our

library ledger keep track of all fines that have been paid and when the book is returned the student will get his

money back. I also give the students the following options a) they may work off any fines that they cannot pay

and b) they can come to me at the end of the school year; if they feel certain that they have paid for a book that

they never checked out, and I will refund their money. This system has worked well for several years now and

seems to be the best way to handle the issues surrounding lost materials.

If you have any questions, on these policies, please feel free to contact me.

Encourage your student to become involved in activities in the library this year. We have two book fairs during

the course of the year, a pumpkin decorating contest, book clubs, and other fun activities. I hope that we can all

work together to have a productive year and make good use of the great resources available in the Hagen Jr.

High Media Center Library!

Important Announcements:

! No School, September 2, Labor Day

! Hagen/Berg PAC Meeting, September 12 at noon, Berg PD Lab

! Midterm, September 20

! No School, September 30, Staff Professional Development Day

Information contained in the Hagen Junior High school’s monthly newsletter is available on our website:

www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/hjh. Anyone not having access to internet service may receive a hard copy by

indicating “yes” below.

__________ YES – I need to have a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to me at:

Name:______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:______________________________________________________

HJH Student Names:___________________________________________________

(Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Date)

Please return to Hagen Junior High Office

************************************** On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 your teen will experience

“BE AMAZED—Teen Maze” between the hours of 8:00 am—3:00 pm.

“BE AMAZED— Teen Maze”

Alcohol

Drugs and other risky behaviors

Negative peers

Do you ever wonder about these things?

Your teen will experience the consequences from the choices they make while going

through this maze.

For further information call

Partners in Parenting @ 456-0007

Notes from the Superintendent Web site: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us

September 2013

ENROLLMENT GROWTH

The new school year began on August 21 and I would like to welcome all students and parents to the new

school year. It was an active and busy summer in the school district and there are some exciting

developments in the Dickinson Public Schools that I would like to share with the community.

With the arrival of new students and a large kindergarten class, enrollment continues to increase in the school

district. As of August 22 the total enrollment in the school district was 3,184 students. This number

represents an increase of 193 in the K-6 grades, an increase of 37 in grades 7-8 and an increase of 94 students

at Dickinson High School. These numbers represent a total increase of 318 students across the district.

Additionally, the kindergarten class this year is the largest class in the school district since 1989 with an

enrollment of 289 students. In the last three years the District has seen an increase of 559 students. Within

this growth, 75% has been in the K-6 grades.

The school district has adequate space to accommodate this number of students. The average class sizes in

the elementary grades are 22-23 in K-2, 24 in grade 3, 26 in grade 4 and 24-27 in grades 5-6. The new

elementary school, Prairie Rose Elementary, is providing service to 279 students.

In 2011-2012, Dickinson was considered the third fastest growing small city in the United States.

Dickinson’s estimated current population is around 25,000. NDSU estimates Dickinson’s population may

reach 47,000 by the year 2022. If these numbers come to fruition it will continue to present challenges for the

school district to accommodate increasing student enrollment.

Consequently, the school district has recently interviewed for the services of a facility planner to develop a

long-range facility plan for the school district. Through community engagement this process will hopefully

position the school district to provide appropriate facilities for the students in the upcoming years. It is likely

the school district will need to add additional classroom space or renovate existing facilities to meet

enrollment growth in the coming years. When this process begins the school board is hopeful the community

will be deeply involved in the process. This will help to guarantee the school district is providing services

and facilities the community desires and supports. Parental and community involvement will be crucial to

guaranteeing the plan represents the desires.

When considering parental involvement in education it is also important for parents to be involved in their

child’s school throughout the school year. Please remember that each school building in the district operates

a Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is designed to encourage parental engagement in the schools and

district. The PAC provides information for the parents that attend the monthly meetings. Additionally, the

PAC members assist with various activities and events in the schools that are designed to benefit the students

and staff. The PAC is a crucial element of the district’s effort to provide information and communicate with

its constituents. I encourage parents to visit with the building principal to identify when the meetings occur

and become involved in the PAC.

If you have any questions about these topics or any other issue in the Dickinson Public Schools, please do not

hesitate to contact me at 456-0002 or through email at dsullivan@dpsnd.org.

Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendent

Dickinson Public Schools

701-456-0002

dsullivan@dpsnd.org

Notas de la Superintendencia

Sitio web: www.dickinson.k12.nd.us de septiembre de 2013

Crecimiento en la matrícula

El nuevo año escolar comenzó el 21 de agosto y me gustaría dar la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes y padres para el

nuevo año escolar. Fue un verano activo y ocupado en el distrito escolar y hay algunos desarrollos interesantes en las

escuelas públicas de Dickinson que me gustaría compartir con la comunidad. Con la llegada de nuevos estudiantes y un gran jardín de niños, la inscripción sigue aumentando en el distrito escolar. A

partir del 22 de agosto la matriculación total en el distrito escolar fue 3.184 estudiantes. Esta cifra representa un aumento

de 193 en los grados K-6, un aumento de 37 en los grados 7-8 y un aumento de 94 estudiantes en la escuela secundaria

de Dickinson. Estas cifras representan un aumento total de 318 estudiantes en todo el distrito. Además, la clase de Kinder

este año es la clase más numerosa en el distrito escolar desde 1989 con una inscripción de 289 estudiantes. En los

últimos tres años el distrito ha visto un aumento de 559 estudiantes. Dentro de este crecimiento, el 75% ha sido en los

grados K-6. El distrito escolar tiene suficiente espacio para dar cabida a este número de estudiantes. Los tamaños de clase media en

los grados elementales son 22-23 en K-2, 24 en el grado 3, 26 en grado 4 y 24-27 en los grados 5-6. La nueva escuela

primaria Prairie Rose Elementary, está proporcionando servicio a 279 estudiantes. En 2011-2012, Dickinson era considerado el tercer mayor crecimiento pequeña ciudad en los Estados Unidos. Población

actual estimada de Dickinson es alrededor de 25.000. El Hablaganados estima población de Dickinson puede alcanzar

47.000 para el año 2022. Si estos números llegan a buen término seguirá presentan desafíos para el distrito escolar

acomodar la creciente matriculación de alumnos. En consecuencia, el distrito escolar ha entrevistado recientemente por los servicios de un planificador de instalaciones

para desarrollar un plan de largo alcance instalaciones del distrito escolar. A través de la participación de la comunidad

este proceso Esperemos que posicionará al distrito escolar para proveer instalaciones adecuadas para los estudiantes en

los próximos años. Es probable que el distrito escolar deberá agregar espacio en las aulas adicionales o renovar las

instalaciones existentes para satisfacer el crecimiento de la matrícula en los próximos años. Cuando este proceso

comienza el Consejo escolar es esperanzado que la comunidad será profundamente involucrada en el proceso. Esto

ayudará a garantizar que el distrito escolar es proporcionar instalaciones y servicios a la comunidad desea y apoya.

Participación de los padres y la comunidad serán crucial para garantizar que el plan representa los deseos. Al considerar la participación de los padres en la educación también es importante que los padres a involucrarse en la

escuela de su hijo durante el año escolar. Por favor, recuerde que cada escuela en el distrito opera un Consejo Asesor de

padres (PAC). El PAC está diseñado para fomentar la participación parental en el distrito y las escuelas. El PAC

proporciona información para los padres que asistan a las reuniones mensuales. Además, los miembros del PAC asistir

con diversas actividades y eventos en las escuelas que están diseñados para beneficiar a los estudiantes y el personal. El

PAC es un elemento crucial del esfuerzo del distrito para proporcionar información y comunicarse con sus mandantes.

Animo a los padres a visitar con el edificio principal para identificar cuando las reuniones se producen y se involucren en

el PAC. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta sobre estos temas o cualquier otro tema en las escuelas públicas de Dickinson, no dude en

ponerse en contacto conmigo en 456-0002 o a través de correo electrónico a dsullivan@dpsnd.org.

Douglas W. Sullivan, Superintendente Escuelas públicas de Dickinson 701-456-0002 dsullivan@dpsnd.org

August 22, 2013

Dear Parents,

In order to be in compliance to the new Dickinson Public school medication policy, we will need

the enclosed forms completed and signed by you and your health care provider. The following

procedures will be in place for the 2013-2014 school year. Thank you for your attention to this

matter.

1. All medication must be checked in at the office by the parent or guardian. Please do not

send medication with your child.

2. All medication must be in original container or prescription bottle.

3. If there is a change in medication dosage, parent or guardian must fill out a new

authorization form.

4. The Emergency Medication Check-In Form must be filled out by the parent or guardian

before prescription medication may be administered.

5. An Authorization/Parental Consent form must be filled out by the parent or guardian and

signed by a health care provider before students may carry and self-administer

medication such as inhalers epi-pens., etc. Prior to a student self-administering

medication, the medication must be hand delivered by a parent/guardian to the school

office. The student will be issued a medication self-administration pass. This pass will

serve as verification that a student has received permission to self administer medication.

Please complete the enclosed forms and return to Hagen Junior High School. If your child does

not take medication while at school or you have already filled out the necessary information

disregard this information.

Sincerely,

Marcus Lewton

A.L. Hagen Jr. High School

402 4th Street West

Mailing Address: 444 4th Street West

Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 456-0020

Fax: (701) 456-0044

mlewton@dpsnd.org Douglas Douglas W. Sullivan, Ed.D., Superintendent

Marcus Lewton, Ed.D.

Principal

EXHIBIT Descriptor Code: ACBD-E2

AUTHORIZATION/PARENTAL CONSENT

FOR SCHOOL TO PROVIDE MEDICATION OR STUDENT TO SELF-ADMINISTER MEDICATION

NOTE: Use a separate authorization form for each medication. Provide the school with a new form each school year, each time the student has a new medication, when the District assigns a new medication provider to the student, and each time there is a change in the student’s current medication regimen.

Student’s last name: _______________________________________________ Student’s first name: ______________________________________________ Gender: _____________________________ Grade: ______________________ Date of birth: _____/______/______ NOTE: Attach a copy of a current photo of the student. This will be used to properly identify the student before providing medication.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Parent/guardian’s emergency contact name and number: __________________ ___________________________________ Home Work Cell Parent/guardian’s emergency email address: ________________________________________________________________ Alternate family member’s emergency contact name and number: ____________ ___________________________________ Home Work Cell Relationship to student: _____________________________________________ Primary healthcare provider’s name and phone number: ________________________________________________________________ Secondary healthcare provider’s name and phone number (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________ Student’s pharmacy name and phone number:___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION Does the student have any known allergies? Yes No If yes, attach a list of known allergies to this form and certification from a healthcare provider that the student is not known to be allergic to any medication the school is requested to provide or any medication that the student will self-administer.

The student has knowledge of his/her known allergies and has been educated on the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions and how to prevent them. Yes No Will the student be taking more than one medication at school or while otherwise under the school’s supervision? Yes No If yes, attach certification from a healthcare provider that the medications are not known to adversely interact or information on how to avoid any known adverse interactions.

EXHIBIT Descriptor Code: ACBD-E2 MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION NOTE: Fields marked with an * must be completed by a healthcare provider for prescription medication.

*Medication’s name: __________________________________________ *Relevant diagnosis: _______________________________________ Dates medication must be provided at school: Short term, list dates to be given: _________________________________ Every day at school until: Medication is gone End of the school year Other: ___________________________________________________________ Episodic/Emergency Events ONLY *Dosage (amount) ________________ *Route ___________ *Form _________ NOTE:

Requests to provide more than the recommended dosage for over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a healthcare provider’s authorization.

Time(s) of day*: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If request is to provide medication after school hours when the student is under District supervision, the parent/guardian must work with the building administrator to develop a plan for coordinating this request.

*Serious reactions/adverse side effects from this medication may occur: Yes No *If yes, describe:___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Action/treatment for reactions: ________________________________________________________________ *Special handling instructions: Refrigeration Keep out of sunlight Other: _________________________________________________________ *Is any dispensing equipment or other medical equipment required in order for the student to receive medication? Yes No *If yes, describe equipment and any special storage instructions: ____________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT SELF-ADMINISTRATION NOTE: Fields marked with an * must be completed by a healthcare provider for prescription medication.

*This student has received instruction in self-administering this medication in a secure manner. In addition, the student has received education on any side effects or adverse interactions associated with the medication and how to prevent them: Yes No *The student is capable of self-administering this medication in a secure manner. No Yes - Supervised Yes - Unsupervised This student may carry this medication: No Yes

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September 2013

With a simple plan to get off on the right foot, your middle grader can have a great year. Share these ideas for making this year one he can be proud of.

Give your all. What is your child looking for-ward to learning this year? Maybe he will study an interesting period in history or do more science experiments. Have him name ways he can learn more and do well. For instance, he might promise himself that he’ll review notes every day, start long-term assignments right away, or earn extra credit when it’s available. He could write down these commitments where he’ll see them — inside his binder or on sticky notes by his desk at home.

Find resources. To navigate middle school, your tween needs to know where he can get information and support. Let him bookmark school and class websites on your family’s laptop and add teachers’

A new language If your middle grader is studying a foreign lan-

guage, consider learning it along with her. Watch foreign films together, lis-ten to language CDs in the car, and ask her to teach you greetings and other vocabulary. She’ll enjoy having conversations with you, and she’ll probably pick up the language faster.

Texting manners Good texting habits can help your tween get along with friends and develop communication skills. Have him reread texts to make sure they sound polite, don’t contain autocorrect errors, and are being sent to the right person. Note: Remind your child to put his phone away and not text in school.

Handling nerves Your youngster may feel anxious about new teachers and classes. If so, reassure her that it’s normal — and that she’s not alone. As she adjusts, suggest ways to cope with her feel-ings. She might get more exercise, write in a journal, or talk to you or another trusted adult.

Worth quoting“Little by little, one walks far.” Peruvian proverb

Just for fun

Teacher: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Student: At the bottom!

Strategies for success

Be there!

email addresses to his contacts. He might also explore ways to get extra help, like joining an after-school study group or making an appointment with a teacher or counselor.

Stay on top of grades. Tell your child he should pay attention to how grades are determined. You could explain that homework, tests, and projects may count for different percentages in each class. He can check his grades online or make his own spreadsheet for tracking them.

Being in school all day, every day, helps your child get the most out of middle school. Encourage good attendance with these ideas:

■ Point out that there is no substitute for being in class. Your youngster needs to be present to hear teachers explain concepts, to participate in group projects and class discussions, and to ask questions.

■ Schedule doctor, dentist, and orthodontist appointments for before or after school hours whenever possible. If you can’t, try to arrange them during lunch or study hall.

■ It will be easier for your child to get up on time for school if she’s had at least nine hours of sleep. Set a reasonable bedtime, and make sure she puts away elec-tronic devices so she isn’t tempted to stay awake to play with them.

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Stay realisticMake sure what you expect

is realistic so your tween can achieve it without becoming discouraged. If she’s in a spell-ing bee, you might expect her to study her words and try to make it through as many rounds as possible, but avoid pressuring her to win first place.

Celebrate accomplishmentsYour middle schooler needs to see herself as capable of

meeting expectations. Watch for opportunities to point out times that she reached high. For instance, you might say, “You got frustrated learning the songs for your strings concert, but you kept practicing. Look how much you’ve improved!”

Right-fi t activities My son wishes he could be

more involved at school, but he hasn’t discovered his “niche.” How

can he find a group to participate in?

Extracurricular activities help your child explore interests, socialize, and feel like part of a group.

Tell your son to lis-ten carefully to morn-ing announcements about activities like intramurals, yearbook, and academic teams. Together, look over information that comes home, or check the school website for an activity list.

If he has a favorite subject, he could ask his teacher if there is a club for it, such as a French club or a history club. Your tween might also talk to friends to see what they’re doing. At this age, being with friends provides a major incentive for joining an activity.

Setting high expectations

Your middle grader wants to know you care about her and believe in her abilities. Having high expectations can show her that you do. Here’s how to set expectations that work.

Talk about itBe clear about what your expectations are. If you expect

your child to take certain classes (say, algebra in eighth grade) or to behave well in class, communicate those points to her. Then, weave your expectations into regular conversations. (“Good job on your math test—doing well this year will mean you’ll be recommended for algebra next year.”)

Now that my daughter, Molly, is in middle school,

I know it’s even more important for her to be able to stand up for herself and her beliefs. But first, she has to be sure what her own values are. I remembered an exercise she did in elementary school during a “Say no to drugs” program and thought it might work at this age.

I asked her to write a letter to herself about what’s important to her — and I told her I would write one to

Questions to ask after school When you hear “parent involvement,” you may think of volunteering in school.

But talking to your tween about school counts as parent involvement, too! Here

are 10 questions to ask your child — you could choose one

or two each day.

1. What’s the most interesting thing you learned today?

2. What was the best part of your day?

3. What was on your math quiz?

4. Who did you sit with at lunch?

5. What book are you reading in English?

6. What made you laugh today? 7. What have you done so far for your science project?

8. What are you learning about in history this month?

9. Is this school year what you expected so far? Why or why not?

10. What was your least favorite part of the day, and what would you change about it?

Tip: Encourage your middle grader to ask questions about your day, too.

What I believe inmyself, too. To help her get started, I mentioned things I would include, such as making time for our family and being a team player at work.

Molly came up with her own ideas. For instance, she wrote that she values being a loyal friend and wants to stay healthy so

she can play lacrosse. When she finished her letter,

she put it in her desk to reread from time to time. I’m hoping

it will help remind her of what’s impor-tant to her when she faces challenges

this year.

Parent to

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™Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students September 2013

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Encourage your teen or tween to start the school year off right by reviewing his eating habits. These tips will guide him through the process of making good food choices morning, noon, and night.

BreakfastYour child’s body needs

nourishment after a long night without food. Suggest that he combine protein with whole grains for lasting energy. Idea: He could heat up leftovers for his morning meal or have breakfast at school.

LunchThe school lunch menu makes it easy

for your teen to eat from all the food groups. And planning ahead helps him eat a balanced diet over the course of the week. For example, he might choose the salad bar on Monday if he’s going to get a burger on Tuesday.

Branch outFruits and vegetables

come in more than 350 varieties. Yet most people tend to eat only six: apples, oranges, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. Encourage your teen to try new ones by varying the fruits in your fruit bowl and serv-ing different vegetables at meals.

A child who has a TV in his bedroom is more

likely to be obese than a youngster who doesn’t. Yet more than half of American kids have their own TVs. If your tween has one, consider moving it to the fam-ily room or other common area. Taking steps to keep him at a healthy weight will lower his risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

Fitness photos Here’s a clever way to remind your

teen that staying fit is about more than health — it’s fun, too!

Take photos of her while she’s playing sports or doing something active with a friend. Put the pictures where she’ll see them often, like on the refrigera-tor or in a frame on the mantel.

Just for funQ: Why did the monkey cross the road?

A: To get to the bananas!

The power of proteinNot all protein is created equal! Help your child choose

a variety of healthy proteins with these suggestions:

● Eat lean meats such as chicken, turkey, and fish. If she eats beef, she should have leaner cuts and trim any fat.

● Get protein through meatless sources. Exam-ples: eggs, nuts, tofu, fat-free dairy products, and beans (navy, pinto, and black are good choices).

● Limit processed protein like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meat — they’re usually high in fat and sodium.

Tip: Children ages 9–13 need 5 oz. of protein daily. Teen girls should have 5 oz. and teen boys need 6 1–2 oz.

Did You Know?

Healthy eating all day long

FASTTAKES

DinnerHelp your tween finish off a day of

healthy eating with a balanced dinner. Involve him in planning or preparing the meal. He might even come up with his own signature dish! Tip: For ideas, review sample daily meal plans at choose myplate.gov.

Note: Snacks keep your teen from get-ting too hungry and then overeating. Encourage him to grab healthy ones like popcorn (without butter), baby carrots and hummus, or string cheese.

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Macaroni and cheese is a go-to meal for many kids—and these versions get their flavor from some surprising, healthy ingredients. Note: For each recipe, cook 1 lb. maca-roni according to package directions.

Creamy carrot macIn a blender, combine 2 cups sliced

carrots (canned, drained) with 1 1–4 cups fat-free milk. Toss with 2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese and cooked macaroni. Pour into a lightly greased casserole dish and bake at 350º for 20 minutes.

Mac ’n’ cheese muffi nsMelt 1 tbsp. butter in a saucepan

over low heat. Whisk in 1 tbsp. flour. Add 1 cup fat-free milk, and heat until thickened. Mix in 3–4 cup low-fat shred-ded cheddar, remove from heat, and

stir in cooked macaroni and 1 cup spinach leaves. Spoon into a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan and bake at 400º for 10 minutes.

Spicy stove-top macIn a saucepan, mix cooked macaroni,

3–4 cup fat-free milk, 1–4 cup shredded low-fat pepper jack cheese, and 1–4 cup shred-ded low-fat cheddar. Add 1 diced bell pepper, 2 tbsp. green chilies (canned, chopped), and 1 can corn (drained). Stir until the cheese melts, and serve sprin-kled with sliced olives.

Healthier mac ’n’ cheese

● At the grocery store, park far away from the entrance.

● When you heat up food, see how many jumping jacks you can do before the microwave beeps.

● Swing your arms slightly as you walk. You’ll increase your speed

and burn more calories. ● Take the stairs two at a time to use more

leg muscles. ● Do sit-ups when listening to music or watching TV.

● Take the stairs instead of escalators and elevators.

Add in exerciseExercise doesn’t have to take up a lot of

time. Share these everyday ideas to help your youngster fit in more of it:

● Walk around the block while you talk to friends on the phone.

● Do heel raises (rise up on your toes, and lower down) while brushing your teeth.

● Arm-wrestle someone. It’s fun, and it gives you a chance to flex your muscles.

“My sister is skinnier!”

My daughter Kara kept complaining that her older sister, Jordan, is thinner than she is. Even though Kara looks fine, she’d say, “It’s not fair that Jordan can eat whatever she wants and stay so skinny.”

I didn’t want to ignore her feelings, but I also didn’t want her thinking she had to lose weight. So I had another idea: I told Kara I was looking for ways for our family to be healthier and I wanted her to be in charge.

Kara’s been our family’s “health cheerleader” for a month now. She has enjoyed finding and helping to cook nutritious recipes, and she’s getting us outside more. I’ve noticed Kara’s com-ments about her sister aren’t as frequent since she has something else on her mind — keeping her family in shape!

We use our back muscles all the time, but most people forget about exercising them. Suggest that your teen use moves like

these to strengthen his back.

Twist and stretch. Lying on your back, bend your knees, and place your feet flat on the floor. Slowly move your knees together to one side, and hold for 10 seconds. (Be careful that your shoulders don’t move, too.) Repeat 2–3 times on each side.

Arm-and-leg lifts. Start on your hands and knees (hands shoulder-width apart and knees hip-width apart). Raise and straighten your left leg and your right arm at the same time until both are parallel to the floor. Work up to 10–15 repetitions per side.

PARENTTO

PARENT A stronger back

In theK tchen

ACTIVITYCORNER

Hagen Junior High

August/September Breakfast/Lunch

8/21/2013 8/22/2013 8/23/2013

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Uncrustable

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Pizza

Corn

Mandarin Oranges

Cookie Milk

Chicken Nuggets

Rice

Peas

Pears Milk

Hamburger/Bun

French Fries

Pickles

Peaches Milk

8/26/2013 8/27/2013 8/28/2013 8/29/2013 8/30/2013

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Caramel Roll

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Yogurt

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Hot Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Green Beans

Pineapple Milk

Taco's Soft/Hard Shell

Cheese

Lettuce & Tomatoes

Apple Milk

Baloney Sandwich

Chips

Carrots

Orange Milk

Chicken Patty/Bun

Green Beans

Pears

Milk

Chili

Bun

Corn

Fruit Cocktail Milk

9/2/2013 9/3/2013 9/4/2013 9/5/2013 9/6/2013

Cereal/BEC Biscuit

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Muffin

Juice/MilkCereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

NO SCHOOL

Pancakes

Sausage

Hashbrowns

Orange

Milk

Hot Dog/Bun

Baked Beans

Watermelon

Milk

Spaghetti/Meat Sauce

Garlic Toast

Corn

Pears

Milk

Sub Sandwich

Turkey/Ham/Cheese

Carrots

Peaches

Milk

9/9/2013 9/10/2013 9/11/2013 9/12/2013 9/13/2013

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Breakfast Pizza

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Fresh Fruit

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Corn Dog

Green Beans

Pears

Pudding Milk

Tomato Soup

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Applesauce Milk

Beefy Nachos

Tortilla Chips

California Blend Veggies

Pineapple Milk

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Bun

Peaches Milk

Chicken Nuggets

Buttered Noodles

Corn

Orange Milk

9/16/2013 9/17/2013 9/18/2013 9/19/2013 9/20/2013

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Scrambled Eggs

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Uncrustable

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Macaroni & Cheese

Polish Sausage

Green Beans

Pineapple

Bun Milk

Crisptos

Lettuce/Cheese

Salsa

Peaches

Milk

BBQ Pork/Bun

French Fries

Applesauce

Milk

Ham

Scalloped Potatoes

Mandarin Oranges

Bun

Milk

Taco's Soft/Hard Shell

Cheese

Lettuce & Tomatoes

Pears

Milk

9/23/2013 9/24/2013 9/25/2013 9/26/2013 9/27/2013

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Cinnamon Twist

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Cereal/Yogurt

Juice/MilkCereal/Toast

Juice/Milk

Sloppy Joe/Bun

French Fries

Applesauce

Pickles

Milk

Pizza

Peas

Peaches

Rice Krispie Treat

Milk

Chicken Noodle Soup

Salami Sandwich

Carrots

Pears

Milk

Hamburger/Bun

Potato Rounds

Pineapple

Pickles

Milk

Spaghetti/Meat Sauce

Breadsticks

Corn

Fruit Cocktail

Milk

9/30/2013

NO SCHOOL

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Labor Day

NO

SCHOOL

3 Boys Tennis

@ Williston

4 5 Boys Tennis

vs. Mandan

7 Volleyball @

Horizon

8 Volleyball vs

Horizon

6 Girls Golf @

Home

7 CC—Becky

Wells Invite.

8 9 10 7 Football @

Wachter &

Simle

8 Football vs

Wachter &

Simle

11 12 7 Volleyball

vs. Wachter

8 Volleyball

@ Wachter

Girls Golf @

Home

13 Boys Tennis

@ Fargo

Girls Golf @

Williston

14 CC– Mandan

Invite

Boys Tennis

Tourney @

Fargo

15 16 17 7 Volleyball

vs. Mandan

8 Volleyball

@ Mandan

Girls Golf @

Mandan

18 19 Boys Tennis vs.

Bismarck

7 Football @

Mandan

8Footbal vs. Man-

dan

7 & 8 Volleyball

vs St. Mary’s

20 7 Volleyball

@ Wachter

8 Volleyball

vs. Wachter

Midterm

21 CC @ Valley

City

Boys Tennis

vs.

Jamestown

22 23 Girls Golf @

Jamestown

24 Teen Maze

@ Hagen

7 Football vs.

Simle

8 Football@ Simle

7 Volleyball vs.

Horizon

8 Volleyball @

Horizon

25 26 27 CC @ Rapid

City

Boys Tennis

Regionals @

Minot

28 Boys Tennis

Regionals @

Minot

29 30 Teacher

In-Service

NO

SCHOOL Girls Golf State

@ Grand Forks

Hagen Jr. High School Activity Calendar

September 2013