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Parents, please join Colorado Action for Healthy Kids at our Denver Metro Fall School Wellness Roundtable (reservations required).
Our discussion topic will be Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity in your School Community. Learn about the new physical activity requirements for Colorado’s elementary schools and how parents can support physical activity initiatives. Share successes, resources and ask our panel of experts for advice.
The Roundtable will be held at the REI Denver Flagship Store, 1416 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202 on October 17th, 2011, from 12:00 to 2:30 pm. Complimentary Lunch Buffet will …
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PTA HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GRANT PROGRAM – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALLJoin National PTA on Monday, August 30th to learn tips and techniques to apply for PTA’s Healthy Lifestyles Grant. These grants provide up to $1,000 to support PTAs in increasing access to and awareness of healthy foods, increasing physical activity for students and families, providing healthier food in schools, and engaging family members in promoting physical activity and good nutrition. To learn more about Healthy Lifestyles Grant program, click here.During this call, National PTA staff …
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Web Wise Kids in partnership with Attorney General John Suthers is providing the WIRED WITH WISDOM program available to all Colorado parents at no cost.WIRED WITH WISDOM (WWW) was designed to give busy parents the confidence and skills needed to manage their family’s Internet environment.WWW will bring youup to date on current Internet concerns.The issues addressed include:• e-mail safety;• personal websites;• social networking;• cyberbullying;• sexting and many more issues.WWW teaches you practical solutions to ensure that your children’s Internet experiences are fun, positive and safe. Real life stories, videos and interactive activities illustrate and reinforce …
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Let’s Fight Flu Together is an influenza awareness and vaccination campaign designed to urge children, families and members of the community about the risks of and recommendations regarding influenza; and to give them opportunity to get vaccinated against influenza.PTA is working with Flu Busters, a leading provider of on-site vaccinations, and Novartis Vaccines, to provide convenient access to influenza vaccinations in local communities. Local PTAs are invited to host vaccination clinics on-site at local schools.With the influenza season fast approaching, receiving an annual vaccination is the best defense in …
