September marks the beginning of a new school year, and changes are bound to occur. This year, we have several new staff members at our school, including a new secretary and administrator. Our former principal took a position at the Central Office Level, and our assistant principal moved into her position. In addition to these changes, we have several new students, and students who have moved. We continue to have new students enroll throughout the school year, but the bulk te

Ahhh, flu season. It comes and goes, and is strategically aligned with ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ so at least there’s something else to look forward to! Jokes aside, I think this time of year is so important to keep health in mind. Personal health and wellbeing is often sent to the back burner as the holidays approach, and stress levels rise. It’s no wonder our immune systems take a toll during this time. As a teacher, I am constantly washing my hands and using dis

At the beginning of the month, I participated in a Green Smoothie workshop, facilitated by health coach Stephanie Misanik. During the workshop, Stephanie asked each of us to explain why we chose to attend and what we hoped to gain/learn from the experience. It was inspiring to hear each participant’s reasons. Generally speaking, we all wanted to do something good for our bodies. Personally, I hoped to gain knowledge on how different foods impact my energy levels. During the s