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//** Building A Better You **// PAW@S stands for Positive Attitude, Wellness @ School. Follow along with the Second Step program. ||
 * ~  **Units of Study** ||~ **Aquatics ** ||~  **PAW@S**  ||
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2588242405_7aa6ea7ed1_m.jpg width="216" height="164" align="center" link="Units of Study"]] || [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3423365834_7237889717_m.jpg align="center" link="Aquatics"]] || [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/510430113_3402577101_m.jpg width="192" height="172" align="center" link="PAWS"]] ||
 * **Here you will find out what we do! Check out the skill videos to help support learning. ** || ** We're back in the pool starting in September. Pack your swim suit, goggles, towel and sun screen. See you at the pool! ** || ** Check out what we are doing! **

=** Exercise is good for you? Absolutely, 100% YES! **= There are many reasons to exercise and to stay fit. Believe it or not, physical exercise helps you perform better in the classroom. That means getting the wiggles out can make you a better learner.
 * ~ **It's About You** ||~ **ASA & Special Events**  ||~  **Cross Fit Kids**  ||
 * [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/178109429_b6ab09ff8e_m.jpg width="216" height="144" align="center" link="A Healthier You"]] || [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/18/92670085_265e8bdbf4_m.jpg width="213" height="153" align="center" link="Special Events"]] || [[image:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4145868257_80d2dfcc06_m.jpg width="168" height="168" align="center" link="Cross Fit Kids"]] ||
 * < Nutrition information, tasty recipes, health/ fitness tips and activities that you can do with the whole family. Make health and fitness a family affair! || Check here for information on: After School Activities, Family Day Games and BBQ, Kids Triathlon, and Friendship Games. ||< Functional Fitness, Constantly Varied, Intense! Students will perform exercises to help improve their overall fitness. ||

As well, regular physical activity helps to improve self esteem, strength, flexibility and body composition.

The surgeon general suggests that children get at least 60 minutes of aerobic activity each day.

Keeping Hydrated All children should drink at least 64oz. or 2000ml. If you are active in sports or have P.E., DRINK MORE! //If you are not drinking enough water, a couple of things can happen: //


 * ** DEHYDRATION - ** Dehydration occurs over time by not intaking enough fluids.
 * ** HEAT EXHAUSTION - ** Heat exhaustion occurs when a person exercises or works in a hot environment and sweating cannot dissipate the heat generated within the body.

__Signs of dehydration: __ * you're thirsty, dry mouth * headache * decreased urine output * lightheadedness * weakness

__<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0083ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Signs of heat exhaustion: __ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2a289a; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">* profuse sweating * weakness * nausea * vomiting * headache * lightheadedness * muscle cramps

Ways to help your body stay hydrated and healthy: *wear a large sun hat * drink plenty of water- before, during and after activity * use rehydrations salts (Pocari Sweat, Garotade) * take frequent rests * eat bananas *