Montevideo Nutrition & Fitness Task Force

12/19/2021

Great opportunity for MN 4th graders!

Getting outdoors on the slopes is fun and good for your health. This year is a great time to introduce your 4th grader to the joys of skiing and snowboarding. The Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) and its members are offering a 4th Grade Passport which offers free lift tickets for the passport...

03/08/2021

Some good questions to ask!

Do any of these red flags resonate with you? 🤔

Saying yes to these questions can be warning signs that's it's time to take back your child's time.

ScreenStrong wants to help you! 💪

Join the conversation over on our ScreenStrong Families FB Group! We are reading Playstation Nation, by Kurt & Olivia Bruner this month. It is a powerful, relatable story from a mom who took back her kids from the game!

08/05/2020

Please spread the word!

07/13/2020

Time for a self check! ✅
Is your child's screen time getting a little out of hand this summer?! Here's a little help to get it back under control in a positive manner!

With homeschooling and social distancing restrictions in place, many things have changed for families. Routines have been shifted, activities have been cancelled, eating habits have been altered, and restrictions on social media have been relaxed. We

06/30/2020

Please make sure to spread the word about free summer meals through August 21!!!

There will be no walk up or drive up meals on Friday, July 3. We will be closed that day. Each child will receive two bags of food on Thursday, July 2.
Summer Food Service is FREE breakfast & lunch for any child age 18 and under Monday - Friday at the Montevideo Middle School 11:00-1:00 through August 21. No pre-registration needed.

05/01/2020

This is a great idea to still encourage screen-free times while we have to spend more school & work time online during COVID!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We're still going screen-free... on Saturdays! We’re more dependent on digital tech than ever as we work and learn online, connect with loved ones through video chat, and follow the latest news. And it’s stressful - families everywhere are exhausted from juggling childcare, work, and remote learning. That’s why we're introducing Screen-Free Saturdays: one day of the week, every week to turn off our devices and take a break from the seemingly endless noise of quarantine life in favor of connection, reflection, and quality time! Learn more and take the pledge at www.screenfree.org/saturdays.

04/27/2020

Parents, please help your child learn how to make good screen time choices! Use the screen time parameters built into phones. Encourage them to get outdoors. Encourage them to exercise, read, make music or art, learn a new hobby. It is worth it!

Increased screen-time is linked to:
-Obesity
-Depression
-Anxiety
-ADHD
What kids really need is nature.
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04/07/2020

Backpacks still available!

03/28/2020

Here’s a great resource for keeping your kids active during distance learning!

With millions of children out of school around the world, Joe Wicks, a YouTube fitness instructor, has taken it upon himself to become their PE teacher.

03/25/2020

What can you do to stay active, and get your kids & neighbors active, during social distancing?

"We're doing community as best as we can."

03/20/2020

During the COVID-19 School Closure, Montevideo Public Schools is providing free meals to all kids ages PreK-18. The meal will include both a lunch and breakfast. If you would like to participate in this service all or most days while school is not in session, please complete the following form to he...