Vernon School

13 Ways Parents Can Help Children Be More Physically Active 

For optimal health, children should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity (e.g.,brisk walking) every day and do vigorous sports or exercise 3 times a week.

1.  Frequently ask your child what physical activities they like to do, then help them do it?

2.Be a role model.  Show children physical activity is important by enthusiastically participating in it.

3.  Participate with your child (e.g., play catch, chop firewood, and go on walks together).

4.  Be supportive of the activities that your child participates in and encourage new physical activity interest.  (e.g. Little League, basketball, etc.).

5.  Plan family events, including weekend getaways and vacations that include physical activity (e.g.,hiking, water sports, skiing).

6.  Enroll your child in out-of-school physical activity lessons (e.g., martial arts, dance, swimming and gymnastics).

7.  Provide opportunities for your child to be physically active- play with them, provide active toys and sports equipment and take them to places where they can be active and play safely.

8. Monitor television viewing and video game play.  Have your child "earn" time for these "low voltage" activities by accumulation minutes of physical activity.

9.  Select gifts that promote physical activity (e.g., a ball, a jump rope, a pair of in-line skates).

10.  Write and speak with school administrators showing your support for quality physical education programs.

11 .Encourage school officials to provide opportunities for students to be physically active.

12.  Encourage school officials to offer assemblies, field trips, and special events that promote physical activity.

13.  Advocate the development of neighborhood parks, biking paths, walking trails in your community.

Vernon Sports Report.

WE NEED BASKETBALL COACHES!!!!  If you or someone you know would like to coach our 6-8 girls and boys basketball teams please have them contact me as soon as possible. All coaches must be over 21 and have a background check on file.

Julie Cushing  503-916-6415 ext. 77706

Our 8th grade Volleyball Team wrapped up their season this last weekend at the Portland Parks and Recreation Volleyball Tournament. The girls won 2nd place.  It was a hard fought battle for the championship.  We are proud of our team. Good Job Girls!!!!

Abria Akil, Donniesha Barnes, Devonna Kinney, Deserae Broadnax, Charelle West.