Summer Time!

Well, another year is almost in the books.  It is hard to believe, really.  Seems like just yesterday we were scrambling to get ready for the start of another school year.  Time sure does fly when you are having fun!

As we head into the summer months, I'd like to offer a few reminders...

1. Remember to SET GOALS and MAKE A PLAN to achieve them!

We talked a lot this year about the importance of "Goal-Setting" as a lifetime skill.  We even set some short-term and long-term goals for ourselves heading in to the Summer Break.  But remember, goal-setting is a continuous endeavor, and takes practice.  

A few tips:

• Make your goal MEASURABLE!
• Make your goal REALISTIC!
• Make a PLAN to reach your goal!

For example, we just finished our Spring Fitness Testing.  Most of you have set goals for yourself to work to achieve next year called "Benchmarks."  Say you were able to do 10 Perfect Push-ups this Spring.  Your goal for next year may be to reach 15.  So what do you need to do between now and then to WORK to achieve your goal?  Continue to eat healthy!  Exercise!   Practice Push-ups every day!  Make a plan and work to achieve that goal and before you know it, your Perfect Push-up benchmark will be 20!

2.  Make your MISSION to have GOOD NUTRITION - Even in the Summer!!!

Remember, the older you get, the more responsibility you need to take with your eating habits.  Practice "healthy habits" when it comes to your food choices.  Limit the amount of sweets, fast foods, and chips and get those fruits and veggies in your body too!

It's OK to treat yourself from time to time.  Just don't over do it!

3.  Have FUN!!!

Enjoy yourself this summer.  Get together with Friends!  Try something new!  Get outside and PLAY!  

Most importantly, remember to do all things WILDCAT STYLE!  

Be KIND, Be SAFE, and Do the RIGHT THING!