Miss SCLC Pageant 2009

On August 28, representatives of each classhomes donned elegant gowns and suits and strutted the ramp for the Miss SCLC 2009 Pageant. We will post next time the names of the contestants and the winners.

Fun Games

Feeling a little sporty for one day, the pupils, parents and teachers of SCLC put on their sports wear and headed to the fun filled campus. Little Kobe Bryants of SCLC dribbled, shot hoops, and scored, while the not so tall boys and girls preferred the fast-paced, adrenaline pumping table tennis.  For those who had been sweating the whole day, chess and scrabble were welcome breathers. Our local version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey and Tug of War capped the day.

New Food Pyramid

The above food pyramid is the update food pyramid published by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2005. The new icon stresses physical activity and moderation along with a proper mix of food groups in one’s diet. As compared to the earlier model, this pyramid has the following updates: 

• Inclusion of a new symbol—a person on the stairs—representing physical activity.
• Measuring quantities in cups and ounces instead of servings.

My Pyramid, as what this icon is called, contains eight divisions. From left to right on the pyramid are a person and six food groups:

1. Physical activity, represented by a person climbing steps on the pyramid, to illustrate moderate physical activity every day, in addition to usual activity.
2. Grains, recommending that at least half of grains consumed be as whole grains.
3. Vegetables, emphasizing dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, and dry beans and peas.
4. Fruits, emphasizing variety and deemphasizing fruit juices.
5. Oils, recommending fish, nut, and vegetables sources
6. Milk, a category that includes fluid milk and many other milk-based products
7. Meat and beans, emphasizing low-fat and lean meats such as fish as well as more beans, peas, nuts, and seeds

• Another category, Discretionary calories, is represented by the narrow tip of each colored band, including items such as candy, alcohol, or additional food from any other group.

The next update is expected to be released after five years from the publication of the latest.

Nutrition Month

The pictures in this slideshow will recap our healthy celebration last July 31! Go, Glow and Grow foods in bountiful servings!

Thank you all for the participation.

Blossoms 2009 - Update

Souvenir program - Blossoms 2009 is now ready for collection. To those who bought a copy please come to the Office to get one.

Thanks