A Smile Speaks A Thousand Words!

The physical and psychological benefits of smiling and laughter are plentiful. Research shows that those who consciously or subconsciously smile more live better and longer. Research also shows there are many benefits to smiling at others. As goes the old saying 'laughter is contagious' and studies show this is indeed true.

Happiness and kindness are big contributors to smiling. Happiness is something that we all seek but it can often be hard to find. Happiness can come in many different ways and from different things but generally it is the feeling of joy, contentment and general satisfaction and fulfilment in life. So it is not so much something that we can find, rather than something we can build.

Protein

Protein is an important nutrient that provides essential amino acids that helps children grow and develop properly. Protein is a part of every cell in the body and helps to build and repair muscle, tissue, skin, nails and hair. Protein also helps to build hormones, enzymes and a healthy immune system.1

How much protein does my child need?

The amount of protein a child needs depends on their weight; however, the chart can be used to find generally recommended amounts.

Not eating enough protein can effect your child's development, but how can you tell if they're getting enough?

Believe it or not, one in seven school-aged kids don't get enough protein daily.1 That number is not too shocking when you learn that 30 percent of their total daily calories come from lownutrient snacks, desserts and candy.

If your child is not getting enough protein, it can lead to more serious side effects down the road. As a matter of fact, this essential macronutrient is so important for kids that it affects every single part of the body.

How to Include Protein in your Child’s Diet

• Offer milk to drink at most meals and snacks.

• Include lean cuts or fat trimmed meat and lean or extra lean ground meats.

• Serve fish at least two times per week.

• Offer whole-grain cereal or oatmeal with nut or seed butters. If age appropriate, add slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds - other nuts/seeds.

• Make a hearty lentil vegetable soup for lunch.

• Offer hummus and raw vegetables for snack.

• Cook bean chili that’s loaded with vegetables.

• tofu to wstir-fry with variety of vegetables.

• Offer yogurt, cottage cheese or nut butter on whole-grain toast for a snack.

Unsung Heroes

Our heroes at Operations work tirelessly to ensure that Al Salam is a clean, hygienic and safe learning environment for all students.

They are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities, which includes a variety of duties, such as cleaning classrooms and common areas, maintaining the heating and cooling systems, repairing equipment and infrastructure, ensuring proper waste disposal, and conducting regular inspections to identify potential hazards or maintenance issues our support staff also helps out with assisting teachers in the classrooms, ensuring the safety of students on the bus, and getting the school ready for events, all the while maintaining strong positive relationships with the students built on trust and respect.

Kids’ screen time: How much is too much?

“Studies are showing links between excessive screen time and various physical and mental health issues in children, such as obesity, depression, behavioral issues and anxiety,” Dr. Yousuf said.

The numbers might shock you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the average daily

•8-10 years old: Six hours

•11-14 years old: Nine hours

•15-18 years old: Seven and 1/2 hours

And these figures don’t even include the time kids spend on screens for their school work.

It’s important for parents to be aware of the impact that too much screen time can have on their children’s health, as well as their ability to develop healthy relationships with friends and family.

Proactive steps for parents to take :

•Screen-free bedrooms: There should be no screens in the bedroom, and children generally shouldn’t view a screen for two hours before bedtime. The reason is a screen’s blue light can prevent the brain from knowing when it’s time to get ready for sleep. Instead of watching TV before bed, kids should engage in other activities, such as reading.

•Fill the void: If you need to cut back on your child’s screen time, don’t leave them to figure out what to do with that free time. Replace it with something positive, such as outdoor sports or other activities.

Younger children don’t relate to what they see on a screen the same as real life.

Subliminal messages that we send during inperson conversations don’t come across the same on a screen, When you’re playing with a young child, you’re teaching them how to interact with their environment. Studies show that the more interactive you can be with them, the better off they’ll be because they’re using more of their senses, such as listening, touching and smelling.”

But whether a child is younger or older, human interaction provides benefits that can’t be replaced by screens.

Recommended time limits

•Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends

•2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling

•5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework al-Khwārizmī, in full Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, (born c. 780 died c. 850), Muslim mathematician and astronomer whose major works introduced HinduArabic numerals and the concepts of algebra into European mathematics.

World Maths day was celebrated on 16th March. This day was celebrated by the students of Years 1-8 and all staff to appreciate the importance of mathematics in real life. All staff and some parents were invited to celebrate the joy to be found in Mathematics. The activities were games, quizzes, projects, research work, Bingo and many more fun filled activities.

In a room of 23 people there’s a 50% chance that two people have the same birthday.