1. It’s Backpack Safety Month! Step 1: Choose Right Right size and right fit. Step 2: Pack Right If you have to lean forward when carrying, then it is too heavy. Step 3: Lift Right Do not sling onto one shoulder. Step 4: Wear Right Use both shoulder straps - snug, but not too tight. www.backpacksafe.com

2. It’s Eye Health & Safety Month! “Eye” see my favorite foods. Do you?  Carrots  Eggs  Fish  Cherries  Onions  Kale  Garlic  Corn  Collard Greens  Mustard Greens  Apples  Grapes  Cranberries  Huckleberries  Spinach  Lettuce  Broccoli  Oranges  Peas Protect your eyes!

3. To work your muscles, you need to run around and have fun! What do you like to do for fun? Bike RidingSwimming Soccer Jump Roping BaseballClimbing Trees RecessFreeze Tag BasketballRoller Skating RunningDancing

4. It’s National Five a Day Month! How many fingers do you have on your hand? How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you need everyday? What does five servings of fruits and vegetable look like?

5. Whole grains include: –Whole Wheat Bread; Whole Oatmeal; Brown Rice; Whole Wheat English Muffin; Wild Rice; Whole Grain Bread; Popcorn; Whole Rye Check food labels: –Look for “whole” or “whole grain”. –Whole grain should be listed first. www.eatright.org It’s National Whole Grains Month!