Healthy snacks, Happy kids! Dear Warren School Families: Our students work very hard during the school day, balancing academic and social time, physical activity and fun! It’s a busy day and kids need energy to keep going and be successful. Studies have shown that healthy eating can help learners in the classroom. A Center for Disease Control and Prevention report showed that “eating a healthy diet and being physically active can balance kids’ energy levels for optimal attentiveness, increase focus and improve their overall academic performance” (CDC July, 2016). Every class has a dedicated snacktime built into their schedule and it is important to provide children with healthy and nutritious snacks to re-energize and keep their bodies and brains ready to learn. Please be thoughtful when packing your child’s snacks for school. Try to stay away from sugary sweet treats, candy, soda and too much juice. Instead, try snacks with protein, healthy fats and c