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Auroro Eorly Loornlng Conlor A program of One Hope United
525 Collogo Avo., Auroro, lL 60505 630. 256.//00
July 2013
The Perils of Fast Food
Fast food restaurants have permeated every corner of
the United States and are probably in the conscious-
ness of nearly every US child. Many TV ads for these
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children, and so are the promotional toys and the
playgrounds that are part of the restaurant offerings.
As a result, millions of kids persuade their parents to
line up their cars at the drive-through window several
days a weekand in a fast-paced world in which
adults and children alike often seem to have too much
squeezed into their days, parents are only too happy
to give in to the convenience of the local fast-food res-
taurant from time to time. In fact, 1 of every 10 food
dollars is currently spent at fast food establishments,
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bllllon onnuolly. ln mony lomlllos, 40% ol lho lomlly
food budget is spent eating outside of the home.
Yes, its possible to make nutritious fast food selec-
tions. But lets face itthere are many more high-fat,
high-sugar, high-calorie choices, from hamburgers
to fries to shakes, often served in kingsize portions
that can sabotage your childs best efforts to control
her weight. Fast foods often dont supply a healthy
balance of vitamins and minerals and are frequently
very high in salt.
When you do take the kids to a fast-food restaurant,
talk with them in advance about making healthier
choices. Fast food doesnt necessarily have to be bad
food; good selections may include:
A grilled or charbroiled chicken sandwich (without
the skin and mayonnaise)
A regular-sized hamburger (not the large one with
cII Ihe lxings)
A salad with a small amount of salad dressing
A plain baked potato (perhaps topped with veg-
etables from the salad bar)
Sklm or 1% [low-lol) mllk or orongo |ulco (rather
than a highfat shake or soda)
If your child must have fries, divide a single order
among several members of the family. (Some chains
now cook their french fries in vegetable oil rather
than animal fat.)
Your child may love fast-food fare, and it can seem
like the breather you need at the end of an exhaust-
ing day. But if you do the math, you might be sur-
prised that fast-food dining is actually pretty expen-
slvo. ll ll cosls $20 or $25 lo lood o lomlly ol 4 ol o
losl-lood roslouronl, ond ll you ool lhoro 3 or 4 llmos
a week, that can take a supersized bite out of the
family budget. You need to ask yourself whether you
could take that same money and buy more nutritious
food for your family. On those days when the family
does eat out, avoid fast food and consider splitting
portions, which are often too large. It is wise to steer
clear of buffets that can tempt everyone to eating too
large of portions and second helpings.
One other important suggestioneat as many of
your meals at home as possible. When you or anoth-
er adult in the home does the cooking, there is more
control over what your child eats. Turn those trips to
the fast-food restaurant into a once-in-a-while treat,
not an everyday outing. When you have the opportu-
nity to sit down for a meal as a family, grab it.
Article Source:
A Parents Guide to Childhood Obesity: A Road Map to Health
(Copyright 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics)
hIIp.,,www.hecIIhychiIdren.org,engIish,hecIIhy-Iiving,n0IriIion,pcges,Ihe-periIs-ol-lcsI-lood.cspx
Kindergarten
Celebration
We were very ex-
cited to recognize our
graduating preschool-
ors on Juno 2/ durlng
a celebration of their
success! The children
have grown so much
in the last year and
have made much
progress. Parents were
able to
on|oy
a light
snack, as
well as,
social-
ize with
other
families.
We also
provided
resources
for Kin-
dergarten
readiness
and re-
quirements
for Kindergarten. Best wishes for continued school
success to all the children continuing on to Kinder-
garten at the Aurora Early Learning Center and
those transitioning to the public school.
Kindergarten Requirements
All children attending Kindergarten in the fall will
need to have a new physical, including 5-year shots
for MMR, Chickenpox and DPT. Children will also
need a dental exam report and eye exam report.
Please stop by the front desk for a physical form if
you need one.
Our Garden
Classrooms
have been busy
preparing the
garden by pull-
ing weeds and
planting different
vegetables. This
is a great learn-
lng oxporlonco os lho chlldron con soo hrsl-hond how
plants grow from seeds and the process of tending a
garden. We have some very hard workers!
Infant Sibling Policy
For the safety of all of the children in the Infant
Clossrooms [Rooms 108 ond 10P), ll you hovo
older siblings, we require that you drop off your
lnlonl losl ln lho mornlng ond plck hlm,hor up hrsl
in the evening. Siblings are not allowed in the Infant
Rooms [Rooms 108 ond 10P), os oldor chlldron
moy occldonlolly ln|uro on lnlonl. Vo do nol ollow
siblings to stand outside the room while you drop
off as children are unsupervised and this presents a
serious safety concern.
Please help us to maintain the highest level of safety
throughout the center.
IN-HOUSE PLAY:
Global Warming Whats a kid to do?
The children of the Aurora Early Learning Center were entertained
by a live performance play on June 20. They were exposed in
a fun and interactive way to the concepts of climate changes
around the world. Children were able to role play and dress up
as different animals and learn how climate changes affect differ-
ent animals from all over the world. They were also offered ideas
of what they could do to to help save the air, trees and oceans.
Ice Cream and Fruit Social
Vo on|oyod somo rolroshlng lco croom wllh lrosh lrull oddod lor o summor
treat! Adding fruit to ice cream is a good way to give your children the
nulrlllonol bonohls ol lrull ond sllll ollow lhom lo hovo o lrool! lhonks lo our
School Age group for preparing the fruit and helping dish out the treats.
FARMERS MARKETS IN AURORA
Farmers markets are a wonderful way to purchase fresh produce from local producers.
Link Cards are now accepted at the Aurora Markets.
Each week you can shop for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as have the opportunity
to discover unique handcrafts, homemade breads and pastries, specialty meats, artisan cheeses
ond booulllul Nowors. Plck up your lorm lrosh produco lor lho wook, ond plon lo spond somo llmo
savoring the sweetness of locally-made baked goods or snacking on fresh popcorn. Get to know the
farmers, producers and local artisans, and meet friends at Auroras Farmers Market for food demon-
strations and weekly entertainment. Locations are as follows:
Aurora Farmers
Market Downtown
Vhon: 8 o.m. lo Moon
Solurdoys, Juno 1 - Ccl. 1P
Where: Aurora Transportation Center,
233 M. Broodwoy Avo. [Rl. 25)
Auroras Farmers
Market West
West Plaza Shopping Center
When: 1 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 10 Sept. 11
Vhoro: 1P01 V. Colono Blvd.
Auroras Farmers
Market East
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
When: 1 6 p.m.
lhursdoys, July 11 - Aug. 2P
Vhoro: /01 S. Eolo Rd.
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Center closed
for Staff
Professional
Development
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In-house Musi-
cal Presenta-
tion, Maca-
roni Soup
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Family Picnic
School Age
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Pajama Day
wear your
pajamas to
school
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Summer
School Age
program ends
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school District
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lirst doy ol
the kindergar-
ten program
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