Principal Mrs. Marisa Rodriguez 617-984-8781 marisarodriguez@quincypublicschools.com
Secretary Mrs. Katie DeLancey 617-984-8781 kaitlindelancey@quincypublicschools.com
Guidance Mrs. Maura Hurst 617-984-8631 maurahurst@quincypublicschools.com
Nurse Mrs. Debbie Cerone 617-984-8632 deborahcerone@quincypublicschools.com
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday - Early Release 8:15 AM - 11:55 AM
BKS Info
225 Fenno Street, Quincy, MA 02170
Telephone: 617-984-8781
Fax: 617-984-8636
Website
BKS Celebrates 100 days of school! To celebrate being 100 days smarter, we are inviting our BKS community to dress like they are 100 years old on Monday, February 10th. It is voluntary if your child would like to participate. Our Kindergarten friends will be celebrating their 100th day later in February.
February is American Heart Month. A time when we spotlight cardiovascular health. The younger we adopt healthy habits the more benefit we gain and the more likely the habits will stick.
Healthy food intake equals healthy hearts. A heart healthy diet focuses on whole foods. Increasing fruits and vegetables will provide you and your child with good fiber, vitamins and minerals. Whole grains, lean protein and low fat dairy round out the balanced diet. Reduce processed food to the extent possible aiming to avoid high fat baked goods and foods with saturated fats. Keeping healthy foods available and limiting access to snack foods can make a huge difference in caloric intake. One good resource with tips and recipes is https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate
A strong heart is a healthy heart. Exercise is recommended for all age groups. A simple walk once daily for 30 minutes can be a great start. Studies have shown exercise can still be beneficial even if broken up into smaller increments (ie. 3 ten min walks daily). If you are truly sedentary make sure you stand up and walk around every hour you are awake for a few minutes. Limiting or earning screen time by being active can help the whole family get moving. As the routine takes hold, challenge yourself to increase your minutes or intensity. Family activities to get everyone moving include bike rides, nature walks, swimming, and outdoor games. Another great resource with exercise tips is
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-get-your-family-active
If you need help or are in need of suggestions to help your child, please feel free to call the health office. My phone number is 617-984-8632 or email deborahcerone@quincypublicschools.com
I greatly appreciate your help in keeping me informed and keeping our kids healthy and learning.
Mrs. Cerone, MSN, RN
Hello BKS families,
In my classroom lessons, your children continue to learn about their brain, how it responds to stress, and eventually how we can become the “boss of our brains.” Part of becoming the boss of your brain is to:
A- Take a quick pause
B- Be curious
C- Choose wisely.
Learning to pause before we react is a skill that children (and adults) need to practice. Our “Downstairs Brain” wants to react automatically- without thinking. If we learn to pause, we can give our “Upstairs Brain” a chance to catch up and think about a solution to our problem, rather than just reacting.
Here are a resource for those who are interested in learning more about dealing with stress:
https://jessicasinarski.com/stress/.
This link provides examples of breathing techniques kids can learn to help them take a pause:
https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids.
As always, please reach out if I can be of support to you or your family.
Happy February!
Maura Hurst, School Counselor
