Commit to Be Fit Newsletter

Summer 2024/ Issue No. 289

Happy Summer, Commit to Be Fit Family! Our Summer Edition newsletter is here. Below, you will find recent happenings from the farmers market, an outdoor summer fun BINGO activity, and FIVE featured summer recipes: Black Bean & Corn Salad, Grilled Sausage and Peppers with Herb Vinaigrette, Peach Smoothie, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Watermelon Pizza.

The POP (Power of Produce) Bucks program is in full swing and our students have been enjoying the market bag goodies and shopping at the farmers market!

RCPS Families--- Through a PATH Foundation grant, Commit to Be Fit is thrilled to continue the POP (Power of Produce) Bucks program to provide access to local food and support our local 2024 Farmers Market season. EVERY RCPS student (and the Class of 2024) has the opportunity to redeem a POP Bucks Market Bag filled with local produce, protein, and bread. Plus, each bag includes TWO $5 tokens to redeem at participating market vendors. SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED and is limited to 25 students per week (first come, first serve). To sign up, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc41bZx2QEpJ_6ysM3r8H2FYRZZ7O6J2NIlkzximyGl7NIrIQ/viewform or on our website at https://www.rappc2bf.com/pop-bucks

Once we reach 25 bags, the sign-up collector will close. It will reopen on Monday morning for each new week.

Summer is here! Whether you are a kid or a "big kid," summer is a fantastic time to go outdoors and play or enjoy "green exercise," which is any outdoor physical activity. Not only is it fun, but it's good for our mental health as well. Research has shown that spending time outside can increase perceived feeling of happiness and overall well-being. Additionally, it has been attributed to decreased stress and feelings of depression. Whether you are going for a quiet evening stroll or swimming in a nearby pool or lake, the increased physical activity combined with the outdoor setting, will likely boost your mood.

For added fun, we have put together an Outdoor Summer Fun BINGO card. Try and see if you can complete a BINGO before we start school again on August 14th. For those on FB, post a photos of any activity with the hashtag #C2BFbingo. We can't wait to see pics from your fun outdoor excursions!

Want to print this activity flier? Click HERE for a pdf.

Check out this refreshing side dish from Love and Lemons here.

Check out this colorful and quick recipe from Eating Well. Click HERE to view.

Try this refreshing peach, mango, and banana smoothie. To view the recipe from Dinner at the Zoo, click HERE.

Tomatoes stuffed with beef and cauliflower rice? Yes, please! Click HERE to view the recipe from Wholesome Yum.

Check out this refreshing dessert from Wholesome Yum! Click here to view the recipe.