Pathfinder School’s First Annual Healthy Food Expo

We hope everyone will visit us at Pathfinder Produce this week, at the Village Commons in Edmeston on Thursday, from 1 to 5 p.m., and again at the Morris UMC, 17 Church St., on Friday, from noon to 5 p.m.  We’ve got some great fruits and veggies for you to share with your family.  It’s oh so good!

We’d like to send out a big ‘thumbs up’ to all of our participants in the DASH TO THE SPLASH training program that started last Tuesday, World Down Syndrome Day.  Each week for the next eight weeks, the group will meet here at Pathfinder Village on Mondays and most Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. to work towards their fitness goals and prepare for the fourth annual Splash Path 5K, which is set for Saturday, May 20.  Registration is open now for this family fun color run-walk, which starts and ends at  Pathfinder.  You can register online at splashpath.racewire.com; we keep the registration fees low and have some great activities planned all day.  It promises to be another great event here at the Village.

This week, the DASH folks have the assignments of: 

Day 1:
Warm-up:  5 min. of brisk walking;
Work-out: 1.5 min. jog, followed by 2 min. of brisk walking (repeat 6 times);

Cool-down:  3 min. of walking.

Day 2 & 3 (Wed.,  and again on Fri. or Sat.):
Repeat Day 1.

Be sure to gently stretch all muscle groups before and after exercising .  Wear proper footwear, and if you are walking and jogging on roads, be sure that you do so safely and wear clothing that is visible to motorists.

The “DASH THOUGHT” for the week:  Remember, walking out the door is oftentimes the toughest part of a walk or run!

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Last week was jam-packed with fun activities at Pathfinder School! In addition to celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Tuesday,
3-21, our students and staff members participated in Spirit Week. Each day had a fun theme, ranging from “Pajama Day” to “Wacky Day.”

As a fun way to end our busy week, Pathfinder School hosted its very first Healthy Food Expo. Students and staff members researched healthy recipes, shopped for fresh fruits and vegetables at Pathfinder Produce, and got to sample some nutritious (and delicious!) snacks. 

Students worked together to bring their healthy recipes to life!  Mrs. K’s classroom made a Fruit Pizza using a naturally sweetened crust of bananas, honey, and oats.

Some other healthy snacks included Peanut Butter Banana Bites, Sour Patch Grapes, Healthy Shamrock Shakes, and Berry Banana Stacks. Students had a blast visiting each station during our Expo on Friday morning to give each recipe a try!

In addition to these healthy treats, Mrs. Sitts’ and Mrs. Johnson’s Health and Wellness Group put together a presentation on the surprising amounts of sugar found in a variety of drinks.  Students learned the importance of choosing water to stay hydrated and healthy!

If you are feeling adventurous, we invite you to test out some of our students’ favorite recipes!

·       Sour Patch Grapes (click here for recipe)

·       Healthy Shamrock Shakes (click here for recipe)

·       Peanut Butter Banana Bites (click here for recipe)

Until next time, eat well, enjoy all those fruits and veggies, and be well!

Maura (and Lori)