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The Health and Safety committee sends a big thank you to individuals who helped make Arts Night Out/Family Fitness Night such a big success. Special thanks to our PE teachers; Zumba instructor Julie Appel; Emily Day; Rebecca Hoefer; Shims Tae Kwon Do; our local Cobb County Firemen; Dr. Susan Staviss; the Wimots with “Playball”; Dr. Roya Akbar; Denta Studio; and Jen Herndon, PTA. Thanks to all who came out to enjoy!

How to Make Fast Food Friendlier

Feeding your kids on the run? Here are some helpful tips on eating healthier when fast food is your only option:

Pass on the value-size.

Skip getting French fries or other side items. Eating a hamburger or sandwich is filling enough. If you do want something extra, order a side salad.

Avoid “doubles” and bacon. You are probably getting more than enough of your serving of meat with one patty. Bacon is high in calories and fat with minimal nutritional value.

Choose the grilled-chicken sandwich.

Eat your sandwich open-faced. Eating only half the bun eliminates unnecessary calories.

Ask for a wheat bun. Some restaurants offer this alternative.

Skip the mayo and other high-calorie dressings or sauces.

Drink water, diet soda, or low-fat milk. Sodas are full of calories and sugar.

*info taken from the American Heart Association

Healthy Helpings

Baked Spaghetti

1 lb. ground turkey

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 8-oz. pkg. whole wheat spaghetti noodles

1 24-oz. carton low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1 26-oz. jar red pasta sauce

1 small jar or can of sliced mushrooms (optional)

Cook spaghetti according to directions. Drain and return to pot. In large saucepan, brown turkey in oil. Drain and return meat to saucepan. Stir in red sauce and mushrooms. Heat until bubbly. Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Arrange spaghetti in even layer in dish. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Spread meat sauce over cheese layer. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining 3/4 cup parmesan cheese. Cover with foil, and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes. Serves six to eight people.

*You can make a double recipe and freeze one for another time. If frozen, thaw completely before baking.

Mountain View Elementary

3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066

770-578-7265

www.cobbk12.org/MtView/

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