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  • Denham Springs Elementary School
  • Denham Spgs., LA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Are you a couch potato? Let's reduce the number of children that are on their way to being part of that unhealthy crop! Everyone is aware of the rising number of health related problems in our youth due to being overweight. I teach fourth grade and I am departmentalized. I teach reading, science and physical education to two classes. I love teaching these subjects and feel fortunate that I am in shape and love to exercise. Unfortunately, I am amazed at the number of my students that are already overweight and don't like to exercise. I feel that it is very important to start with exercise early and to have our students hooked on it so that they will be healthier teenagers and ultimately, healthier adults.

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Are you a couch potato? Let's reduce the number of children that are on their way to being part of that unhealthy crop! Everyone is aware of the rising number of health related problems in our youth due to being overweight. I teach fourth grade and I am departmentalized. I teach reading, science and physical education to two classes. I love teaching these subjects and feel fortunate that I am in shape and love to exercise. Unfortunately, I am amazed at the number of my students that are already overweight and don't like to exercise. I feel that it is very important to start with exercise early and to have our students hooked on it so that they will be healthier teenagers and ultimately, healthier adults.

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