MHS Golf Thursday 8/22!
Children & hydration
Children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults. This is because in relation to their size, children have a larger proportion of their skin available to lose sweat and be exposed to heat. Additionally, children don’t always recognize that they’re thirsty, and if they’re not encouraged and reminded may forget to drink. Luckily, there are a few ways to tell if your child is hydrated.
How do I know if my child is hydrated?
Frequent bathroom breaks or wet nappies are the easiest way to tell if your child is hydrated. You can also look out for these common symptoms of dehydration:
Headaches
Poor concentration
Thirst
Cracked lips
Dry mouth
Constipation
Lethargy
Dark urine
How much water does my child need?
The amount your child needs will vary depending on their age, size and level of activity. For children under 8 years of age, at least 4-6 glasses of water is recommended. For children older than 8 years of age a minimum of 6-8 glasses is recommended.
If your child is playing sports or is very active they will need extra fluid, see our section on hydration for active kids. Kids will also need more fluid on hot days or when unwell.
Tips to help your kids stay hydrated!
Pack a water bottle for school and when you go out. Try a frozen water bottle in summer.
Encourage your child to drink water before, after and during physical activity
Always offer water with meals and snacks
Encourage your child to drink water, even if they don’t like it!
Tips for kids who don’t like water
Try adding slices of fruits such as lemon or orange to water, for variety and flavour.
Let your kids choose their own drink bottle or serve water in colourful glasses or jugs.
Be a role model! Make a point of drinking water with your kids.
Experiment with temperature; try having a jug of water in the fridge, adding ice-cubes, or even warm water in winter.
Water is the best choice to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day. Water contains no extra energy and can quench your thirst. Other fluids such as milk, juice and sweetened drinks can also contribute to your child’s fluid intake. For more information on drink choices for your kids, check out the Drinks section of our website.
The Mena boys finished first at the DeQueen Country Club today. Beating Malvern by 2. Austin Johnston was the medalist for the boys & Chloe Rocha finished 2nd in the girls. Mena Golf is back in action Thursday at Magellan Golf Course in Hot Springs. Matches hosted by Fountain Lake... Go Bearcats!
The MHS Cheerleaders will be having a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them! GO BEARCATS!
The Jr. Bearcat basketball team putting in the work today. Cleaning the floor while getting a workout. Go Bearcats!
Red & Black Sr. High! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium
Red & Black Jr. High! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium!
Red & Black Cheer! August 16th, 2019 @ Bearcat Stadium!
Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing next Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30.
Mena golf @ DeQueen Monday, August 19th!
The Mena golf team competed at Degray today. Austin Johnson was the medalist shooting a 39.. The team is back in action on Monday at the DeQueen Country Club.. Go Bearcats!
The Little Cats Cheer Campers are invited to cheer with the MHS Cheerleaders at the Red and Black Scrimmage this Friday night. Admission is powdered detergent or Gatorade. Be there by 5:45 to warm up. GO BEARCATS!
If you are interested in playing tennis this year please come to the courts at McMillan Park today at 4pm. Coach Pennington would love to talk to you about it. GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Bearcats are practicing at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock today!!
The Mena High School Handbook is now on our website.. Follow the link...
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/432289/19-20_Student_Handbook_-Approved_Copy.pdf
7th and Junior High capped off a great week this morning with a great practice. They are off tomorrow and meet back up Monday at 7 AM for their last practice before school. On Monday night at 8:00 they will have a pool party at the city pool! We are proud of these guys!
Mena Bearcat Austin Johnson was the low score medalist at the Waldron Golf Tournament today.. The team will be back in action August 15th at Degray near Arkadelphia...
The Magazine Invitational has been cancelled on September 10th... Mena will now host a cross country meet on that same day at the Lions Club course, on Highway 71 South in Mena..
Follow the link for the complete schedule.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
Check out the live interview with Mason Brotherton on 42 Sports Thursday night at 7pm... GO BEARCATS!!!
https://www.facebook.com/mtindian42/
