Why is drinking water important for my child's learning?
Water is important to brain function. Schools are famous for being places
where children cannot self-hydrate, and we need your help to change that!
Dehydration contributes to many physical problems such as fatigue, muscle
aches, and distraction. Drinking fountains are not enough for providing a
learner's needs. The MINIMUM amount of water needed by a child is a pint
every three hours. For children twelve years and older, a quart in the
same time frame is necessary.
Since research shows that hydration is good for teaching and learning,
please help us by sending water with your child everyday! Please write your
child's name on the water bottle with a permanent marker. We keep them in
our refrigerator. Water bottles will be sent home daily to be washed or
replaced. Thank you for support and cooperation!
(Source: Dr. Fritz Mengert, NeuroEpistemologist)