Ignacio Elementary first graders decorate gratitude ornaments during the Be Well Day event held on Thursday, Feb. 24. Students learn the importance of social and emotional wellbeing by expressing gratitude and practicing meditation.

Tribal Health Diabetes Patient Coordinator, Lisa Smith plays a healthy food game with first grade Ignacio Elementary Students on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Ignacio Elementary School’s Be Well Day event. Each student learned the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and mental well-being by attending nutrition presentations, practicing various exercise movements and showing gratitude.

Group Exercise Instructor Susan Fischer teaches various cardio exercises to Ignacio Elementary Students on Thursday, Feb. 24, during the Be Well Day event. Fischer encourages students to take care of their bodies by exercising as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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