Thursday, September 10, 2015

COMING SOON! HEALTHY BIRTHDAY OPTIONS

Coming soon! School Food and Nutrition Services will have some healthy birthday treat options that parents can purchase. The options will be posted on www.foodservice.mansd.org. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, check out some more birthday ideas below.

CELEBRATING YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY IN SCHOOL
The school wellness policy allows healthy snacks, one monthly birthday bash or non-food rewards for parties. Try one of these ideas instead of cupcakes!
 


· Mini pumpkin or gourds
· Goofy shaped erasers, pens, pencils or straws
· Holiday ornaments
· Apple cider with cinnamon sticks
· Make your own sparkling fruit juice with fruit slices
· Fruit on skewers
· Veggies shaped like a tree, person, animal, car, etc.
· Donate a library birthday book with your child’s name
· Birthday hats or badge
· Recess toys (jump ropes or balls)
· Goody Bags with stickers or mini games from store that sell $1 items


Try these web sites for fun birthday ideas.
· www.brainbalancecenters.com
· www.pinterest.com
· www.cspinet.org
· www.pbs.org
· www.ourthreepeas.com
· www.school-bites.com

Saturday, September 5, 2015

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM PROMOTES FRUITS & VEGGIES FOR STUDENTS

Now that the school year is in full swing, so is School Food and Nutrition Services. The US Dietary Guidelines and the US Department of Agriculture encourage at least 5 fruits and veggies a day for kids. School Food and Nutrition Services is doing just that with this colorful display of fruits and vegetables at lunch. Take a look!