Parents Take A Peek Inside The Cafeteria
A great way for parents to learn about their child’s school nutrition program firsthand, National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day started in 2011 by Kiwi Magazine together with School Nutrition Association. Typically during National School Lunch Week in October, schools invite parents to eat lunch with their children and see what has changed over the years. Read more…
Locally Sourced Foods A Major Presence On School Menus
With the growing popularity of farmer’s markets and community-sponsored agriculture, schools have also upped their game with locally sourced foods on their menus. Read more…
Schools Reduce Food Waste in Creative Ways
Schools are employing a variety of strategies to reduce the amount of food thrown away in the cafeteria, including implementing share tables, donating to local organizations or composting leftovers. Read more…
School Nutrition Directors Recognized for Excellence
The national non-profit, School Nutrition Association (SNA), has awarded the 2018 Regional Directors of the Year, celebrating individuals for excellence in leadership and commitment to their school meal programs. Excelling at budgeting, professional training and leading cafeteria staff in great customer service, these Regional Directors of the Year ensure the overall success of their school meal programs and students’ school day. Read more…
Virginia District Highlights Breakfast in Weeklong Celebrations
Food & Nutrition Service professionals in Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) went above and beyond for National School Breakfast Week this year. Their engaging breakfast program promotions helped boost school breakfast participation by 31% over the same time-frame last year! With a full schedule of programs available, school staff and parents were encouraged to make this week exciting and informative, highlighting the benefits and opportunities for students to enjoy a nourishing meal every morning at school. Read more…
Chef In Tennessee School District Recognized With National Honor
The non-profit School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) has recognized Anthony “Chef T” Terrell, Culinary Specialist at Shelby County Schools, Memphis (TN) as one of five 2018 national School Nutrition Heroes. Read more…
Massachusetts School Director Named National School Nutrition Hero
Serving healthy school meals to Billerica Public Schools (MA) students for more than 12 years, Director of School Nutrition April Laskey, SNS, also strives to meet her students’ needs beyond school doors. Due to her generous and heartfelt efforts across the district and in her community, the non-profit School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) has recognized April as one of five 2018 national School Nutrition Heroes. Read more…
Oregon Food Service Director Dedicates More Than 33 Years to Students’ Health
Lynne Shore, Food Service Director at the Willamina School District, OR, has been recognized for her work providing students healthy and unique school meals for over 30 years. The non-profit School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) has recognized Lynne as one of five national School Nutrition Heroes for 2018. Read more…
2018 National School Nutrition Heroes Announced
Each year, the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) recognizes deserving school nutrition professionals as national School Nutrition Heroes. Nominated by their peers, these amazing professionals have dedicated their lives to serving the needs of school children and go above and beyond for their communities. These are theFrom Oregon to Massachusetts, the 2018 School Nutrition Heroes hail from all over the United States. Tray Talk will feature each of these deserving five professionals over the next week, showcasing why they were chosen for this prestigious recognition.
The 2018 School Nutrition Heroes are: Paula Angelucci, Child Nutrition Director, Colonial School District, New Castle (DE); Anthony Terrell, Culinary Specialist, Shelby County Schools, Memphis (TN); April Laskey, SNS, Director of School Nutrition, Billerica Public Schools, Billerica (MA); Lynne Shore, Food Service Director, Willamina School District, Willamina (OR) and Patricia Urbanczyk, Kitchen Manager, School City of Hammond, Hammond (IN).
Elves Visit School Cafeterias For Some Holiday Mischief
The popular holiday tradition featuring the mischievous pixie elf has made its way into the school cafeteria! Pixie elves, who work for Santa, have been around since the 1950s but the introduction of the infamous “Elf of the Shelf” in 2005, gave them new life. After gaining popularity among families, school food service professionals thought having their very own cafeteria elf would be a fun way to incorporate the children’s’ excitement of the holidays into the school meal experience. Read more…
