The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is a national, nonprofit organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. http://www.schoolnutrition
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School Nutrition Association What do the Co-Chairs for the Child Nutrition and Industry Conference (CNIC) think of the upcoming 2010 conference? To find out, and to learn more about one of the year’s best educational and networking events, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/cnic and click on CNIC 2010 Blog.
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First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined students for lunch at two schools in the Washington, DC suburbs yesterday. The visits further demonstrate the Obama Administration’s commitment to the federal school nutrition programs, particularly as Congre...ss begins considering Child Nutrition Reauthorization.
The First Lady and Secretary Vilsack visited the Hollin Meadows Elementary School in Fairfax County, Va. Both were on hand to recognize the school as a Healthier US School Challenge Gold Award winner.
Donning a chef’s hat, for the National Education Association (NEA’s) Education Support Professional Day, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined the school nutrition professionals working the lunch line at John Adams Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Read More
The First Lady and Secretary Vilsack visited the Hollin Meadows Elementary School in Fairfax County, Va. Both were on hand to recognize the school as a Healthier US School Challenge Gold Award winner.
Donning a chef’s hat, for the National Education Association (NEA’s) Education Support Professional Day, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined the school nutrition professionals working the lunch line at John Adams Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Read More
School Nutrition Association The SNA Emporium is the perfect place to find gifts for all your school nutrition co-workers. And as a little holiday extra, the Emporium will be having a closeout sale on select items until December 31, 2009. Stop by http://emporium.schoolnutrition.org today and stock up on discounted T-shirts, aprons and posters much, much more!
School Nutrition Association Next week (Nov 16-20) is Educate Your Community Week. Do you have some time to help get the school food facts out to parents, grandparents, community leaders, teachers and school officials? Find out how you can start Educating Your Community at www.schoolnutrition.org/eyc (member login required)
School Nutrition Association Sign up for the next Webinar Wednesday on November 18: Marketing School Nutrition through Fuel Up To Play 60.
Source: www.schoolnutrition.org
On this webinar, learn how to earn CEUs for participation in Fuel Up to Play 60, a new, student-led healthy eating and physical activity program being championed by school nutrition professionals this year. ...
School Nutrition Association Need to ask your supervisor to attend CNIC 2010? SNA has a customizable template letter that can help. The letter is packed with reasons why attending CNIC will benefit you and your school district. Download the letter in word format today at www.schoolnutrition.org/cnicletter
School Nutrition Association SNA's 2010 Child Nutrition Industry Conference (CNIC) in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL this January will be full of ideas on how to improve your bottom line and maximize your resources. Want to attend? Find out more at www.schoolnutrition.org/cnic
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Join us in sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, this January for SNA’s 2010 Child Nutrition Industry Conference (CNIC)! You will strengthen your business connections, further your professional knowledge and ...
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School Nutrition Association It's SNF's Webinar Wednesday! Sign up for today's webinar at www.schoolnutrition.org/afterschool and learn about Afterschool Snacking Programs.
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The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) in partnership with Kraft will be offering a FREE Wednesday Webinar on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 2:00-3:15 pm EST, entitled “After the Bell: Nourishing Students in Afterschool Programs”.
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The 2010 FAME Award winners have been announced and the Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year is Karen Johnson of Yuma, AZ. Congratulations to all of the winners and their fabulous achievements as school nutrition professionals. Find the complete list of winners at http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Blog.aspx
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November 3, 2009—Three SNA past presidents will be recognized for their longstanding and ongoing contributions to the school nutrition profession at the 2010 FAME Awards ceremony in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
School Nutrition Association Big Ideas for School Nutrition SNA’s 2010 Annual National Conference in Dallas, Texas is all about big ideas for school nutrition. So what would help school nutrition programs thrive? How can SNA help? Submit your big idea for school nutrition and be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of three (3) free ANC 2010 Dallas registrations. For complete rules and to enter visit www.schoolnutrition.org/ANCSweeps
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SNA President Dora Rivas, SNS, attended a Healthy Kids Fair at the White House as an invited by First Lady Michelle Obama. In a pep talk to students, parents and special guests, Mrs. Obama highlighted the HealthierUS School Challenge, encouraging more schools to make the commitment to making fresh, healthy food availab...le, getting rid of unhealthy choices and setting aside time during the school day for physical activity and nutrition education. She announced that the program would be expanded to now include middle and high schools.Read More
School Nutrition Association New government report confirms need for increased funding to support healthy school meals.
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
Report: School lunches need fewer calories, more fresh fruits and veggies
School Nutrition Association Love Your Veggies? Check out this grant opportunity to fund fresh produce education initiatives.....
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October 21, 2009—Diane Zipay, director of nutrition services for Westside (Omaha, Neb.) Community Schools, is passionate about her vegetables. So it’s only fitting that she was awarded a 2008 Love Your Veggies™ grant, made possible by the makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings. ...
