Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Why School Nutrition Professionals are Heroes!

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. You’re Heroes Because You… Comply with complicated regulations and nutrition standards Navigate student allergies Find new ways to get kids to try fruits and vegetables Offer service with a smile in the lunchroom Make a difference in your students’ lives everyday!

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. To Honor Your Hard Work, Let’s Celebrate! School Lunch Hero Day May 6, 2016

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. The Basics SNA partnered with Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” series, to launch School Lunch Hero Day Held annually in May, this is a special day of celebration for school nutrition employees working in the cafeteria Cafeteria managers and employees are honored with cards, gifts, thank-yous, etc. SNA partnered with Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” series, to launch School Lunch Hero Day Held annually in May, this is a special day of celebration for school nutrition employees working in the cafeteria Cafeteria managers and employees are honored with cards, gifts, thank-yous, etc.

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. “The Lunch Lady” Series

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. SNA Members’ Celebrations In May 2014, SNA members from across the country celebrated School Lunch Hero Day in their cafeterias!

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Members dressed the part Yuma School District, AZ Plymouth Canton Community Schools, MI

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Check out these costumes! Moundsville, WV

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Proud School Lunch Heroes West Louisville Elementary School, KY

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Decorating the Cafeteria Jonesboro High School, GA

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Having Fun with Kids Lee’s Summit School District, MO

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Having Fun with Kids Mt. Yonah Elementary, GA

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Hosting a Retirement Party! Hickman Mills C-1 School District, MO

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Gifts from School Staff Provo School District, UT

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Cy-Fair School District, TX Gifts from School Staff & Students

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. School Lunch Hero Day Event Prince George’s County, MD

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Prince George’s County, MD Event Jarrett Krosoczka visited Port Towns Elementary and read to students. Kids thanked their school lunch staff with cards, poems, small gifts, and more! Jarrett Krosoczka visited Port Towns Elementary and read to students. Kids thanked their school lunch staff with cards, poems, small gifts, and more!

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So, What’s Next? Mark your calendar – School Lunch Hero Day is May 1, 2015! Visit for celebration and gift ideas, PR resources, and many more toolswww.schoolnutrition.org/snew Start spreading the word to teachers/administrators, parents, your local media, and more

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Hero Day Membership Drive Directors – consider rewarding your staff with the gift of SNA membership. Whoever recruits the most new members between May 1st and 31st will win two sets of “Lunch Lady” books – one for you and one for your school!

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Save the Date! School Lunch Hero Day: May 6, 2016

Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Remember… You work hard all year long and have a very important job – feeding our nation’s kids. Take a moment to congratulate yourself, thank your co-workers or employees, and celebrate! You work hard all year long and have a very important job – feeding our nation’s kids. Take a moment to congratulate yourself, thank your co-workers or employees, and celebrate!

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