{Insert your school or district name here} National School Lunch Week October 10-14, 2016 Copyright  2016 School Nutrition Association

Agenda The facts about school meals National School Lunch Week “Show Your Spirit” How to get involved

More than 30 million students enjoy healthy lunches every school day. 95% of schools participate in the National School Lunch Program Our district’s Lunch Program *Enter custom information here* Feature a photo of a complete lunch tray – with grain, protein, fruits, veggies and milk! School Lunch: The Basics

School lunches must include: *Swap out these tray images for your own if you’d like* Fruits Veggies Whole Grains Lean protein Low fat dairy Bartow County Schools, Cartersville, GA Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC The Facts

The USDA’s nutrition standards for schools meals have changed: Fruits and vegetables offered daily More whole grains Only fat-free or low-fat milk varieties Calorie limits by grade level Limits on saturated fat, trans fats and sodium Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC Standards for School Meals

USDA research indicates that children who participate in School Lunch have superior nutritional intake compared to those who do not participate. Healthy eating at school correlates with higher test scores and less absenteeism* *Source: The Wellness Impact Report, 2013 The Benefits of School Lunch The Facts

What is National School Lunch Week? NSLW Draws attention to the National School Lunch Program using a fun theme that changes every year Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 NSLW provides the opportunity to highlight the important, positive role of school lunch nationwide Previous and current NSLW logos

*On this slide, add photos from your past NSLW celebrations to give your audience an idea of a typical promotion* Past NSLW Celebrations

The 2016 NSLW theme is all about showing your spirit for school lunch! Show Your Spirit

[On this slide, add URLs for your social media pages, so attendees can follow you] #SchoolLunch fill in the in the blank #NSLW16 Follow the Campaign

*Add examples of new recipes and items you are serving here.* *Draw attention to your healthy recipes and/or foods that provide energy for sports and activites.* What’s New on the Menu?

Teachers and Administrators can: Encourage the school nutrition director to make presentations about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at PTA meetings and in the classroom Talk about “School Lunch: Show Your Spirit” during the morning announcements Make cooking techniques or healthy eating topics part of the curriculum Get Involved – Teachers and Administrators

Parents can: Visit the cafeteria and have lunch with their child Encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle at home for themselves and their child (actions speak louder than words!) Discuss the benefits of eating a well-balanced lunch Learn more about school lunch by visiting the NSLW websiteNSLW Get Involved - Parents

*Add details here about how you will recognize NSLW in your district, and how you will celebrate using the “Show Your Spirit” theme* How Is Your School Celebrating?

Learn about National School Lunch Week: Get the facts about school meals: Copyright  2015 School Nutrition Association Thanks For Your Time!