{Insert your school or district name here} National School Lunch Week October 12-16, 2015 Copyright  2015 School Nutrition Association

Why is NSLW important? Helps us increase program participation Reminds our stakeholders about the importance of a healthy school lunch to kids’ overall health Provides the opportunity to connect with local media and spread the message that school lunch is healthy Poudre School District (CO)

Pictures Tell a Story!

Campaign Goals Increase student participation Communicate positive messages about school lunch to parents and the media Increase our online marketing reach with social media sharing!

“Say Cheese!” Make it feel special with signs, banners, balloons, or music. Provide free samples on the lunchline Work with teachers to make MyPlate, Let’s Move and healthy eating part of the curriculum Send a letter or home to parents about NSLW and contact the PTA

Try Something New Host a special challenge, presentation, or event in the cafeteria Use special menus during NSLW to highlight all of the healthy options. Rename your menu staples for the week of NSLW to make them more fun. Decorate the cafeteria with photo-themed decorations

Picture-Perfect Celebration Ideas Activities and games for kids Union County Schools (KY)

Picture-Perfect Celebration Ideas Invite local athletes (high school or college) to attend lunch in uniform and eat with the kids! Lee’s Summit School District (MO)

Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Invite parents to come to the cafeteria for lunch! Avery-Parsons Elementary

Picture-Perfect Celebration Ideas Make the cafeteria feel special with music, decorations, guest servers on the line, or a raffle Mansfield Public Schools (CT)

Food for Thought What are the healthy, fresh foods we’re offering, that we want to promote to parents? What is new, special, or unique about our program that we can highlight? Kids love using their phones and social media. How can we make school lunch part of their conversations? What are the healthy menu items that students love?

Food for Thought What’s something new we could try? Let’s push ourselves to implement just one new idea. What are some recipes we could feature that will make for beautiful photos? How can we get more attention and recognition from administrators, parents, and local media?

“Get in the Game” Resources Member site Toolkit Recipes Activity Sheets Backpack brochures for students and parents Downloadable proclamation and press release Visit SNA’s Emporium for posters, balloons, pencils, aprons, bags, and more:

Now Let’s Brainstorm How can we recognize NSLW in our district? Let’s discuss ideas!

Thanks For Your Time!