1. {Insert your school or district name here} National School Lunch Week October 13-17, 2014 Copyright 2014 School Nutrition Association. All rights reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org

2. Why is NSLW important? Helps 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 Harralson County Schools Copyright 2014 School Nutrition Association. All rights reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org

3. Nutritious School Meals + Physical Activity = Healthy Kids! Copyright 2014 School Nutrition Association. All rights reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Anne-Arundel County Schools St. Paul Public Schools Haralson County Schools

4. “Get in the Game” Campaign Goals Copyright 2014 School Nutrition Association. All rights reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Promote our healthy offerings to students, parents and the media; Communicate the message that school lunch helps kids stay happy and healthy; and Convey the importance of balancing good nutrition with physical activity and exercise

5. Make it a Team Effort 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 email home to parents about NSLW and contact the PTA Copyright 2014 School Nutrition Association. All rights reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org

6. 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 sports-themed decorations and highlight the foods that provide energy for after-school activities

7. Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Invite local athletes (high school or college) to attend lunch in uniform and eat with the kids! Griffin-Spaulding School District

8. Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Prior to NSLW, survey students on their favorite foods for energy. Serve the most popular during NSLW. Lee’s Summit, MO

9. Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Staff members can dress up in costumes, uniforms or jerseys to embrace the sports theme! Irvington, KY Schools

10. Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Florence, Alabama Schools Invite parents to come to the cafeteria for lunch!

11. Slam-Dunk Celebration Ideas Grovetown, GA Make the cafeteria feel special with music, decorations, guest servers on the line, or a raffle That’s the school band!

12. 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 sports and competition – how can we factor that into our NSLW celebration? What are the healthy menu items that students love?

13. 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 are great sources of energy for active kids? How can we get more attention and recognition from administrators, parents, and local media?

14. “Get in the Game” Resources Member site www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw 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: http://emporium.schoolnutrition.org

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

16. Thanks For Your Time! www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw