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MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIDAY BEFORE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
Next week is National School Lunch Week, October 14-18 and this year’s theme is “Take a Texas-Size Taste Tour.”
That is a big, big taste tour. There are so many tasty foods that come from Texas. Why? Because Texas is so big! Vegetables and grains that like cool weather grow in North Texas. Fruits and vegetables that like warm weather grow in South Texas. Pigs, cows and chickens like it everywhere in Texas—just like you and me.
Next week, we will be eating lunch like healthy Texans all week long in the cafeteria. That means we will explore the great things Texas farmers and ranchers can bring to the table. We will also learn about the five things that are part of every school meal—protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy. Plus, Wednesday is bring a parent to lunch day! Ask them to come to school that day and enjoy a tasty lunch in the cafeteria with you.
MONDAY — PROTEIN IS BIG IN TEXAS
It’s National School Lunch Week and we are taking off on a “Texas-Size Taste Tour.” Protein is our first destination in Texas because it’s big. Protein comes in meat and in fish. It also comes in eggs, milk, tofu, beans and other foods. All those foods are produced in Texas. Only five other states produce more chicken than Texas. Beef is really big! Our great state produces about 7 billion pounds of beef each year. That’s enough to make 56 billion tacos!
Your body needs lots of protein. Protein helps your body grow, heal and stay strong. Every school lunch has protein in it. See if you can take a Texas-Size protein tour. Taste a different protein every day in the school cafeteria.
TUESDAY – IT’S A TEXAS-SIZE DAY FOR VEGETABLES
It’s National School Lunch Week and we are on a “Texas-Size Taste Tour.” Today is a big day for vegetables in Texas. The state vegetable is the ten-fifteen onion. Do you know why it’s called ten-fifteen? A Texas A&M scientist invented the onion and called it ten-fifteen because the best day to plant the onion is today, October 15. The ten is for the 10th month, October, and fifteen is for the 15th day of the month. Get it? The ten-fifteen and all our state’s other onions are the leaders for vegetable production in Texas. Tasty vegetables like leafy green kale and crispy carrots are big in Texas too. Vegetables are nutritious and should always be a big part of the great plate of Texas. (Continued on next page)
Tuesday — Continued
When you eat lunch today, eat like a healthy Texan and try a vegetable you’ve never eaten in the school cafeteria. Tell your friends today is a great day to plant the state vegetable of Texas. Also, tell your parents to join you for lunch tomorrow. It will be bring a parent to lunch day!
WEDNESDAY – ALL ABOARD THE WHOLE GRAIN TRAIN
It’s National School Lunch Week and today we get on board the whole grain train to “Take a Texas-Size Taste Tour.” Wheat is a grain and it’s big in Texas. Texas produces an average of 90 million bushels of wheat each year. That’s enough to make 25 billion hot dog buns. Now, that’s big.
Eating the whole grain is better because whole grains keep all the best parts of the grain seed. When they’re whole-grain rich, breads, cereals, tortillas and pizza crusts are delicious and big on nutrition. Take a “Texas-Size Taste Tour” today and find the whole-grain rich food on your lunch tray.
The school cafeteria is where you catch the whole grain train. It’s going full steam ahead on the “Texas-Size Taste Tour” for National School Lunch Week.
THURSDAY — NEXT STOP IS A FRUITY TREAT!
It’s National School Lunch Week and it’s a big day because we are “Taking a Texas-Size Taste Tour.” Any “Texas-Size Taste Tour” has to stop by Citrus City. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are big in Texas. Red Grapefruit is the state fruit of Texas and Citrus City is a real city in Texas. Orange is a city in Texas too.
Any fruit can be a big part of a nutritious lunch. Apples, peaches and strawberries are big treats. They’re all sweet and some are crunchy and some are a little bit sour. Find a fruit in your lunch and make it a special treat today.
FRIDAY – FINISHING STRONG WITH DAIRY DAY
For the last day of National School Lunch Week, our “Texas-Size Taste Tour” takes us to a favorite food group, dairy. All dairy products start with milk. Sometimes people drink milk or make things with milk from goats, buffalo, camels and other animals! The milk in the school cafeteria is a drink that comes from cows. One cow produces 46,000 glasses of milk each year. Milk from cows is big in Texas.
When it’s time for lunch, get “moooving” to the cafeteria. End your “Texas-Size Taste Tour” with fat-free or low-fat milk in the school cafeteria. Milk is a big part of the great plate of Texas.
Thanks for a great week of nutrition fun! Make every day complete with nutritious meals.
This product was funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
The following suggested activities are designed to show students that exercising is fun and easy, and
help them envision future success. Each day during National School Lunch Week, students can dress like
a different successful Texan and participate in a related physical activity in the classroom. These “brain
breaks” offer a 1-3 minute break for students to elevate their heart rates using common movements of
a successful Texan at work or play. Teachers are encouraged to adjust the days as needed and make any
changes needed to encourage participation.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013
Dress like a Successful Texan: FARMER
Act like a Healthy Texan (physical activity):
- Pickin’ peas: Reach down like a farmer picking peas and stand back up. (10 times) - Pitch the hay: Use a vigorous shoveling motion (20 times)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
Dress like a Successful Texan: PROFESSIONAL
Act like a Healthy Texan (physical activity):
- Networking: Extend your hand out as if you were going to shake someone’s hand. (20 times for each hand)
- Stair climb: Pretend you are climbing stairs. (30 seconds)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013
Dress like a Successful Texan: RANCHER or COWBOY
Act like a Healthy Texan (physical activity):
- Hay lift: Reach your arms up high to grab a bale of hay from the hay loft in the barn and put it on the ground. (10 times)
- Lasso: Swing your lasso above your head with each hand. (10 times)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013
Dress like a Successful Texan: ARTIST
Act like a Healthy Texan (physical activity):
- Picasso comes to Texas: Pretend to paint a Texas-size canvas using broad strokes. (10 times with each hand)
- Air guitar: Play rock ‘n’ roll air guitar. (30 seconds)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
Dress like a Successful Texan: ATHLETE or SPORTS FAN
Act like a Healthy Texan (physical activity):
- Cheerleader: Sit down, stand up and clap. (10 times) - Football throw: Step back with your best form and pretend to throw a touchdown
pass. (10 times)
This product was funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Parents, October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week (NSLW) and this year’s
theme is “Take a Texas-Size Taste Tour.” That is a big, big taste tour.
During NSLW we will eat lunch like healthy Texans all week long in the cafeteria.
We will explore the great food Texas farmers and ranchers bring to the table and
learn about the five things that are part of every healthy school
meal — protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy.
Parents, October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week (NSLW) and this year’s
theme is “Take a Texas-Size Taste Tour.” That is a big, big taste tour.
During NSLW we will eat lunch like healthy Texans all week long in the cafeteria.
We will explore the great food Texas farmers and ranchers bring to the table and
learn about the five things that are part of every healthy school
meal — protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy.
Nat ional School Lunch Week October 14-18
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Nat ional School Lunch Week October 14-18
Nat ional School Lunch Week H October 14-18 H
Texas schools support local economies and Texas agriculture by buying local and you can, too. Look for the GO TEXAN mark to help you find products grown with Lone Star pride. To learn more, visit gotexan.org.
Texas schools support local economies and Texas agriculture by buying local and you can, too. Look for the GO TEXAN mark to help you find products grown with Lone Star pride. To learn more, visit gotexan.org.
Save the date: National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
is October 16! Please come and enjoy a tasty lunch
with your child in the school cafeteria.
Save the date: National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
is October 16! Please come and enjoy a tasty lunch
with your child in the school cafeteria.
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Commissioner Todd Staples H Texas Department of Agriculture
Commissioner Todd Staples H Texas Department of Agriculture
3E’s of Healthy Living —Education, Exercise and Eating Right
3E’s of Healthy Living —Education, Exercise and Eating Right
Instructions: Can you find the words listed below hidden in the word search puzzle? The words go across from left to right and down from top to bottom. Good luck!
Instructions: Can you find the words listed below hidden in the word search puzzle? The words go across from left to right and down from top to bottom. Good luck!
Invite your parents to lunch on October 16. Go to www.squaremeals.org/nslw to print your personal invitation.
Invite your parents to lunch on October 16. Go to www.squaremeals.org/nslw to print your personal invitation.
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Nat ional School Lunch Week October 14-18
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Las escuelas de Texas apoyan a la economía local y a la agricultura texana comprando productos locales y usted puede hacer lo mismo. Busque la marca “GO TEXAN” para encontrar productos cultivados con orgullo en el estado de la Estrella Solitaria. Para aprender más, visite gotexan.org.
Las escuelas de Texas apoyan a la economía local y a la agricultura texana comprando productos locales y usted puede hacer lo mismo. Busque la marca “GO TEXAN” para encontrar productos cultivados con orgullo en el estado de la Estrella Solitaria. Para aprender más, visite gotexan.org.
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es el 16 de octubre. Por favor venga y disfrute de un
sabroso almuerzo con sus hijos en la cafetería escolar.
Apunte la fecha: El Día Nacional de Almuerzo con tus Padres
es el 16 de octubre. Por favor venga y disfrute de un
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Desde el 14 al 18 de octubre celebraremos la Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar
(SNAE) y el tema este año es “Tome una Gira de Sabores del Tamano de Texas.” Es una gira de sabores muy, muy grande. Durante SNAE almorzaremos en la cafetería
toda la semana como buenos texanos saludables. Exploraremos todos los alimentos
que los agricultores de Texas nos brindan y aprenderemos acerca de las
cinco cosas que son parte de toda comida escolar sana: la proteína,
las verduras, las frutas, los granos integrales y los productos lácteos.
Desde el 14 al 18 de octubre celebraremos la Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar
(SNAE) y el tema este año es “Tome una Gira de Sabores del Tamano de Texas.” Es una gira de sabores muy, muy grande. Durante SNAE almorzaremos en la cafetería
toda la semana como buenos texanos saludables. Exploraremos todos los alimentos
que los agricultores de Texas nos brindan y aprenderemos acerca de las
cinco cosas que son parte de toda comida escolar sana: la proteína,
las verduras, las frutas, los granos integrales y los productos lácteos.
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Nat ional School Lunch Week October 14-18
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Estudiantes, “Tomen Una Gira de Sabores del Tamano de Texas” durante la
Este producto ha sido financiado por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Instrucciones: ¿Puedes encontrar la siguiente lista de palabras que están escondidas en el rompecabezas de palabras? Las palabras se encuentran horizontalmente de izquierda a derecha y verticalmente de arriba a abajo. ¡Buena suerte!
Invita a tus padres a almorzar el 16 de octubre. Ve a www.squaremeals.org/nslw
para imprimir tu invitación personal.
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Commissioner Todd Staples H Texas Department of Agriculture
3E’s of Healthy Living —Education, Exercise and Eating Right
Nat ional School Lunch Week October 14-18
Nat ional School Lunch Week H October 14-18 H
Estudiantes, “Tomen Una Gira de Sabores del Tamano de Texas” durante la
Este producto ha sido financiado por el USDA. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Instrucciones: ¿Puedes encontrar la siguiente lista de palabras que están escondidas en el rompecabezas de palabras? Las palabras se encuentran horizontalmente de izquierda a derecha y verticalmente de arriba a abajo. ¡Buena suerte!
Invita a tus padres a almorzar el 16 de octubre. Ve a www.squaremeals.org/nslw
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Harvest Delight Mixed Greens Salad
Apple Slices Whole Grain Roll
Milk
Sliced BBQ Beef on Whole Grain Bun Creamy Coleslaw
Baked Beans Merry Medley
Milk
Chicken Penne –or- Squish Squash
Lasagna Veggie Dippers
Romaine Lettuce Salad Fresh Cantaloupe
Whole Grain Breadstick Milk
Crispy Tacos Mexicali Corn
Marinated Black Bean Salad
Watermelon Milk
Porcupine Sliders Whole Grain Roll
Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with
Cheese Sauce Veggie Sticks Fresh Grapes
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Lunch Prices
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= menu item includes local ingredients.
The Local Products Challenge recognizes National Farm to School Month and adds a Texas twist to the
excitement surrounding National School Lunch Week. TDA challenges you to use more Texas products
in meals served during National School Lunch Week.
Pledging Participation
The Local Products Challenge is open for all Texas Contracting Entities (CEs) (i.e., public school districts,
private or charter schools, Residential Child Care Centers) participating in the National School Lunch
Program. We request one completed form from each CE participating in the challenge. Please indicate
your plans to participate in the challenge at www.surveymonkey.com/s/NSLW_Challenge.
Submitting Menus
Please submit a copy of your anticipated menus for National School Lunch Week, with local ingredients
highlighted no later than Oct. 7. If you will serve more than one menu during the week, please submit a
copy of each menu. If you will serve the same menu in all campuses with the same grade level, please
submit one copy of the planned menu. This information will help us anticipate how much local product
will be used statewide during National School Lunch Week. Menus can be emailed to
** please see additional information below about defining local products **
Recognition
All CEs accepting the challenge will receive recognition from TDA, and districts that incorporate a weekly
average of three or more local items per day will receive additional special recognition.
Level 1 recognition
All challenge participants will be showcased on www.SquareMeals.org and will receive a certificate of
recognition.
Level 2 recognition
CEs that incorporate a weekly average of three or more local menu items each day will be recognized
with the Golden Grapefruit Award. For CEs with more than one campus, the average number of local
menu items served will be calculated at the CE level, taking all campus menus into consideration. CEs
will be recognized with the Golden Grapefruit Award at an event during SY 2013-2014. Additionally, CEs
may be highlighted in a Spotlight Story on www.SquareMeals.org.
Estimated Economic Impact
Following National School Lunch week, TDA will follow up with challenge participants and request
estimated order quantities and value for local products used during the week of Oct. 14-18. When
possible, we would like to know what producer or company grew or raised each local product.
Additionally, we request that Texas products ordered through the Department of Defense (DoD)
Programs be indicated separate from those purchased with foodservice funds. This information will help
us celebrate the amount of Texas products students enjoyed during National School Lunch Week.
Additional Resources Available from TDA
Defining local
Following USDA guidance, CEs may choose how to define local. Local may be defined as a Texas product,
a product grown within a specific region of Texas (i.e., Rio Grande Valley area) or a product grown a
specific mile radius from the school location.
Purchasing local products from distributors
Distributors are carrying more local product choices. If the state of origin is not clearly identified on the
product order form or packaging, as your distributor representative for additional information.
Local products examples for menu planning
Fruits and Vegetables: Texas fruits and vegetables are widely available during the fall. You may choose
to purchase Texas produce directly from a producer, from a contracted distributor or through
participation in the Department of Defense Programs.
Grains: If you prepare your own bakery items or source items from a local company, the grains used may
be from Texas. Look for origin information on product packaging or ask your distributor for additional
information.
Milk: Texas has a thriving milk industry. Review the origin of the milk you already order, it may be
produced in Texas. The cheese and yogurt you purchase may also be manufactured using milk from
Texas cows.
Proteins: Beef, chicken and pork may all be sourced from a local purveyor. Many distributors also offer
locally raised protein items.
Farm to School Produce Availability tool
Use our online Regional Produce Availability tool, available at www.SquareMeals.org/FarmtoSchool, to
find what fruits and vegetables are typically available each month from producers near you.
Sourcing local products
Local products may be purchased directly from a producer, from a contracted distributor or through the
DoD Programs or USDA Foods. USDA allows school purchasing authorities to apply a geographic
preference for the purchase of unprocessed agricultural items. For additional information about the
Geographic Preference Option, please visit our website or contact Alyssa Herold.
If you would like additional resources, please visit TDA’s statewide Farm to School initiative website or
contact Alyssa Herold, Farm to School Program Specialist, at (512) 4693-1209 or email
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK OCTOBER 14-18, 2013
SUGGESTED MENU
Monday
Porcupine Sliders on Whole Grain Mini Roll @^ Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with Cheese Sauce Veggie Sticks > Ranch Dressing Fresh Grapes Milk
Tuesday Honey-Lemon Chicken Harvest Delight > Mixed Greens Salad > Choice of Salad Dressing Apple Slices > Whole Grain Biscuit or Roll @^ Milk
Wednesday
Sliced BBQ Beef on Whole Grain Bun @^ BBQ Sauce Creamy Coleslaw Baked Beans Berry Medley Milk
Thursday
Chicken Penne –or – Squish Squash Lasagna **> Raw Veggie Dippers > with Creamy Dressing Dip Romaine Lettuce Salad > Choice of Salad Dressing Fresh Cantaloupe Cubes > Whole Grain Breadstick @^ Milk
Friday
Crispy Tacos Mexicali Corn Marinated Black Bean Salad Watermelon Cubes > Milk
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** Vegetarian (not Vegan) menu item @ Item can be baked from scratch or purchased commercially (component contribution will be indicated for purchased products) ^ Item can be offered as non-whole grain, if desired, once weekly whole grain component requirement is met
> Seasonal menu item
Texas Department of Agriculture
Commissioner Todd Staples
www.SquareMeals.org
This product was funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
SHOPPING LIST FOR SUGGESTED MENU RECIPES
Fresh Produce # >Apples @ ** Baby spinach Blueberry Butternut squash Cantaloupe Carrots ** Celery Grapes
Grapefruit @ Green apples Green cabbage Green pepper Lettuce Onion Oranges @ ** Potatoes **
Red onions Red pepper Spinach Strawberry Sweet potatoes ** Tomatoes Watermelon @
DairyButtermilk Cheese blend ** (American and skim milk cheese) Instant nonfat dry milk
Light sour cream Low-fat mayonnaise Low-fat mozzarella cheese ** Low-fat plain yogurt
Nonfat milk Reduced-fat Cheddar cheese ** Reduced-fat Monterrey Jack cheese (optional recipe item) **
GrainsBrown rice, long grain ** Enriched all-purpose flour **
Enriched dry bread crumbs (optional recipe item) Enriched taco shells
Mini whole-grain rolls Penne pasta, multi grain
ProteinBeef chuck roast > Chicken thighs ** Cooked chicken **
Cooked ham (optional recipe item) ** Ground beef or pork ** >
Ground turkey > Whole egg liquid **
Canned GoodsBlack beans ** Chopped pimientos Cut green beans **
Whole kernel corn, liquid pack ** Salsa ** Tomato paste **
Sliced apples, unsweetened ** Beans baked or in sauce vegetarian ** Diced tomatoes, low-sodium
Seasonings Celery seed Chili powder Dried basil Dried chives Dried oregano Dried parsley Dried thyme Dry mustard Fresh oregano
Fresh rosemary Fresh sage Fresh thyme Fresh garlic Granulated garlic Ground black pepper Ground cinnamon Ground cumin Ground nutmeg
Honey > Onion powder Paprika Salt Sea salt Sugar Worcestershire sauce
Other Active dry yeast Baking powder Brown sugar Canola oil Chicken stock or broth Dried cranberries
Frozen lemon juice concentrate Ketchup Lemon juice Maple syrup Margarine or butter Molasses
Olive oil Orange juice ** Shortening Vegetable oil ** White vinegar
KEY ** Available through USDA Foods # Available through DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program @ Available through DoD Farm to School
> May be available from a local producer
Menu It em Recipe # Serving M/MA G F V(DG) V(RO) V(S) V(LG) V(O)
Day 1
Porcup ine Slid ers F-10r
on Who le Grain Min i Ro ll B-16 v3 1 each 1.75 1 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scallop ed Po t at oes I-16A 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5
Green Beans w it h Cheese Sauce I-11 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5Veggie st icks w / TDA NSLW 1 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0.25 0 0 0.25
Ranch Dressing E-19 2 TBSP/1 oz. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fresh Grap es TDA NSLW 2 1/2 cup 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 8 oz.
Day 2
Honey-Lem on Ch icken D-44 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harvest Deligh t I-21r 1/2 cup 0 0 0.125 0 0.375 0 0 0.125
Mixed Greens Salad TDA NSLW 6 1 cup 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0
Fresh Ap p le Slices TDA NSLW 4 1/2 cup 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
Biscuit -o r - B-04 1 each 0 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Who le Grain Ro ll B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 8 oz.
Day 3
Sliced BBQ Beef on TDA NSLW 10 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Who le Grain Bun B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cream y Co leslaw E-06 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5
Baked Beans I-06 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0
Ber ry Med ley TDA NSLW 8 3/4 cup 0 0 0.75 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 8 oz.
Day 4
Ch icken Penne -o r - D-53r 1 1/2 cup s 1 1.75 (WGR) 0 0.375 0 0 0 0
Sq uish Sq uash Lasagna* D-59r 1 serving 0.5 .75 (WGR) 0 0 0.625 0 0 0.125
Raw Veggie Dip p ers TDA NSLW 11 3/4 cup 0 0 0 0.25 0 0 0 0.5
w it h Cream y Dressing Dip E-13 2 TBSP (1 oz.) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rom aine Let t uce Salad TDA NSLW 5 1 cup 0 0 0 0.5 0.125 0 0 0
Fresh Can t eloup e Cub es TDA NSLW 7 1/2 cup 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
Who le Grain Bread st ick B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 8 oz.
Day 5
Cr isp y Tacos D-13 2 each 2 1 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mexicali Co rn I-12 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0
Mar inat ed Black Bean Salad E-21 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.375
Wat erm elon Cub es TDA NSLW 9 1/2 cup 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 8 oz.
9.25 oz 9.75 2.875 1.625 1.375 1 0.625 2.875
8 t o 10 8 t o 9 2.5 0.5 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.5
2013 NSLW Suggest ed Menu: Com ponent Cont r ibut ion (K-5 Meal Pat t ern)
Tot als
Meal Pat t ern
V(O) = Ot her veget ab le
WGR = Who le grain r ich
V(LG) = Legum e/Beans
Key:
V(DG)= Dark Green
V(S) = St archy Veget ab le
V(RO) = Red /Orange
Menu It em Recipe # Serving M/MA G F V(DG) V(RO) V(S) V(LG) V(O)
Day 1
Cr isp y Tacos D-13 2 each 2 1(WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sp anish Rice B-17 1/2 cup 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.125
Mexicali Corn I-12 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0
Mar inat ed Black Bean Salad E-21 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.375
Wat erm elon Wed ge TDA NSLW -9 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 1 each
Day 2
Sliced BBQ Beef on TDA NSLW-10 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Whole Grain b un B-16 v3 1 each 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cream y Coleslaw E-06 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Baked Beans I-06 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
St raw b er r ies and Blueb er r ies TDA NSLW-8 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 1 each
Day 3
Chicken Penne w it h D-53r 1 1/2 cup s 1 1.75 (WGR 0 0.375 0 0 0 0
Low Fat St r ing Cheese or N/A 1 oz. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sq uish Sq uash Lasagna* D-59r 1 serving 0.5 .75 (WGR) 0 0 0.625 0 0 0.125
Low f at st r ing Cheese N/A 2 oz. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Raw Veggie Dip p ers TDA NSLW 11 1 1/2 cup 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 1
w /Cream y d ressing E-13 3 TBSP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rom aine Let t uce Salad TDA NSLW 5 2 cup s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Fresh Cant eloup e Cub es TDA NSLW 7 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
W/G Bread st ick B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
Day 4
Honey-Lem on Chicken D-44 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harvest Delight I-21r 1 cup 0 0 0.25 0.75 0 0 0 0.25
Mixed Greens Salad TDA NSLW 6 2 cup s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Ap p le Slices TDA NSLW 4 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Biscuit or B-04 2 each 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
W/G Roll B-16 v3 1 each 0 2(WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
Day 5
Porcup ine Slid ers on W/G m in i ro ll F-10r ; B-16v3 2 each 3.5 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scallop ed Pot at oes I-16A 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Cheesy Green Beans I-11 1 cup 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Veggie st icks w / TDA NSLW 1 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.5
Ranch d ressing E-19 2 TBSP/1 oz. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fresh Grap es TDA NSLW 2 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
11.5 12.5 oz. eq. 5.25 1.875 1.875 1.5 1.125 3.375
9 t o 10 8 t o 10 2 1/2 1/2 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/2
2013 NSLW Suggest ed Menu: Com ponent Cont r ibut ion (6-8 Meal Pat t ern)
Tot als
Meal Pat t ern
V(O) = Ot her veget ab le
WGR = Whole grain r ich
V(LG) = Legum e/Beans
Key:
V(DG)= Dark Green
V(S) = St archy Veget ab le
V(RO) = Red /Orange
Menu It em Recipe # Serving M/MA G F V(DG) V(RO) V(S) V(LG) V(O)
Day 1
Cr isp y Tacos D-13 2 each 2 1(WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0Sp an ish Rice B-17 1/2 cup 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.125
Mexicali Co rn I-12 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Mar inat ed Black Bean Salad E-21 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.25 0.75
Wat erm elon Wed ge TDA NSLW -9 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 1 each
Day 2
Sliced BBQ Beef on TDA NSLW-10 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Who le Grain b un B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cream y Co leslaw E-06 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Baked Beans I-06 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
St raw b er r ies and Blueb er r ies TDA NSLW-8 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Var iet y o f Milk 1 each
Day 3
Ch icken Penne w it h D-53r 1 1/2 cup s 1 1.75 (WGR 0 0.375 0 0 0 0
Low Fat St r ing Cheese o r N/A 1 oz. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sq uish Sq uash Lasagna* D-59r 1 serving 0.5 .75 (WGR) 0 0 0.625 0 0 0.125
Low f at st r ing Cheese N/A 2 oz. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Raw Veggie Dip p ers TDA NSLW 11 1 1/2 cup s 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 1
w /Cream y d ressing E-13 3 TBSP/1.5 oz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rom aine Let t uce Salad TDA NSLW 5 2 cup s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Fresh Can t eloup e Cub es TDA NSLW 7 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
W/G Bread st ick B-16 v3 1 each 0 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
Day 4
Honey-Lem on Ch icken D-44 1 each 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harvest Deligh t I-21r 1 cup 0 0 0.25 0 0.75 0 0 0.25
Mixed Greens Salad TDA NSLW 6 2 cup s 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Ap p le Slices TDA NSLW 4 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Biscuit o r B-04 2 each 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
W/G Ro ll B-16 v3 1 each 0 2(WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
Day 5
Porcup ine Slid ers on W/G m in i r o llF-10r ; B-16v3 2 each 3.5 2 (WGR) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scallop ed Po t at oes I-16A 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Cheesy Green Beans I-11 1 cup 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Veggie st icks w / TDA NSLW 1 1 cup 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.5
Ranch d ressing E-19 3 TBSP/1.5 oz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fresh Grap es TDA NSLW 2 1 cup 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Milk Var iet y 1 each
12 oz 12.5 oz. eq. 5.25 1.75 1.25 1.5 1.125 3.37510 t o 10 t o 12 5 0.5 1.25 0.5 0.5 0.75
2013 NSLW Suggest ed Menu: Com ponent Cont r ibut ion (9-12 Meal Pat t ern)
Tot als
Meal Pat t ern
V(O) = Ot her veget ab le
WGR = Who le grain r ich
V(LG) = Legum e/Beans
Key:
V(DG)= Dark Green
V(S) = St ar chy Veget ab le
V(RO) = Red /Orange
P.O. Box 12847 Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-7476 Fax: (888) 223-8861 For the Hearing Impaired: (800) 735-2988
www.TexasAgriculture.gov
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
TODD STAPLES COMMISSIONER
Dear School Nutrition Director:
Thank you for connecting young Texans with nutritious school meals and for celebrating
National School Lunch Week (NSLW), October 14-18. During the event, I hope you will join the
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in taking “A Texas-Size Taste Tour.” We have
developed related materials you can use to showcase your efforts to serve fresh foods and the
local products that our great state has to offer.
Resources designed to build awareness and create excitement for NSLW are currently being
mailed to each school cafeteria manager in your district. Please ensure the managers are aware of
the need to get assistance from the facilities staff in order to safely hang the display included in
the package. TDA has also made a downloadable toolkit available at
www.SquareMeals.org/NSLW. Using these materials can help make your celebration a success.
New for this year, we have added the Local Products Challenge. The challenge recognizes
National Farm to School Month and adds another Texas twist to NSLW. Schools that use more
Texas products in their meals during NSLW will earn special recognition from TDA. You can
pledge to serve more local products during NSLW by registering for the challenge at
www.SquareMeals.org/NSLW.
Please encourage your cafeteria managers to use the posters they receive in the mail, access
resources online and participate in the Local Products Challenge. Their efforts tell students that
the good nutrition and Texas products found in school meals are things we can all get excited
about. Recognizing NSLW is another way you provide excellent customer service and promote
the 3E’s of Healthy Living—Education, Exercise and Eating Right.
Thank you again for being a partner for progress and success. I am certain your National School
Lunch Week activities and menus will produce impressive results.
Sincerely yours,
Angela Olige Chief Administrator
Food and Nutrition
AO/WB/cd
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P.O. Box 12847 Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-7476 Fax: (888) 223-8861 For the Hearing Impaired: (800) 735-2988
www.TexasAgriculture.gov
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
TODD STAPLES COMMISSIONER
Dear Superintendent:
Thank you for the work you and your nutrition team do to connect students with healthy meals at
school, teaching them how to choose the right foods and putting more young Texans on a path to
healthy self-sufficiency. The school day is filled with many learning opportunities for your students,
and your school cafeteria is an integral part of the education process.
Each year, a week is set aside to highlight the efforts of child nutrition staff in providing nutritious
meal options. National School Lunch Week (NSLW) will take place October 14-18, 2013. I invite
you to celebrate your successes and continue your efforts to inspire students to make healthy eating
choices.
Our theme for NSLW this year is Take a Texas-Size Taste Tour. Resources have been provided to
staff in your district. In addition, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has created the Local
Products Challenge to recognize schools that use more Texas products in the meals prepared and
served during NSLW. Please join me in encouraging your team to accept the challenge. I look
forward to seeing everyone in your district participate during NSLW.
As a TDA partner for progress and success, you are helping to build a healthier future for our great
state through the 3E’s of Healthy Living — Education, Exercise and Eating Right. Thank you for
your partnership, and I look forward to an exciting National School Lunch Week this year. Please
contact Christy Denman at (512) 463-0754 or [email protected] if you would
like to learn more about how your district can participate in NSLW.
Sincerely yours,
Todd Staples
TS/WB/cd
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P.O. Box 12847 Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-7476 Fax: (888) 223-8861 For the Hearing Impaired: (800) 735-2988
www.TexasAgriculture.gov
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
TODD STAPLES COMMISSIONER
Dear Principal:
Thank you for celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW), October 14-18, at your school.
During the event, I hope you will join the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in taking “A
Texas-Size Taste Tour.” We have developed related materials your nutrition staff can use to
showcase their efforts to serve fresh foods and the local products that our great state has to offer.
Resources designed to build awareness and create excitement for NSLW are currently being
mailed to the school cafeteria manager at your school. Managers may need assistance from your
facility staff as one resource is designed to be aerially displayed. TDA has also made a
downloadable toolkit available at www.SquareMeals.org/NSLW.
New for this year, we have added the Local Products Challenge. The challenge recognizes
National Farm to School Month and adds another Texas twist to NSLW. Schools that use more
Texas products in their meals during NSLW will earn special recognition from TDA. For more
information, visit the web link noted above.
TDA is delighted to partner with you in developing a healthy environment. Please encourage
your cafeteria managers to use the posters they receive in the mail, access resources online and
participate in the Local Products Challenge. Their daily efforts and engagement in this
opportunity show students that good nutrition is something we can all get excited about. Also,
recognizing NSLW is another way to promote the 3E’s of Healthy Living — Education, Exercise
and Eating Right.
Thank you again for being a partner for progress and success. I am certain your NSLW activities
will produce impressive results. Please contact Christy Denman at (512) 463-0754 or
[email protected] if you would like to learn more about how your school can
participate in NSLW.
Sincerely yours,
Angela Olige Chief Administrator
Food and Nutrition
AO/WB/cd
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