We invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 for an important webinar exploring the ways in which teamwork can help you develop successful food allergy management in your school. The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) will be presenting this webinar in partnership with the National Peanut Board. The webinar is entitled “Teamwork is…
One of the biggest challenges we face when we are introducing the concept of breakfast-in-the-classroom is dispelling commonly-held misconceptions about the program. Addressing these misconceptions opens up the channels of communication between potential stakeholders; helps build relationships and coalitions, and results in the implementation of successful breakfast-in-the-classroom programs. Some of the misconceptions we hear most…
For over 20 years the School Nutrition Foundation has been dedicated to the financial aid, education, professional development, and research in school food service. These resources equip School Nutrition Association Members to efficiently serve nutritious meals to millions of school children each year. Through fundraising efforts, SNF provides SNA members the opportunity to pursue higher…
As we know the USDA recently announced the highly-anticipated changes to the school meal patterns, and many of you participated in our webinar on the topic, “The New School Meal Patterns: What You Need to Know.” We discussed the final regulations, and how the new standards differ from current requirements, with moderator Cindy Brooks, Chair…
National School Breakfast Week is going on now and this year’s theme, “School Breakfast – Go for Gold!” was inspired by the idea that eating a healthy, balanced breakfast at school helps all students shine. The campaign launched this month and will run through March; National School Breakfast Week will be celebrated at schools…
Part Two of our interview with Memphis City Schools’ Coordinator of Nutrition Services Alexsis Caston. Don’t miss Part One to learn about how breakfast-in-the-classroom got started in Memphis! BB: Now you are moving into an expansion phase. What is that going to entail for you? How many schools are involved in the breakfast-in-the-classroom expansion? AC:…
Before the holiday break we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Alexsis Caston, Coordinator of Nutrition Services, Memphis City Schools in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis was one of five cities in the original Breakfast-in-the-Classroom pilot program, generously funded by the Walmart Foundation. In the first year of their breakfast-in-the-classroom program Memphis saw great…
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? What better time to reacquaint yourself with this healthy, hearty, affordable pantry staple than at the start of a new year! Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that involve making healthier choices for ourselves and our families, and adding oatmeal to your regular breakfast rotation…
The Beyond Breakfast crew, along with the entire staff of the School Nutrition Foundation, wants to wish all of our readers—parents, students, teachers, school foodservice professionals, and everyone else who is so passionate about making sure our children receive healthy, nutritious school meals–a holiday season full of love and light, and a Happy New Year…
Mark your calendar for Wednesday January 11, and register online now for the next in the School Nutrition Foundation’s Webinar Wednesday series titled “The New School Meal Patterns: What You Need to Know.” The webinar is tentatively scheduled for January 11, pending final publication of the regulation. This School Nutrition Foundation webinar is being held…
