March/April 2018 Food Services Newsletter. What s on the Menu?

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1 March/April 2018 Food Services Newsletter What s on the Menu? HS Lunch Menu MS Lunch Menu Elementary Lunch Menu Article written by Annaliessa Visco Coordinated Program in Dietetics Framingham State University Menu Highlights: During the months of March and April we will be focusing on the meat and meat alternates group. Meats and meat alternates are considered protein foods. Protein is essential for adequate growth and development and repair of muscles and tissues. Protein foods also help keep us full. The consumption of a variety of low fat meats and meat alternates (vegetarian options) is encouraged to maintain a healthy diet. Our Food Service program strives to offer a wide variety of low fat meat entrées and vegetarian options. Some of the vegetarian options include bean chili, 3 cheese lasagna, broccoli and cheese quiche, and cheese pizza. Which foods are protein foods? Meat Poultry Seafood Eggs Dairy products Soy products Nuts and seeds Beans and some peas*

2 *Click here for more info Beans and Peas Are Unique Foods What is a meat alternate? Eggs Dairy products Soy products Nuts and seeds Beans and some peas How much protein do I need? Click Here! to see a chart Protein needs are measured in ounces Click Here! to see a chart of what counts as an ounce Why should I choose low fat and vegetarian options? Meats such as fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb, hot dogs, sausages, bacon, and lunch meats like bologna and salami are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose these foods less often. The fat content of these foods increases the bad cholesterol in your body and may increase your risk of developing heart disease. These foods are also high in calories and contribute to obesity. Lower fat meats such as lean cuts of beef, chicken, seafood, low fat dairy products, and the other meat alternates (excluding eggs) mentioned above are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. These should be chosen more often. *To read more about the health benefits of these foods Click Here!

3 Are you or your child a vegetarian? There are some nutrients you may need to be concerned about. They include: Protein Vitamin D Calcium Iron B 12 Zinc *To read more about these nutrients and ways to ensure that you and your child are getting enough Click Here! For a list of top 10 tips for Healthy Vegetarian Eating Click Here! For more information about raising vegetarian children, including recipes, and family meal planning tips Click Here! For information on vegetarian travel and restaurant guides Click Here! Promotions For every $ put on your POS account an additional $20.00 will be credited to that account. Promos can only be processed at the Food Service Department Office. They cannot be processed at the cafeterias. Please send a check to: Food Service Department C/O High School, 64 Holden Street, Shrewsbury, MA, Please note whose account you want credited on the memo line of your check. This promotion is valid from March 1,2018-April 30, * Promotions cannot be applied to online transactions. Free and Reduced Breakfast/Lunch Applications Free and reduced price meals are available to students if there is financial need. Applications for the school year are available all year and can be submitted at any time there is a financial need. Applications are available on line at the Food Service web site. Eligibility is governed by guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture. Notification will be ed to all families stating what program they qualify for.

4 **Click here for the Free and Reduced Application form: **Families do not have to fill out a new application if they received notification that their children were directly certified through the Department of health and Human Services to receive free meals. Breakfast Program Breakfast is available Monday- Friday at the Coolidge Elementary School from 8:00-9:00 AM, Sherwood Middle School from 7:45-8:00 AM, Oak Middle School from 7:00-8:00 AM and at the High School from 7:00-7:30AM. A full price breakfast costs $2.00 and a reduced price breakfast costs $.30. Cafeteria Help Wanted The Shrewsbury Food Service is looking for part time employees and substitutes to work in the school cafeterias. Days and hours are flexible. Duties include: Prepping food, setting up serving lines, serving students and breakdown and clean up. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Please click on the link below to obtain an employment application: Food Service Department Contacts Please contact the Food Service Department with any questions or suggestions. The Food Service Department is located at Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden Street, Shrewsbury, MA The telephone number for the Food Service Director, Beth Nichols, is and is bnichols@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us. Each school has a manager also available to speak with you. The numbers are as follows: Beal Jen Potter jpotter@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Coolidge Charlene Campbell ccampbell@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Floral St Sheila Tomaiolo stomaiolo@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Paton Patti Saniuk psaniuk@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Spring St Michelle Kehoe mkehoe@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us Sherwood Sandy Litchfield slitchfield@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

5 Oak Lisa Phipps High School Mary Ricker USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C ; (2) fax: (202) ; or (3) program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Policy References: MGL C. 71, Section 72 United States Department of Agriculture, National School Lunch Program Regulations Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office for Food and Nutrition Regulations