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District pilots lunch program at elementary schools

A new pilot lunch program has launched at many of our elementary schools. The new menu is focused on offering more build-to-order recipes incorporating a larger range of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, while reducing the number of processed menu items we offer students.

In the fall of 2010, the Snohomish School District began its journey with the help of parents, staff and the students to offer healthier menu options. A parent advisory committee, made of parent volunteers from each of our elementary schools, was formed and has identified the goals of the Food Service Program as:

• Providing high-quality, inviting food to our students and staff.
• Providing better nutrition education to students, families and staff.
• Increasing customer awareness, satisfaction and participation of the District’s Food Service program and offerings.

As the district moves forward, we plan to reach out to students and their families to educate them on why nutrition is important and how they can make better, healthier choices.

As part of the program, some of our elementary schools have a different lunch menu than other district elementary schools.The district will use the input and data received from the piolet schools in the coming months to launch a new Food Service Program to all of our district elementary schools in the 2011-2012 school year.

• Little Cedars Elementary (April 2011 launch)
• Seattle Hill Elementary (May 2011 launch)
• Emerson Elementary (October 2011 launch)
• Riverview Elementary (December 2011 launch)
• Cathcart Elementary (January 2012 launch)
• Totem Falls Elementary (February 2012 launch)
• Machias Elementary (February 27, 2012 launch)
• Dutch Hill Elementary (April 2012 launch)
• Central Primary Center (April 23, 2012 launch)
• Cascade View Elementary (April 30, 2012 launch)

• If you are a parent, student or staff member at one of the pilot schools, please click here to take a survey regarding the pilot lunch program.
• Click here to download a brochure about the program.

The new lunch offerings are focused on fresh-cooked options, while many of the standard daily lunch options, such as chicken burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, will be available less frequently. We are excited as we begin our journey, and look forward to your support and input!

How can parents help?

• Encourage your children to try the new menu items when buying their school lunches.
• We are developing opportunities for parents to help educate students on nutrition and on making better food choices. As these opportunities are available in the future, we will share them with you.
• We encourage you to have lunch with your child and learn about the newer, healthier menus. Parents and other guests can purchase a school lunch for $3.25.

 If you have any questions or want to provide feedback, please feel free to contact:

• Ann Spencer, Food Service Director, at (360) 563-7298 or ann.spencer@sno.wednet.edu
• Kristin Foley, Communications Director, at (360) 563-7263 or communications@sno.wednet.edu