The Healthy Family

A Newsletter from the Food and Nutrition Services Department Willmar, New London-Spicer, Montevideo, and Community Christian Schools Felicia Kittok, RDN Nutrition Coordinator Willmar Public Schools Editor

Para traducción, llame 320-231-8575

January Highlights: National Soup Month National Spaghetti Day (January 4) Sugar Awareness Week (January 15-19) Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (January 15) National Compliment Day (January 24) No School Dates:

Willmar: January 1st and 22nd New London-Spicer: January 1st, 2nd, and 15th

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School Breakfast: Give It A Try!

We know how busy the mornings can be getting everyone ready for school and work. Take breakfast out of the equation and let us feed your child a nutritious and delicious breakfast at school. Breakfast is offered daily at Montevideo, New London-Spicer and Willmar for all students and includes whole grains, fruit, 100% fruit juice and skim or low-fat milk. You can find the breakfast menu on your districts website or it may be sent home monthly with your child. If your child hasn’t participated in school breakfast in the past, starting in the new year is a great time!

Help Wanted! Are you looking for rewarding part time work with no weekends, holidays or evenings required? Part Time & Substitute employment opportunities are available through the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Apply at your school district or online on your district’s website today!

Montevideo: January 1st and 15th CCS: January 1st and 22nd Check out the Breakfast and Lunch Menus complete with Nutrient Analysis on your District’s Website.

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This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

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Meal Prices

Healthy Classroom Catering

Willmar

(Willmar and New London Spicer Only)

Breakfast

Lunch

K-5

Free

$1.90

6-8

Free

$2.05

9-12

$1.25

$2.05

Adult

$1.75

$3.65

Milk

$0.30

$0.30

Take the stress and high cost out of providing your elementary child’s entire classroom a treat for a birthday and other celebrations. Food and Nutrition Services can do the work with Healthy Classroom Catering!

MENU

Cool Daze Ice Cream Sandwich………………………..$0.60/student Cool Daze Sunday Crunch Bar…………………………..$0.60/student (Choose either Strawberry or Chocolate) Motts Fruit Snacks…………………………………………….$0.60/student (Choose either Mixed Berry or Assorted) Polish Ice Frozen Fruit Cup………………………………..$0.60/student (Choose either Watermelon, Cherry or Mango) Strawberry Go-Gurt………………………………………….$0.60/student (Served Chilled or Frozen) White Cheddar Popcorn………………………………….$0.60/student

New London - Spicer Breakfast

Lunch

K

Free

$2.25

1-4

$1.25

$2.25

5-8

$1.35

$2.50

9-12

$1.35

$2.50

Adult

$1.75

$3.65

GUIDELINES

Milk

$0.30

$0.30

TO PLACE AN ORDER:

Orders must be placed seven (7) working days in advance.

Willmar: Contact Chantell Slagter FNS Support Systems Coordinator (320) 231-8526 Or [email protected]

*You may ONLY Choose 1 snack option and one flavor/variety per class. *The above list does not contain peanuts/tree nuts, but may be processed in a facility with peanuts or tree nuts. *All snacks listed above meet Smart Snack Criteria set by USDA

Montevideo Breakfast

Lunch

K-4

Free

$2.15

5-7

Free

$2.25

8-12

$1.35

$2.25

Adult

$1.80

$3.65

Milk

$0.35

$0.35

Community Christian Breakfast

Lunch

K-5

N/A

$2.85

6-8

N/A

$2.85

9-12

N/A

$2.85

Adult

N/A

$3.65

Milk

N/A

$0.30

The person placing the order is responsible for the entire cost of the classroom treats. Snacks cannot be charged to your student’s meal account. ALL PAYMENTS NEED TO BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CATERING EVENT!

Visit your districts Food and Nutrition Services Website for more information.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit/Debit Card over the phone Mail or drop off payment at WEAC (611 SW 5th Street, Willmar) Checks can be made out to: WPS

New London-Spicer : Contact Vicki Mickelson FNS Accounting/Clerk (320) 354-2252 Or [email protected]

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Mail or drop off payment at Community Ed Office (101 4th Ave SW, New London 56273) Checks can be made out to: NL-S

Foods and Drinks That Are Surprisingly High in Sugar Consuming too much sugar is bad for your health. It has been linked to an increased risk of many diseases including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Many foods contain hidden sugars, including some foods that you wouldn’t even consider to be sweet.

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Yogurt: Yogurt can be a highly nutritious food. However, not all yogurt is created equal. Yogurts brands advertise many different flavors and toppings, but that means added sugar. Try buying plain unsweetened yogurt and add your own toppings such as fresh fruit. Condiments: Condiments such as BBQ Sauce and Ketchup are usually loaded with sugar. The key here is to watch portion sizes when using these. Granola: The main ingredient in granola is oats. Plain rolled oats are a well– balanced cereal containing carbs, protein fat and fiber. However, the oats in granola have been combined with nuts and honey or other added sweeteners, which increases the amount of sugar and calories. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/18-surprising-foods-high-in-sugar#section9

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