Lunch Menu - Riverside Unified School District
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Lunch Menu - Riverside Unified School District
Home of the Come Let Us Show You Wow! Locally Grown - Nationally Known - Global Reach This Is How We Do School Food Summer F E E D S Riverside Unified School District • Nutrition Services 6050 Industrial Avenue • P.O. Box 2800 Riverside, CA 92504-2800 951.352.6740 2015 - 2016 Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Calendar Menu Dear Parents and Guardians As this letter is being crafted I am approaching my 14th year as the Director of the Nutrition Services Department, in the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD). What that means is the Nutrition Services Department and its employees have been actively involved in teaching a generation of our children to become life-long healthy eaters. We have never lost sight of our mission of providing all students greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables, which to the greatest extent possible is purchased from small local farmers. Our goal for the department is a simple one - to provide students with delicious and nutritious meals that promote life-long healthy eating behaviors. Our nationally recognized “Farmers’ Market Salad Bar,” is the vehicle we use to encourage our students to “eat the colors.” We have been successful in getting students to consume more fruits and vegetables as evidenced by the study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Center for Training and Research Translation (Center TRT) http://www.centertrt.org/?new. We also combined the traditional hot lunch and the FMSB together to form Salad Bar First (SB1). SB1 is patterned on the work of Dr. Brian Wansink and Dr. David Just of the Cornell University’s Center for Behavioral Economics http//ben.cornell.edu/. The theory is that by simple placement of foods, we can influence eating behaviors of our students to get them to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. The nutrition program features many pioneering programs designed to augment the education process for our students. We recognize the role that good nutrition plays in academic performance. We have three (3) registered dieticians, and a chef who work with our partners at Loma Linda University (LLU), California Baptist University (CBU), the Riverside County Department of Public Health, Kaiser Hospital, the City of Riverside, and the Alvord Unified School District (AUSD). These are just a few of the organizations with whom we collaborate to teach nutrition education and provide nutrition education activities to students at all grade levels. We continue to build upon our many innovative meal platforms. “Fresh Express,” the outdoor daily bar-b-que in the secondary schools, the administration menu for our staff throughout the district, and our catering program illustrate the great effort we take in ensuring sustainability, and that our students are receiving the best dining experience possible. Our nutrition program has been enhanced tremendously since my first year in 2002. We are very proud of the progress we have made over the years. Yet, we recognize that as “leaders” in the effort to transform school food, not only in RUSD, we must continue our work with the same vigor that brought us to where we are today. Childhood obesity/hunger continues to be of grave concern in our country, and particularly in our district where 62% of our children come from at-risk homes. We’ll continue to address these issues through our breakfast after-the-bell program, supper program, and the Summer FEEDS program. Please know that our singular concern is for the health and well-being of our children, and that we are lazar focused on helping them become life-long healthy eaters. Respectfully Yours, Rodney K. Taylor HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR! Calendar Menu Notes Pizza Day is every Wednesday and specialty pizza vendor dates rotate to different schools every week. The rotating BBQ is scheduled every Friday at a different school. Lucky Tray Days are shown B for Breakfast and L for Lunch. Farmers’ Market Salad Bar Promotions are noted on the calendar date. Lunch entrees are written in Español and printed in blue. Fresh fruit offerings are printed in green. Vegetable offerings are printed in orange. Menu subject to change due to availability of products, allergies, holidays and other considerations. Preschool/Special Programs: Menu modifications will be made for age appropriateness and site logistics. If you have questions regarding the menu, please contact Nutrition Services at (951) 352-6740 Interested in part time employment? If you’d like to join the Nutrition Services team, stop by the District Office at 3380 Fourteenth Street in Riverside and pick up an application. We’re always looking for dedicated individuals to help us promote good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices for our students. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). “USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” August Complete Your Free/Reduced Meal Application Important Dates July 6, 2015 Parents can start visiting www.rusdlink.org to complete 2015-2016 meal application ONLINE Elementary $623.00 Yearly Secondary $756.50 We’re on Social Media! Follow Us! August 17, 2015 Eligibility letters will begin being sent to households with application results August 24, 2015 1st Day of School and beginning of 30 day grace period (2014-2015 school year eligibility will expire if no application is received by October 9, 2015) October 9, 2015 CUT-OFF date for 2015-2016 meal applications (2014-2015 eligibilities expire) No Computer? No Internet? Come to the Nutrition Services building to use our computers and receive help completing your application Tired of writing checks? You can now pay for your students’ meal by visiting Paypams.com or downloading the app on your smart phone! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 24 First Day of School 25 26 Bagel, Cream Cheese Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Sunrise Egg and Cheese Muffin Rockin’ Raisins Awesome Apple Slices Orange Juice 27 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Fiesta Corn and Bell Peppers Sweet Plum Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Picnic Coleslaw Outrageous Orange Slices 31 French Toast and Syrup Diced Pears County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Cool Cucumber Slices and Cherry Tomatoes Outrageous Orange Wedges Teriyaki Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Green Peas Fresh Nectarine Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Mixed Green Salad with Ranch Dressing Juicy Peach Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Ripe Banana Milk is antibiotic and hormone free 28 Friday Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Sweet Plum BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Corn Bread Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Wacky Watermelon Wedges All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. September Riverside Unified School District: Farmers’ Market Salad Bar As childhood obesity has come to the forefront of public health concerns, there is growing interest in finding ways to guide our children’s food choices to be more beneficial for their long-term health. By having our students select more fresh fruits and vegetables and having our staff encourage them to do so, they will learn to make better choices that will ultimately have a positive influence on their lifelong eating behavior. To guide and help our students select healthier food options, The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) implemented the “Farmers’ Market Salad Bar” Program. The “Farmers’ Market Salad Bar” Program addresses multiple levels of the socio-ecologic model with a primary focus on promoting healthy eating habits in children by increasing the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in school lunches and providing nutrition education to increase knowledge and to encourage behavior change toward eating a variety of locally grown produce. The RUSD approach is revenue neutral for the district’s nutrition services. Additionally, the program impacts community environments by supporting local, small farms and helping to preserve farmland. Local farmers sell fresh produce to the school, participate in speaking engagements and attend school events, such as farmer presentations and assemblies. The percentage of salad bar offerings that are locally grown ranges from 50-100%, depending on the time of year. Farmers’ Market Salad Bar First.. The Farmers’ Market Salad Bar component of the program was started with grant funds in 2005; however, within a short time the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar was quickly and fully integrated into the school meal program and food service budget. The Farmers’ Market Salad Bar changes the school food environment and supports healthy eating behaviors by providing multiple, hands-on educational opportunities. The program offers cooking carts, chef and farmer visits to the classroom, Harvest of the Month teacher training and activities, school gardens, and field trips to farms and farmers’ markets. Farmers’ Market Salad Bar first formerly, the daily salad bar was offered yearround as an alternative to the hot lunch meal. Students had to choose between the salad bar or a hot entrée. But for certain meals like chicken sandwich, hamburgers or tacos, students were not happy to choose between the two; so Salad Bar First was born in 2012, in which students are offered both the hot meal and salad bar together as one meal. Salad Bar First (SB1) is the best of both worlds bringing the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar and the hot lunch together. Students visit the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar first, where they can choose fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins for their lunch plate. Then they move on to receive a hot entrée from the serving line. The design of SB1 is based on the work of Dr. Brian Wansink and David Just of Cornell University’s Center for Behavioral Economics-Child Nutrition Programs. Their theory is based on making subtle changes to the way we position and offer foods in order to effect behavioral psychology to coax children to eat better. Children’s eating behaviors can be modified. We will teach our students to become life-long healthy eaters through the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar, which significantly increases the student consumption of fruits and vegetables. Children respond by trying new items, incorporating greater variety into their diets. Children in RUSD no longer have to make a choice between the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar and pizza. Our program allows children to make the healthy choice every single day. As you can see, we are locally grown, we’re nationally known and we have a global reach. September Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Crunchy Celery and Carrot Coins Fresh Nectarine Max’s Pizza Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomato and Ranch Dressing Wacky Watermelon Wedges Vendor Pizza at Washington, Woodcrest Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Flour Tortillas Fresh Broccoli Trees Juicy Peach Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Picnic Coleslaw Sweet Plum 8 9 10 Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Whole Grain Roll Cauliflower Clouds with Dip Juicy Peach Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Awesome Apple Slices Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Fiesta Corn and Bell Peppers Diced Cantaloupe 14 15 16 17 California Thursday Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Ripe Banana 18 National Cheeseburger Day South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Fresh Broccoli Trees Sweet Plum BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Corn Bread Baked Beans Outrageous Orange Slices Max’s Pizza Cool Cucumbers and Carrot Coins with Dip Wacky Watermelon Wedges Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Farmers’ Market Salad Diced Honeydew Beefy Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Kickin’ Kidney Beans Fresh Grapes 21 22 23 Breakfast Burrito, Ripe Banana 24 Lucky Tray Day - L 25 Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Breakfast Muffin, Apple Slices Mixed Fruit Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Fiesta Corn and Bell Peppers Fresh Nectarine South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Cool Cucumber Slices and Tomatoes Awesome Apple Wedges Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Broccoli Salad Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Pachappa, Rivera Twin Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Patty, Maple Syrup Panqué, salchicha, miel de arce Yellow Corn Perfect Pear Wedges 28 29 30 Double Dog Dos hot dogs pequeños Yellow Corn Fresh Grapes Beef Soft Taco, Shredded Cheese Taco de carne con queso Kickin’ Kidney Beans Outrageous Orange Wedges Max’s Pizza Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Awesome Apple Slices National Whole Grain Month All Products are 100% Whole Grain Let’s Walk Inland Empire Against Childhood Obesity Saturday, September 26th 7 Assorted Cereal, Creamy Yogurt Awesome Apple Slices Breakfast Muffin, Orange Juice Labor Day Bagel, Cream Cheese Berry Juice Blast Honey-Bee Breakfast Bar Diced Pears Bagel, Cream Cheese Berry Juice Blast World Series Baseball Cookie Sausage and Cheese Muffin Sandwich, Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Rockin’ Raisins Power Breakfast Slider Awesome Apple Slices Ham and Cheese Biscuit Fresh Nectarine Egg, Cheese, Sausage and Potato Burrito, Ripe Banana Breakfast Muffin, Banana Vendor Pizza at Sunshine, Taft Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Rockin’ Raisins Vendor Pizza at Monroe, Mt. View BBQ at Adams Lucky Tray Day - B 11 Assorted Cereal with String Honey Breakfast Bar Cheese, Applesauce Cup Sweet Plum Vendor Pizza at Twain, Victoria French Toast and Syrup Applesauce Cup Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Diced Pears Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Perfect Pear Wedges BBQ at Alcott Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Juicy Peach BBQ at Beatty Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Whole Grain Breadstick Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Sweet Plum BBQ at Bryant **Vendor Pizzas - 2 options Cheese and Pepperoni (Contains Pork) All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que October Breakfast at RUSD! At Riverside Unified School District we recognize that hungry children cannot learn. Did you know that three out of every four students in California miss out on the health and academic benefits of a nutritious school breakfast? Decades of research, conducted in thousands of classrooms across this country conclusively show that breakfast plays a critical role in our student’s academic achievements by providing children with the nourishment they need to be successful. Breakfast also decreases tardiness, absenteeism and disruptive behavior. The science is clear: when more children eat breakfast, more children learn. We understand that there are many reasons why children do not eat a healthy breakfast at home. There are those times when kids are running late or when parents have early morning commitments and sometimes it is because there just isn’t enough to eat at home. Whatever the reason, we strive to ensure that all of our students have access to a healthy breakfast by offering different breakfast options at our schools. The majority of our schools have a traditional, before school breakfast. At these schools we start serving breakfast about a half hour before schools starts and stop a few minutes before classes begin. At a couple of our schools where Traditional Breakfast is not effective we offer a Grab & Go Breakfast that is served at the first recess. This way children arriving just in time for school to start still have an opportunity to eat. Our middle school and high school students have Traditional Breakfast but have the opportunity to have breakfast during the first passing period; we call this a Second Chance Breakfast. The Program that we believe gives all our students the best chance to eat a healthy, nutritious breakfast, is our Breakfast in the Classroom program. Breakfast is served in their classroom at the beginning of the school day, and is free to all students that want breakfast regardless of their eligibility. We currently serve Breakfast in the Classroom at six of our elementary schools where the program has proven to be a real success. We have seen a decrease in tardiness and suspensions, a decrease in tummy aches and headaches and overall improved student behavior and attentiveness. Breakfast in the Classroom is available to all schools in our district and we are prepared to begin service at any school that would like to offer this beneficial program to their students. Please encourage your student to eat a healthy breakfast whether it is at home or at school. Eating a healthy breakfast is certain to lead the way to their success in school and in life. October Monday Free and Reduced Meal Application Deadline October 2nd Students not approved will be on PAID status October 5th Tuesday October is Farm to School Month National School Lunch Week October 12th - 16th National Food Day is October 24th Celebration is on October 23rd Wednesday Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que 5 6 7 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Crunchy Celery and Carrot Sticks with Dip Awesome Apple Slices Teriyaki Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Super Spinach Fresh Grapes Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Green Salad Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Madison, Magnolia 12 13 Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Fresh Broccoli Trees with Dip Outrageous Orange Slices Teriyaki Beef with Warm Rice Carne en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Picnic Coleslaw Awesome Apple Slices French Toast and Syrup Rockin’ Raisins Breakfast Muffin, Applesauce Assorted Cereal, Cheese Sticks Diced Peaches Lucky Tray Day - L Combo Breakfast Burrito Mixed Fruit Rise and Shine Turkey Sausage Muffin, Ripe Banana 14 Bagel and Cream Cheese Orange Juice Max’s Pizza Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomato, Shredded Carrots and Ranch Dressing Perfect Pear Slices Vendor Pizza at Liberty, Longfellow Thursday Friday 1 2 Belgian Waffle Sticks, Turkey Sausage Patty, Maple Syrup Palitos de wafles belga Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks with Dip Honeydew Melon Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Picnic Coleslaw Grapes 8 9 Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Ripe Banana Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Awesome Apple Slices NACHO SALAD BAR Barra de ensalada de nachos Breakfast Sausage Pizza Mixed Fruit BBQ at Castle View Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Orange Juice Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Cool Cucumber Slices Perfect Pear Wedges BBQ at Emerson 15 16 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Yellow Corn Fresh Grapes Hot Dog on a Bun Hot Dog BBQ Beans Diced Honeydew Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Banana Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Franklin 19 20 21 Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Tortillas Corn and Peas Please! Awesome Apple Slices Fiesta Cheese Nachos Fiesta Nachos Fresh Broccoli Trees Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Kennedy, Lake Mathews 26 27 28 29 30 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Cucumber Slices with Dip Outrageous Orange Slices Beef Soft Taco and Salsa Taco de carne Sweet Corn and Bell Pepper Awesome Apple Slices Max’s Pizza Green Salad Perfect Pear Slices Double Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Patty, Maple Syrup Panqué, salchicha, miel de arce Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks with Dip Fresh Banana Monster Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Persimmons Fresh Broccoli Trees BBQ at Harrison Halloween Cookie Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, Cheese Cubes Applesauce Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Rockin’ Raisins Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Diced Peaches Lucky Tray Day - B 22 California Thursday 23 National Food Day Sunrise Egg and Cheese Muffin Assorted Cereal, Creamy Yogurt Pancakes, String Cheese Berry Juice Blast Awesome Apple Slices Mixed Fruit Breakfast Muffin, Ripe Banana Vendor Pizza at Jackson, Jefferson BUILD A BETTER BURGER BAR Prepara tu hamburguesa Barra de ensalada Morning Star Chicken Slider Grape Juice BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Whole Grain Roll Cauliflower Clouds Fresh Grapes BBQ at Fremont Breakfast Sausage Pizza Rockin’ Raisins November For many students, a hot breakfast and lunch at school are the only well put together meals they will get daily. We are continually expanding our menus to adapt to new food trends and tastes. We’ve created a new atmosphere in our cafeterias for students with the objective of making every effort to meet the needs of a diverse student body while making the meal time a dining experience. Each day we prepare sandwiches and wraps and package them for convenience and quick service. We also package specialty salads like our Apple Berry and Italian Market and offer them to students as part of our mission to promote healthy eating. Court is Now in Session - at Secondary School Sites We offer several daily specials and stations with a food court style variety for students. At South of the Border we feature handmade burritos along with favorites such as Tacos, Enchiladas and Nachos. Rotisserie Chicken with Rice and Beans There’s also the Orient Express where students can choose Orange, Teriyaki, or Spicy Sichuan Chicken with Chow Mein or Brown Rice. Beef Torta Penne Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli You’ll find Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan or Meatballs with Spaghetti served with a Garlic Breadstick at A Taste of Italy. The students love our daily BBQs, which offers their choice of Rotisserie Chicken, a Hot Link, Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Rib-A-Que. Chicken Teriyaki with Chow Mein November Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 Breakfast Muffin, Mixed Fruit 3 National Sandwich Day Ham and Cheese Biscuit Applesauce 4 5 6 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Fresh Broccoli Trees Perfect Pear Slices Turkey and Cheese Deli Sandwich Sándwich de pavo y queso Kickin’ Kidney Beans Outrageous Orange Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Romaine Mixed Salad, Dressing Awesome Apple Slices Vendor Pizza at Highgrove, Highland Belgian Waffle Sticks, Turkey Sausage Patty, Maple Syrup Palitos de wafles belga Crunchy Carrot Sticks with Dip Tropical Kiwi Fruit Hooray for Hot Dogs! Hot Dog Picnic Coleslaw Fresh Grapes 9 10 11 12 13 Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Veggie Medley Madness with Dip Outrageous Orange Slices Chili Beans with Shredded Cheese in a Bread Bowl Frijoles con chili y queso Crazy Carrots and Celery Sticks with Dip Fresh Grapes 16 17 Lucky Tray Day - B Breakfast Burrito Diced Peaches 18 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks and Broccoli Apple Wedges Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit Pavo y aderezo Mashed Potatoes Persimmons Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Garden Salad Orange Wedges 23 24 Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Rockin’ Raisins Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Mixed Fruit Lucky Tray Day - L Waffle Sticks and Syrup Awesome Apple Slices Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Fresh Banana Veterans’ Day Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Fresh Apple Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Assorted Cereal, Cheese Cubes Apple Slices Diced Pears Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Yummy Banana PIZZA WITH THE WORKS EXCEPT ANCHOVIES DAY Pizza con todo excepto anchoa Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomato, Shredded Carrots and Ranch Dressing Fresh Grapes 19 BBQ at Hawthorne Bagel with Cream Cheese Red Delicious Apple Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa BBQ Baked Beans Tropical Kiwi Fruit BBQ at Highgrove 20 Parent Conference (No School for Elementary) Parent Conference (No School for Elementary) Thanksgiving Cookie 25 26 27 Thanksgiving Recess - District Facilities Closed November 23 - 27, 2015 30 Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Applesauce South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Sweet Corn Outrageous Orange Slices Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que November is American Diabetes Month December Catering and Special Event Planning Our Catering Department is dedicated to providing you with an outstanding culinary experience. Whether you require a small breakfast or a full banquet, we can accommodate your need for superior, quality food service. We use only the freshest ingredients, cooked to your preferences or the theme of your event. Our goal is to present the WOW factor you’re looking to afford your guests in the food we prepare and the service we deliver. Our service is what sets us apart and we are committed to exceeding your expectations. When planning your event, our staff will assist you with selections from our catering menu or help you plan a menu specific to your needs. We can assist with every phase of event planning - site facilities, table set up and design, rental equipment, and all the details to make your event a memorable one. Our mission is simple: to assure you a successful event every time. You can expect delicious food, personalized service, and impeccable presentation. Our catering department has served countless events in our district and in the Riverside community; corporate meetings, fundraisers, charitable organizations and wedding receptions, to name a few. Discover the “WOW” we have to offer when planning your next event. We bring more than good food and service to the party. We bring tradition and experience to the table. December Monday Tuesday 1 All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que Bagel with Cream Cheese Rockin’ Raisins Wednesday 2 Breakfast Muffin, Mixed Fruit Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Chili Beans with Shredded Cheese Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry in a Bread Bowl Tomato, Shredded Carrots and Frijoles con chili y queso Ranch Dressing Picnic Coleslaw Fresh Banana Perfect Pear Slices Vendor Pizza at Harrison, Hawthorne 7 8 Lucky Tray Day - L Power Breakfast Slider Orange Juice 9 Teriyaki Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Fresh Broccoli Tree Frosty Fruit Cup Taco Pocket with Salsa Empanada de carne Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Awesome Apple Slices Max’s Pizza Mixed Green Salad Outrageous Orange Slices Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Diced Peaches Pancakes with Syrup Diced Pears Thursday Friday 3 Lucky Tray Day - B 4 Assorted Cereal, Smart Crackers French Toast with Syrup Diced Pears Apple Slices BBQ Chicken with a Roll Pollos en BBQ Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks with Dip Awesome Apple Slices Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa BBQ Baked Beans Tropical Kiwi Fruit BBQ at Highland 10 California Thursday Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Applesauce BUILD A TOSTADA SALAD BAR Prepara tu propia tostada Barra de ensalada 11 Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Rockin’ Raisins Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Carrots and Coleslaw Mix Perfect Pear Slices Vendor Pizza at Franklin, Fremont BBQ at STEM 14 15 16 17 18 Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Breadstick Yellow Corn Outrageous Orange Slices Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit Pavo y aderezo Mashed Potatoes Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes Awesome Apple Slices Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Carrot Coins with Dip Tropical Kiwi Fruit County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Baked Beans Frosty Fruit Cup 21 22 23 24 25 Bagel with Cream Cheese Awesome Apple Slices Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Diced Peaches Holiday Cookie Morning Star Chicken Slider Berry Juice Blast Cinnamon French Toast Fresh Banana Honey-Buzz Breakfast Bar Rockin’ Raisins Winter Recess - District Facilities Closed December 21, 2015 - January 1, 2016 28 29 30 31 Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat January It’s Not Nutrition Unless It’s Eaten Educating Students About the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle Whether it is receiving information about “Rethinking your Drink” at Back to School Night or participating in a hands-on cooking demonstration, students in Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) have numerous opportunities to receive nutrition education. While education through Harvest of the Month has been highlighted in RUSD for many years, the Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOPB) grant has provided additional resources in the district. This 3-year federally funded grant supports policy, system, and environmental changes to improve healthy food and beverage access, and encourage physical activity. This grant was designed to empower SNAP-eligible persons to make healthy food choices under the restraints of a limited budget. In RUSD, 34 schools qualify for services provided through NEOPB. For many years, RUSD has promoted consumption of fresh fruits and vegetable through the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar Program yet education was the key component that was missing. NEOP has made this possible recognizing that access to healthful foods and education go hand in hand. During the 2014-2015 school year, many programs were started and during this final grant year, initiatives will be solidified. One particular program is the Kids’ Produce Market. This program is possible through a partnership with Feeding America Inland Empire in which students and families at five different elementary schools receive free produce monthly. Nutrition education and physical activities are provided for families and students in the farmer’s market style distribution. Harvest of the Month is utilized to highlight various fruits and vegetables given away in the distribution. Recipe cards or cooking demonstrations are also used to help families understand how they can prepare unfamiliar food items. Nutrition Education Another way NEOPB is seeking to promote behavior change is through school gardening. Last year, gardening activities took place at 6 elementary schools with expansion this school year. As students and families learn to grow their own food, they will take greater responsibility for the foods they eat. Students in RUSD may also receive classroom education through grant funding. Teachers or administrators can contact the Project Coordinator to request education. Technical assistance can also be provided to teachers so they can integrate health-focused educational units in the classroom. Parents also have the opportunity to participate in classes given at various schools throughout the district. While grant funding is particularly helpful, all related parties must be willing to work together for the overall health of the students and their families. As this funding term comes to an end, NEOPB and RUSD will be looking to community partners and school administrators to continue the promotion of healthy eating and active living. It is through a coordinated effort that true change can be seen. By investing in the health of our students, we express to them the value we place on their lives. Not only does food provide physical strength, but through healthy eating students may truly have the power to gain knowledge, which is priceless. January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat Winter Recess District Facilities Closed December 21, 2015 January 1, 2016 4 5 6 National Apple and Bean Day 7 Morning Star Chicken Slider Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Fresh Banana Diced Pears 8 Double Dog Dos hot dogs pequeños Yellow Corn Outrageous Orange Slices Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Bean Salad Awesome Apple Slices Vendor Pizza at Castle View, Emerson Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Cool Cucumber Slices Fresh Tangerine Blueberry Muffin Applesauce Pancakes, Turkey Sausage, Syrup Diced Peaches Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Tortilla Green Salad, Cherry Tomatoes Tropical Kiwi Fruit Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Orange Juice BBQ at Jackson 11 12 13 Lucky Tray Day - B 14 Bagel and Cream Cheese Ham and Cheese Breakfast Orange Juice Sandwich, Fresh Banana 15 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Chef’s Chickpeas Perfect Pear Slices Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks with Dip Awesome Apple Slices Max’s Pizza Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomato, Shredded Carrots and Ranch Dressing Tropical Kiwi Fruit Vendor Pizza at Beatty, Bryant Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Fresh Broccoli Tree with Dip Outrageous Orange Slices Breakfast Burrito Rockin’ Raisins 18 Breakfast Muffin Mixed Fruit BAKED POTATO BAR Barra de papas horneadas Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Jefferson 19 20 21 BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Cornbread Peas Please! Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Broccoli Salad Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Adams, Alcott Twin Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Patty, Maple Syrup Panqué, salchicha, miel de arce Cool Cucumber Slices and Carrot Coins Frosty Fruit Cup Hooray for Hot Dogs! Hot Dog Picnic Coleslaw Awesome Apple Slices 25 26 27 28 29 Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Sweet Corn and Bell Peppers Outrageous Orange Slices Classic Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Kickin’ Kidney Beans Tropical Kiwi Fruit Max’s Pizza Garden Salad, Cherry Tomatoes Frosty Fruit Cup Chili Beans with Shredded Cheese in a Bread Bowl Frijoles con chili y queso Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks and Jicama with Dip Perfect Pear Slices Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Picnic Coleslaw Fresh Tangerine Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Observance Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Applesauce Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Mixed Fruit French Toast and Syrup Fresh Banana Power Breakfast Slider Rockin’ Raisins Vendor Pizza at Washington, Woodcrest Lucky Tray Day - L 22 Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Waffle, Baked Chicken Mixed Fruit Diced Peaches Bagel and Cream Cheese Fresh Banana BBQ at Kennedy Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Lake Mathews February What is California Thursdays? California Thursdays is a partnership between the Center for Ecoliteracy and participating school districts to serve healthy, freshly prepared school meals made from California grown food. Fresh California Grown Foods! Did you know that your milk comes from a dairy farm in San Jacinto and the company is based in San Diego. The milk we serve is antibiotic and hormone free. These cows are also known as “Happy Cows.” California Thursdays is about bringing California grown foods freshly to our students every day. Our Farmers’ Market Salad Bar is one great example of this. It introduces students to seasonal fruits and vegetables that can be used to build a salad or enhance their healthy entrees, such as our “Build a Bar” promotions. Another example is our Fresh Express line, which is served every day in our secondary schools with selections such as the Mandarin Chicken Salad, Apple Berry Chicken Salad, and several others. This allows us to use fresh ingredients while helping with our local economy. Last year we introduced a rice that is grown and milled here in our very own state of California. Keep an eye out for this item on Thursday. It’s a brown rice that was originally developed in the Hawaiian market and is now used in California. We also offered a free range, anti-biotic and hormone free chicken last year in selected schools. School lunches have come a long way and we are working hard every year to bring our students the best and freshest foods possible. February Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 2 3 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Crazy 4 Carrots Sticks with Dip Frosty Fruit Cup Hooray for Hot Dogs! Hot Dog Picnic Coleslaw Fun Apple Wedges Max’s Pizza Romaine Mixed Salad with Dressing Perfect Pear Slices 8 Chinese New Year Assorted Cereal with String Cheese, Fresh Tangerine 9 10 Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Fresh Broccoli Tree with Dip Awesome Apple Slices Fortune Cookie Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Kickin’ Kidney Beans Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ranch Dressing Fresh Tangerine Vendor Pizza at Sunshine, Taft Heart Pretzel with Cheese Sauce Pretzel con salsa de queso Crunchy Celery and Carrot Sticks with Dip Outrageous Orange Slices Valentine Cookie 15 16 17 18 19 Teriyaki Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Zingy Zucchini, Carrot Coins Awesome Apple Slices Max’s Pizza Romaine Mixed Salad with Dressing Perfect Pear Slices Vendor Pizza at Pachappa, Rivera Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Bean Salad Radical Red Orange Slices BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Biscuit Veggie Medley Madness and Dip Tropical Kiwi Fruit 22 23 24 25 Lucky Tray Day - L 26 Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Assorted Cereal, Graham Fresh Banana Crackers, Rockin’ Raisins Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Breadstick Fresh Broccoli Outrageous Orange Slices Hooray for Hot Dogs! Hot Dog Cool Cucumber Slices with Dip Perfect Pear Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Apple Wedges Vendor Pizza at Monroe, Mt. View Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Roll Yellow Corn Awesome Apple Slices Breakfast Muffin, Mixed Fruit Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Diced Pears Bagel with Cream Cheese Mixed Fruit 29 National Breakfast Week Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Awesome Apple Slices County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Crunchy Celery Sticks Outrageous Orange Slices Lucky Tray Day - B Creamy Yogurt with Crackers Rockin’ Raisins BUILD A TACO SALAD BAR Prepara tu propio taco Barra de ensalada Vendor Pizza at Twain, Victoria Cinnamon French Toast Apple Juice Combo Breakfast Burrito Grape Juice Presidents’ Day French Toast Fresh Banana 4 Friday Creamy Yogurt, Jungle Crackers Applesauce Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que Breakfast Burrito Rockin’ Raisins Ash Wednesday Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Fresh Banana Morning Star Chicken Slider Berry Juice Blast 11 Pizza Bagel, Fresh Banana Breakfast Muffin Awesome Apple Slices 5 National Wear Red Day Strawberry Muffin Red Delicious Apple Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Sándwich de pollo con queso parmesano Red Cabbage Radical Red Orange Slices BBQ at Liberty 12 Lincoln’s Day Assorted Cereal, Assorted Crackers, Fresh Tangerine Fish Tacos with Salsa Taco de pescado con salsa Sweet Corn Frosty Fruit Cup BBQ at Longfellow February is Black History Month - Who is Benjamin Banneker? He took over a farm and invented an irrigation system to control water, which helped crops and nearby springs. This innovation helped the farm to flourish even during droughts. He was also the first inventor in America to create the first clock. He asked a gentleman to look at his watch and studied it. From this he was able to create one out of carved wood that was precise and kept on ticking for decades. He read books in mathematics and astronomy. He accurately predicted a 1789 solar eclipse. March Read Across America is an annual event that happens once a year on March 2nd which is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. It is sponsored by the National Education Association and the California Teacher’s Association along with many of the country’s leading literacy and youth groups. The more children read outside of school, the better they do in school. Celebrating reading through different events is a fun way to introduce children to the world of books, words and reading. Mark your calendar at home and school to remember this special day of reading for students, family and friends. How many books will you read? What adventures will you embark on? Where will your imagination take you? Reading is for all to enjoy. National School Breakfast Week brings awareness of school breakfast acknowledging the fact that it is the most important meal in the day. In conjunction with Reading Across America, start your day right with breakfast in the morning. Daily school breakfast participation is usually 18% on average, where school lunches are 67%. A survey completed 2001-2002 found that breakfast is missed by many students. For 6 to 11 years old about 13-14% skip breakfast and 12 to 19 years old 30-31% skip breakfast. To help celebrate this week take time to participate in breakfast and start your child’s day right with having a meal in the morning for better focus and to obtain the nutrients that their body needs. Can you draw a picture of what a healthy breakfast may look like? Importance of breakfast: For each meal we skip, we miss the nutrients that fuel our bodies. By skipping breakfast, your body misses the opportunity to optimize its full capabilities. It takes time for the body to process nutrients needed for use. Eating one or two large meals later in the day is not going to be beneficial for your body. National School Lunch Week was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and it usually occurs the second week of October. Perception of school lunches has not always been positive, but what if they looked like these pictures. This year’s theme is to take a snap shot of your school lunch. Are you adding colors for your “Rainbow In My Tummy?” The photos submitted of your school lunch might earn a spot in next year’s calendar. Show everyone what you can do with school meals. March Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Egg and Cheese Muffin Sandwich Bunch Grapes 2 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Fresh Banana 3 4 Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Green Peas Please! Fresh Tangerine Max’s Pizza Romaine Mixed Salad with Dressing Tropical Kiwi Fruit Vendor Pizza at Madison, Magnolia Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Kickin’ Kidney Beans Awesome Apple Slices Bean and Cheese Burrito Burrito de frijoles y queso Carrot Coins with Dip Fresh Pear Wedges 7 8 9 Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Corn Tortilla Yellow Corn Frosty Fruit Cup Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Kickin’ Kidney Beans Perfect Pear Slices 14 Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat Thursday French Toast with Syrup Fresh Tangerine Friday Waffle Sticks, Baked Chicken Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Madison Lucky Tray Day - B 10 Breakfast Muffin, Berry Juice Blast Breakfast Burrito, Fresh Banana Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry BAKED CHILI BREAD BOWL BAR Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots and Barra de chili en tazon de pan Dressing Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Liberty, Longfellow 11 15 16 17 18 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Crunchy Celery Sticks Awesome Apple Slices Teriyaki Beef with Warm Rice Carne en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Fresh Broccoli Tree Outrageous Orange Slices Max’s Pizza Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Tropical Kiwi Fruit Vendor Pizza at Kennedy, Lake Mathews Belgian Waffle Sticks and Maple Syrup, Turkey Sausage Patty Palitos de wafles belga Yellow Corn Perfect Pear Slices St. Patrick’s Cookie Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo BBQ Baked Beans Frosty Fruit Cup 21 22 23 Sunrise Egg and Cheese Muffin Berry Juice Blast Pan Dulce Fresh Banana 24 25 Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Breadstick Fresh Broccoli Tree Fresh Tangerine County Corn Dog Corn Dog Zingy Zucchini Slices Perfect Pears Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Romaine Salad with Dressing Outrageous Orange Slices Vendor Pizza at Jackson, Jefferson American Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Carrots and Corn Strawberries 28 29 30 31 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Crazy 4 Carrot and Celery Sticks Frosty Fruit Cup Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Cool Cucumber and Tomato Slices Outrageous Orange Slices Max’s Pizza Rotisserie Chicken Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Pollo rostizado Strawberries Corn Tortilla Yellow Corn Vendor Pizza at Highgrove, Awesome Apple Slices Highland Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Diced Peaches Breakfast Muffin, Rockin’ Raisins Assorted Cereal Assorted Crackers, Mixed Fruit Breakfast Muffin Rockin’ Raisins Bagel with Cream Cheese Rockin’ Raisins Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Fresh Banana Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Awesome Apple Slices Waffle Sticks with Syrup Diced Pears Power Breakfast Slider Orange Juice Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Mixed Fruit Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Fresh Tangerine Lucky Tray Day - L French Toast with Syrup Applesauce Chicken Tacos Tacos de pollo Crazy 4 Carrots Sticks Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Magnolia Pancake Breakfast Sausage Sandwich, Diced Pears BBQ at Monroe Bagel with Cream Cheese Rockin’ Raisins Fish Sandwich Sándwich de pescado Picnic Coleslaw Awesome Apple Slices BBQ at Mt. View Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Fresh Banana National Breakfast Week February 29th - March 4th Nutrition Awareness Month All Breakfast and Lunch items are pork free. Exceptions: Vendor Pizza Rib-A-Que April Super Snacks for Supper We continue to look for ways to effectively address childhood obesity/hunger in our community by ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals throughout the school year and beyond. While evaluating the needs of our students we discovered that students enrolled in after school programs often do not get home until as late as 5:00-6:00 pm; that is a long time to go without a substantial and nutritious meal. Traditionally our students enrolled in afterschool programs were given a small snack to tide them over until dinner at home. We felt that that just was just too long to wait for something more substantial. We knew that offering dinner was the answer and developed a new and innovative program that we call a “Super Snack.” This program ensures that students whether they come from an “at-risk” home, or just have families with busy lives, have access to a healthy meal before they leave school in the late afternoon/evening. An added bonus is that these meals are served at no charge to students, regardless of the family’s financial status. This program began in May 2013. We served nearly 100,000 Suppers in school year 2014, and just over 500,000 Suppers in school year 2015. Super Snacks provide a protein serving (such as beef or turkey, yogurt or cheese), a minimum of ¾ cup of fruit and vegetable daily, as well as 8 ounces of 1% or nonfat milk and a bread/starch component. Here in Nutrition Services, we believe that children “eat with their eyes” first. One of the current student favorites is a Fruit Parfait Kit with Yogurt, Granola and Sunflower Kernels. Refreshing, yummy and pretty to look at too! We are making serious efforts to ensure that ALL children in RUSD have access to nutritious and delicious meals throughout the year. We never lose sight of the awesome responsibility that we carry, to ensure that our children develop into life-long healthy eaters. April Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 National Public Health Week April 4th - 10th Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat Friday Breakfast Sausage Pizza Berry Juice Blast Classic Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Picnic Coleslaw Banana BBQ at Pachappa 4 5 6 7 8 Spring Recess - District Facilities Closed April 4 - 8, 2016 11 Opening Day! Play Ball! 12 Assorted Cereal Rise and Shine Turkey Sausage Graham Crackers, Rockin’ Raisins Muffin, Orange Juice Chili Dog, Shredded Cheese Hot Dog con chili y queso Crunchy Celery and Carrot Sticks Yummy Pear Slices BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Cornbread Picnic Coleslaw Awesome Apple Slices 13 Breakfast Yogurt, Smart Crackers Fresh Banana Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, and Dressing Frosty Fruit Cup Vendor Pizza at Harrison, Hawthorne 14 Bagel with Cream Cheese Awesome Apple Slices BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH PANCAKES Desayuno para el almuerzo panqués 15 Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Berry Juice Blast Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Crunchy Celery Sticks Outrageous Orange Slices BBQ at Rivera 18 19 20 Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Breadstick Carrot Coins Awesome Apple Slices Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Fresh Broccoli Trees Perfect Pear Slices Max’s Pizza Beef Soft Taco, Shredded Cheese Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Taco de carne Frosty Fruit Cup Yellow Corn Outrageous Orange Slices 25 26 Lucky Tray Day - B 27 Bagel with Cream Cheese Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Mixed Fruit Fresh Banana 28 California Thursday 29 Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Breakfast Muffin Apple Juice Rockin’ Raisins Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Fresh Broccoli Trees Outrageous Orange Slices South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Fiesta Corn and Bell Peppers Sweet Strawberries Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Sweet Strawberries Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Diced Pears Assorted Cereal Assorted Crackers, Diced Peaches Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Mixed Fruit Breakfast Burrito Orange Juice 21 Lucky Tray Day - L Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Fresh Banana Vendor Pizza at Franklin, Fremont Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Garden Salad, Cherry Tomatoes Apple Wedges Vendor Pizza at Castle View, Emerson 22 French Toast with Syrup Awesome Apple Slices Earth Day Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo BBQ Baked Beans Sweet Strawberries BBQ at Sunshine Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Picnic Coleslaw Frosty Fruit Cup BBQ at Taft May Riverside Unified School District Farmers’ Market Salad Bar Nutrition Services Department, RUSD Center for Food and Justice, Occidental College Putting the WOW into school lunches An added benefit of RUSD’s Program is its support of local small farms ! Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) makes offering fresh, local produce to public school children easy and affordable! Since 2005, RUSD has expanded its Farmers’ Market Salad Bar to 29 of the districts elementary schools, using a revenue-neutral approach. This comprehensive program helps school children develop eating habits to last a lifetime. It changes the school food environment by increasing local fruit and vegetable access and availability. Individual behavior change is promoted through hands-on education activities, including: “Cooking cart” lessons Harvest of the Month activities Taste tests School gardens Field trips to farms and farmers’ markets Farmer visits to classrooms The Essentials Create support for the program Find and recruit local farmers Train school foodservice staff Host promotional activities Monitor the children at the salad bar Educate students on nutrition and local food Work to keep the program cost-neutral The Evidence Thousands of students in a district where the majority are eligible for free/reduced lunch now have access to farm-fresh produce through the Farmers’ Market Salad Bar. Evaluation research has shown that students who choose the salad bar eat more servings of fruits and vegetables than students who choose the hot bar. RUSD Farmers’ Market Salad Bar Materials are available at www.center-trt.org. Template– presents essential information about the program Materials– items for implementation The Center of Excellence for Training and Research Translation (Center TRT) is devoted to bridging the gap between research and public health practice with an emphasis on nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease and obesity. To advance the skills of public health practitioners, the Center TRT provides in-person and web-based trainings. To promote evidenceinformed practice, the Center TRT identifies, translates and disseminates interventions, including the one featured above. To download the translated intervention and accompanying materials, visit the Center TRT website at www.center-trt.org The Center TRT is based in the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is funded by CDC Cooperative Agreement Number 1-U48-DP001944-01. Healthy Collaborations Our partnerships with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Center for Food and Justice at Occidental College have afforded us the opportunity to have our Farm to School Program and Farmer’s Market Salad Bar further developed and evaluated in the field as a practice-based intervention. The intervention has proven effective at changing the school food environment by providing greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables and changing students’ eating behaviors. Students who choose the salad bar consume more servings of fruits and vegetables than those who choose the hot meal. RUSD Nutrition Services Farm to School Logic Model May Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 Power Breakfast Slider Berry Juice Blast 5 Cinco de Mayo 6 National Beverage Day Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Breakfast Burrito Fresh Banana Mixed Fruit County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks and Broccoli with Dip Perfect Pear Slices Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Cornbread Zingy Zucchini Slices, Yellow Corn Outrageous Orange Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Romaine Mixed Salad with Dressing Sweet Strawberries Vendor Pizza at Beatty, Bryant Carnitas Street Taco, Shredded Cheese Taco de carne con queso Crazy 4 Carrot and Jicama Sticks Awesome Apple Slices Fiesta Cookie Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo BBQ Beans Banana 9 10 Lucky Tray Day - L Pancakes, Turkey Sausage, Syrup Diced Peaches 11 12 13 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Yellow Corn Outrageous Orange Slices Teriyaki Chicken with Warm Rice Pollos en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Chickpeas Perfect Pear Slices Max’s Pizza Farmers’ Market Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, and Dressing Wacky Watermelon Wedges 16 17 Beef Soft Taco with Shredded Cheese and Salsa Taco de carne Crunchy Celery Sticks Awesome Apple Slices County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Cool Cucumber Slices and Carrot Coins with Dip Diced Cantaloupe 23 24 25 Teriyaki Chicken Pollos en salsa Teriyaki Warm Fluffy Roll Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks with Dip Perfect Pear Slices Double Dog Dos hot dogs pequeños Fresh Broccoli Trees Outrageous Orange Slices Max’s Pizza **Gluten Free Meal Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Rotisserie Chicken with Warm Rice Wacky Watermelon Wedges Pollo rostizado con arroz Cool Cucumber Slices Orange Wedges 30 31 Honey Bee Breakfast Bar Rockin’ Raisins Pizza Bagel Awesome Apple Slices Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Rockin’ Raisins Assorted Cereal Assorted Crackers, Orange Juice Memorial Day Waffle Sticks with Syrup Awesome Apple Slices Creamy Yogurt Assorted Crackers, Fresh Banana Bagel with Cream Cheese Applesauce BARREL OF FUN NACHO CHEESE CHILI Chili con queso BBQ at Twain Breakfast Muffin Diced Pears Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Picnic Coleslaw Frosty Fruit Cup Vendor Pizza at Adams, Alcott Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Diced Pears 18 Morning Star Chicken Slider Apple Juice PIZZA YOUR WAY Pizza como tu la quieras South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Crazy 4 Carrot and Celery Sticks with Dip Awesome Apple Slices 19 20 Fiesta Cheese Nachos with Salsa Fiesta Nachos Fiesta Corn Frosty Fruit Cup Ball Park Chili Dog Hot Dog con chili Kickin’ Kidney Beans Outrageous Orange Slices Assorted Cereal, Creamy Yogurt Fresh Banana Lucky Tray Day - B Cinnamon Toast Bread Mixed Fruit BBQ at Washington Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Berry Juice Blast Fresh Banana Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Diced Peaches BBQ at Victoria 26 Breakfast Burrito Awesome Apple Slices ** All items are prepared in a Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat gluten environment. All measures are taken to ensure clean up of counters and utensils, but potential cross-contamination can occur and cannot guarantee a gluten free eating environment. 27 French Toast, Sausage, Syrup Rockin’ Raisins Classic Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Yellow Corn Frosty Fruit Cup BBQ at Woodcrest Celiac Disease Awareness Month National Beverage Day May 6th Rethink Your Drink Milk is packed with Calcium, Vitamins A, B, D Minerals - Potassium, Magnesium, and Protein June Riverside Unified School District Nutrition Services Department partners with the City of Riverside Parks and Recreation Community Services Department to provide meals during the summer months. We have a huge Summer Fest Kickoff the first week with local farmers and vendors providing food samples and giveaways. Several local organizations are on hand giving out books, water, and free bags with health information. Public assistance agencies are also there with pamphlets and information. The City of Riverside Parks and Recreation team have fun activities going on throughout the day, and face painting for the children. We serve a free hot BBQ lunch for adults and children for the exciting Kickoff festival. Be sure to come to the next one for Summer 2016 in June. There are many “at risk” children who rely on the meals they receive at school as the major meal to sustain them. It’s important to encourage your child to eat healthy food and stay active. Visit one of the (28) parks or schools sites during the summer where a daily outdoor bar-b-cue will be provided at no charge. Although in the beginning our service numbers were low (1,200 meals served per day), they have shown a 150% increase growing to over 3,000 children being fed daily. By providing meals to our children in Riverside we also keep our employees working through the summer months when they would normally be off work. This helps our economy and helps our employees’ families. Parents do not have to complete any applications or provide any money for their children to eat - it’s free every day of the week. Any child 2-18 will be eligible for a meal. During the summer months Riverside city parks also contribute to the community with free back packs with school items to help get ready for the start of school. A mobile library visits the parks where children can get books to read and keep their skills up through the summer. Park and Recreation Centers that have pool facilities offer swimming during summer time. Our department’s Nutritionists are also out at our schools and local parks with Nutrition Education and fun physical activities. RUSD still has plans to expand to more parks and centers to serve more children throughout the city of Riverside. This lunch meal program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services; is vital for many low-income children especially in this difficult economy. Free school meals provide children with up to 75% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for key nutrients. When school is not in session, these meals are lost and may not easily be replaced. As children obviously do not stop growing physically or cognitively because they are not in school, this summer meal program fills a crucial gap, helping to ensure that students will return to school ready to learn. Our daily lunches are served hot off the BBQ grill with a choice of one hot entrée Chicken Patty, Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Link, Hot Dog, or BBQ Rib Patty, fresh fruit and vegetables, with milk. F E E D S Food for Every child to Eat During Summer You can visit the following locations and receive free meals for your children during the summer: Highgrove Public Library Arlington Park Hunt Park Beatty Elementary School La Sierra Park Bobby Bonds Park Lincoln Park Bordwell Park Madison Elementary School Bryant Park Mountain View Park Central Middle School Nichols Park Chemawa Middle School Patterson Park Dario Vasquez Park Reid Park Don Derr Park Riverside Public Library Don Jones Park Sierra Middle School Don Lorenzi Park University Heights Middle School East Side Public Library Fremont Elementary School Villegas Park Washington Park Harrison Park For more information please call (951) 352-6740. We will be happy to help you. June Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Garden Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Dressing Fresh Strawberries Fish Tacos with Salsa Taco de pescado Picnic Coleslaw Sweet Plum Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo BBQ Beans Banana Creamy Yogurt, Smart Crackers Diced Pears Sausage Pancake On-A-Stick Fresh Banana Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Awesome Apple Slices 6 7 8 9 County Fair Corn Dog Corn Dog Fiesta Corn Diced Honeydew Teriyaki Chicken with a Roll Pollos en salsa Teriyaki con pan Fresh Broccoli Trees Juicy Peach Max’s Pizza Romaine Salad with Dressing Fresh Banana Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Bunny Carrots with Dip Apple Slices Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Kickin’ Kidney Beans Wacky Watermelon Wedges 13 14 15 16 17 Teriyaki Beef with Warm Rice Carne en salsa Teriyaki con arroz Fresh Broccoli Trees Juicy Peach Chili Beans, Cornbread Frijoles con chili Carrot Coins Awesome Apple Slices Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Farmers’ Market Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Dressing Wacky Watermelon Wedges Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Green Peas Please! Sweet Plum Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Baked Beans Diced Honeydew 20 21 22 23 24 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Yellow Corn Sweet Plum Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Breadstick Cool Cucumber Slices Necessary Nectarines Max’s Pizza Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Sándwich de pavo y queso Diced Honeydew Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Juicy Peach 27 28 29 Honey Bee Breakfast Bar Diced Peaches Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Diced Pears Bagel with Cream Cheese Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Applesauce Chili Beans, Cornbread Frijoles con chili, pan de elote Crunchy Celery Sticks Outrageous Orange Slices Pancakes, Turkey Sausage, Syrup Diced Pears Breakfast Muffin Mixed Fruit Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Rockin’ Raisins Honey Bee Breakfast Bar Fresh Banana Teriyaki Chicken with a Warm Roll Pollos en salsa Teriyaki con pan Green Peas Please! Juicy Peach Breakfast Burrito Berry Juice Blast Assorted Cereal Assorted Crackers, Fresh Banana Pan Dulce Awesome Apple Slices Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Mixed Fruit Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Romaine Salad with Dressing Diced Cantaloupe Melon Last Day of School 10 Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Breakfast Muffin Rockin’ Raisins Applesauce Bagel with Cream Cheese Orange Juice Assorted Cereal Assorted Crackers, Fresh Banana Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Awesome Apple Slices Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Berry Juice Blast Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Picnic Coleslaw Frosty Fruit Cup 30 Pan Dulce Raisins Teriyaki Beef Dunkers with a Roll Medallones de carne en salsa Teriyaki con pan Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Awesome Apple Slices Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat July WOW! is something you hear a lot around here. “Come, let Let Us WOW You! us show you WOW” is our motto; it is what we strive for each and every day. WOW is providing the very best service, character, and a love for our children! WOW is our banner and the culture we encourage here at Nutrition Services; we strive to achieve it each and every day. WOW is a recognition program aimed at identifying any employee at any level working above and beyond the call of duty, as well as providing an outstanding relationship with co-workers and especially service to our children here in RUSD. As a way to show our staff how much we appreciate all of the things they do to WOW our students, support staff, customers and co-workers, we host a quarterly Ice Cream Social. It is by invitation only. How do they get invited? Our employees nominate each other or they can be nominated by a child, parent, school site personnel or Nutrition Services management for something they did that was above and beyond the call of duty, or helping a scared child feel comforted and taken care of. These are the employees that receive an invitation to attend a WOW Social. Our Socials always have a theme, they are always fun, they always have great food and most importantly, each employee receives a certificate of recognition for the good deed they did to get nominated. You can always take part and spread the acts of WOW, keep your eyes open and seek out these acts throughout your day, see who’s working above and beyond, someone who is extending a helping hand, reaching out to help a child or a co-worker. These acts stand out and are not hard to identify. Providing our employees with opportunities for Personal and Professional growth is something we believe in. It is our goal to give all of our employees the tools they need to be successful. Nutrition Services provides classes for our employees that want to grow both personally and professionally. Our management team conducts trainings each month throughout the year on everything from how to fill out a production record, food safety, proper lifting techniques to prevent job injuries, developing culinary skills, to learning computer skills, like working with Excel. We offer classes on how to prepare for job advancement, how to write a resume, and how to interview. We value our employees and seek out every opportunity we can to show them how important they are to us. THANKS TEAM! July Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Bagel with Cream Cheese Rockin’ Raisins Breakfast Milk Offered Daily 1% and Non-Fat Lunch Milk Offered Daily 1%, Non-Fat and Flavored Non-Fat 4 Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Corn Frosty Fruit Cup 5 6 7 8 Deli Grinder Sandwich Sándwich de fiambreria Zingy Zucchini Slices Fresh Nectarine Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Garden Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Dressing Outrageous Orange Slices Rotisserie Chicken Pollo rostizado Breadstick Fresh Broccoli Sweet Plum Classic Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Baked Beans Wacky Watermelon Wedges 11 12 13 14 15 BBQ Chicken Pollos en BBQ Breadstick Yellow Corn Diced Honeydew Melon Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Crunchy Celery Sticks Outrageous Orange Slices Max’s Pizza Farmers’ Market Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Dressing Awesome Apple Slices South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Diced Cantaloupe Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sándwich de filete de pollo Picnic Coleslaw Frosty Fruit Cup 18 19 20 21 22 Chili Beans, Cornbread Frijoles con chili, pan de elote Crazy 4 Carrot Sticks Fresh Nectarine Classic Hamburger Hamburguesa Yellow Corn Juicy Peach Stuffed Crust Pizza Pizza con corteza rellena Mixed Green Salad with Dressing Sweet Plum Lemon Herb Chicken Pollo con limón y especies Corn Muffin Crunchy Celery Sticks Outrageous Orange Slices Rib-A-Que Sandwich Sándwich de Rib-A-Que Chickpeas Wacky Watermelon Wedges 25 26 27 28 29 South of the Border Bean and Cheese Burrito with Salsa Burrito de frijoles y queso Jump 4 Jicama Sticks Sweet Plum Tangy Orange Chicken with Warm Rice Pollo a la naranja con arroz Carrot Coins Juicy Peach Max’s Pizza Romaine Salad with Dressing Diced Honeydew Melon Turkey and Cheese Deli Grinder Sándwich de pavo y queso Zingy Zucchini Slices Fresh Nectarine Classic Cheeseburger Hamburguesa con queso Baked Beans Wacky Watermelon Wedges Independence Day Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Mixed Fruit Honey Bee Breakfast Bar Awesome Apple Slices Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Mixed Fruit Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Awesome Apple Slices Cinnamon Bun Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, String Cheese Fresh Banana Pan Dulce Applesauce Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Berry Juice Blast Blueberry Muffin Fresh Banana Assorted Cereal, Assorted Crackers, Fresh Banana Bagel with Cream Cheese Berry Juice Blast Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Assorted Cereal, Jungle Crackers Orange Juice Diced Pears Assorted Cereal, Cheese Stick Fresh Banana Breakfast Muffin Diced Peaches Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Raisins Assorted Cereal, Assorted Crackers, Awesome Apple Slices Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Rockin’ Raisins Creamy Yogurt, Graham Crackers Fresh Nectarine November: Persimmons August: Peaches September: Tomatoes Each month be on the lookout for these delicious farm fresh produce on our Farmers’ Market Salad Bars and our theme promotion Thursdays to highlight our “California Thursdays.” Bringing continual fresh grown produce to your students daily. Smart Spinach-Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese December: Apples Yield: makes 4 servings Total time: 20 minutes October: Pears 1/2 (16-oz.) package whole wheat pasta (rotini or your choice noodle) 1/4 cup butter (Smart Balance butter) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups 1% milk 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. ground red pepper 1/8 t. garlic powder 1 (10-oz.) block 2% sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup chopped cooked turkey bacon (about 6 slices) 1 (6-oz.) package fresh baby spinach Directions: 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. 3. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in bacon, spinach, and hot cooked pasta. January: Potatoes Rockin’ Raw Kale Salad February: Oranges March: Carrots Yield: makes 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 T. orange juice 1 t. Dijon mustard 1 t. grated orange zest 1 t. cumin 1/4 t. red pepper flakes 1/3 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 bunch kale 1 persimmon, sliced 1 apple, cut into matchsticks 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts Directions: 1. Whisk vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil into the orange juice mixture, whisking until thick and thoroughly combined. Season dressing with salt and black pepper. 2. Remove stems from each leaf of kale. Stack 3 to 4 leaves of kale and roll together. Finely slice kale leaves crosswise to create thin ribbons. 3. Combine sliced kale, persimmon, apple, orange, & pistachio nuts in a bowl. Add dressing and toss until well coated. Serve immediately! May: Spinach June: Plums Yummy Persimmon Cookies Yield: makes 2 to 3 dozen Total time: 45 minutes April: Berries 1/4 cup golden flax seed meal 2 T. wheat bran 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/4 cup almond flour 1/2 t. clove 1/4 cup soy flour 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 cup raw sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 t. baking soda 4 persimmons (2 cups) 1/2 t. salt Directions: (preheat oven to 350o) 1. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper (or grease). 2. Peel and stem persimmons. Process them in blender/ food processor. 3. Blend all dry ingredients together. 4. Beat in eggs and persimmon pulp. 5. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven. 7. Cool 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack. Options: Add chocolate chips, nuts and/or raisins if desired. July: Melons This Page Left Blank Intentionally for Altura