november 2014 - School Nutrition Association

Celebration Opportunities & Ideas for School Cafeterias
2014–15 Promotion Calendar
NOVEMBER 2014
WHAT
Monthlong Events
Aviation History Month
National Adoption Month
National American Indian
Heritage Month
National Epilepsy Awareness
Month
National Diabetes Month
National Family Caregivers
Month
National Healthy Skin Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Pomegranate Month
National Scholarship Month
Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month
Vegan Month
Weeklong/Multi-Day
Events
National Fig Week (Nov. 1-7)
National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week (Nov. 15-23)
Geography Awareness Week
(Nov. 16-22)
American Education Week
(Nov. 17-21)
National Game & Puzzle Week
(Nov. 23-29)
National Family Week
(Nov. 23-29)
Single-Day Events
National Authors’ Day (Nov. 1)
National Family Literacy Day
(Nov. 1)
Daylight Saving Time Ends
(Nov. 2)
Sandwich Day (Nov. 3)
Election Day (Nov. 4)
King Tut Tomb Discovery
Anniversary (Nov. 4)
Marine Corps Anniversary
(Nov. 10)
Premiere of Sesame Street
Anniversary (Nov. 10)
Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s
Birthday (Nov. 12)
Claude Monet’s Birthday
(Nov. 14)
America Recycles Day (Nov. 15)
Homemade Bread Day
(Nov. 17)
Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
(Nov. 18)
National Education Support
Professionals Day (Nov. 19)
Great American Smokeout
(Nov. 20)
Family Volunteer Day (Nov. 22)
Charles Schulz’s Birthday
(Nov. 26)
Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27)
C.S. Lewis’ Birthday (Nov. 29)
Mark Twain’s Birthday (Nov. 30)
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King Tut Tomb Discovery Anniversary—
The 1922 discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh
Tutankhamun made “King Tut” an instant
celebrity and placed him among the most famous of Egypt’s
ancient rulers. Uncovered by archaeologist Howard Carter,
Tut’s tomb was filled with beautiful objects, including the
golden death mask that covered his mummy—now a famous
relic of the ancient world. Before Carter’s discovery, Tut was
practically unknown and his life still remains something
of a mystery. In historical terms, Tut is of only moderate
significance, and most of his modern popularity stems
from the fact that his tomb in the Valley of the Kings was
discovered almost completely intact. He was a Pharaoh of
the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known
as the New Kingdom. Tut died when he was about 18, having
ruled for only nine years, and he is often called the Boy King.
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National Pomegranate Month—Tart, trendy and
packed with nutrition, pomegranates are quickly
growing in popularity. Here are just a few facts to
share about this delicious, ruby-colored fruit:
• Known as one of the earliest cultivated
fruits, pomegranates may date to
6000 B.C.
• The pomegranate has long been an
inspiration for poets, writers, painters
and sculptors. The Bible and the writings
of Homer mention pomegranates, and
even ancient myths cite this fruit as one
favored by the gods.
• The antioxidant potential of the
pomegranate is thought to be up to
three times higher than that of green
tea and red wine.
• An entire pomegranate has about 234
calories, contains about 11 grams of fiber
per serving and is high in vitamin C and
potassium.
• To learn more about pomegranates,
visit www.pomegranates.org.
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FACT!
National Epilepsy Awareness Month—
According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy
is a neurological condition that makes people
susceptible to seizures. which are caused by
electrical disturbances in the brain. The seizures
vary from a momentary disruption of the senses,
to short periods of unconsciousness or staring
spells, to convulsions. Some people have just one
type of seizure, while others have more than one.
Epilepsy is not always inherited; it can be caused
by factors such as tumors or strokes. Dietary
changes sometimes can assist epileptics
in controlling their seizures.
FACT!
WHAT
Vegan Month—Veganism is a
philosophy and lifestyle that seeks
to exclude the use of animals for food
, clothing,
or any other purpose. Vegans do not
eat meat of
any kind and also do not eat eggs, dairy
products,
or processed foods containing thes
e or other
animal-derived ingredients such as
gelatin. People
choose to be vegan for health, envir
onmental and/
or ethical reasons.
Geography Awareness Week—
To celebrate Geography Awareness
Week, work with Geography and
IDEA
Social Studies teachers to create
an eye-catching, thought-inspiring
display using
maps—they are a great way to get
kids talking and
thinking about the world around them
. For some
ready-made maps to get you started,
check out
the National Geographic Society webs
ite at www.
nationalgeographic.com/maps. Post
the maps in
the cafeteria for a few days, then offer
students a
chance to take a short geography quiz
while they
are in line at lunchtime. Award prize
s to the highest
scorers!
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