Sound Off on School Lunch

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Sound Off on School Lunch

• With National School Lunch Week 2005
• October 10-14, 2005

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Composition

• Prelude National School Lunch Week Resources
• Solo Having Fun
• Solo Tennessee Waltz
• Duet North Carolina Carol
• Symphony Sharing Suggestions

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NEW NSLW Resources

• Website
• http//www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw
• Public Relations Toolkit
• Customizable Templates
• Press Release
• Media Advisories
• Public Service Announcements
• Fact Sheet
• Parent/Student Brochure
• Activity Sheets

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www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw
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http//emporium.schoolnutrition.org/
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Educate the Community

• Public Relations Tool Kit your guide to
• Creating an event that will accomplish your goals
• Generating a buzz around NSLW
• Communicating your event
• Includes a recommended timeline

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NSLW Brochure

• Promotes positive image of school lunch program.
• Educates parents about the service provided by
  your school.
• Communicates nutritional requirements required by
  USDA.
• Provides fun educational interaction between
  kids and parents/teachers.
• Order printed brochure from SNA Emporium or
  download to make color copies.

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Activity Sheets

• Two activity sheets
• Great tool to get teachers involved
• Photocopy on back of menus
• Offer drawing for students who complete
  sheets
• Build excitement
• Start a week early October 3rd!

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Get Parents Involved

• Communicate to parents about your program and its
  benefits for their children.
• Invite parents to lunch during NSLW.
• Parent/Student Brochure
• Fact Sheet
• Special events Media Advisory
• Parents are a resource.
• Ask them to share their knowledge
  of music!

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Have Fun FOOD!
Rappin Turkey Wrap
INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine
chopped broccoli and ranch dressing. Toss mixture
until it is well blended. Set aside. 2.
With a metal spatula, spread 1 Tbsp. of cream
cheese down the center of each tortilla. 3.
Place 2 ozs. Of sliced turkey and 1 oz. of
cheddar cheese in a layer on the cream cheese on
each tortilla. 4. For each tortilla, place 1/3
cup of the broccoli mixture on top of the meat
and cheddar cheese. 5. Spread the broccoli
mixture out so that is even. 6. Starting at the
bottom edge of each tortilla, roll it up tightly.
7. Cut each wrap crosswise into 1 1/2 inch-wide
pieces or cut them diagonally in half. TIP
They can be refrigerated until serving.
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Have Fun DÉCOR COSTUMES

• Dress it Up
• Costumes
• Props
• Lights
• Atmosphere
• Decorations
• Drama

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Have Fun MUSIC!

• Create a Musical Theme
• Learn Through Music
• Your Message
• Use your Resources
• Create the Lyrics
• Sing it Out

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Other Musical Resources
The Pizza Song
www.dole5aday.com
Food Song (http//www.drog.com/albums/foodsong.htm
)
Sesame Street, Lets Eat Funny Food Songs
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National School Lunch WeekSong
Callin out to all the statesAre you ready for
School Lunch WeekOctobers here and the time is
rightFor choosing healthy foods to eat. Dancin
in Chicago (Lets get the beat)Down in Baltimore
(Choose the right food to eat)All we need is
music, sweet music Therell be music
everywhere Therell be swingin, swayin and
records playin During National School Lunch
Week Oh it doesnt matter what you wear Just as
long as you are there So come on every guy, grab
a girl Dads and Moms give a whirl
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Tennessee Waltz

• Case Study

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Carolina Carol

• Case Study

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Sneak Peak at NSLW 2006

• Theme "Vote for your favorite lunch"
• Objective
• - encourage kids all over the country to elect
  their favorite school lunch
• - generate buzz and awareness about NSLW
• SNA will reveal the nation's favorite school
  lunch and provide the healthiest, most nutritious
  recipes for how to prepare them

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Symphony Sharing Suggestions