Harvestof
of the
the Month
Harvest
Month
~September
2013~
~Pears~
~ Pears~
2
2
MONDAY/LUNES
MONDAY/LUNES
No
No School
School
3
3
TUESDAY/MARTES
TUESDAY/MARTES
Pancakes, Ham
Pancakes, Ham
Ultimate Breakfast
Ultimate Breakfast
Round, Cheese Portion
Round, Cheese Portion
Waffles w/Sausage
Waffles w/Sausage
Ham, Egg & Cheese
Ham, Egg & Cheese
Biscuit
Biscuit
Breakfast for Lunch
Breakfast for Lunch
9
9Ham, Egg & Cheese English
Ham, Egg & Cheese English
Muffin
Muffin
Muffin, Yogurt
Muffin, Yogurt
Pork Carnitas w/Tortilla
Pork Carnitas w/Tortilla
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Spanish Chickpea Pico de
Spanish Chickpea Pico de
Gallo
Gallo
16
16
Egg & Cheese
Egg & Cheese
Muffin, Yogurt
Muffin, Yogurt
BBQ Pork on a Bun
BBQ Pork on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Baked Beans
Baked Beans
23
23
Ham, Egg & Cheese English
Ham, Egg & Cheese English
Muffin
Muffin
Muffin, Yogurt
Muffin, Yogurt
Chili w/Cinnamon Roll
Chili w/Cinnamon Roll
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
30
30
Egg & Cheese
Egg & Cheese
Muffin, Yogurt
Muffin, Yogurt
BBQ Pork on a Bun
BBQ Pork on a Bun
Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese
w/Dinner Roll
w/Dinner Roll
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
10
10
Apple French Toast, Ham
Apple French Toast, Ham
WEDNESDAY/MIÉRCOLES
WEDNESDAY/MIÉRCOLES
4
4
Ham, Egg &Cheese
Ham, Egg &Cheese
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Cold Cereal, String
Cold Cereal, String
Cheese
Cheese
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
w/Breadstick
w/Breadstick
THURSDAY/JUEVES
THURSDAY/JUEVES
5
5
Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs
w/Cheese, Sausage Patty
w/Cheese, Sausage Patty
Banana/Peanut Butter
Banana/Peanut Butter
Wrap
Wrap
Hawaiian Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Corn
Corn
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
11
12
11
12 Veggie-Ham Frittata
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Veggie-Ham Frittata
Cold Cereal, String
Cold Cereal, String
Cheese
Cheese
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Sandwich
Sandwich
Mini Loaf, Yogurt
Mini Loaf, Yogurt
Toasted Cheese
Toasted Cheese
Sandwich w/Tomato
Sandwich w/Tomato
Soup
Soup
Cinnamon Roll, Cheese
Cinnamon Roll, Cheese
Portion
Portion
BBQ Chicken w/Dinner
BBQ Chicken w/Dinner
Roll
Roll
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Corn on the Cob
Corn on the Cob
Pancakes, Ham
Ultimate Breakfast
Ultimate Breakfast
Round, Cheese Portion
Round, Cheese Portion
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
w/Brown Rice
w/Brown Rice
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
24
24
Apple French Toast, Ham
Apple French Toast, Ham
Cold Cereal, String
Cold Cereal, String
Cheese
Cheese
Go-Go Burrito
Go-Go Burrito
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Frozen Juice Cup
Frozen Juice Cup
Sept B-day Celebration
Sept B-day Celebration
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Daily Side Options:
Daily
Fresh Side
Fruit,Options:
100%
Fresh
Fruit, Milk
100%
Juice &/OR
Juice &/OR Milk
Menus are subject
Menus are subject
to change.
to change.
18
18 Ham, Egg &Cheese
Ham,
Egg &Cheese
Breakfast
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Cold Cereal, String Cheese
Cold Cereal, String Cheese
Hoppin Hamburger OR
Hoppin
Hamburger OR
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Colorado Proud School Meal
Colorado Proud
Day School Meal
Day
19
19 Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs
w/Cheese, Sausage Patty
w/Cheese, Sausage Patty
Graham Crackers, Yogurt
Graham Crackers, Yogurt
Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo Chicken
Sandwich
Sandwich
13
13
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Veggie-Ham Frittata
Veggie-Ham Frittata
Mini Loaf, Yogurt
Mini Loaf, Yogurt
Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Cinnamon Roll, Cheese
Cinnamon
Roll, Cheese
Portion
Portion
Roast Turkey w/Dinner Roll
Roast Turkey w/Dinner Roll
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Sausage Biscuit
Sausage Biscuit
Ultimate Breakfast
Ultimate Breakfast
Round, Yogurt
Round, Yogurt
Veggie Pizza
Veggie Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
20
20Oatmeal w/Raisins
Oatmeal w/Raisins
Banana/Peanut Butter
Banana/Peanut Butter
Wrap
Wrap
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
25
26
25
26
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Oatmeal w/Raisins
Oatmeal w/Raisins
Graham Crackers, Yogurt
Graham Crackers, Yogurt
Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey Pot Pie
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
17
17 Pancakes, Ham
6
6
FRIDAY/VIERNES
FRIDAY/VIERNES
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
27
27
No
No School
School
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
LUNCH
LUNCH
Daily Side Options:
Daily
Side Bar
Options:
Full Salad
Full
SaladLeafy
Bar
including
including
LeafyFruits,
Greens, Fresh
Greens,
Fresh Fruits,
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh
and/orVegetables
Canned Fruit.
and/or
Canned
1% or Skim
Milk Fruit.
served
1%
or
Skim
Milk served
daily.
daily.
Harvest
Harvest of
of the
the
Month
=
Month =
Pears
Pears
Menu items containing
Menu items containing
PORK are identified
PORK are identified
with a “ “(Dofaar)
with a “ “(Dofaar)
Baked Beans
Baked Beans
Weld
Weld County
County School
School District
District 6
6
Union
Colony
Elementary
Union Colony Elementary
Breakfast &
& Lunch
Lunch Menu
Menu
Breakfast
School Meal
Prices
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file
a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call
(800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Pear-adise Smoothie- Serves 4
2 cups pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 banana, peeled
2 cups orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
3 cups ice cubes
Directions:
Place pears, banana, and orange juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add
yogurt and ice cubes and blend until thick and creamy. Serve in tall glasses with
an extra wide straw or a spoon.
For more information call: 348-6600
Elementary Lunch
Free - $0.00
Reduced - $0.00
Kid Friendly Recipe for September…
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District 6 Nutrition Services has positions available for kitchen substitute workers.
If you would like to work only a few days a week and arrive home early, this is the
job for you! We also have permanent positions available. Please apply by visiting:
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or Reduced price meals.
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or Reduced price meals.
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Pear-adise Smoothie- Serves 4
2 cups pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 banana, peeled
2 cups orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
3 cups ice cubes
Directions:
Place pears, banana, and orange juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add
yogurt and ice cubes and blend until thick and creamy. Serve in tall glasses with
an extra wide straw or a spoon.
Come Join Our Team!!!
Looking for a job that allows you to be at home when your family needs you?
District 6 Nutrition Services has positions available for kitchen substitute workers.
If you would like to work only a few days a week and arrive home early, this is the
job for you! We also have permanent positions available. Please apply by visiting:
(grades pre-K to 2nd)
Elementary Lunch
Free - $0.00
Reduced - $0.00
Peanut & Nut Cautious Kitchens
We do not offer peanut or nut
containing food items at the
following school cafeterias:
Chappelow, Dos Rios, East
Memorial, Frontier K-6, Heiman,
Jackson, McAuliffe, Meeker,
Monfort, Romero and Scott.
(purchased separately)
(purchased separately)
$0.40 (grades 3 to 5)
Full Pay - $2.25
Adult Lunch
$3.25
Milk or Juice - $0.60
$0.40 (grades 3 to 5)
Full Pay - $2.25
Adult Lunch
$3.25
Milk or Juice - $0.60
Peanut & Nut Cautious Kitchens
We do not offer peanut or nut
containing food items at the
following school cafeterias:
Chappelow, Dos Rios, East
Memorial, Frontier K-6, Heiman,
Jackson, McAuliffe, Meeker,
Monfort, Romero and Scott.
(grades pre-K to 2nd)
http://www.applitrack.com/greeley/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Nutrition+Services
School Meal
Prices
For more information call: 348-6600
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file
a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call
(800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Kid Friendly Recipe for September…
Colorado Harvest of the month for September…
Pears
Colorado Harvest of the month for September…
Pears
Pearsare quite the special group of fruit. The ancient Greek poet Homer
referred to pears as "a gift of the gods". Early Romans grew over 50
types
pears
Europe.Greek
Sincepoet
then,
more
Pears of
are
quiteand
the spread
specialthem
groupallofthroughout
fruit. The ancient
Homer
than 3,000 types of pears are grown throughout the world today. Only
referred to pears as "a gift of the gods". Early Romans grew over 50
four types are popular in the U.S.—the Barlett, Anjou, Bosc, and Comice
types of pears and spread them all throughout Europe. Since then, more
Pear.
Though
theof
pear
is indeed
a fruit,
the pear the
is aworld
known
member
than 3,000
types
pears
are grown
throughout
today.
Onlyof
the rose
family!
four
types
are popular in the U.S.—the Barlett, Anjou, Bosc, and Comice
Pear. Though the pear is indeed a fruit, the pear is a known member of
Pears
can
vary from brown, green, or yellow in color. Unlike other tree
the rose
family!
fruits such as apples or bananas, pears ripen from the inside out when
left on the tree. They produce ethylene gas which helps them to ripen.
Pears can vary from brown, green, or yellow in color. Unlike other tree
Because
ripen or
much
differently
than
other
tree
if out
youwhen
waited
fruits suchpears
as apples
bananas,
pears
ripen
from
thefruits,
inside
until
a pear
appeared
ripe on the
outside,
you
would
findthem
the pear
to be
left on
the tree.
They produce
ethylene
gas
which
helps
to ripen.
brown
and
mushy
on much
the inside—not
eat!
Because
pears
ripen
differentlysomething
than other you
treewould
fruits, want
if youto
waited
For
reason,
pearsripe
most
are picked
are ripened
untilthis
a pear
appeared
onoften
the outside,
youimmaturely
would find and
the pear
to be
indoors, letting them ripen more evenly off the tree.
brown and mushy on the inside—not something you would want to eat!
For this reason, pears most often are picked immaturely and are ripened
Pears provide
powerful
nutrition!
While
indoors,
lettingathem
ripenpunch
more of
evenly
off the
tree.tasting great, pears
provide a natural source of quick energy while being low in calories. One
medium
pear
is
equal
to
a
half
cup
of
fruit
with
onlytasting
100 calories,
6
Pears provide a powerful punch of nutrition! While
great, pears
grams of fiber, and 200 milligrams of potassium.
provide a natural source of quick energy while being low in calories. One
medium pear is equal to a half cup of fruit with only 100 calories, 6
Pears make
a great
addition
to anyofmeal.
Add them to a salad, puree
grams
of fiber,
and 200
milligrams
potassium.
them for a sauce, or eat one on the go. You can’t go wrong with pears;
they taste
great
while
being great
formeal.
you! Add them to a salad, puree
Pears
make
a great
addition
to any
them for a sauce, or eat one on the go. You can’t go wrong with pears;
they taste great while being great for you!
Physical Activity Topic for September…
10,000 STEPS A DAY
Physical
Topic
for
September…
How many Activity
steps do you
walk
each
day?
10,000 STEPS A DAY
Maybe
you have
thewalk
recent
guidelines
How many
stepsheard
do you
each
day? about walking 10,000 steps per
day. How far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person's stride length is
approximately
2.5heard
feet long.
That means
it takes
justwalking
over 2,000
steps
to per
Maybe you have
the recent
guidelines
about
10,000
steps
walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.
day. How far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person's stride length is
approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to
A
sedentary
person
may only
average
1,000
3,000 steps a day. For these
walk
one mile,
and 10,000
steps
is close
to 5 to
miles.
people adding steps has many health benefits. A reasonable goal for most
people
is to increase
average
daily steps
each
500 aper
day
until
you
A sedentary
person may
only average
1,000
to week
3,000by
steps
day.
For
these
can
easily
average
per day.
people
adding
steps10,000
has many
health benefits. A reasonable goal for most
people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you
Example: If you currently average 3,000 steps each day, your goal for week
can easily average 10,000 per day.
one is 3,500 steps each day. Your week 2 goal is 4,000 steps each day.
Continue
eachaverage
week and
you steps
should
be averaging
Example:to
If increase
you currently
3,000
each
day, your 10,000
goal forsteps
week
by
end ofsteps
14 weeks.
onethe
is 3,500
each day. Your week 2 goal is 4,000 steps each day.
Continue to increase each week and you should be averaging 10,000 steps
Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to track your daily
by the end of 14 weeks.
steps. Start by wearing the pedometer every day for one
week.
Puta itpedometer
on when you
get
up in
thetomorning
anddaily
wear it
Wearing
is an
easy
way
track your
until
bed
time.
daily steps every
in a log
or for
notebook.
steps.
Start
by Record
wearingyour
the pedometer
day
one
By
the Put
enditof
week
you
will
average
week.
onthe
when
you
get
upknow
in theyour
morning
anddaily
wear it
steps. You might be surprised how many (or how few) steps
until bed time. Record your daily steps in a log or notebook.
you get in each get in each day!
By the end of the week you will know your average daily
steps.
You might be surprised how many (or how few) steps
Source: www.thewalkingsite.com
you get in each get in each day!
Source: www.thewalkingsite.com
Sources:
www.calpear.com/health-nutrition/default.aspx#profile
www.denverext.colostate.edu/harvestingfruit.html
Sources:
www.calpear.com/health-nutrition/default.aspx#profile
www.denverext.colostate.edu/harvestingfruit.html
Weld County
Union Colony
Weld County
Union Colony
School District 6
Elementary Menu
School District 6
Elementary Menu