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
Hoppin Hamburger OR
Hoppin Hamburger OR
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
4
4
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
11
11
Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas
w/Tortilla
w/Tortilla
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Sandwich
Sandwich
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
17
17
BBQ Pork on a Bun
BBQ Pork on a Bun
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Baked Beans
Baked Beans
23
23
18
18
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
w/Brown Rice
w/Brown Rice
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
24
24
Chili w/Cinnamon Roll
Chili w/Cinnamon Roll
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Hoppin Hamburger OR
Hoppin Hamburger OR
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Colorado Proud
Colorado Proud
School Meal Day
School Meal Day
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Frozen Juice Cup
Frozen Juice Cup
30
30
Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese
w/Dinner Roll
w/Dinner Roll
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Chicken Salad on a Bun
Baked Beans
Baked Beans
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.
Hawaiian Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Corn
Corn
BBQ Chicken w/Dinner
BBQ Chicken w/Dinner
Roll
Roll
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Veggie Pizza
Veggie Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Corn on the Cob
Corn on the Cob
20
20
Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo Chicken
Sandwich
Sandwich
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
27
27
Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Roast Turkey w/Dinner
Roast Turkey w/Dinner
Roll
Roll
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Mashed Potatoes &
Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy
Gravy
Menu items
Menu items
containing PORK
containing PORK
are identified with
are identified with
a “ “(Dofaar)
a “ “(Dofaar)
PBJ Sandwich
PBJ Sandwich
13
13
26
26
Sept B-day
Sept B-day
Celebration
Celebration
6
6
FRIDAY/VIERNES
FRIDAY/VIERNES
Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey Pot Pie
19
19
25
25
Go-Go Burrito
Go-Go Burrito
5
5
12
12
Toasted Cheese
Toasted Cheese
Sandwich w/Tomato
Sandwich w/Tomato
Soup
Soup
Spanish Chickpea Pico
Spanish Chickpea Pico
de Gallo
de Gallo
16
16
THURSDAY/JUEVES
THURSDAY/JUEVES
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
w/Breadstick
w/Breadstick
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Turkey & Cheese Wrap
10
10
9
9
WEDNESDAY/MIÉRCOLES
WEDNESDAY/MIÉRCOLES
Harvest
Harvest of
of the
the
Month
Month =
=
Pears
Pears
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Taco Pizza
Taco Pizza
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Menus are subject
Menus are subject
to change.
to change.
Weld
Weld County
County School
School District
District 6
6
University
Elementary
Lunch
Menu
University Elementary Lunch Menu
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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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
Colorado Harvest
Harvest of
of the
the month
month for
for September…
September…
Pears
Pears
Physical
Physical Activity
Activity Topic
Topic for
for September…
September…
10,000
10,000 STEPS
STEPS A
A DAY
DAY
Pears are quite the special group of fruit. The ancient Greek poet Homer
Pears are 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
referred to pears as "a gift of the gods". Early Romans grew over 50
types of pears and spread them all throughout Europe. Since then, more
types of pears and spread them all throughout Europe. Since then, more
than 3,000 types of pears are grown throughout the world today. Only
than 3,000 types of pears are grown throughout the world today. Only
four types are popular in the U.S.—the Barlett, Anjou, Bosc, and Comice
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
Pear. Though the pear is indeed a fruit, the pear is a known member of
the rose family!
the rose family!
Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per
Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per
day. How far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person's stride length is
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 walk
approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk
one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.
one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.
Pears can vary from brown, green, or yellow in color. Unlike other tree
Pears can vary from brown, green, or yellow in color. Unlike other tree
fruits such as apples or bananas, pears ripen from the inside out when
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.
left on the tree. They produce ethylene gas which helps them to ripen.
Because pears ripen much differently than other tree fruits, if you waited
Because pears ripen much differently than other tree fruits, if you waited
until a pear appeared ripe on the outside, you would find the pear to be
until a pear appeared ripe on the outside, you would find the pear to be
brown and mushy on the inside—not something you would want to eat!
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
For this reason, pears most often are picked immaturely and are ripened
indoors, letting them ripen more evenly off the tree.
indoors, letting them ripen more evenly off the tree.
Pears provide a powerful punch of nutrition! While tasting great, pears
Pears provide a powerful punch of nutrition! While tasting great, pears
provide a natural source of quick energy while being low in calories. One
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
medium pear is equal to a half cup of fruit with only 100 calories, 6
grams of fiber, and 200 milligrams of potassium.
grams of fiber, and 200 milligrams of potassium.
Pears make a great addition to any meal. Add them to a salad, puree
Pears make a great addition to any meal. Add them to a salad, puree
them for a sauce, or eat one on the go. You can’t go wrong with pears;
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!
they taste great while being great for you!
How many steps do you walk each day?
How many steps do you walk each day?
A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these
A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these
people adding steps has many health benefits. A reasonable goal for most
people adding steps has many health benefits. A reasonable goal for most
people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you
people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you
can easily average 10,000 per day.
can easily average 10,000 per day.
Example: If you currently average 3,000 steps each day, your goal for week
Example: If you currently average 3,000 steps each day, your goal for week
one is 3,500 steps each day. Your week 2 goal is 4,000 steps each day.
one is 3,500 steps 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
Continue to increase each week and you should be averaging 10,000 steps
by the end of 14 weeks.
by the end of 14 weeks.
Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to track your daily
Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to track your daily
steps. Start by wearing the pedometer every day for one
steps. Start by wearing the pedometer every day for one
week. Put it on when you get up in the morning and wear it
week. Put it on when you get up in the morning and wear it
until bed time. Record your daily steps in a log or notebook.
until bed time. Record your daily steps in a log or notebook.
By the end of the week you will know your average daily
By the end of the week you will know your average daily
steps. You might be surprised how many (or how few) steps
steps. You might be surprised how many (or how few) steps
you get in each get in each day!
you get in each get in each day!
Source: www.thewalkingsite.com
Source: www.thewalkingsite.com
Sources:
Sources:
www.calpear.com/health-nutrition/default.aspx#profile
www.calpear.com/health-nutrition/default.aspx#profile
www.denverext.colostate.edu/harvestingfruit.html
www.denverext.colostate.edu/harvestingfruit.html
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County School
School District
District 6
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University
Elementary
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