JANUARY 2021 TEXAS MENU SUPPER - IDEA Public Schools...Dec 01, 2020 · Small changes now can lead to BIG health benefits later. Get your family started on the path to healththis

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JANUARY 2021 TEXAS MENU SUPPER

THURSDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Pepperoni PinwheelVegetable of the Day

Corn DogVegetable of the Day

Pancake Sandwich YogurtVegetable of the Day

Bold BitesCheese Cubes and Cheez-it’s

Sunbutter, Apple Slices, & Graham CrackersVegetable of the Day




Bold Bites, Cheese Cubes and Cheez-it’s




Pancake Sandwich & Yogurt





Bold Bites, Cheese Cubes and Cheez-it’s

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NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOLWinter Break




OFFERED DAILY

AT SUPPER

• Assorted Fresh Fruit• FF Milk• 1% Milk• Whole Grains• Colorful Vegetables

SUNDAY MENU

SATURDAY MENU

Cheese Stick and Pretzels Vegetable of the Day

Chicken Strips Vegetable of the Day

NOTICE:Due to COVID 19,

product availability is not stable, and

this menu is subject to change without notice based on availability

NOTE:This institution is an equal

opportunity provider


TIP OFTHE MONTH

In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and insti-tutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating

based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expres-sion), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all

programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program infor-mation (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program informa-

tion may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Com-plaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the infor-mation requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Of-fice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,

D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

HARVEST OF THE MONTH NUTRITION CORNER

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

The IDEA CNP website can be accessed at:

IDEAPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG/PARENTS/CNP

AS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES GET BUSIER THIS MONTH, IT’S EVEN MORE IMPORTANT

TO FUEL YOUR BODY!

Bring your child to school early for FREE breakfast and encourage them to eat lunch

at school every day, choosing both fruit AND vegetables when they go through the line.

DID YOU KNOW?

January- Kickstart 2021 with a Focus on Health!As the new year starts, it’s a great time to start new, healthy habits. With your family, try at least 2 of these this month:• Eating a Healthy Diet: add more veggies to at least 1 meal per day.• Move More, Sit Less: get at least 2 hours of aerobic every week .• Rethink your Drink: Instead of a sugary drink like soda or juice, have a glass of

plain water instead.• Get Enough Sleep: children need at least 8-9 hours of sleep each night to be ready

to focus on school.Small changes now can lead to BIG health benefits later. Get your family started on the path to health this month!

Some ideas for immune boosting foods you can eat at home:• Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits are packed full of Vitamin C which can help your

body fight infections. Some yummy options include: Oranges, Limes, Lemons and Grapefruit. Citrus fruits also make tasty snacks.

• Spinach: Spinach is also loaded with all sorts of wonderful health benefits including Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps boost your immune system by ramping up your body’s natural defenses against diseases. Some easy ways to add spinach into your diet are salads and smoothies!

• Nuts & Seeds: Nuts & seeds are great sources of Vitamin E and healthy fats. Vitamin E often takes a back seat to Vitamin C when it comes to immunity, but it plays an important role in keeping your immune system strong by decreasing inflammation in the body and protecting the health of your cells.

Having a strong immune system is key to keeping you strong and healthy. We all know that taking our vitamins and being physically active

are awesome ways to get us healthy, but did you know that what you eat also plays a role? By eating a variety of colorful fruits and veggies

daily, you can help give your immune system a boost while also enjoying some yummy foods. What could be better?!

How can I boost my Immune System Naturally?

Harvest of the Month was created by IDEA CNP to highlight seasonal harvest grown by our own IDEA Farms. Each month, you can look forward to online resources including: • Family-friendly recipes • Printable activities, and• Nutrition tidbits about our monthly harvestBe sure to keep an eye on the menu: each month will feature a chef-created recipe using the harvest of the month. This month’s feature is Carrot Raisin Salad!

Harvest of the month resources can be accessed by clicking HERE or visiting

IDEAPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG/PARENTS/CNP

CARROTS

CURBSIDE MEAL INFORMATION

IDEA Public Schools Child Nutrition Program is excited to provide meals to IDEA students for the 2020-2021

school year. As always, we are committed to providing nutritious meals to all IDEA students. If you have a child enrolled at an IDEA school, you may visit the campus

nearest to you to participate in the curbside meal program.

For more information. questions, concerns or feedback,

please contact your Cafeteria Manager

JOKE OF THE MONTH

Why can’t Elsa have a balloon?

Answer at the bottom!

A. Because she will let it go!

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions

participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights

activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency

(State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the

form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (

0-7442; oremail: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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JANUARY 2021 TEXAS MENU SUPPER - IDEA Public Schools...Dec 01, 2020 · Small changes now can lead to BIG health benefits later. Get your family started on the path to healththis