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School nutrition professionals navigate regulations, allergies, and picky eaters to ensure kids have nutritious meals. Join us on School Lunch Hero Day, May 5th, 2017, to honor their hard work and dedication!
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You’re Heroes Because You… • Comply with complicated regulations and nutrition standards • Navigate student allergies • Find new ways to get kids to try fruits and vegetables • Offer service with a smile in the lunchroom • Make a difference in your students’ lives everyday!
To Honor Your Hard Work, Let’s Celebrate! School Lunch Hero Day May 5, 2017
The Basics • SNA partnered with Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” series, to launch School Lunch Hero Day • Held annually in May, this is a special day of celebration for school nutrition employees working in the cafeteria • Cafeteria managers and employees are honored with cards, gifts, thank-yous, etc.
SNA Members’ Celebrations In May 2016, SNA members from across the country celebrated School Lunch Hero Day in their cafeterias!
Cape Brigade Georgia Grown Houston ISD NYSNA Haywood County Schools
Great Props AKSNA, Alaska Northshore SD, Washington State
Creative Cayuga Heights Gates Chili, NY SD
Check out these costumes! Pittsburg Public Schools Bel Air, MD Carrollton City Schools
Proud School Lunch Heroes West Louisville Elementary School, KY
Having Fun with Students Urbandale Schools, Iowa Shoshone SD, Idaho
Made with Love CY-Fair Nutrition Marshall county Center Deep Wood RR ISD
New in 2016: webcast New this year, webcast for students and school nutrition professionals
Student Helpers Schools Without Walls Washington, DC
Video Montage School Lunch Hero Day recap from Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Save the Date! School Lunch Hero Day: May 5, 2017
So, What’s Next? • Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/slhd for celebration and gift ideas, PR resources, and many more tools • Start spreading the word to teachers/administrators, parents, your local media, and more
Hero Day Membership Drive • Directors – consider rewarding your staff with the gift of SNA membership. • Whoever recruits the most new members between May 1st and 31st will win two sets of “Lunch Lady” books – one for you and one for your school!
Remember… You work hard all year long and have a very important job – feeding our nation’s kids. Take a moment to congratulate yourself, thank your co-workers or employees, and celebrate!