School Nutrition Updates

2025 SN Updates
Download May 12-16 SN Update
In this issue:
Program Operations Information
- Apply for the 2025 N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute – Deadline Extended to 5/15
- Remember to Submit School Nutrition Financial Report FC1-A by 5/16 (LEAs Only)
- Register for the SNA-NC Pre-conference Workshops by 5/23 and 6/9
- Plan to Participate in Civil Rights Make-Up Webinar for SY 2024-25 – 5/21, 2 pm ET
- Join the SHAC Youth Engagement Community of Practice by 6/5
School Nutrition Spotlight
- Get Ready for Kindergarten and School Meals – Johnston County
- Follow/Like Us on Social Media
- Share Your School Nutrition News and Photos
Job Opportunity
- Apply for Global Scholars Academy School Nutrition Director Position
- Work with Moore County Schools – Child Nutrition Supervisor Opening
- Work with New Hanover County – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Gaston County School Nutrition Director Position
- Work for Durham Public Schools - Child Nutrition Area Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Anson County School Nutrition Director Position
- Have a Job Opportunity to Share?
Award/Grant Opportunity
- Learn about and Apply for a Healthy Meals Incentive Award – Webinar 5/15, 2 pm ET, Application Deadline 6/30
Nutrition Education & Promotion
- Recognize Food Allergy Awareness Week
Continuing Education
- Learn about Farm to School with Growing Minds – 5/14, 3:30 pm ET
- Explore Conflict Management – 5/15, 2 pm ET
- Get Your Ideas Adopted – 5/20, 3 pm ET
- Build the Case for Farm to School Coordinators – 5/21, 1 pm ET
- Design Participant-Centered Non-Congregate Summer Meal Programs – 5/22, 3 pm ET
- Access Virtual Training Resources
Download April 14-18 SN Update
In this issue:
Program Operations Information
- Note Change in SN Update Schedule/Submission Process
- Prepare to Use Cartewheel Meal Counter for 2025 Summer Meals
- Plan to Attend Spring 2025 Policy Updates – Register by 4/21
- Learn about SUN Bucks – 4/24
- Seeking Manager Best Practices for SNA-NC Session – Reply by 5/2
- Encourage Participation in the 2025 N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute – Apply by 5/8
- Register for the SNA-NC Pre-conference Workshops by 6/9
School Nutrition Spotlight
- Celebrating National Empanada Day – Wake County Schools
- Follow/Like Us on Social Media
- Share Your School Nutrition Photos
Job Opportunity
- Work with New Hanover County – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Gaston County School Nutrition Director Position
- Work for Durham Public Schools - Child Nutrition Area Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Anson County School Nutrition Director Position
- Have a Job Opportunity to Share?
Award/Grant Opportunity
- Learn about and Apply for a Healthy Meals Incentive Award – Webinar 5/15, 2 pm ET, Application Deadline 6/30
Nutrition Education & Promotion
- Celebrate April as Garden Month
- Check Out the April Ag in the Classroom Book of the Month
Continuing Education
- Strategies for Navigating Bids and Vendor Selections in School Nutrition – 4/24, 3 pm ET
- Reducing Sodium with Scratch Cooking in School Meals – 5/1, 3 pm ET
- Serving Beyond Summer School: Reaching More Kids with Rural Summer Meals – 5/1, 3 pm ET
- Learn about Farm to School with Growing Minds – 5/14, 3:30 pm ET
- Access Virtual Training Resources
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In this issue:
Program Operations Information
- Register for the 2025 N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute Administrator Showcases
- Plan to Attend Spring 2025 Policy Updates – Register by 4/21
- Encourage Participation in the 2025 N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute – Apply by 5/8
- Register for the SNA-NC Pre-conference Workshops by 6/9
School Nutrition Spotlight
- Celebrate 2025 N.C. Jr. Chef Competition Results!
- Read about Iredell-Statesville Schools’ “Dairy-licious Celebration” in School Nutrition Magazine
- Follow/Like Us on Social Media
- Share Your School Nutrition Photos
- Send in Articles or Topics of Interest for the School Nutrition Update E-letter
Job Opportunity
- Apply for Gaston County School Nutrition Director Position
- Work for Durham Public Schools - Child Nutrition Area Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Anson County School Nutrition Director Position
- Have a Job Opportunity to Share?
Award/Grant Opportunity
- Apply for the Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant – Deadline 3/31
- Apply for a Healthy Meals Incentive Award – Webinar 4/9, Deadline 6/30
Nutrition Education & Promotion
- Recognize National Public Health Week
Continuing Education
- Incorporating Plant-based, Minimally Processed Standardized Recipes for All Students – 3/27, 3 pm ET
- Learn More about Digital Accessibility – March Webinar Series
- Access Virtual Training Resources
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In this issue:
Program Operations Information
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School Nutrition Spotlight
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Job Opportunity
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Award/Grant Opportunity
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Nutrition Education & Promotion
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Continuing Education
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In this issue:
Program Operations Information
- Be Aware – CEP Meal Program Incentive Payments (HB259 Section 7.59)
- Complete Eat and Learn – R.A.C.E. Online Training Course by 2/28
- Submit School Nutrition Semi-Annual Financial Report (FC1-A) – Due 3/1
- Apply for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) – Deadline 3/7
- Participate in a CEP Webinar – 3/13, 2 pm ET
- Register for the Charter School Bootcamp by 3/20
- Complete Monitoring and Compliance Self-Assessments for School Year 2024-25
- Register for the 2025 N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute Administrator Showcases
- Plan to Attend Spring 2025 Policy Updates – Register by 4/21
School Nutrition Spotlight
- Celebrating the Superbowl – Princeton Middle/High School
- Follow/Like Us on Social Media
- Share Your School Nutrition Photos
- Send in Articles or Topics of Interest for the School Nutrition Update E-letter
Job Opportunity
- Work with the NCDPI, Office of School Nutrition – Area SN Consultant Positions – Close 2/27
- Apply for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Child Nutrition Area Supervisor Position – Closes 2/28
- Work with Harnett County Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
- Apply for Anson County School Nutrition Director Position
- Have a Job Opportunity to Share?
Award/Grant Opportunity
- Apply for a Whole Kids Garden Grant – Due 3/5
- Submit Application for SNF Equipment Grants – Due 3/12
Nutrition Education & Promotion
- Clue In to School Breakfast, #NSBW National School Breakfast Week – 3/3-7
- Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March – Food Connects Us
Continuing Education
- Submit Presentation Proposal for the 2025 National Farm to Cafeteria Conference – Due 2/28
- Register for the 2025 N.C. Child Hunger Leaders Conference
- Learn More about Digital Accessibility – March Webinar Series
- Access Virtual Training Resources
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In this issue:
Program Operations Information
Complete the Summer 2025 Statement of Intent – Due by 2/3
Submit Comments on 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report – Due 2/10
Complete the 2025 Summer Nutrition Application Process – Webinar 2/11, 2 pm ET
Save the Date – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Application
Complete Eat and Learn – R.A.C.E. Online Training Course by 2/28
Submit Comments on High-Protein Yogurt and Grain-Based Desserts Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs – Due 3/26
Host a N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute Workshop
Utilize February-July 2025 Menu Templates
School Nutrition Spotlight
Recognizing 2025 N.C. Jr. Chef Finalist Teams
Embracing Farm to School in Gaston County Schools
Follow/Like Us on Social Media
Share Your School Nutrition Photos
Send in Articles or Topics of Interest for the School Nutrition Update E-letter
Job Opportunity
Apply for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Child Nutrition Area Supervisor Position – Closes 2/28
Work with Harnett County Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
Apply for Anson County School Nutrition Director Position
Work with the NCDPI, Office of School Nutrition – Area SN Consultant Openings
Have a Job Opportunity to Share?
Award/Grant Opportunity
Apply for GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant – Due 1/31
Nutrition Education & Promotion
Check Out the January Ag in the Classroom Book of the Month
Celebrate Food and Nutrition Observances
Continuing Education
Reading and Understanding Food and Nutrition Facts Labels – 1/30, 3 pm ET
Submit Presentation Proposal for the 2025 National Farm to Cafeteria Conference – Due 2/15
Register for the 2025 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference
Access Virtual Training Resources
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