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2024 SN Updates

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DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of October 14-18, 2024


Topics in this issue:

 

Program Operations Information
  • Complete Monitoring and Compliance Self-Assessments or Onsite Reviews for School Year 2024-25
  • Register for the Financial Management 101 Course
  • Check Out New Menu Templates – November 2024-January 2025
  • Incorporating Diversity into School Menus 
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Offering Free, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in 212 North Carolina 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
  • Work with Durham Public Schools – School Nutrition Regional Supervisor
  • Work with the NCDPI, Office of School Nutrition – School Nutrition Consultant
  • Apply for the School Nutrition Director Position with Randolph County Schools
  • Work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Child Nutrition (CN) Area Supervisor
  • Submit Application – Johnston County Culinary and Dietetic Specialist 
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Growing Oversized Cabbages for Scholarships – Apply by 11/1
  • Spreading Seeds for Education with Native Plants – Due 11/15
  • Going Local – Educator Grants – Due 11/15 
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Encourage Participation in the 2025 N.C. Jr. Chef Competition 
Farm to School
  • Farm to School
  • Help Reach All 100 Counties with the #NCCrunch! 
Continuing Education
  • Addressing Food Insecurity and Advancing Food Justice with Farm to School – 10/21, 3 pm ET
  • Leading the Conversation on School Meals – 10/24, 3 pm ET
  • Sourcing Locally Grown Foods - Procurement Best Practices – 10/31, 3 pm ET
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of August 12-16, 2024

 

Topics in this issue:

•    Learn About the What, Why, When and How of Menu Certification – 8/21, 3 pm ET
•    Comment on Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in Summer Meal Programs – Deadline 8/27 
•    Explore Back-to-School Resources from the Institute of Child Nutrition
•    Celebrating Summer Nutrition All-stars – Catawba County
•    Share Your N.C. Farm to Summer Success Stories
•    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
•    Work with Union County Public Schools, School Nutrition Services – Clinical Dietitian and Marketing Specialist
•    Apply for Haywood County School Nutrition Supervisor Position
•    Work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Child Nutrition (CN) Area Supervisor
•    Submit Application – Johnston County Culinary and Dietetic Specialist
•    Turnip the Beet 2024! - Award Deadline 9/12
•    Prepare for N.C. Summer Nutrition Champion Awards
•    Adopt a Cow
•    Learn Expansion Strategies for Afterschool Suppers and Snacks – 8/22, 3 pm ET
•    Exploring Math in the Garden – 8/22, 7 pm ET
•    Participate in the 2024 Hunger-Free Communities Virtual Summit
•    Learn More – Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Final Rule
•    Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of July 22-26, 2024

 

Topics in this issue:
  • Plan Your Road Map for Healthier School Meals in 2024-25
  • Complete the Quarterly Supply Chain Assistance Report
  • Learn More – USDA Makes Record-Breaking 14.3M Investment in Farm to School
  • Grantees – 2 North Carolina Grantees
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • 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
  • Work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Two Open Positions
  • Apply for Stanly County School Nutrition Director Position
  • Submit Application – Johnston County Culinary and Dietetic Specialist
  • Work with Lexington City Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
  • Apply for Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Recognition Awards
  • Check Out N.C. Ag in the Classroom July Book of the Month
  • Incorporating Plant-based Options in School Meals – 7/25, 3 pm ET
  • Learn More – Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Final Rule
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD - SN Update - Week of July 15-19
 

Topics in this issue:

Program Operations Information
  • Check Out New USDA and ICN Resources
  • Understanding Your HACCP Plans – Webinar Series
  • Complete the Quarterly Supply Chain Assistance Report
  • Utilize the 2024-25 Reimbursement Rates
  • Be on the Lookout for the 2024-25 School Menu Templates
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Inspiring Student Satisfaction - Davie County Schools
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • Send in Articles or Topics of Interest for the School Nutrition Update E-letter
Job Opportunity
  • Apply for Stanly County School Nutrition Director Position
  • Work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Area School Nutrition Supervisor
  • Submit Application – Johnston County Culinary and Dietetic Specialist
  • Work with Lexington City Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Apply for Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Recognition Awards
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Celebrate N.C. Farm to Summer Week!
Continuing Education
  • Learn More – Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Final Rule
  • Attend the NFSN 2024 Partner Annual Meeting – 8/14-16
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of June 24-28


Topics in this issue:
Program Operations Information
  • Understanding Your HACCP Plans – Webinar Series
  • Complete the Quarterly Supply Chain Assistance Report
  • Check Out New Promotional Resources for N.C. Summer Nutrition Programs
  • Explore the Child Nutrition Dashboard
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Celebrating Farm to School and School Meals – Buncombe County Schools
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • 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 – School Nutrition Consultant
  • Work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Area School Nutrition Supervisor
  • Submit Application – Johnston County Culinary and Dietetic Specialist
  • Apply for Exciting New Opportunity – Davidson County School Nutrition Supervisor
  • Work with Lexington City Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Create Lots of Compassion Grant Opportunity – Due 6/30
  • Apply for Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Grants – Due 6/30
  • Submit Application for Growing Our Communities Grant – Due 6/30
  • Apply for NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Celebrate Dairy Month
  • Take the N.C. Farm to Summer Challenge
Continuing Education
  • Navigate the New USDA School Nutrition Standards – 6/27, 3 pm ET
  • Gear Up for Back to School with Afterschool Suppers and Snacks – 6/27, 3 pm ET
  • Learn More – Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Final Rule
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of June 10-14, 2024


Topics in this issue:

Program Operations Information
  • Encourage Participation in N.C. Summer Nutrition Programs
  • Watch USDA School Nutrition Standards Updates Webinar and Review Resources
  • Learn About Expanded Geographic Preference in the Final Rule – 6/20, 2 pm ET
  • Learn More and Take Action - Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Final Rule
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Celebrating the End of the School Year – Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf
  • Honk If You See the New Iredell Statesville Schools Food Truck!
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • 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 Exciting New Opportunity – Davidson County School Nutrition Supervisor
  • Work with Lexington City Schools – School Nutrition Supervisor Opening
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Apply for NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project
  • Apply for Growing Our Communities Grant – Due 6/30
  • Apply for Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Grants – Due 6/30
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Bring the Farm to Summer
  • Check Out N.C. Ag in the Classroom June Book of the Month
Continuing Education
  • Explore Destination Specification – 6/14, 3 pm ET
  • Unlocking the Power of Sorghum: A Sustainable Supergrain for School Meals – 6/20, 3 pm ET
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of May 20-24, 2024


Topics in this issue:

Program Operations Information
  • Review School Nutrition Standards Updates and Resources
    Register for the SNA-NC Pre-conference Workshops
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Featuring N.C. Jr. Chef Team Recipes on School Menus 
  • Congratulate the Northern High N.C. Jr. Chef Team on Winning the 2024 Southeast Jr. Chef Competition!
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • 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
  • Light Pathways to Global Success - Surry County Assistant School Nutrition Director
  • Connect Children to a Prosperous Future - Child Nutrition Lead Manager
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Apply for Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Grant Opportunities Supporting School Gardening and Wildlife Habitat Programs – Due 5/31
  • Apply for the Food Justice for Kids Prize by Newman’s Own Foundation – 6/11
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Check Out N.C. Ag in the Classroom Book of the Month
Continuing Education
  • Engage with Students Behind the Teens Talk Wellness Podcast – 5/29, 4 pm ET 
  • Managing Inventory in Schools: Strategies for Tracking and Controlling Costs – 5/30, 3 pm ET 
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

DOWNLOAD SN Update - Week of April 22-26, 2024


Topics in this issue:

Program Operations Information
  • Register for the SNA-NC Pre-conference Workshops
School Nutrition Spotlight
  • Showcase the N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute
  • Share North Carolina-Grown Ingredient Photos
  • 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 Union County School Nutrition Services – Program Supervisor
Award/Grant Opportunity
  • Apply for Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Recognition Awards
Nutrition Education & Promotion
  • Engaging Kids with Local Food and Farms
Continuing Education
  • Budgeting and Financial Monitoring Best Practices in School Nutrition Programs - 4/25, 2 pm ET
  • Unlocking Access: Implementing Home Delivered Meals to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Families – 4/25, 2 pm ET
  • Learn How Climate Change is Transforming Food Systems and Impacting Nutrition and Food Security – 4/30, 9 am ET
  • Programming in the Summer for School Gardens – 4/30, 3 pm ET
  • Boosting Participation in Summer Nutrition Programs with Expert Menu Planning – 4/30, 2:30 pm ET
  • Access Virtual Training Resources

 

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