School Nutrition 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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School Nutrition Spotlight

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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