Nutrition News

“I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I Am!”

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2) with Green Eggs and Ham is a popular, festive tradition for schools and families, often aligning with Read Across America Day. The dish can be made using simple, natural, or fun methods to create a memorable breakfast or snack.

Green Eggs and Ham With Kale (or Spinach)

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons onion roughly chopped
• 1 cup kale washed with big stems removed (you can also use spinach)
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• butter for frying

Optional Sides:

• ham
• whole-wheat biscuits see below for link to recipe

Instructions:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender (including the salt and pepper) and blend until the greens are pureed into little bits.

• Heat a big pat of butter (don’t be stingy!) in a frying pan over medium low heat.

• Once the butter has melted pour the egg mixture into the warm pan. Let it sit for a couple minutes before you begin to stir and scramble with a spatula. Cook until eggs are done all the way through.

• Serve warm with ham and biscuits

We are asking that all outstanding lunch balances be paid promptly to support our programs' finances. Funding lunch accounts can be paid through e~Funds:

Here are a few helpful hints to get started:

• You will need your child's lunch/student ID number to make a payment.

• Click here for the e~Funds payment site

You can still make payments at the main office during registration days, or at any lunch room cashier but setting up an account and paying in advance will save time and give you an opportunity to see a breakdown of your fees in advance.

• Click HERE for information on how to set up an e~Funds account

• Click HERE for the e~Funds payment website

• How to Check your Student lunch account transactions

You can still make payments directly to a Food Service Cashier at any school cafeteria with cash or check, but setting up an account and paying in advance will save time and give you an opportunity to see a breakdown of your lunch activity in advance. I would like to encourage parents and caregivers to have conversations with your student/s regarding you and your families lunch and a la carte participation. As a school requirement we can not deny a student taking a hot lunch, note that any hot lunch taken by your student/s will be charged to their account.

Food is essential for everyone. It plays a role in our culture, heritage and everyday lives, from ordinary days to special occasions and holidays. Learn about the importance of each food group and how to properly plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks in a safe way.