FOOD & FITNESS FOR A HEALTHY CHILD
*NUTRITION NUGGETS*
Monthly Newsletter

*2007 Starting Date:   September 11th *
"Feed The Kids Program"
*FREE SUPPER*
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PLACE:     Lincoln Elementary School                 
                                                                               
WHEN:     Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday      
                 evenings (when school is in session) 
                 September - June.                                   

TIME:       5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
                                                                                      
WHAT:     A hot meal is prepared by a school     
                 chef and served by Rotary Volunteers 
                                                                                
WHO:      Children and their parents are welcome!

WHY:      The goal is to provide a hot meal to      
                hungry children and their families.        

Please Come !

Feed the Kids is a partnership created by the Rotary Club of Augusta, the Augusta Rotary Foundation and the Augusta Public Schools.  For more information email the Augusta Rotary at FeedtheKids@AugustaRotary.org  or call at 624-7568.

Steps to a Healthier You

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled MyPyramid, a new symbol and interative food guidance system.  MyPyramid, which replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992, is part of an overall food guidance system that emphasizes the need for a more individual approach to improving diet and lifestyle.

The MyPyramid symbol, which is deliberately simple, is meant to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices and to be active every day.

For a visual of the "anatomy" of MyPyramid, go to:  
http://mypyramid.gov/downloads/MyPyramid_Anatomy.pdf

For a mini poster, go to:  
http://mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf

A child-friendly version of MyPyramid for teachers and children is being developed.  This version of MyPyramid is intended to reach children 6 to 11 years old with targeted messages about the importance of making smart eating and physical activity choices.  Additional information about USDA's MyPyramid is available at  http://MyPyramid.gov.  The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and consumer brochure are available at www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.

Reminder
If you think that you may qualify for meal assistance
(Free or Reduced Price School Meals)
Please complete an application and send it in to school. 

FREE & REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEAL APPLICATION

All information on a students eligibility is confidential
and will not be shared with anyone.

For assistance in completing an application
or questions about the process, please call.

School Breakfast & Lunch Prices 
are posted below, for your reference.
A school meal is a high-value, low-cost option available to you
and your children each and every school day.

The Augusta School Nutrition Program prepares nutritious breakfasts & lunches daily, in all of our schools.  Our goal is to provide meals that meet the expectations of all of out customers (students, parents, and educators).  This is a challenge, one that we take seriously and work hard to achieve.  Communication is vital to our success.  We actively seek feedback through the formation of Nutrition Advisory Councils (NAC's). If you wish to participate in the N.A.C. within your school , please contact your Principal or the kitchen manager.  Should you at any time wish to share a comment, concern, or suggestion regarding our program, please do not hesitate to contact your kitchen manager or the Director of School Nutrition Programs using the e-mail link at the top of this page, or by calling 626-2468 extension # 3215.