District Kicks off National School Lunch Week

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With the theme “Find Your Treasure,” Aldine ISD is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct.14 to 18, highlighting the importance of healthy school lunches to a student’s success in and out of the classroom.
The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 to provide nutritious meals to kids from low-income families who might not otherwise have access to nutritious daily meals. Since then, the NSLP has played an essential role in ensuring the health and well-being of public school students across the country by giving them the fuel they need to succeed.

Currently, the NSLP serves nearly 30 million children every school day. It helps fight childhood hunger while supporting American farms and farmers.

Despite the critical role the NSLP plays in the health and success of American students, many people in Aldine may not know about Aldine ISD’s free meal program. Aldine ISD’s National School Lunch Week celebration aims to get the word out to let parents and the community know that we serve healthy, nutritious lunches for free at all Aldine ISD schools daily.

Executive Director of CNS Susan D’Amico says, “National School Lunch Week is an important reminder of the role healthy meals play in the education of our youth. By participating in this weeklong celebration, we aim to increase student participation in our lunch programs and promote the delicious and nutritious meals served at our schools.”

Throughout the week, AISD will encourage students to “hunt” for their favorite healthy meals and discover the “treasures” of eating nutritious meals daily. The entire community is encouraged to support the AISD lunchroom staff, recognizing their vital role in nourishing students and promoting success during NSLW and every day.

Primary and Elementary School Events

Coloring Contest

Each child who enjoys lunch on Monday will receive a special coloring sheet.

• Primary Schools: All lunching students will receive a scented sticker on Wednesday. The day will also feature a special lucky tray event, where 12 students will win fun prizes, including squishy balls. Four lucky winners will also be chosen at each campus and awarded exciting prizes on Friday.
• Elementary Schools: We will have a lucky tray day on Wednesday and Thursday when 12 students will be given a fun prize each day (yoyos or foam balls). Four winners will be selected at each campus and given exciting prizes on Friday.

Bicycle Drawings

At the end of National School Lunch Week, the Child Nutrition Services Department will conduct a random drawing at each of the five elementary schools with the highest lunch participation. One lucky student at each of the five campuses will be the proud winner of a new bicycle. Chief Operations Officer Dr. Fred Washington and Susan D’Amico, executive director of CNS, will present the bicycles at a later date.