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April 2018

B: Assorted Jamwich

L: Beef Steak CheeseburgerSweet Potato Crinkles

Spinach Deli Salad

B: Mini Pancakes

L: Beef Steak FingersMashed Potatoes

Seasoned Green Beans

B: Mini Waffles

L: Clux Delux Chicken FiletRomaine Tomato SaladWaved Chili Cucumber

B: Mini Pancakes

L: Beef Steak FingersMashed Potatoes

Seasoned Green Beans

B: Kolache

L: Golden Chicken TendersGarlic Toast

Mashed PotatoesCelery & Carrot Sticks

B: Turkey Ham &Cheese Croissant

L: Chicken DippersSweet Potato CrinklesZucchini Corn Medley

B: Turkey Sausage Biscuit

L: Pasta & Turkey MeatballsGarlic BreadstickItalian Zucchini

Parmesan Roasted Carrots

B: Yogurt Fruit Parfait& Granola

L: Chicken Parmesan w/PastaGarlic Breadstick

Parmesan Roasted CarrotsItalian Zucchini

B: Kolache

L: Hot Turkey & Cheese SubFresh Broccoli

Romaine & Tomato Deli Salad

B: Sweet Potato Gingerbread

L: Turkey Hot DogSweet Potato Crinkles

Celery Sticks

B: Turkey Ham &Cheese Croissant

L: Crispy Beef TacosSpanish Rice

Romaine Tomato SaladRefried Beans

B: Yogurt Fruit Parfait& Granola

L: Chicken Parmesan w/PastaGarlic Breadstick

Parmesan Roasted CarrotsItalian Zucchini

B: Assorted Jamwich

L: Beef Steak CheeseburgerSweet Potato Crinkles

Spinach Deli Salad

B: Turkey Ham &Cheese Croissant

L: Crispy Beef TacosSpanish Rice

Romaine Tomato SaladRefried Beans

B: Assorted Jamwich

L: BBQ ChickenSpanish RiceBaked Beans

Mandarin & Pear Salad

B: Yogurt & Apple Cinnamon Bar

L: Chicken TacosGarden SaladCharro Beans

B: Chicken Biscuit

L: Cheese & TurkeyPepperoni Pizza

Spinach Deli SaladFresh Baby Carrots

B: English Muffin w/Canadian Ham

L: Cheese & TurkeyPepperoni PizzaSteamed Corn

Spinach Deli Salad

B: Assorted Muffins

L: Cheese & TurkeyPepperoni PizzaSteamed Corn

Mandarin & Pear Salad

B: Kolache

L: Golden Chicken TendersGarlic Toast

Mashed PotatoesCelery & Carrot Sticks

B: Assorted Muffins

L: Cheese & TurkeyPepperoni PizzaSteamed Corn

Mandarin & Pear Salad

Offered Daily

Carrots are low in calories, high in nutrition, and deli-cious as a snack or vegeta-ble side. This bright orange vegetable is an excellent source of Vitamin A. Vita-min A plays a critical role in maintaining healthy eye vi-sion. Did you know we offercarrots every week on our serving line? Make sure you try the Parmesan Roasted Carrots and Baby Carrots next time you go through the line!

Nutrition Tips

Key B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | FF: Fat Free Salad Bar will be available Tuesday-Thursday for College PrepSalad Boxes will be available Tuesday-Thursday for Academy

For Breakfast:• Assorted Fresh Fruit• 100% Fruit Juice (K – 12)• Fat-Free Milk• 1% Milk• Whole Grains• Assorted Cereal & Cracker Pack

For Lunch:• Assorted Fresh Fruit• Fat-Free Milk• 1% Milk• Whole Grains

Menu is subject to change.

Get Active!

Joke of the MonthWhat do you call an angry pea?

See answer below on the right.

The IDEA Farm Program is a branch of the IDEA Child Nutrition Program that enriches the connection students have with fresh, healthy food while offering educational opportunities in science. Currently, the program manages farms at IDEA Donna, Quest, Monterrey Park, and the Leafy Green Machine launching this Spring at Eastside. The farms provide fresh produce exclusively for IDEA cafeterias.IDEA Farms offer:Fresh Vegetables – What we grow is driven by our menu. We are on track to harvest 9,000 pounds of produce that include, but not limited to: cucumber, lettuce, zucchini, kale, and carrots. Make sure you try these vegetables on the salad bar.Innovation – The Leafy Green Machine (LGM) is a hydroponic system housed in a shipping container that grows plants with minimal amounts of water and no soil. With the launch of the LGM, the IDEA Farm Program will be able to increase organic produce and engage students with a technologically advanced method to sustainably grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The LGM is capable of producing 600 heads of lettuce a week for our cafeterias!Educational Opportunities – Whether it’s a farm, a school garden, or a hydroponic system the focus on nutrition education, science, and sustainability make the farm program an important part of learning. Over 200 students will be certified this year in plant growth and development through the Junior Master Gardener program. In addition, all campuses have the opportunity to engage in educational field lessons at their nearest farm.

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Visit Our Website At www.ideapublicschools.org for more nutrition information.

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrim-inating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

April is National Garden Month and there’s no better time to connect with nature, take pride in growing your own plants, and reap the amazing health benefits of gardening. The garden is a delightful place to achieve a great mind and body workout. Gardening is considered moderate exercise and connecting with nature can create a calming and relaxed state of mind.

FARM TO SCHOOL AT IDEA

What are students saying about IDEA farms?

“I love vegetables, can I come to the farm every day?”– Aurora Male, 1st Grade,IDEA Quest

“I want to be a farmer one day! Catalyst hour is my favorite part of the day.”– Sarah Mendez, 6th Grade,IDEA Quest