November - the Wauconda Community Unit School District

How are students reacting to the new lunch regulations? Some news
reports are portraying students as unsatisfied with the new lunch
regulations, claiming that not enough food is being served. However,
Arbor has seen a different reaction.
Elementary schools are seeing much less waste, especially with
tortilla chips. Even fifth grade students, who receive the same portions
as Kindergarten students, had said that they feel satified with the new
portions. Other than some minor changes such as smaller buns, high
school students have said they haven’t noticed a huge difference in
entrée portions. Students are excited for the variety of vegetables
offered, and for the option to choose between fruits and vegetables. One
middle school student asked to have spinach offered. This is the change
we are looking to see—students wanting to eat healthy versus forcing
them to do so.
October is Popcorn and
Cranberry Month!
Celebrate by making this Popcorn and
Cranberry Trail Mix!
Did you know…
� Popcorn is a whole grain
� Cranberries are a good source of
vitamin C which helps to fight scurvy
Sara McCarthy, RD, LDN
Corporate Dietitian / Nutrition Educator
Arbor Management, Inc.
Sara.RD.Arbor@gmail.com
Research shows that families who spend as little as
30 minutes 5 times per week eating together show
an increase in:
Communication
Family bonding
Academic Performance
Nutrition
Mealtime conversations should revolve around
positive topics versus conflicts. This environment
creates a trusting atmosphere that children look
forward to. Students with family support have
better self-confidence and academic drive which is
reflected in their test scores. Students who eat more
fruit and vegetables with their families show
healthier eating practices outside of the home.
Suggest family mealtime in your home, today!
Research provided by Washington State University, Cooperative Extension, Nutrition
Education Network and USDA Food & Nutrition Service
Colorful Popcorn & Cranberry Trail Mix!
Prep Time: 5min Serves: 4
Ingredients:
⬚ 1 bag Microwave Popcorn, natural or no butter added
⬚ 1 cup Cranberries, dried
⬚ 1 bag M&Ms ®
⬚ ½ cup Peanuts, roasted, lightly salted
Directions:
1. Pop popcorn in the microwave according to package directions.
2. Allow popcorn to cool.
3. In a large gallon bag, shake together nuts, cranberries, and M&Ms ® .
4. Add cooled popcorn to bag and shake to mix.
5. Enjoy your healthy snack!
Experiment with different dried fruits, nuts, and seeds!