Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. B aLB3479 .U6B47 1993 Food and Nutrition Service National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program United States Department of Agriculture Best Practices 1993 Food and Nutrition Service National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program United States Department of Agriculture United States Food and 3101 Park Center Drive Department of Nutrition Alexandria, VA 22302 Agriculture Service Dear School Food Service Professional: The Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture is proud to recognize the 1993"Best Practices" award winners for their exemplaryaccomplishments in the National School Lunch and SchoolBreakfast Programs. As you know, proper diet is important for the well-being of our Nation's children. The meals you plan, prepare, and serve play an important role in ensuring our 25 million customers are able to do their best, and to grow into healthy and productive citizens. There are many people in your profession doing wonderful things to enhance the effectiveness of these programs - this booklet highlights just 47 of those ideas which we felt deserved recognition. As a partner in the effort to work towards better health and nutrition for all Americans, I encourage you to read the booklet, to adopt the practices you can use, and to share your own great ideas with others in your area. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our children - in the future of America. Sincerely, Child Nutrition Division Table of Contents Accommodating Students with Special Needs Brandywine School District. 2 Churchill Junior High School.3 Crestwood Children’s Center...4 John F. Jennedy School and Stanislaus A.R.C.5 Jordan Valley School...6 Mohican Center.7 Smyrna Middle School.8 Creativity in Menu Planning Aldine Independent Schol District.10 Beaufort County Public Schools.11 Fort Zumwalt School District... 12 Howard County Public Schools.13 ^ Sedro-Woolley School District.14 Shenendehowa Central School District.15 Environmentally Friendly Cafeteria Prctices Alief Independent School District.18 Bellvue Public Schools...19 Carmel Clay Schools.20 Cranston East High School. 21 Fairfax County Public Schools.22 Grand Island School Food Service.23 Innovative Cafeteria Practices Cumberland County Schools. 26 Federal Way Public Schools.27 Bloomington Public Schools.28 Middletown City School District.29 National Winner! Table of Contents St. John Lutheran School 31 Slidell High School. 32 Marketing/Increased Participation Greater Latrobe School District. 34 Manson School District. 35 Ridgecrest Elementary School. 36 St. Tammany Parish School Board 37 West Noble Elementary School. 38 West Point School District. 39 Wilmington Public Schools. 40 Nutrition Education Chicopee Public Schools. 42 Laramie County School District # 1 43 Ma’ema’e Elementary School. 44 Morgan County Middle School. 45 Oklahoma City Public Schools. 46 School District of LaCrosse. 47 Van Ness Elementary School. 48 School Breakfast Program Expansion Alisal Union Elementary School District.50 Hamilton City School District.51 Kansas City, Missouri School District.52 Lawrence Public Schools.53 Park Forest Middle School.54 Pittsburgh School District.55 Helena Elementary School.56 $ National Winner!