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Be sure to mark your calendars for these events, actions and campaigns throughout the school year.

2011-12 Nutrition Education
Action Plan Calendar
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May

August

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Create a healthy classroom environment.	Go to "Create a Healthy Classroom"
	Plan nutrition lessons for the year by reviewing nutrition curricula.	Go to "Teach a Lesson"
	Share some *melons* with your students.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

September

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Attend Taking your Class on a Farmers’ Market Fieldtrip workshop.	September 14, 2011 Go to calendar listing
	Have families submit Lunch Meal application forms.	September 28, 2011 All families should fill out a lunch application, regardless of qualification status. Ask school secretary for meal application.
	Enjoy a crisp nutritious apple.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

October

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Participate in Walk to School Day	October 5, 2011 Visit San Francisco Safe Routes to School website
	Parent/Teacher Conferences	October 17-21, 2011 Check in with parents/caregivers regarding general student health and identify specific concerns related to nutrition and physical activity: Parent/Teacher Conference Nutrition Check In
	Celebrate National Food Day	October 24, 2011 Create a staff salad: everyone brings their favorite fresh vegetable making it a festive meal. Visit the National Food Day website
	Celebrate a candy-less, fruit filled Halloween	October 31, 2011 Plan ahead for a classroom party. Pass out the Halloween handout to families English \| Chinese \| Spanish (pdfs)
	Make some hot soup from root vegetables	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

November

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Distribute to families healthy Thanksgiving Day food ideas.	Get healthier food choice ideas
	Crunch on some nutritious raw green beans from your garden	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

December

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Cook a holiday meal with students or send home a healthy recipe.	Get ideas in our Cook with Students section.
	Incorporate kiwis into your holiday celebrations.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month

January

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 1 with colleagues.	January 25, 2012, register by Jan. 17 Go to calendar listing Learn about last year's event
	Enjoy fresh grapefruit slices on your salad..	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

February

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	February is Physical Activity Month!	Celebrate by conducting daily & weekly activities with your class & for personal wellness! Sample Physical Activity Calendar Blank Calendar
	Secondary health teachers, attend the nutrition education workshop	February 16, 2012
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 2 with colleagues.	February 22, 2012, register by 15th Go to calendar listing Learn about last year's event
	Serve up some crunchy broccoli with hummus.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

March

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	March is Nutrition Education Month!	Celebrate by conducting daily and weekly activities with your class! Sample Nutrition Activity Calendar Blank Calendar
	Parent conferences	March 5 - 9, 2012 Check in with parents/caregivers regarding general student health and identify specific concerns related to nutrition and physical activity: Parent/Teacher Conference Nutrition Check In
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 3 with colleagues.	March 21, register by February 14, 2012 Go to calendar listing Learn about last year's event
	Celebrate Nutrition Education month with a delicious and nutritious spinach salad.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

April

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Standardized Testing	April 2- 26, 2012 Pass out healthy breakfast handout to remind parents of proper nutrition and adequate sleep for testing. Healthy Breakfast Ideas: English \| Chinese \| Spanish (pdfs)
	Participate in Bike to School Day	April 12, 2012 Visit Bike to School Day website
	Turn Off TV Week	April 2012 Visit TV Turn Off website
	Have students taste a variety of dried fruits	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

May

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Rethink Your Drink Week	May 14-18, 2012 Learn more about Rethink Your Drink
	Celebrate the beginning of summer with a bowl of fresh berries	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

1. Teach Students Teach a Lesson Create a Healthy Classroom Cook With Students Plan a Field Trip 2. Reach Families 3. Keep Yourself Healthy Personal Wellness Tips Create Your Plan 4. Read the News What's New Nutrition Newsletter Calendar Harvest of the Month School Lunch Menu/Newsletter 5. Attend A Workshop 6. Seek Inspiration 7. Mark Your Calendar


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