Nutrition Education Project : SFCSD : San Francisco Unified School District

Student, Family, and Community Support Department

About Us

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 Staff Wellness Guidelines 4. Read the News What's New Nutrition Newsletter Calendar Harvest of the Month Menus 5. Attend A Workshop 6. Seek Inspiration 7. Mark Your Calendar

1. Teach Students

Mark Your
Calendar

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

2012-13 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 New Professional Development: “Addressing Health Disparities: Part A - Nutrition and Physical Activity"	September 24,2012 Go to calendar listing
	Have families submit Lunch Meal application forms.	Due September 28,2012 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 3, 2012 Visit San Francisco Safe Routes to School website
	Attend Taking your Class on a Farmers’ Market Fieldtrip workshop.	October 10, 2012 Go to calendar listing
	Parent/Teacher Conferences	October 15-19, 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
	Celebrate Farm Day	October 18, 2012 Provide opportunities for students to learn about all the ways that farmers and ranchers affect their daily lives Learn more about San Francisco Farm Day
	Celebrate National Food Day	October 24, 2012 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, 2012 Plan ahead for a classroom party. Pass out the Halloween handout to families English \| Chinese \| Spanish (pdfs)
	Cook up a batch of savory and creamy pumpkin soup.	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
	Enjoy a delicious and succulent ripe persimmon.	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.
	Use different colored beets to create a colorful and earthy beet salad.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month

January

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 1 with colleagues.	January 23, 2013, register by Jan. 15 Go to calendar listing Learn about prior event
	Citrus: After your daily walk around the park, enjoy a refreshing orange!	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
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 2 with colleagues.	February 20, 2013, register by 13th Go to calendar listing Learn about last year's event
	Parent conferences	February 25 - March 1, 2013 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
	Beans: Toss fresh edamame into your salad for a healthy and yummy boost.	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
	Attend the workshop Nutrition and Learning 3 with colleagues.	March 20, register by February 13, 2013 Go to calendar listing Learn about prior event
	Add peas to your plate. They are fun and delicious.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

April

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	Standardized Testing	April 8- May 9, 2013 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 Week	April 22-26, 2013 Visit Bike to School Day website
	Screen Free Week	April 30-May 6, 2013 Visit Screen Free Week website
	Make a refreshing cucumber salad with low-fat plain yogurt.	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters

May

	EVENT	DATES/TO DO/NOTES
	ReThink Your Drink Week	May 6-10, 2013 Learn more about Rethink Your Drink
	Celebrate the beginning of summer with a bowl of fresh strawberries	See complete list of Harvest of the Month Newsletters