Parental Involvement
Your interest in the meals served in your school and the food choices your child makes is encouraged. You can get involved by
· joining
your child for lunch. Arrange your visit with the teacher or principal.
· getting
to know the manager and learning more about the goals of the nutrition program.
· inviting
the manager to present information about the program at a parent meeting.
· participating
in your school’s parent advisory group and sharing your ideas for emphasizing good nutrition at school.
· teaming
up with teachers, the nutrition staff and parents to hold tasting parties to introduce unfamiliar foods and taste test healthier
preparation methods.
· becoming
familiar with how the school’s menus apply the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how menus provide essential nutrients.
· working
with teachers, the principal and parent groups to ensure foods served during school meetings, class parties and school sponsored
events include healthy selections.
