School Nutrition Magazine

Chef Rebecca Poulson demonstrates an easy technique to serve up ooey, gooey pressed sandwiches even in high-volume school kitchens. Test it out yourself using some of the craveable sandwich recipes featured in SN's January/February issue.

Rebecca's Kitchen Wisdom video Chef Rebecca Poulson demonstrates an easy technique to serve up ooey, gooey pressed sandwiches even in high-volume school kitchens. Test it out yourself using some…

As 2022 winds to a close, we're sharing some of our favorite images from the last 12 months. Our 2022 Yearbook, here and in the January/February issue of SN, features exuberant cafeteria teams, special guests, delicious food, creative décor, sassy looks and adorable kids. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do in 2023!

Happy New Year!

Mmmmmm....... What a great solution to add flavor while also reducing waste! Have you tried any of the recipes in the November/December issue yet? Let us know what you think!

Turn Veggie Scraps Into a Delicious Stock Inspired by School Nutrition's focus on Chilis, Soups and Stews (November/December), Chef Rebecca Polson shares some Kitchen Wisdom on how to create a vegetable…

Were you inspired by the ideas we shared in the November/December issue for starting a catering program or taking yours to the next level? Build on that momentum by attending the first webinar in our new SNA Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live series!

Join SNA staff and special guest Lori Danella, MS, SNS, Director of Nutrition Services at Lee’s Summit R7 School District, Kansas City, Mo., for a brand-new webinar series, “SNA Ideas Exchange: SN Magazine Live!” This “Virtual Magazine Club” will focus on the topic of the latest School Nutrition magazine: catering!

Don’t expect a traditional webinar! You’ll be invited to turn on your cameras and unmute to join in on a book club-style discussion. Save your seat today at www.pathlms.com/sna/courses/48879/webinars/33028.

is here! Can you share a little love with the School Nutrition Foundation?

Happy Giving Tuesday! Together we can make a difference in the lives of school nutrition professionals across the country. By donating, you can help a "school lunch hero" go back to school, attend a conference or receive a grant. If you've already made a donation, thank you so much for supporting SNF! If not, you can do so now at https://www.classy.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2022/c426448

Special thanks to our friends , who will match Giving Tuesday donations of up to $10,000.

Celebrating our thanks for all you do for America's kids!

Learn how school districts around the country launched catering programs to provide their special events with nourishing and celebratory refreshments while, in most cases, generating extra income too!

Read at https://schoolnutrition.org/news-publications/sn-magazine/november-december-2022/?ysso_log_in=true

The celebration also features guest speakers sharing stories on utilizing USDA Supply Chain Assistance Funds and other USDA support. Open to all SNA members, you just need to be signed into the Training Zone! Register now at https://www.pathlms.com/sna/webinars/32163.

Make and Serve Pumpkin Spice Lattes Join School Nutrition magazine's consulting chef, Rebecca Polson, to learn how to make a favorite beverage for high-schoolers: Pumpkin Spice Lattes! This upgraded…

Are you ready to grow your career and be seen as a K-12 school nutrition leader? Whether you’re pursuing one of the four levels of the Certificate Program or sitting for the Credentialing exam, SNA has specialized pathways help you achieve the professional growth you deserve! Learn more at, http://ow.ly/If3h50KICkX

Congratulations to Paula Glynn, Regional Manager, Schwan’s Company, winner of SNF’s “Back2School” $10,000 Golden Ticket Raffle! The School Nutrition Foundation’s Golden Ticket raffle supports the Annual Fund which has provided $2.6 million and counting in scholarships to SNA members since 1964.

You can support the foundation in many ways, from volunteering at conferences to becoming a Monthly Maverick supporter! Learn more at, http://ow.ly/JuNu50KIuEN

During the pandemic, the USDA issued waivers allowing all students to eat school meals at no cost. However, this program ended for SY2022-23, leaving millions of students at risk and forcing schools to take on skyrocketing unpaid meal debt that must be paid out of education funds. The only solution to ensure, safe, healthy and affordable school meals for every school student is for Congress to pass legislation that will provide them for all students free of charge–permanently. This why SNA has created a petition urging President Biden and the U.S. Congress to provide meals to all students at no charge.

Help us get to 10,000 by signing your name at www.change.org/p/every-child-deserves-nutritious-school-meals-free-of-charge, then share the link with your friends!

Meet Lori Adkins, MS, CHE, SNS, your new SNA President for the 2022-2023 school year, in the August/September edition of SN Magazine. We had the opportunity to catch up with Lori, who shared that "my big hope is that more members start to see themselves as leaders and choose to get involved with the Association as engaged participants." Read our interview and get exclusive insight into her vision for leadership at http://ow.ly/9YRz50KeYi0

Keep students engaged and entertained with the latest from ! “Milking it for All It’s Worth” is full of fun ways to put dairy in the spotlight, with fun and fascinating facts about dairy. Learn why milk cools the burn of spicy foods and why cows can’t go down a set of stairs in this informative School Nutrition Magazine digital extra.

Read More: http://ow.ly/3zVE50JobJL

In this national climate of low unemployment, every tip for making the most of your recruitment processes and approaches can provide a critical advantage! In “Talk a Good Game,” a new SN Plus article, you’ll discover best practice suggestions for making the most of the job interview process, including suggested questions designed to draw out insights about an applicant’s potential contributions to your team, as well as aspects of their personality.

Read it now! http://ow.ly/HPb750J9cph

This issue of SN Plus was made possible by support from AccuTemp Products.

Bring the light and brightness of Spring into your kitchens by using citrus, the topic of this month's Food Focus in School Nutrition magazine! Chef Rebecca Polson of Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services shares how to best use various types of citrus fruits in this month's bonus video.

Watch Now: http://ow.ly/MRil50ITEV2
Read the Article: http://ow.ly/7Vvx50ITEV1

Are you confused about labor shortages? Are you looking for an explainer on how your hiring challenges fit in to “the Big Picture” affecting businesses nationwide? SN mag Editor Patricia Fitzgerald sits down with keynote speaker Ron Hetrick of to break down our current labor economy, including tips on how to stand out from the hiring crowd.
Read: https://bit.ly/3L4wbcA

Without waiver extensions, it's more crucial than ever for members to submit comments urging U.S. Department of Agriculture to ease rules for schools battling supply chain disruptions.
The comment period for the transitional standards is open through March 24 - this is an opportunity to show why your schools need realistic, achievable standards moving forward to manage ongoing supply chain, labor and cost challenges that impact efforts to meet sodium and whole grain rules.
Take action today: https://bit.ly/3JnHDj8

Is the efficiency, potential and overall success of your school nutrition operations being held back by staff who resist adopting new technologies?

In “Is Your Team Tech-Hesitant?” from the team at SN magazine, you’ll discover common causes for tech-related stress and best-practice training tips for building confidence. Read it now!

https://schoolnutrition.org/news-publications/news/2022/sn-plus-tips-to-building-tech-confidence/

Thank you to Horizon Software for their support for this article.

Build your team (despite pervasive staffing shortages and challenges), and help them succeed with the help of the March 2022 issue of School Nutrition magazine, available exclusively on SchoolNutrition.org!

This month's articles include:
- Short- and long-term solutions for recruiting and retaining valuable employees
- Examples of how school nutrition programs are experiencing success through teamwork, despite labor shortages
- A close look at the concept of equity and why it matters in your workplace

Plus, it's ! Of course, SN mag has top trends and K-12 recipes for incorporating savory breakfast options into your menus. Read it today!

https://schoolnutrition.org/news-publications/news/2022/march/read-the-march-2022-issue-of-school-nutrition/

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, SNA celebrates the accomplishments of *all* women, particularly those in the profession. Toot your own horn on the comments—we want to hear what you’re most proud of in your life!

Thanks to your efforts, more than 71,000 alerts have been sent urging Congress' support for H.R. 6613 to allow USDA to extend critical pandemic-related child nutrition waivers through SY 2022-23. Keep it going!
We hope today's add-on panel helped attendees focus their Hill meetings tomorrow on this urgent priority. Share the Action Alert with others to make sure Congress knows how vital these waivers are to our schools and students.
Send an alert: bit.ly/3tvL28U

Happy ! Today's breakfast from Bartow County School Nutrition looks like it will be a huge hit with students. SN magazine wants to see your NSBW celebrations—send us a message here on facebook or email [email protected], and you could see your pictures in an upcoming issue of the magazine!

I spy with my little eye... a school nutrition professional enjoying the January/February issue of SN magazine on Read Across America day! How did you celebrate this fun, festive occasion?

What's the difference between a flatbread and a pizza? Around 20% of consumers say that they think it's a more upscale version of regular pizza, according to Datassential, while around 1/3 of people say flatbreads have more interesting toppings.

Well, that's **definitely** true for this pear and bacon flatbread recipe from Eat Canned Pears!

Pepperoni is great, of course, but maybe it's time to mix things up on pizza day. Asian BBQ Chicken Pizza from Kikkoman might be just the ticket.