Mask wearing will likely be required through the rest of this school year and a refresher on proper use may be in order as staff returns after winter break.
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We asked and you answered: Thank you to everyone who offered up tips to say “thanks” to our hard working foodservice teams. We showcase some of the suggestions below – and have added the same from the Pro•Team staff.
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USDA has announced proposed regs to restore flexibilities for milk, whole grain and sodium requirements.
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Pro•Team Foodservice Advisors provides meal development and nutritional analysis for manufacturers.
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Pro•Team wants to know: how do you show gratitude to your school nutrition employees. Share what you do on Facebook and be entered for a chance to win a Visualz label maker and a roll of printable food packaging labels ($175.90 value)!
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Pueblo City Schools set their sights on being the community's nutrition hub, this as they manage their district school lunch program, plus federal child nutrition programs that run year-round. One strategy to address their aspiration: a comprehensive branding approach to elevate and enhance district strengths.
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With waivers to operate under summer meal program guidelines extended to the end of the 20-21 SY, districts across the nation are shifting to offer meals in line with SFSP and SSO meal patterns.
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Under nationwide waivers, state agencies may allow SFAs to provide more than one day’s worth of meals to eligible children via a single meal pick-up (by the child or the child’s parent or guardian) or delivery. Team Nutrition recently came out with this publication to help SFAs provide bulk meal service.
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Pro•Team explored assembly options and came up with this super-fast, super-easy way to make PB&J sandwiches. You too can be a PB&J Sandwich Superhero with just a little bit of prep ! Watch our quick how-to video and be inspired.
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USDA recently released a memo in an effort to provide clarification to SFA's, and State Agencies operating under SFSP/SSO.
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Today, it’s easier than ever to get the help you need: simply use your banked points.
In partnership with Cool School Café and Schwan’s Kitchen Circle, Pro•Team is offering a special program of support and availability to consult on the issues most pressing for your team.
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A new survey from the School Nutrition Association (SNA) reveals the severe financial toll school meal programs have incurred as they adapt to safely meet the nutritional needs of students during the pandemic.
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Pro•Team is pleased to be a part of the upcoming CSNA 68th annual conference later this month, joining friends and colleagues who are Showing Up to Make It Happen during 2020.
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The foodservice team at Rapid City Area Schools had lots of ideas for improvement but weren’t sure where to begin. With the expert guidance of Pro•Team Foodservice Advisors, RCAS evaluated its staffing, menus, delivery systems, and marketing to identify priorities to lift their program to the next level.
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USDA announced that school meal programs will have the necessary waivers to offer school meals to all children at no charge through the end of the school year. The waivers also permit schools to continue allowing parents to collect multiple days worth of grab-and-go meals at curbside pick-up locations.
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Bulk “meal kits” delivered to students’ homes. Less packaging, less refrigeration needed, and milk is sent in jugs, not cartons.
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The school nutrition team at Bowling Green ISD, Kentucky, has made great strides in building partnerships with local farmers to bring locally-grown produce into the schools. This in turn provides access to fresh and local foods to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to try such a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a stopgap government funding bill that includes almost $8 billion in nutrition assistance. The funds would allow the USDA to extend all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meal waivers, which are due to expire at the end of December, through the end of the 2020-21 school year.
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CPS needed a strategy for growth but there were multiple obstacles. Staff time was limited, and resource constraints were a factor. Further, leadership perspectives were just too close to the source, rendering an objective evaluation almost impossible. What they needed was a fresh pair of eyes; that’s where Pro·Team excels.
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