SCHOOL NURSE
Sue Thomas, RN 525- 5490 x3
Dear Parents,
Snack time at school is an important part of the learning day. Students need to refuel between breakfast and lunch to keep energy up and brains functioning! Some foods do the job better than others.
Did you know?
· Transient hunger, like that which occurs between breakfast and lunch, can negatively impact learning.
· The brain works better when there is a constant supply of energy from food rather than a fluctuating amount.
· Our snack time at school is meant to be a source of that supply.
·
The best
snack is one with carbohydrates (preferably a whole grain), protein and a small
amount of fat because that
is the snack that will break down slowly to provide
more constant energy.
Here are some snack ideas to keep your child/ren energized:
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Cheese and
crackers |
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Whole grain cereal |
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Low fat
yogurt |
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Hummus with pita
or veggies |
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Veggies with dip
and whole grain crackers |
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Cottage cheese
with whole grain crackers |
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Fruit- fresh,
canned or dried |
|
Fruit smoothie
made with yogurt |
|
˝ sandwich on
whole grain bread |
|
Salsa or bean dip
with baked tortilla chips |
|
Whole grain
waffles with 100% fruit spread |
|
Hard-boiled egg
with pita |
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Mini bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese and strawberry jam, and low-fat milk |
If you have other ideas for healthy snacks email them to me at sthomas@eastlongmeadowma.gov. I would love to share them.
Thank you,
Sue Thomas, School Nurse
***Important, Please Read!
WELLNESS POLICY – in an effort to alleviate confusion over baked goods for classroom celebrations we are asking that you send in your recipe at least one month ahead of time. The Director of Food Services will approve recipes that fit our policy guidelines. With your permission, we will post these recipes on the school website for everyone’s use. To cut down on this frustration you may want to consider a small food-free celebration idea such as stickers, pencils or donating a book to the library through our Celebration Book Club!
