Last week we heard from students through their messages of thanks and learned how much we mean to them. When I read this card from Mackenzie, it seemed funny and sad at that the same time.
"Thank you for the school lunch and breakfast. We all want to say thank you for not burning our food. If you did not work here and we all had to pack our own lunch, some days I would not eat."
You are a familiar, consistent and caring presence in the lives of our students. You have the unique opportunity to see every student every day and nourish them physically and emotionally. You are an important part of the village it takes to raise a child (yes, even teenagers...lol).
With gratitude,
Kathy
From kidswithfoodallergies.org
- About 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies (4 million are children).
- Food allergies can develop at any time, but it starts in childhood most often.
- Any food can cause food allergy. The most common food allergens in the United States are peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.
- Children with food allergies are more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases.
- Each year in the U.S., it is estimated that anaphylaxis to food results in 90,000 emergency room visits.
- Severe allergic reactions to food need prompt treatment with epinephrine.
- Although new treatments are being developed, there is currently no cure for food allergies.
As we approach grilling season, don't forget to include mushrooms. While they are delicious whole or trimmed, have you ever considered finely chopping mushrooms (with a knife or in a food processor) and adding to ground meat to stretch the recipe? Not only is this a cost savings, it adds flavor and health benefits to your meal. For more great ideas, visit the Mushroom Council's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/MushroomCouncil
We are approaching the end of year rather quickly, can you believe it?!? I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to start getting your kitchens organized and cleaned for the end of year. Little by little you can start to knock items off of the year end cleaning schedule (below) to ease your tasks for the last day. This is a great time to work on getting your storerooms cleaned and organized, organizing and decluttering your desks, going thru file cabinets to rid of any unnecessary papers, removing pass thru shelves and soaking them/cleaning them, removing walk-in shelves and running them through dishmachines. We want to leave our kitchens in tip-top shape! Remember to be labeling the outside of all cases with the exact inventory of product inside. As we move into summer feeding, there are times when we will transfer inventory and it makes all of our lives MUCH easier if we have accurate counts on the outside of open cases!
Non-employees can apply by completing an online application as an External Applicant here: https://www.applitrack.com/valpo/onlineapp/
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All VCS employees, whether they have Anthem insurance or not, are eligible to use Immediate Care of St. Mary's Medical Center for non-life threatening emergencies. The visit is free for employees with Anthem insurance and $93 for employees without Anthem. Considering that the average ER visit in Indiana costs $1,618.00, this may be a good option for you and your family. Read more below and contact Haley Jones, Benefit Assistant at ext. 1136 if you have questions or need more information.
From Haley Jones, Benefits Assistant
Not feeling well and don't want to leave the comfort of your home?
LiveHealth Online is a great option. This service offers a $0 copay to all Anthem subscribers and covered dependents. Doctors are available 24/7 on your computer or mobile device. This is for non-emergency medical issues only.
Click HERE to create an account online or go directly through your Sydney App to access LiveHealth Online. (Please be sure to have your Member ID available.)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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