THE HCS CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM

Welcome back, everyone!

We are very excited to start a new school year and we cannot wait to see what it holds. The CNP program is dedicated to supporting the Huntsville City Scools District and all of its goals and aspirations. This year, we plan to serve more meals than before, engaging our young people to provide the service they need. As we move forward to start this school year, we want to express our anticipation and unwavering commitment to making our school district the best in the country.

-H. Ward

"School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside." - Lon Waters

Positions available:

• CNP Worker

• CNP Substitute Worker

To apply for a position with Huntsville City Schools, you must complete an online application with the Alabama State Department of Education. Just Click the Link below to start the process

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• Moo Brew is a concept where iced coffee is offered to high school students during breakfast. Each serving entails 8 ounces of fat-free milk.
• We have also revived the vending machines at all five high schools to offer students an additional cold meal option at lunchtime.
• Flavor stations are displays that contain multiple seasoning vessels, and they will be available during lunch periods in the serving areas.

High School Sites

1. Mae Jemison High
2. New Century Tech High
3. Lee High
4. Huntsville High
5. Columbia High
6. Grissom High

RD's healthful eating tips for fairgoers

State and county fairs offer lots of tempting treats along with some more healthful options including roasted corn that is light on butter and salt, grilled chicken breast or meat and vegetable kebobs, according to registered dietitian Jenny Lobb. But an occasional splurge is OK, Lobb says: "if you've been looking forward to a funnel cake for years, go ahead and enjoy it. Just be sensible."

Full Story: AGDAILY (7/30

Study: Breakfast habits related to life satisfaction

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A study conducted by research teams from England's Anglia Ruskin University and Mexico's Universidad de las Americas involving 150,000 children across 42 countries found a nearly linear relationship between regular breakfast consumption and higher life satisfaction, with daily breakfast eaters reporting the highest satisfaction scores. The researchers suggest that breakfast provides essential nutrients and energy for cognitive functioning and mood stability.

Full Story: Medical Daily (7/31), Medical Xpress (7/30)

CDS tool boosts compliance with peanut allergy guidance

A clinical decision support tool was associated with greater awareness of guidelines for introducing peanuts into infants' diets and significantly more frequent conversations with caregivers about the topic, according to a study in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. The percentage of clinicians who said they always or sometimes discussed peanut introduction rose to 95.9% after the CDS tool was integrated, compared with 41.7% prior to the tool's use, but those conversations were less likely during visits with Spanish-speaking patients than with English speakers.

Full Story: Healio (free registration) (8/2)

Disallowed

School meals that do not meet the USDA regulations as it relates to the specifed program meal pattern may be disallowed. Disallowed meal counts cannot be submitted to Alabama State Department of Education for reimbursement. Child Nutrition Program staff are trained on an ongoing basis to prevent incidents of serving disallowed meals. In addtion, annual required training is also executed within districts to aid new and current staff to follow all USDA mandated guidelines.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over the age of 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities. CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children and adults in the United States.

Filling a Nutrition Gap

When children arrive home from school, they may be reach for high-calorie snacks before dinner. Our supper meals may prevent that, though they are not intended to substitute for family dinners.

For more information please contact us at (256) 428-6955.

Schools Offering CACFP Meals

AAA ES

AAA MS

ASFL ES

ASFL MS

Blossomwood ES

Chaffee ES

Chapman ES

Columbia HS

Dawson ES

Farley ES

Highlands ES

Jemison HS

Lakewood ES

Lee HS

New Century Technology HS

McNair Jr. HS

MLK Jr. ES

Montview ES

Morris ES

Morris MS

Providence ES

Ridgecrest ES

Rolling Hills ES

Sonnie Hereford ES

Whitesburg ES

Whitesburg MS

McDonnell ES

Williams ES

Williams MS

Ms. Sheila Shockley has been with Huntsville City Schools for seven years. She is originally from Alabama and is a widow. She has one son and one grandson who just turned two years old.

Sheila Shockley is a vibrant individual who cherishes life and its myriad experiences. Her journey has taken her from the heart of Alabama to the bustling cities of Atlanta and New York, before she found her way back to Huntsville, drawn by the warmth of family. Prior to her tenure at Huntsville City Schools, Sheila honed her skills in the dynamic hospitality industry, serving as a catering director for private clubs and higher education institutions. Her expertise also extends to the Business Dining field, reflecting her versatility and adaptability.

Sheila's passion for her job at Huntsville City Schools is evident in her love for interacting with students and her appreciation for the excellent team she works with. She also has a secret talent-a green thumb that she enjoys using in horticulture. When she's not working, she finds solace in caring for her flowers and various plants.

Sheila's love for animals is evident in her rescue dog, a Dingo. She often ponders about engaging in Animal Rescue if she were not working in the Child Nutrition Program. Her favorite places to visit are Napa Valley and Sonoma, and she has a penchant for Italian cuisine and Alternative music.

Sheila's life is anchored in her love for her family and her aspirations for the future. Her hope to achieve financial security in the next five years is a testament to her resilience and determination.

Sheila's words to live by-'You define your own; don't let others write your script'-resonate with her spirit of independence and self-determination.

"Ms. Martha is a hard, dedicated employee. Ms. Martha goes above and beyond to get the job done at Challenger. Ms. Martha works very well with the staff at Challenger to achieve the goal of feeding the students good, healthy meals. Ms. Martha is a great asset to Challenger School."

-Tamika Smith, CNP Area Supervisor

"Lashunda has done an excellent job developing her staff and being successful at one of the busiest schools in the district. Morris's execution of over 20,600 school meals, a remarkable increase of 1500 more meals served than this time last year, is truly impressive. Lashunda is always motivated to care for the students at Morris and to provide good food and great service."

-H. Ward, Child Nutrition Program Director

Connie Harper 8/1

Janice Jackson 8/13

Diann Bentley 8/19

Kim Riley 8/20

Lamanda Thompson-Holloway 8/22

Pam Majors 8/27

Carol Oldenberg 8/31

Rhonda Butler 27 years

Emily Battle 26 years

Joyce Collier 25 years

Calandra “Rene” Beasley 23 years

Annette Paul 22 years

Vertricia Burgess 20 years

Lashunda Freeman 19 years

Pat Jefferson 19 years

Janet Sharp 19 years

Gladys Sandifer 18 years

Jackie Pruitt 18 years

Diann Bentley 12 years

Michelle Hill 5 years

Amanda Jansen 5 years

Maria King 5 years

Deanna McRae 5 years

Ronald Ryce 5 years

Elsa Santos 5 years

Sylvia Townsend 3 years

Gina Waits 3 years

Tony Childress

Demetria Mason

Mercedes Pride

Yolanda Raysor

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Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/departments/child-nutrition-program
Location: 200 White Street Southeast, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 256 428-6955
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huntsvillecitycnp
Twitter: @HUNTSVILLECITY1