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ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition

“But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.”

--U2

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POLICY UPDATES & COMPLIANCE REMINDERS

• The low-fat (1%) flavored milk flexibility has been extended through February 18, 2022. Schools do not need to request a meal pattern waiver from TDA to use this flexibility.
• Section 18, Food Service Contracts has been revised.
• TDA will begin a full transition to the User Access Manager in TX-UNPS and retire the FND-101 form this spring! Submit the FND-135 to get your school a superuser today.
• Onsite Monitoring is due February 1. To learn more about onsite monitoring requirements, click here.
• The School Food Authority (SFA) Verification report in TX-UNPS is due February 1.
• The 2022 Texas Summer Mandate notification or waiver is due in TX-UNPS on January 31.
• November claims are due on January 29. Don't forget to claim in the right year and right program.
• The new SFSP rates for January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, have been released.

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SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK: MARCH 7-11

Celebrate the National School Breakfast program! Find materials and resources on SquareMeals.org.

STUDENT ART CONTEST

TDA’s You Art What You Eat statewide student art contest engages K-12 students in learning about healthy nutrition by encouraging them to use their imagination to illustrate healthy school meals. The winning entries inspire designs for cafeteria posters, social media ads, flyers, and other resources that schools across Texas will use for celebrating National School Breakfast and Lunch weeks. Submissions are due March 4, 2022.

SNA's LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE: Washington, D.C.

Register for the conference that helps shape federal school nutrition policies. Space is limited to 600.

GET THE SCOOP ON SODIUM

SNA has designed fact sheets, a Q&A, an infographic, and a school survey to highlight sodium standards in school nutrition. Find the information here.

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD CONTEST

As a school nutrition professional, you and your team go above and beyond to ensure students have access to the nutritious meals they deserve, and Dairy MAX wants to reward your dedication through its second annual Tell Me Something Good Contest! One school nutrition department within each NFL Market in the Dairy MAX region will win a $2,300 purchase credit to Hubert Merchandising solutions. Submit application here.

GENERAL MILLS: MISSION BREAKFAST

A delicious breakfast can swoop in and save any student’s day. Serve up students’ favorites between January 2022 and April 2022 to save via rebate with our “Your Mission: School Breakfast” promotion. We’re talking up to $5,000 of cash back and a chance to win high-value prizes! Details here.

HEALTHIER GENERATION AWARD

The Healthier Generation Award is a prestigious, annual distinction presented to schools that have demonstrated remarkable efforts to prioritize the essential health needs of students, staff, and families. The 2022 Healthier Generation Award application will open in February. Details here.

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This year, 89 Texas schools completed their pledge to serve more Texas products to children and teach them about local agriculture. Through this challenge, more than $10.2 million were spent on local foods. Districts that completed the challenge will receive recognition in the new year!

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• Schedule second health inspection(s)​

JANUARY 31

• November claims due
• Complete Summer Mandate in TX-UNPS​

FEBRUARY 1

• Verification Report due in TX-UNPS​
• On-site monitoring due​

MARCH 1

• CEP Report opens​

IMPORTANT: TX-UNPS FDP DEADLINES FOR PY 2022-2023

January 31: FDP Contract Packet and Checklist items must be submitted

February 7: DoD Fresh entitlement distribution will be completed for the CEs who opted to participate in the program with available minimum entitlement remaining. Check the Weekly Commodity Bulletin for your DoD Fresh entitlement balance.

February 8: Opening date for the Farm to School survey.

March 1: Closing date for the Annual and Processing surveys.

July 29: Closing date for the Farm to School survey.

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• School Year 22-23 Menu Calendar Templates are now on SquareMeals.
• MegaCon information posted, May 2-6
• Looking for COVID cleaning resources? Look no further than the ICN, which is stocked with tip cards, alternate meal service guides, and more.

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January 25​

USDA FOODS​

January 27​

PRESS PLAY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER​

February 24​

RESCHEDULED MONTHLY REWIND (WEBINAR)​

PRESS PLAY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER​

March 1​

SPRING REPORTS: CEP & FINANCIAL​

March 10​

MONTHLY REWIND (WEBINAR)​

March 24​

PRESS PLAY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER​

April 6-8​

FOOD SAFETY & SERVSAFE EXAM​

May 2-6

MEGACON

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Email: padams@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/childnutrition
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7545
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESC11ChildNutrition

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