Student Nutrition is Online and Paper-Free

Student Nutrition is Online and Paper-Free! 

Remember to (re)apply for free or reduced school meals online in August 2014!

2013-1014 Free and Reduced Meal Status will expire at the beginning of next year.

TO APPLY: Log on to: www.cfbisd.schoollunchapp.com

NEW THIS YEAR! Free and reduced application statuses will be sent to the email address provided on your online application! No need to wait for your status to come in the mail! 

Statuses can also be viewed online within 10 days after applying! 

TO VIEW: Log on to www.schoollunchstatus.com 

Meal pre-payments can also be completed online through our website! 

TO REGISTER: Log on to: www.myschoolbucks.com

If you have any questions, please call Student Nutrition at 972.968.6390.

Summer Feeding Starts Today! Don't Miss Out!

STARTING TODAY AND TOMORROW! 

Don't forget that Student Nutrition will be offering free summer feeding to students at the following sites and times: 

* Long Middle School (2525 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287)

Breakfast: June 10-June 25, 8:10-8:30 am

* Perry Middle School (1709 E Belt Line Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006)

Breakfast: June 10-June 25, 8:00-8:35 am 

* Central Elementary (1600 S Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006)

Breakfast: June 9-July 2, 7:30-9:00 am

Lunch: June 9-July 2, 11:30-1:00 pm

* Blair Elementary (14055 Heartside Pl, Farmers Branch, TX 75234)

Breakfast: June 10-August 8, 7:30-9:00 am

Lunch: June 10-August 8, 11:30-1:00 pm

* Rosemeade Elementary (3550 Kimberly Dr, Carrollton, TX 75007)

Breakfast: June 10-June 25, 7:30- 8:00 am

* Good Elementary (1012 Study Lane Carrollton, TX 75006)

Breakfast: June 10-June 25, 7:30- 8:00 am

* Sheffield Intermediate Elementary (3030 Fyke Road

Farmers Branch, TX 75234) 

Breakfast: June 10-June 25, 7:30-7:50 am

Please have your children join us for healthy and delicious meals!

Lunch Served on Early Release Days!

Don't forget that Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th are Early Release Days! Are you stressing about how you'll find time to pick up and feed your children those days? Well, there is no need to stress! C-FB Elementary and Middle Schools will be offered breakfast and lunch on both days!

School's Out for the Summer!

Student Nutrition would like to wish each and every one of our students and their families a very healthy, happy summer! We can't wait to see each of you back in the Fall!

Fruit of the Month: Plums (May 30)

Plums

These tasty treats are "plum" good and pretty tasty too! Plums can come in a variety of colors but are typically red or purple. When plums are dried, they are known as prunes which help to keep our digestive systems healthy. These precious plums are packed with nutrients including vitamins C, K and A. A single medium-size plum has only 35 calories and is low in fat and sodium- and cholesterol-free. Make sure to pick a plum on May 30th!

Enjoy some "plum" good picks with these recipes: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/plum-recipes-00412000071882/

Happy Mother's Day

The Student Nutrition Department would like to wish all of you hardworking mothers out there a very Happy Mother's Day! We hope each of you has a well-deserved, wonderful day! 

Food Explorer of the Month: Kale ( May 7)

Kale

Gaining in popularity, kale is an amazing vegetable being recognized for its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, and delicious flavor.  A leafy green, kale is available in curly, ornamental, or dinosaur varieties. It belongs to the Brassica family that includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The delicious vegetable is high in vitamins K, A, and C. It has also been shown by research to lower risk of cancer and to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Explore the last vegetable of the year, Italian Kale on May 7^th!

Create tasty dishes with kale from the recipes here: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/kale-recipes-00412000074204/