Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Announcements from the WI DPI School Nutrition Team (SNT)
- Updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Updates from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Nutrition Team
- Other Updates and Information
Updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Team Nutrition Network Retirement
The Team Nutrition Network, the online database of contact information for Team Nutrition schools will be retired in two phases. By the end of December 2022, Team Nutrition will stop collecting new and updated enrollments for Team Nutrition Schools. By June 30, 2023 the Team Nutrition Schools website will be retired and the information will no longer be available online. The Team Nutrition initiative will continue its important work in supporting Child Nutrition Programs, which includes access to the main Team Nutrition website. Current Team Nutrition Schools do not need to take any action. You will continue to receive email updates from Team Nutrition through GovDelivery. To check your subscription, please visit the GovDelivery website. In addition, you will still have the ability to order printed copies of Team Nutrition materials and promotional items through the Team Nutrition Order Form. If you have any questions about the retirement of the Team Nutrition Network, please reach out to TeamNutrition@USDA.gov.
Order Discover MyPlate in Print from Team Nutrition Today! (View in Spanish | Vea en Español)
Child Nutrition Program operators can order free print materials to help kindergarten students discover MyPlate today.
Discover MyPlate: Nutrition Education for Kindergarten is fun and inquiry-based nutrition education that fosters the development of healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles during a critical developmental and learning period for children—kindergarten.
Order each of the following materials now, while supplies last!
Emergent Reader Mini Books: English l Spanish
Parent Handouts:
- “Welcome to School Lunch” Spanish
- “Meet MyPlate” Spanish
- “Snack Time” Spanish
- “Be Your Best With Breakfast” Spanish
- “Move, Play, Have Fun!” Spanish
Look and Cook Recipe Cards: English and Spanish
Student Workbook: English
Updates from the DPI School Nutrition Team
Around the World in 80 Trays - New Resources!
Join the School Nutrition Team for the Around the World in 80 Trays event, encouraging schools to prepare a globally inspired dish(es) during the week of January 16-20, 2023! Visit the Around the World in 80 Trays webpage for sample menus and recipes. NEW this year are recipes that feature Filipino, West African, Caribbean, Korean, and Mexican cuisines! Remember to Take the Pledge to help us reach our goal of 80 participating schools and districts.
Check out these additional NEW resources for 2023! Around the World in 80 Trays Supply Chain and Staffing Solutions, Spice Companies, Exploring Global Foods Flyer, and the Cultural Foods Fact Sheet!
Other Updates and Information
Virtual Instructor-Led Trainings (VILTs) Winter Sessions 2023
Start off the new year in 2023 with FREE virtual training sessions from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)! Topics are available for school nutrition professionals and Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) operators. Many topics are scheduled for new child nutrition directors, and the list also includes lessons from Introduction to School Nutrition Leadership (ISNL) and Food Safety in Schools.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Jill K. Underly, PhD, State Superintendent
125 S Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-3390 • (800) 441-4563