Hello Montana School Lunch Heroes!
Save the Date for Hats Off to School Lunch Heroes! You’re invited to join us on May 5th as we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day in Montana.
Wednesday May 5 at 2 to 3 pm
Join with Zoom info below - No registration needed.
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/95744687964?pwd=V3NSMTc3MmxQejNSTkw5c0VqRnNJQT09 [nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]
Meeting ID: 957 4468 7964
Password: 505569
Dial by Telephone: +1 646 558 8656
2021-22 School Year Applications Open April 1 through June 30
Starting April 1, please go to the 2021-22 school year in MAPS to make your annual updates and submit to OPI School Nutrition Programs.
Look for the instructions for completing the application, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program application (for the schools that are invited to participate only), and Financial Report (for private non-profit sponsors only) in Download Forms in MAPS.
Community Eligibility Provision
Schools electing to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision must complete the application process by June 30.
Fuel Up to Play 60 grants - due by 4/28/2021
Fuel Up to Play 60 [fueluptoplay60.com] (FUTP 60) is a leading national in-school health and wellness program launched by the National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council [nationaldairycouncil.org] (NDC). Fuel Up to Play 60's primary focus is to help schools meet their wellness goals and encourage youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and lean protein foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day).
To that end, FUTP 60 welcomes applications for funding in support of initiatives designed to improve healthy eating and physical activity opportunities at schools. Through the program, grants of up to $4,000 a year are available for qualified K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 to jump-start healthy changes among students. All applications must contain both Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Plans. Fuel Up to Play 60 monies and equipment/goods/services are meant to fund and stimulate activities that lead to lasting change within the school environment.
To be eligible, schools must be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the school year and must participate in the National School Lunch Program. Schools must also have a Program Advisor signed up in order to submit the application.
For more information and to apply: The deadline for a grant submission is April 28, 2021.
https://www.fueluptoplay60.com/funding/general-information [fueluptoplay60.com]
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Early Bird Registration is now open for the Montana Farm to School Summit: Digging Deeper
This statewide conference will be in Helena, August 11-12.
Workshops, experiential learning, networking opportunities, and inspiring speakers will provide inspiration, ideas, and resources for all people interested in farm to school.
The early bird discount ends May 31.
For more information and registration, visit http://www.montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/summit.html or contact: Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School Coordinator at aubree.roth@montana.edu or (406) 994-5996.
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Hiring new school food service staff? These sample job descriptions may help!
Is your school district hiring new school nutrition staff for the upcoming school year?
Montana Team Nutrition has developed free, customizable job description templates for school food service directors. Downloadable templates are available for small, medium, and large school districts on the Montana Team Nutrition website: https://www.montana.edu/teamnutrition/training/jobdescriptionsandhandbook.html [montana.edu]
Use these sample job descriptions to develop, modify or update the position description you are trying to hire.
The sample job descriptions can also be used to raise awareness about the many responsibilities held and duties completed by a school food service director - useful information to share with school Administrators and school boards.
For any questions on how to use these templates, please contact Molly Stenberg at stenberg@montana.edu
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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