Join Us For Our New Bi-Weekly Webinar Series!
During these webinars OSPI CNS will discuss hot topics, highlight important reminders, and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Register Here
Dates: Every other Wednesday from 1/13 - 6/30/2021
Time: 2 - 3pm PT
Program operators offering the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/ School Breakfast Program (SBP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during the 20-21 school year are encouraged to join us for these webinars.
Reminders
- Save us on Your Calendar! When you register, there is an option to add us to your calendar at the bottom of the confirmation email.
- A reminder email with your link to log into the webinar is sent 1 hour before the session starts.
- Follow up emails with a copy of the slides are sent to everyone registered for the session, even if they did not attend.
- We do not post recordings to the CNS webpages.
- Please keep an eye out in your inbox for these emails, if you do not see them in your inbox please check your SPAM box.
Miss our last webinar? You can review the recording from our 12/16 meeting here.
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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services (CNS) released B097-20 Disclosure of Free & Reduced-Price Eligibility Information.
This bulletin provides information about sharing eligibility information according to USDA regulations and confidentiality rules. Please read the bulletin in full for more details.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
All sponsors must complete the Verification Summary Report (VSR) regardless of whether the verification process is required.
This includes residential childcare institutions, private schools, charter schools, as well as schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2 for all schools in the district.
The report is abbreviated for sponsors that are not required to conduct the verification process.
Please keep an eye out for more details in next week's newsletter.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
OSPI CNS has two grant opportunities!
Both grants are open in the iGrants system. Program operators may apply for these grants even though they are currently operating the Summer Meal Programs.
USDA Equipment Assistance Grant- $433,416.00 Form Package 472
If you are a public school district, private school, tribal school, charter school or residential childcare institution, you are eligible to apply. You are eligible even if you are operating the SFSP in the 20-21 school year.
Focus Areas for This Grant
Replacing aging equipment or updating equipment, adopting lunchroom changes that provide more convenience and appeal to students, and making meaningful impacts on student nutrition and quality of meals.
Note: Equipment must meet USDA definition of equipment with a per unit cost of $1,000 or more.
Interested in Applying?
Complete your application in iGrants (form package 472) before 4 pm PT on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Review the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant Interest Webinar for an overview of the application, important changes from previous year's applications, tips and tricks, and grant timelines.
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Meal for Kids Meal Access Grant - $500,000 Form Package 383
This grant is available to public school districts, tribal compact schools and charter schools.
Focus Areas for This Grant
This grant focuses on starting a new meal program, increasing participation in an existing program, improving program meal quality, and improving the equipment and facilities used in an existing program.
Interested in Applying?
Complete your application in iGrants (form package 383) before 4 pm PT on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Review the Meal Access Grant Interest Webinar for an overview of the application, important changes from previous year's applications, tips and tricks, and grant timelines.
Questions? Please email Wendy Barkley, CNS Assistant Director.
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Washington State University and University of Washington are collecting information about food access during the pandemic.
The data has the ability to influence resource allocation, so we strongly encourage you to share this survey with the families you serve.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will ask questions about health, food access, and economic needs.
The goal is to learn more about how individuals, families, and communities are handling economic and food disruptions due to the pandemic. Washington State residents who are 18 years or older may participate.
Families can access the survey here.
Do you train staff? If so, then this training series is for you!
Child Nutrition Services (CNS) invited the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) to conduct several trainings over the coming year. The first training series is designed for trainers. Each session is a separate training, but work well if you take both.
These trainings will be offered again later this year if you cannot attend the January training dates.
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Foundations for Training Excellence: Basics - This training focuses on how to design and deliver effective training.
Register Here*
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 12 - 4pm PT
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Training Culturally Diverse Groups - This training is designed to help you develop your skills to effectively deliver trainings to culturally diverse groups.
Register Here*
Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
Time: 12 - 4pm PT
IMPORTANT: Each participant must have a separate email to register and must sign in using their personal Zoom access link.
After you register, OSPI will approve your request to join the training. Please expect a follow up email with the Zoom registration link at least 1 week before training begins.
There is a limit of 25 participants for the session. If we have reached the maximum number of participants, you will automatically be added to the waitlist.
*Note: You may have to register for an EDS account if you do not have one currently.
Register for an EDS Account
Go to https://www.pdenroller.org/Account/Login or the link above.
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If you already have an OSPI EDS account, click on the “Log in with EDS” button.
- When you login to EDS, it will connect you automatically to pdEnroller.
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If you do not have an EDS account, click the “Create a New Account” button, then:
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Create and confirm a password.
- Click the “Create Account” button.
- Follow any additional steps emailed to confirm your account.
- Register for the session you would like to attend.
Have Questions? Please email Samantha Brueske, Training and Communications Specialist.
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are now available. Here are some highlighted topics:
- Follow a Healthy Dietary Pattern at Every Life Stage
- Customize and Enjoy Food and Beverage Choices To Reflect Personal Preferences, Cultural Traditions, and Budgetary Considerations
- Focus on Meeting Food Group Needs With Nutrient-Dense Foods and Beverages, and Stay Within Calorie Limits
- Limit Foods and Beverages Higher in Added Sugars, Saturated Fat, and Sodium, and Limit Alcoholic Beverages
For more information, please review the guidelines in full.
February orders open Wednesday, January 6, and will close Wednesday, January 13, at 4pm.
Surplus orders will open Thursday, January 14, at 1pm for groups 1 - 3, and 2pm for all other groups. Surplus closes Friday, January 15, at 4pm.
For more information on your group number, please review the Order and Delivery Schedule.
Ordering
- To place an order - log-in to CNP Web.
- Your Food Distribution Application must be completed (including certified and submitted) before you can place an order.
- Ordering Instructions
- Reminder:
The Ordering and Receiving webpage has multiple resources to assist you in placing your ordering including; instructions, order and distribution schedule.
Important Reminders
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Confirmation of USDA Foods If you’re scheduled to receive a USDA Foods Delivery, you should receive an appointment confirmation from the carrier. Please remember to reply to the carrier confirming receipt of appointment.
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To update or change your delivery contact person, please complete the Delivery Updates Form.
Questions? Please email the Food Distribution Office or call 360-725-6204.
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Help us determine which items to add to our Washington state product list for the 2021-22 school year!
The SY2021-22 USDA Foods Interest Survey is now open. Submit your response by 4pm PT on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
Important Details
- This survey does not include all USDA available items.
- Items with the highest interest shown will be included on the 2021-22 Pre Order Survey.
Responses received after 4:00pm PT on January 14, 2021, may not be considered.
Questions? Please email the FDP team.
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Are you in need of additional entitlement for the remainder of the School Year? If so, now is your chance!
Complete the SY20-21 Additional Entitlement Request form starting Wednesday!
The request form closes at 4pm PT on Friday, January 15, 2021.
Important Information Regarding Additional Entitlement
- Requests are awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
- Allotted amounts could range from zero (0) to the total amount requested.
- Must be used during the February, March, & April order periods.
- May be used with DOD.
Requests received after 4:00pm on January 15, 2021, may not be considered for additional entitlement funds.
Questions? Please email the FDP Team.
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