West Ottawa... Food For Thought
April 2024 - WOPS Food Service News
Cover the Milk Campaign!
We have an incredible opportunity to benefit our school community, and we need your support to make it happen!
Introducing the "Cover the Milk" campaign, where we have the chance to win free a la carte milk for our school(s) for the remainder of this school year. This is an amazing opportunity to help cover the cost of the a la carte milk for the students who bring lunch from home and want to purchase a single milk.
Here's how you can help:
- Click on the voting link
- Follow the instructions to cast your vote for school. You can submit more than one vote!
- Spread the word! Share the voting link with your friends, family, and social networks and encourage them to support our school.
Voting link: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/cover-the-milk/
Let's rally together and show our community spirit by participating in the "Cover the Milk" campaign!
The deadline to nominate your school(s) is April 26, 2024.
Zoo Day - April 12th
Join us at the elementary schools to celebrate National Zoo Day!
Shark chicken nuggets, berry flavored animal crackers, milk giveaways, & a shark plushy give away! Get entered to win a giveaway by eating lunch with us on April 12th!
Learn more about milk being locally grown at https://www.milkmeansmore.org/milk-local/
National Banana Day - April 17th
Join us at ALL schools to grab a banana as your fruit component for lunch!
What nutrients are in bananas?
- Vitamin B6 (helps your brain function)
- Fiber (helps digestion)
- Potassium (helps blood pressure, muscles contract, & nerves function)
- Magnesium (needed for your body to make energy)
- Vitamin C (helps your immune system)
- Water (vital for your body to function normally)
- Carbohydrates (your bodies 1st energy source)
Try Day Friday - April 26th
Zucchini Fries
Join us on Friday, April 26th to try Zucchini Fries!!
Zucchini Nutrition Facts:
- Similar to most fruits & veggies they have vitamin A and C which supports you immune system
- They are high in folate which helps your red blood cells grow and stay healthy
- Zucchini is packed with potassium which helps the pressure of your blood
Try making zucchini fries at home:
- Slice zucchini into long thin strips.
- Dip your zucchini into whisked eggs. Then dip into a mixture of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, & any other seasonings you desire.
- Cook in oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes flipping periodically OR put in air fryer for 15 minutes on 400 degrees flipping half way through.
Do you eat Zucchini?
What makes a full meal?
- Grain
- Meat/meat alternate
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Milk
What's on the Menu?
Visit our menu at https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/
Email general questions to heemstrar@westottawa.net
Website: https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/
Phone: (616)786-2101
Twitter: @wofdsvc
Student Meal Applications
Fill out a virtual meal application at https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/
How do I deposits funds into my students meal account?
- You can add funds into your students account through our new food service Meal Magic Family Portal https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/
- Your student can bring cash OR a check to the register in the cafeteria and a food service staff member can deposit it on to your students account.
Student Allergies or Special Dietary Needs
Student Special Dietary Need:
The first step is to have the Michigan Department of Education’s special meal request form completed and signed by your students doctor.
Once the above form is filled out, please email it to Elizabeth Herweyer at herweyere@westottawa.net. You will be contacted by the food service department to ensure that we provide the correct meals for your student.
Student Allergy:
If your student has a food allergy that you would like to make us aware of but does not need to be provided with special meals, please contact Elizabeth Herweyer at herweyere@westottawa.net. We can put an alert in our register system that will not allow your student to “check out” with their meal until our staff has acknowledged your students food allergy and ensured that their meal is free from that allergen.
Did you know that West Ottawa Food Service does catering?
Our Assistant Director, Noelle, has a culinary degree and can help you with all your catering needs! Email Noelle at whitlatchn@westottawa.net or call her office at 616-786-2109.
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