Friday Focus
May 14, 2021
Kindness
Covid-19 has challenged all of us in one way or another. Stress has been greater due to loneliness, illness, financial hardship and for some, suffering the loss of a loved one. Not everyone has gone through this pandemic unscathed. It makes me so proud to watch you take care of one another and set aside judging and gossip. We will never fully know what someone else might be going through. I see a lot of "please," "thank you," humor and smiles when working together. While we may not be related, I do feel our work "family" has been such an important source of support during these crazy times. Thank you for being mindful of each other.
With gratitude,
Kathy
Fun Fact: I met Tom Selleck in Hawaii in 1981. Driving around on Oahu, I saw the film crew on the side of the road by his red "Magnum P.I." Ferrari. He came out of his trailer (barefoot, shirtless and shorts) and we talked one on one. I was definitely star struck.
Universal School Meals Program Act 2021
Get involved and take action and let your legislators know that you support this bill! It literally takes 2 minutes. Click here: https://cqrcengage.com/schoolnutrition/app/write-a-letter?4&engagementId=511773 Be an advocate for School Nutrition!
SN Spotlight
Name This Dish Winner
Kathryn's Kitchen Tips
The end of the school year is fast approaching and it's time to go through your towels and potholders and toss the ones that are no longer useable, (holes, ragged edges, or just plain gross).
Fun Fact: I lived in Alaska for 12 years and my first child was born in Alaska.
Laura's Logic
With everything that’s been going on in the world, I’ve been looking for some inspiration, and I ran across this one that I’d like to share. I think it relates to so many aspects of my life both at home and at work.
“Don't Just"
--Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Don't just learn, experience.
Don't just read, absorb.
Don't just change, transform.
Don't just relate, advocate.
Don't just promise, prove.
Don't just criticize, encourage.
Don't just think, ponder.
Don't just take, give.
Don't just see, feel.
Don’t just dream, do.
Don't just hear, listen.
Don't just talk, act.
Don't just tell, show.
Don't just exist, live.
Fun Fact:
My three daughters are all 9 years (give or take a couple months) apart. Their birth years are 90, 99, 09. I actually just realized the pattern last year when I was trying to come up with a new email address!!
Ashley's Advice
Fun Fact:
We have a HUGE garden every year, and I am excited to finally be able to get our plants in the ground this weekend! We love canning all the goodies we grow :)
May 2021 Calendar
May 17 No School
May 21 SFSP Completed Training Sign In Sheets Due
May 27 Last Student Day (Half Day for Students)
May 28 Mandatory Work Day (Clean and Close Kitchens)
June 3 Summer School Session 1 Begins
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