 Spring 2009
Good nutrition is year round, but summer weather presents some careful thought. Soaring temperatures remind us to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Refrigerated foods can reach room temperature and higher in less than an hour during warm weather—temperatures where microorganisms thrive.
Here are a few food safety tips:
- Take groceries straight home from the market
- Thaw foods in the refrigerator
- Food that will sit out for a buffet or picnic, should be served in dishes sitting on an ice bed
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat on the grill
- Wash your hands often before and after handling food
- Disinfect sponges in a chlorine bleach solution often
Remember the longer hot humid days of summer can increase your bodies fluid needs. Be careful about what you are drinking to quench your thirst. If you drink soda, sweetened teas or fruit drinks, you could be consuming hundreds of calories a day without knowing it. Water is your best choice for hydration.
Summer is the best time for local produce. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in nutrients and fiber and low in calories and sodium. Be adventurous and try some new foods.
Have a great summer!
Phyllis
Cafeteria manager
Columbia High School |
Children need healthy meals to learn. The East Greenbush Central School District offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.00 for grades K-8, $1.50 for grades 9-12; lunch costs $2.00 for grades K-5, $2.25 for grades 6-12.
Children from households that meet Federal income guidelines (outlined below) are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals cost each eligible student $0.25 for lunch and $0.25 for breakfast. To apply for free or reduced price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete the application, sign it, and return it to the school as soon as possible. Please refer to the guidelines contained in this letter when completing the application. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Click here for more information.
Please be advised that the there has been price changes for school lunch,
breakfast and milk effective September 1, 2008.
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School Lunch |
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| Grades K-5 |
$1.00 |
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Grades K-5 |
$2.00 |
| Grades 6-8 |
$1.00 |
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Grades 6-8 |
$2.25 |
| Grades 9-12 |
$1.50 |
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Grades 9-12 |
$2.25 |
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| Milk |
$0.50 |
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