Bendle Public Schools 2015-2016
District Details
Burton, Michigan
District Enrollment: 1258
District F/R: 90%
District ADP: 73%
Production Model: Partial Scratch Cook
School Year Implemented: 2015-2016
# of Grants Awarded: 2
District Details
Burton, Michigan
District Enrollment: 1258
District F/R: 90%
District ADP: 73%
Production Model: Partial Scratch Cook
School Year Implemented: 2015-2016
# of Grants Awarded: 2
Participating Schools
| South Bendle Elementary | West Bendle Elementary |
|---|---|
| Age Group: K - 5 | Age Group: K - 5 |
| School Size: Small (Under 300) | School Size: Small (Under 300) |
| School Environment: Suburban | School Environment: Suburban |
| School F/R: 92% | School F/R: 92% |
| School ADP: 82% | School ADP: 82% |
The lunchroom theme for the week featured two different fruits or vegetables, many of which were new to the students. The tastings were paired with education about the featured produce, including posters, classroom lessons, and colorful visuals. One of the most popular additions were kid-approved healthy recipes, which were printed and sent home for parents.
School staff worked with a local orchard to source apples, grapes, pears, and plums for tastings. They also used recipes from the USDA Recipes For Healthy Kids cookbook to find new ideas for healthy meals students would like to try.
Dawn Pully, food service director, praised the way the project helped the district develop more healthy choices for the students.
LEFT: Try It Thursday Flyer
The lunchroom theme for the week featured two different fruits or vegetables, many of which were new to the students. The tastings were paired with education about the featured produce, including posters, classroom lessons, and colorful visuals. One of the most popular additions were kid-approved healthy recipes, which were printed and sent home for parents.
School staff worked with a local orchard to source apples, grapes, pears, and plums for tastings. They also used recipes from the USDA Recipes For Healthy Kids cookbook to find new ideas for healthy meals students would like to try.
Dawn Pully, food service director, praised the way the project helped the district develop more healthy choices for the students.
LEFT: Try It Thursday Flyer
