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June Newsletter & Summer Nutrition Program

Posted Date: 6/06/25 (9:00 PM)
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Child Nutrition Newsletter

June 2025

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Director's Message


Pizza, pancakes and picnics everywhere! What a last couple of days leading into a fun-packed summer! We round out the year with catering at all of our sites and excellent celebrations for our students. Our amazing team has showcased an Oak Pit BBQ complete with garlic bread, beans and salsa for our Orcutt Academy Seniors, homemade pancakes for 6th graders at Ralph Dunlap and catered both 8th grade parties as they get ready to go into High School next year. The appreciation shown by our fellow staff and students has been amazing!

While I hope everyone has a relaxing, fun and safe summer we will still be here hard at work for our summer programs. At Joe Nightingale, Olga Reed and Orcutt Academy High School we will be feeding our summer school programs and we will also have free summer feeding while those locations are open. Any meals offered to community kids must be given to children 0-18 years old, must be consumed on campus and must be picked up at the cafeteria external door. Please check out our website and flyers to get times, dates and menus.

One exciting part of getting to serve students through the summer is to share new recipes and menus with them. Stay tuned to hear about how Chilaquiles, Homemade Mac and Cheese, and a couple surprise new items do with our kids. We can't wait to get their ideas and feedback. The summer time is truly fun for us in Food Services because we get a lot of time to spend asking for ideas from our customers!

Not only would I like to say thank you to everyone for the most amazing first year with OUSD - I would also like to say it has been an incredible year and we cannot wait to see everyone next year, hear the stories of summer and get to share all the new things we dream up. Here is to all having safe and happy times ahead!

Christy Wineman, Director of Child Nutrition

 

Summer Camp & Summer Feeding


Breakfast & Lunch are provided for
students, at No-Cost, who are enrolled in the following programs:

*Joe Nightingale (ELOP)
serving times - Breakfast 9:20 & Lunch 12:30

Ralph Dunlap (ESY)
serving times - Breakfast 8:30 & Lunch 12:00

*Olga Reed (ASES) Breakfast 7:45 & Lunch 11:30

Alice Shaw (TK Jump-Start)
serving times - to be determined

*Orcutt Academy High School (Credit Recovery)
serving times: - Breakfast 9:45 & Lunch 11:30

Program serving times are subjected to change.

*These sites are open for "Summer Feeding"
for children 0-18 years old at No-Cost.

Meals must be consumed on campus.

Holidays observed 6/19-20 & 7/4

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Summer Menu
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Picnic In The Park

(PIP)

What is Picnic In The Park??


Picnic in the Park (PIP) is a program hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County during summer break. The program provides free lunches to children (18 and under) countywide on Monday – Friday. Everyone is welcome, and there is no sign-up or registration process.  

Click the link below for the locations of Picnic In The Park.
Locations for Picnic In The Park
CALL 1-866-3-HUNGRY
TEXT 914-342-7744 "MEALS"
 
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Healthy Bites!


Summer Break Begins, Healthy Habits Continue!

Summer is officially here! When that final bell rings, signaling the start of the highly anticipated summer break, many parents face the challenge of maintaining nutritious meals without the structure of a school routine. Fear not! With a little planning and creativity, summer can become a season of food exploration, fun, and connection just as it’s meant to be.

Morning routines may shift during summer months, but breakfast remains the foundation of a nutritious day. Consider setting up a simple breakfast station with grab-and-go options like yogurt parfaits, overnight oats, and fresh fruit that children can serve and assemble themselves. This encourages independence while ensuring they start their day with essential nutrition.

Lunch preparation becomes easier with involvement. Invite your children to participate in meal planning and preparation. This not only teaches valuable life skills but also makes them more likely to eat what they've helped create. Let them pick out new recipes to try or choose their favorite ingredients from seasonal options. Farmers markets offer the perfect learning opportunity, where kids can discover where food comes from while selecting fresh, local produce.

And let’s not forget that summer is a time for fun and relaxation. While it’s important to maintain a balanced diet, it’s also okay to enjoy occasional treats. Balance is key, and teaching kids to enjoy all foods in moderation will help build healthy eating habits that last not just through summer but well beyond.

Wishing you a safe and happy summer break! Keep your water bottles full, your pantry stocked with healthy snacks, and remember, watermelon counts as both hydration and dessert. Win-win!

Dmitriy Tsoy, Registered Dietician / Nutrition Coordinator
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Cuban Mojo Pork with Cilantro & Lime Rice

This scratch made pork was a total hit with students and staff! Cuban Mojo Pork has a balance of flavors of citrus from freshly squeezed limes and oranges, roasted with garlic, spices cumin and oregano. Served with rice and topped with the students choice of fresh toppings.
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A tray of food with rice, pulled pork, jalapenos, lime wedges, strawberries, an apple, and a bottle of water.
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Link's & Important Information


Please visit the following links for menus, important information & how to deposit funds.
My School Menus
Child Nutrition Website
My Mealtime
 
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Contact info


If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

Marianne Heuchert, Office Manager
(805)938-8926

Cynthia Melendez, Assistant Office Manager
(805)938-8924

Dmitriy Tsoy, Nutrition Coordinator-Registered Dietician
(805)938-8983

Christy Wineman, Director
(805)938-8925

 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement - April 17, 2025


In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410 Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: 202-690-7442; or

email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.