Fruity Fridays?
We all love Fridays, the start of the weekend, that Friday feeling, fruity Friday….now that has a ring to it.
On Friday afternoons when our students finish class they get very excited because it’s bake sale time. Children are hungry! Teachers are hungry! They line up with their money for a much needed snack. Up until now though the snacks on offer have followed the tradition of baked goods; often high in sugar and low in nutrients. Up until now that is…..
Mandi Ponce (member of our School Board and Wellness Committee) is passionate about heathy eating. She knows the benefits of giving children a snack that will give them a boost and keep them going until tea time. She is so passioante about bringing healthy snacks to our children that she is providing them for free (for 2 Fridays) to our students in place of the bake sale.
Children had a choice of oranges, red grapes, green grapes, pickle, popcorn, pretzel sticks and 100% juice cartons. The result? See for yourself -
We even had feedback from parents saying that their children thought it was and I quote “the BEST ‘bake sale’ ever!!!”
The new school year will be bringing a new look and new name to bake sale. Watch this space and the school newsletter for more information.
Have a great summer vacation, remember to Be Active and Eat Smart!
Coach Claire
