Broward County Public Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12-16 with student activities, contests and prizes aimed at highlighting the importance of nutritious school meals.<\/p>\n
This year’s theme, \u201cCafeteria Circus,\u201d will feature a student poster contest, a raffle offering gift cards and visits from civic leaders, School Board members and district administrators who will join students for lunch.<\/p>\n
Students participating in the poster contest can submit artwork inspired by the theme. Winning entries will be recognized and displayed at the district level, with the grand-prize winner receiving an iPad.<\/p>\n
The \u201cBig Top Raffle\u201d will give students opportunities to win prizes by eating school breakfast and lunch during the week. Fifteen students \u2014 five from each school level \u2014 will receive US$100 gift cards.<\/p>\n
The celebration will also include proclamations recognizing National School Lunch Week from the School Board and municipalities across Broward County.<\/p>\n
\u201cNational School Lunch Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the nutritious meals served to our students each day and the dedicated team members who make it possible,\u201d BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn said.<\/p>\n
He said healthy meals help students stay focused and energized and prepare them to learn, adding that the district was proud to provide meals that support students’ success in and out of the classroom.<\/p>\n
The district’s Food and Nutrition Services Department provides breakfast and lunch options that meet federal nutrition standards. Meals include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other foods intended to support students’ health and well-being.<\/p>\n