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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School Nutrition Programs Newsletter
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
What's on your Calendar?
Upcoming Trainings!   
  • 8/20 Webinar: upLIFT Webinar Series: Starting a Salad Bar, Part 1 - The Why
  • 8/20 Phoenix: Procurement A-Z
  • 8/21 Webinar: Arizona Farm to School Network Launch Webinar  
  • 8/22 Flagstaff: Student Eligibility: Am I Doing it Right?
  • 8/22 Tucson: Procurement A-Z
  • 8/27 Phoenix: Student Eligibility: Am I Doing it Right?
  • 8/27 Flagstaff: Procurement A-Z
  • 8/28 Tucson: Student Eligibility: Am I Doing it Right?
  • 8/29 Phoenix: USDA Foods SY 2020 myFOODS System Training
  • 9/3 Webinar: Staying on Track
Click here to view all scheduled
School Nutrition and School Food Program Training Opportunities
Messages from USDA
USDA Reimbursement Rates Released!!
Find Reimbursement Rates for SY 19-20 on the NSLP Program Forms webpage by clicking here .
A Note from School Nutrition Programs
Claims now available!
A message from our Grants Management Team:
" The 2019-2020 Federal reimbursement rates have been issued by USDA and CNPWeb has been updated to reflect the current rates. Effectively immediately, July 2019 claims may be submitted in CNPWeb. In light of the situation CACFP-FDCH claims will be processed on 08/20/19. Any July 2019 claims submitted on or before 08/19/19, will be processed for payment on 08/20/19. Any July claims submitted after 08/19/19, may not be processed until the following month.
 
Thank you for your patience in this matter. For any questions please contact Grants@azed.gov or 602-542-3901".


Reminder:
  • Make sure your most recent Local Wellness Policy (LWP) is available to the public
  • For example, post the LWP on your school webpage.
  • Find more information on the Local Wellness Policy webpage.

upLIFT- Feed
Check out the Recipe of the Month!
  • Rainbow Rice

Student Eligibility: Am I Doing it Right?
Attend this 3 hour training to clarify the student eligibility process before verification begins! This training will review processing household applications, direct certification enhancements for this year, and more!

  • FLAGSTAFF
  • August 22nd, 2019
  • DoubleTree
  • 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • PHOENIX
  • August 27th, 2019
  • 3300 N. Central Ave., 16th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • 16th Floor
  • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • TUCSON
  • August 28th, 2019
  • DoubleTree
  • 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
  • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Click HERE to Register!
USDA Foods in Schools
This applies to all LEAs participating in USDA Foods and/or Department of Defense Fresh Produce Program
Upcoming DoD Fresh Produce Program deadline :
All School Food Authorities (SFAs) myFOODS accounts must be in ‘Active’ status to continue using entitlement dollars set aside for the DoD Fresh Produce Program. If your myFOODS account is still unapproved on August 31 st , your DoD funds will be paused until your myFOODS account is in active status. Contact the DoD Fresh Program Specialist at Regan.Garner@azed.gov  with any questions or concerns about this process.

LAST CALL for Arizona School Garden Sustainability Series!
This is our final push for the Arizona School Garden Sustainability Series registration! This is a unique series offered to all nutrition educators, foodservice professionals, teachers and garden leaders looking to learn strategies and techniques that build strong and sustainable school garden programs. For more information email: ArizonaFarmtoSchool@azed.gov . Registration is set to close on Friday, August 23 rd .

Register: http://bit.ly/SustainSchoolGardensAZ

Annual Procurement Training for the Administrative Review :
Does the word “procurement” intimidate you? Are you unsure whether this even applies to your School Nutrition Programs? Procurement A-Z training is ideal for those that are involved in the purchasing process and are making decisions regarding funds paid out of the SFA’s nonprofit school food service account. During this training, we will review the methods of procurement (micro, small, formal) and review the importance of forecasting and maintaining proper documentation. We will also explain the process of the Procurement Review in depth. We hope you will join us for all thing’s procurement related!

Register here for an August 2019 Regional Procurement A-Z training
 
Register for the 2019 Farm Fresh Challenge!
Celebrate National Farm to School Month this October and register for the 2019 Farm Fresh Challenge to the National School Lunch Program! The Challenge is designed to be a simple first step in building your farm to school program. New this year is the tiered “Taste Arizona” challenge which encourages School Food Authorities to grow in their buy-local efforts. Check out the recording and online resources available to support your Farm Fresh Challenge this year! Registration closes Friday, September 27 th .
Partner Announcements 
Produce Safety University
  • Produce Safety Hacks
  • These five videos offer “tricks of the trade” to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality. This series is available in English and Spanish.
  • Produce Safety Training Videos
  • These videos can be viewed as a set, or individually. First, watch the What Went Wrong video and identify incorrect food safety practices. Then, watch the corresponding What Went Right video and identify the correct practices. Answers can be found in the Video Activity Answer Keys.
Featured Resource!
Kick-Off a Healthy School Year 2019-2020 with Team Nutrition!
Smart Snack Standards Updates
Restocking Smart Snacks? Check out Team Nutrition’s A Guide to Smart Snacks in School for School Year 2019–2020. This updated guide provides tips on how to select foods for school vending machines, fundraisers, and snack bars that meet Smart Snacks standards. View online or order in print .  
As always, if you have any questions or need additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact your School Nutrition Programs Specialist. We can also be reached at our group email: ADESchoolNutrition@azed.gov.  

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