School Nutrition Magazine Distribution Changes
In response to publishing and content consumption trends, School Nutrition magazine will reduce the number of print issues to focus on its digital transformation. To align with SNA's new strategic plan, the association will be focusing its efforts on becoming a digital-first organization. Starting this month (August 2021) and in September, the print issue of SN magazine will have its distribution reduced. However, the magazine's digital edition will still be available to all members on the SNA website. Learn More

#NSLW21 Wild School Lunch Winner
They are starting to get WILD About School Lunch at Medicine Lodge Jr-Sr High School in Kansas, where Karla Kessler won a colorful T-shirt. Find out four steps you can take right now to begin planning your WILD celebration for the week of October 11-15! Learn More
 
Virtual #ANC21 Comes to You with a New SNA Publication
If you weren’t able to attend SNA’s Virtual Annual National Conference in July or want a desktop resource that helps you digest and implement the ideas and solutions you discovered there, SNA’s latest publication, ANC To Go: Ideas, Resources and Action Steps from SNA’s 2021 Virtual Annual National Conference, is just what you need. Learn More
Prepare for Back to School with LEAD to Succeed
If your back-to-school experience includes challenging conversations with stakeholders like your superintendent, your CFO, your parents and even your students, don’t miss out on the first module of School Nutrition Foundation’s new LEAD to Succeed™ program. This training was designed specifically for school nutrition professionals and offers three hours of self-paced online learning worth three (3) CEUs and a Facilitator Guide brings the training to life in group settings

LEAD to Succeed is supported by a $2 million USDA grant and created in partnership with Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Module 1, “LEARN to Master Difficult Conversations,” will help you communicate effectively with stakeholders—administrators, vendors, school staff and parents—as we continue to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register now!

Coming Soon! Module 2 of the Communication for Impact Series will be available soon in SNA’s Training Zone. Stay tuned for “EDUCATE and Engage Customers with Strategic Communication”!  

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The number of meditation modules in the SNA Strive to Thrive Challenge app. Put on your headset, find a quiet location that suits you best and, using any or all 5 different meditation modules, go through the 7-minute meditation sessions.

Take Action: Share SNA's Back to School Survey with Congress and Urge Action on CNR! 
SNA's Back to School Survey revealed the severe financial and operational challenges facing school meal programs, and it's time to raise your voice! Urge your Member of Congress to provide relief from the critical issues facing School Meal Programs. TAKE ACTION NOW!

FNS Announces the Reinstatement of the Turnip the Beet Award
Last week, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced it’s bringing back the Turnip the Beet Award for School Summer Food Program. This award recognizes outstanding summer meal programs and their operators across the country, dedicated to offering students high-quality, tasty, appealing and nutritious meals during the summer months.

The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021
Sens. Richard Blumenthal (CT-D), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI-D) and Edward Markey (MA-D) introduced S. 2594, the Food Labeling Modernization Act. This act requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a standard front-of-pack labeling system to present nutritional information. It would also establish new FDA guidelines for what can legally be marketed as "healthy." Read Sen. Blumenthal's full press release.
Call for 2022 SNA Election Nominations
Are you looking for exciting opportunities to grow professionally, bring a fresh perspective to national issues and network with other school nutrition professionals? Do you know someone with strong leadership skills, professional achievements and a record of active participation in their state association or SNA? If so, nominate them today for an SNA leadership position! Visit the SNA website for more information including the open positions, eligibility requirements and more.

Join 1000+ Members in the Strive to Thrive Challenge
We are excited to share that we have more than1,000 steppers! It’s great to see so many people STEP toward better personal wellness, and we want all members to join in the fun. Let’s STEP into the Possibilities and Embrace the Future with the third-quarter Wellness Challenge. Learn More
Weekly Update on K-12 School Openings
This week, slightly more than 25% of US K-12 students return to school, bringing the cumulative total to 62%. Check the school opening tracker for observations from across the U.S. For more information, contact dennis@burbio.com.  
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Creative Culinary Concepts from SN Magazine
Triangles, be gone! Chef Rebecca Polson, CC, SNS, has an even cuter way of serving up fresh watermelon: in "fry" form! Check out the video, exclusive to SN magazine, and then read up on all things watermelon with “One in a Melon” in the August 2021 issue of School Nutrition. 
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