Ellington Academy

April
2015
If you are interested in part time employment during the school year, please apply on line at:
www.grpublicschools.org, then contact, Jennifer Laninga GRPS Nutrition Services Supervisor, at 616.819.1669 or e-mail
her at laningaj@grps.org

During the month of April, we will focus on nuts and fresh beans as the OrganWise Guys Foods of the
Month! Children, parents and staff be sure to find ways to include these nutritious foods in your meals
and snacks!
Fresh Beans
Fresh beans include green beans, lima beans and edamame. The reason they are so tasty is
because they are fresh! But did you know you can eat fresh beans throughout the whole year?
Fresh beans, like other fruits and vegetables, are easily frozen so we can enjoy them all year
round. In fact, in the United States, most of the edamame we eat has been frozen. Fresh beans
grow in the summer and fall months. They have more tender textures than regular beans. They
also take less time to prepare because you do not need to soak them or cook them for a long
amount of time. In fact, you can have a tasty side dish of any fresh bean in only a few minutes!
Boiling, steaming, and microwaving are common ways to cook fresh beans. However, when we use
these methods, some of the nutrients in the beans are lost. How do we fix this? A great way to save these nutrients is to
reuse the water. For example, if you cook a meal with fresh beans and whole grain, brown rice, reuse the fresh bean water to
cook your rice!
Nuts
Although these tasty protein and fiber boosts are often put into one category, did you know that
some nuts are different than others? Turn on your Sir Rebrums when you read the descriptions
below to see if youve been eating the healthiest nuts available. Always remember to limit your
portions of nuts to about a handful (approxmiately 12), and avoid the sugared and salted nut
varieties!
Walnuts Walnuts are the kings of nuts! These nuts have high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids
(also found in fish), which keep us focused throughout the day and protect us from getting sick by
boosting our immune systems. Crumble some walnuts on your next salad for a health boost!
Almonds Eat a handful of these nuts to get a healthy serving of essential vitamins and minerals.
Did you know that a quarter cup of almonds has almost as much calcium as a quarter cup of milk?
This serving size is also high in vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E.
Cashews These heart-healthy nuts are low in fat compared to other nuts and are also high in essential vitamins and
minerals.
www.organwiseguys.com

Meal Prices
Adult Breakfast

$ 2.50

Adult Lunch

$ 3.50

Milk

$ .50

Student Meals - No Charge

Adults and students who purchase meals, milk or al a carte items may still use My Payments Plus just like last year. Go to
www.mypaymentsplus.com and register your self/student into the school meal pre-payment plan. This is a convenient way to securely keep
your account paid in full and view your actual purchase history!
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in program access
and delivery. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

April 2015

Ellington Academy

TUESDAY

Breakfast Bites

Lemon Chicken Over Rice

Vegetable Egg Roll
Broccoli w/Dip
Lunch Bunch Grapes
Ice Cold Milk

Breakfast
Wrap

Ultimate Nachos
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Refried Beans
Fresh Salsa
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

THURSDAY
Sausage Gravy
Breakfast

FRIDAY
3

No School
Good Friday

Chicken Drumstick
Black Eye Peas
Carrot Sticks
Corn Muffin
Gala Apple
Ice Cold Milk

Turkey Bacon, Egg &

Cheese Breakfast

31

30 Turkey Sausage

WEDNESDAY
Cuban Sandwich
Whole Kernel Corn
Jicama Sticks
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

MONDAY

Happy April Fools Day

Spring Break April 6th - 10th

Children return to school on April 13th.
13

Cereal
Graham Crackers

14

Kolache
Yogurt Cup

21

Beef & Bean Burrito

Whole Kernel Corn
Smart Cookies
Jonathon Apple
Ice Cold Milk

27Mini Egg & Cheese

Hamburger on a Bun
Spicy Potato Wedges
Broccoli w/Dip
Macintosh Apple
Ice Cold Milk

Cheese Breakfast
Chicken Nuggets
Baked Beans
Coles Breadstick
Celery Sticks
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

Breakfast
Bagel

22

Baked Mostaccioli
Coles Garlic Toast
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Carrot Ribbons
Pineapple Tidbits
Ice Cold Milk

28

Sandwich

15 Turkey Bacon, Egg &

Italian Meatballs
Homestyle Garlic Toast
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Cherry Tomatoes
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

Chicken Quesadilla
Southwest Soup
Carrots w/Dip
Fuji Apple
Ice Cold Milk

20

Mini Egg & Cheese

Sandwich

Scrambled Eggs
Banana Muffin

Ultimate Nachos
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Refried Beans
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

French
Toast Sticks
Tasty Turkey Burger
Whole Wheat Bun
Crispy Potato Stars
Calico Bean Salad
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

29

Mini Pancakes
Yogurt Cup
Chili Dog on a Bun
Onion Rings
Zucchini Coins
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

16

Scrambled Eggs
Blueberry Muffin

Cinnamon Toast
Potato Triangle
Fresh Green Beans
Dannon Yogurt Cup
Fresh Strawberries
Ice Cold Milk

23 Sausage Gravy
Breakfast

17

Soft Shell Taco

Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Red Beans & Rice
Orange Wedges
Ice Cold Milk

24

Teriyaki Dippers
Asian Rice w/Peas & Carrots
Dinner Roll
Red Pepper Strips
Mandarin Oranges
Ice Cold Milk

30

Breakfast
Bagel

Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Carrots w/Dip
Whole Wheat Biscuit
Lunch Bunch Grapes
Ice Cold Milk

Mini Egg, Cheese &

Sausage Slider

1/2 Day
Student Led
Conferences
Breakfast will be
served.

Mini Egg, Cheese &

Sausage Slider
*Pizza Bagel

(Pork & Beef Pepperoni)

Lentil Soup
Celery Sticks w/Sunbutter
Pineapple Tidbits
Ice Cold Milk

MUNCHERS - Available Daily - Check with your school cook for ordering details.
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese & yogurt as a choice, Fruit Selections (raisins, apples, oranges, bananas & peaches), Orange Juice & Ice Cold
Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate)
Lunch: Munchers & Sunbutter sandwiches available as entre choices. Chef Salads available at K-8 & K-12 sites.
Monday - Fruit & Yogurt Muncher (Yogurt, sunflower kernels, fruit, carrots, and Cheez It Crackers)
Tuesday - Fiesta Grab and Go (Tortilla chips, Land O Lakes Jalapeno Cheese Cup, corn & black bean salad, graham crackers and fruit)
Wednesday - Garden Muncher (Chef Salad w/turkey ham & cheese, garbanzo beans, graham crackers and fruit)
Thursday - Sunbutter Muncher (Sunwise Sunbutter Sandwich, string cheese, Cheez It Crackers, apple and carrots)
Friday - Grab & Go Breakfast for Lunch (Pillsbury Maple Pancakes, cheese stick, yogurt, broccoli cauliflower blend and raisins)
Ice Cold Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate) from Country Dairy included with each meal or for .50
Foods of the month: Nuts & Fresh Green Beans
Salad bars available in K-8 & K-12 schools
* Menu Item Contains Pork
For more in-depth information on menus, nutritional analysis, contact information and related website links, check out our website at:
www.grpublicschools.org/nutrition or use the QR code on the front of this menu.