What Is NSLW?
Learning is tough work—and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom.
The Importance of School Lunch
Even though National School Lunch Week was declared in 1962, the National School Lunch Program goes back even further, back to 1946. Created to provide nutritious meals to children from low-income families who might not otherwise have access to a daily meal, NSLP ensures the health and well-being of all public school students, boosts academic performance by giving students the fuel they need to succeed, and closes the opportunity gap for children across the country. Today, the National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture.
What NSLW Aims to Do
Despite the critical role NSLP plays in the health and success of American youth, many people still don’t understand its importance—including some families who could benefit from it! During the weeklong celebration, held annually during the second full week of October, School Nutrition members and their students will celebrate with special menus, and much more, all with the goal of…
Increasing student participation.
Spreading the message to parents that we serve healthy, delicious lunches at school..
Connecting with teachers and administrators to spread the word that school meals are healthy and delicious.
Thank you and have a great day !
5th grade had a blast at the Crab Orchard Corn Maze 💛
REMINDER
Spread the word. Join us for a night of fun. All donations will benefit the recent Hurricane Helene victim's.
Attendance Rewards for October
All TCPS schools will operate on regular schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024!
View the Commonwealth Conversation on Restoring Childhood Through Common Sense Approaches to Social Media and Cell Phones HERE: https://youtu.be/1w287BCT4Mw
View the October Health Services Newsletter HERE:
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Check out the October Health Services Newsletter!
Monday, Oct. 7th & Tuesday, Oct. 8th, all schools will operate on a two-hour delay. Bus routes will operate as usual on the delayed schedule except for Burke's Garden. Students riding the bus from Burke's Garden need to meet the driver at the old J.R.'s store at 8:55 a.m.
CBES BOOK FAIR IS ALL SET UP.
Let's go Book Shopping!
In books, anything is possible!
And book fair gift cards make discovery all the more rewarding.
Encourage your student to find their next favorite read by giving them their own digital gift card at fairs.literati.com to use at the book fair October 7-11.
These also make great teacher gifts!
TCPS will be closed Thursday/October 3rd, and Friday/October 4th. These are not virtual days, just closed. Only 11 & 12 month employees will report at 9:00 a.m.
There has been a tremendous amount of progress made restoring power to almost all of our schools & to to a large portion of our communities. Due to the effects of the storm many roads have been impacted and this will result in some altered bus routes. An updated bus route schedule will be released Friday evening. Because of the power outage TCPS did experience some loss of food and all dairy products. We have been advised that new supplies will begin arriving Friday to our schools.
We will open all of our schools again on Monday, October 7, 2024. Because of the altered bus routes and the possibility of continued debris on the roadside we will operate on a 2hr delay both Monday, October 7th & Tuesday, October 8th.
Thank you to everyone for all of the support and understanding!
TCPS 11 & 12 month employees should report to their respective school/office at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
While we continue to see great progress being made in debris cleanup & power restoration there is still much work to be completed. TCPS will remain closed Wednesday, October 2, 2024 on a virtual schedule. An employee scheduled will be announced later today.
Good Morning, I hope that everyone is safe today as our communities continue to deal with the aftermath of the hurricane. As of now Tazewell County Public Schools will be closed Monday & Tuesday (September 30th & October 1st). This will be Code 10 for all employees. These days will be listed as virtual with no assignments being issued. I ask that our students assist their families & neighbors with clean up efforts. As soon as we can get power restored to our facilities we will determine when we can begin food service even if we are not back in school. Many of our citizens and families are without power and internet capabilities. Please help spread this message as much as possible. I will continue to send updates when I have them.
Dr. Stacy
Tazewell County Public Schools will be closed Friday, September 27, 2024. All 12 month employees should report at 9:00 a.m.
A very big THANK YOU to the Town of Tazewell for sending a pump truck to Richlands Elementary to help with water issues!
Due to flooding in various parts of our area and potential driving hazards, Tazewell County Public Schools will be closed Thursday, September 26, 2024. All offices will be closed.
Book Fair Coming Soon
