1. Oskaloosa Community School District Smarter Lunchrooms

2. What We Implemented: *A colorful fruit station @ the beginning of the OHS lunch line *A fruit basket @ OMS *Garden bars @ OES *Salad bars @ OMS & OHS *Veggies are 1 st in the serving line @ OHS

3. Top: a shot of one of the Garden Bars @ OES. Right: the fruit cart @ OHS.

4. Fruit station @ the beginning of the serving lines @ OHS.

7. What We Implemented: Descriptive names of foods…this was especially well-received @ OES. White skim milk 1 st choice in milk coolers in all schools A grab ‘n go reimbursable meal @ OMS & OHS. Our mascot is the Indians, so I marketed it as the ‘Indian Power Pack’.

8. Hey, You! *In a hurry for lunch??? *Need a snack before practice??? Try an Indian Power Pack! It ’ s a complete meal (silverware included); just grab a milk & go!

9. The Indian Power Pack includes a yogurt, baby carrots, ranch cup, a piece of fresh fruit, string cheese, a muffin, silverware, & napkins.

11. What We’ve Noticed: *Fruit consumption @ OMS & OHS has increased. *Fruit/veggie consumption @ OES has increased. Their favorite veggies: rainbow pepper strips & cucumber slices! *Descriptive names are grabbing students’ attention.

12. What We’re Working On: Creating a mural on the wall of our lunch line entrance @ OES…working with the OES art teachers & an artist in residence. Thanks to the AEA, we’re creating banners to hang behind the serving lines @ OES, & @ the entrance to both OMS & OHS kitchens. Creating our own Child Nutrition Department brand. I am working with the OHS art students & staff to design a logo. Unveiling date for each of these projects: August 2016!

13. Helpful Hints: *Start small! You don’t have to make all of your changes all @ once. *Look for the best low-cost, no-cost options for your department. *Be creative! Work with your staff to find some great ways to implement Smarter Lunchrooms strategies. *The smallest things can sometimes have the biggest impact.

14. Smarter Lunchrooms’ Motto: It’s not nutrition until it’s eaten!!!

15. Thanks for Listening! Julie Miller Child Nutrition Director, Oskaloosa Community Schools ‘Like’ us on Facebook: Osky Eats Lunch Follow us on Twitter: @oskyeatslunch millerj@oskycsd.org