After the government shut-down, and new budget was formed, SHIP was included at a reduced amount for the next biennium, but still funded! MDH decided to create a second bridging period from October-December 2011. During this time, a grant application is to be formed (based on an RFP sent out by MDH), which, if awarded, would fund activities from January 2012-June 2013.
Northeast Minnesota will be applying for this funding, and should find out if they are awarded by December 2011. SHIP may look different, be in different communities, etc.—we do not know all of the details.
On a more exciting note, please note all of the wonderful things happening in the Kitchen at Moose Lake School!:
- Taste testing with the farm to cafeteria products-zucchini sticks, green pepper, cantaloupe, watermelon, green beans, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, eggplant, squash, corn on the cob, and kohlrabi.
- Nutrition nugget (newsletter) goes home with each student going
- New aprons for the cooks with the quote of the contest winner: "Real Rebels Cook"
- Making smoothies for breakfast with the new blender (a big hit!)
- Becky has picked from the herb garden this summer and fall and put them in the freezer. So far, they have used the fresh parsley in our chicken noodle soup, the oregano in our spaghetti, the sage in our turkey gravy.
- The new salad bar has been set up, with many more options
Please watch for more information about the 1st School Wellness Committee meeting of the 2011-2012 school year!
