Dear Parents,

Welcome to a new school year. As part of our new school lunch program,
Green Rock, positive changes are being implemented and we want to encourage your children to participate in the lunch program.

What's cooking this year at St. Pat's?

We're cooking up a storm!!!! This year we have eliminated pre-packed 'heat and serve' foods as well as fried foods. The menu will be posted on a monthly basis via the school website and Edline. We will strive to create menus and meals that are healthy, seasonal, delicious and reflective of the ethnic diversity of the community as a whole.

Positive changes include:

		Organic salad bar with daily soup selection
		Removed 95% of processed foods
		Hormone and antibiotic-free milk and eggs
		Organic milk and yogurt tubes, hummus, string cheese, pita chips etc., all will be available, a la carte.
		Fresh fruit & vegetables served daily
		Majority of foods purchased locally
		80% of meats & poultry (including hamburgers & hot dogs) natural, nitrate - free
		Daily vegetarian option
		Eco - Ware paper products

The changes that are being made are part of an effort to serve more nutritious, delicious, freshly prepared meals using locally-grown foods to all the students.
This will also help to educate children in the kitchen, garden and academic classrooms about their food choices and the impact they have on their health, community and
our environment.

We hope you will join us in helping our children become aware of healthy food options. Together we can help raise a new generation of healthier and eco-conscious children.

Bon appétit!

You may drop off form at school office, or you can mail it to:
Green Rocks Foods,
LLC PO Box 403395
Miami Beach, FL 33140