Our 2016 Olympics in Rio

have come and gone. As

predicted the US brought

home many medals. These

medals and the opportunity

to represent America

exemplify each Olympians’

dedication and hard work.

Congratulations TEAM

USA! You made us proud!

2016 Olympic

FUN FACTS

Philip Dutton (equestrian)

and Elizabeth Beezie

Madden (equestrian) are the

oldest U.S. Olympic ath-

letes; both at the age of 52.

Kanak Jha (table tennis),

and Laurie Hernandez

(gymnast) are 16 and the

youngest.

DeAndre Jordan and

DeMarcus Cousins

(basketball) both at 6’11”

are the tallest to compete.

At 4’8”, Simone Biles

(gymnastics) is the shortest.

Jeff Henderson of

McAlmont, Arkansas won

Olympic gold in the long

jump.

Michael Phelps 2016 net

worth prior to games was

$55 Million. His overall

medal total in five Olympic

Games - 23 gold, 3 silver

and 2 bronze!

Matthew Centrowitz is the

first US athlete to win

Olympic 1500m since 1908.

Allison Felix is the most

decorated US woman in

Olympic track and field

history with 9 medals.

Ashton Eaton was once

again deemed the

Dominates!

AUGUST Meal Plan Enrollment was a HIT!

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SEPTEMBER 2016

NEWSLETTER

Dining Services Meal Plan enrollment in August was a

hit!

For those who haven’t joined; participate, team up and

TRY US today.

Join and you are eligible for Arkansas travelers prizes! Winners will be announced in September.

Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Bailey and Mr. Marc Sherrell stopped by in August to say hello to our Culinary staff. They gave them an awesome, motivational pep talk to start the season. They truly inspired our team! Thank You!

Also, thank you Ms. Elen Smith, our Director of Food Services, our Nutrition Specialist as your support and exper-tise allows our schools in meeting the Child Nutrition guidelines. We appreciate you!

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We started August 2016 with

a Bang!

Back by popular demand are

Lucky Trays!

Lucky Trays are returning to

Lonoke Primary and Elementary! Twice in September during each meal period, 2 lucky winners will receive awesome prizes for simply enjoying

school lunches provided by Chart-wells.

New to our Middle and

High School dining are

Grab-N-Go and Coca-Cola!

Grab-N-Go items are now of-

fered at the Middle School and High School! New products that vary between these two schools include Minute Maid juices, bottled

water, Coca-Cola products and bottled teas are now available! Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn, Rice Krispie Treats, Chex Mix, Hamp-ton Creek Farms cookies, and others also are new.

Lonoke High our Coca-Cola Dis-tributor is scheduled to visit this month to provide samples and give away gifts to students. You

Capitalize on your talent: " Everybody has a talent, but it' s what you do with that talent to make it

great." Alex Morgan, soccer

Imagine the impossible; " Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn' t be done, all

it takes is an imagination." Michael Phelps, swimming

Never: “Never quit. Never give up." Gabby Douglas, gymnastics

Picture the gold: " I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the

top." Serena Williams, tennis

Believe in yourself and declare: “I am the greatest!" Muhammed Ali, boxer

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learn. 2016 USA Olympic Medals Recap.

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Dining Services - What’s Going On?

live. Inspirational Quotes: Live and dream BIG! (foxnews.com)



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2016 OLYMPIANS EAT TO FUEL AND NOURISH THEIR BODIES.

Name of past and present Olympians and foods that fuel.

Tracy Smith Buchanan

Director of Dining Services

Tracy.Smith2@compass-usa.com

501.676.7020

September is often the beginning of the best of broccoli

season although broccoli can be grown year-round.

Broccoli is in the cabbage family.

It is a low carb vegetable, it boosts DNA repair in cells,

and it can reduce the risk of heart attack. Broccoli

provides your body with vitamins C and K. It is loaded

with calcium. It is good source of folate, iron,

potassium, and fiber. Have some broccoli today.

Name two other family members or Mr. Broccoli in the

picture; one is mentioned above:

C __ __ __ __ __ __ and K __ __ __

Getting to know you through your foods.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"This is my day. This is my

purpose. I'm not afraid to

win."

Kayla Harrison, Olympian

(Judo)

QUESTIONS REGARDING PAYMENTS

Contact:

Elen Smith

Director of Food Services

501.676.7020

School Lunch Payment Information

If writing a check for breakfast or lunch, the check can only be in the amount for breakfast and/or lunch and be made out to "Hot

Lunch Fund".

You may register to use the EZSchoolPay online system to track meal balances and pay for school meals.

Use EZSchoolPay.com, a convenient and secure way to pay for school meals and other school fees.