Welcome to Back to School NightFamily and Consumer SciencesFoods and Nutrition

Mrs. MellottGraduated from Shippensburg

UniversityMaster’s Degree from Wilkes

University22 years teaching with Central

Dauphin 3rd year at East High School

Foods and Nutrition ClassFood and kitchen safetyA strong focus on using many

different appliances and kitchen tools

Measuring correctly to follow recipes

Different baking techniques

NutritionNutrition – Foods that create a

balanced diet The new food pyramid Healthy foods that taste goodHow to gain, lose, maintain

weight in a healthy way

Speakers and Chefs YTIThe International Culinary

Schools at the Art InstituteIUP culinary arts programHACC possible field trip to YBINutritionists

Grading Classwork and quizzes = 40% Tests and Food Labs = 50% Class participation = 10%

Food labs – working cooperatively, staying in kitchen, staying on task, following the recipe, cleaning up

Behavior Follow the school’s rules Build relationships Conference with student Call home Write up

Contact Me mmellott@cdschools.org Phone extension 124

Thanks for Coming Tonight!