KINDERGARTEN WEEKLY SNACK SCHEDULE
In Mariposa Kindergarten, we enjoy a healthy, communal snack every day!
- MONDAY: whole grain, brown rice (with choice of toppings: hummingbird nectar (agave), soy sauce, cinnamon, raisins)
- TUESDAY: old fashioned oatmeal (with choice of maple syrup, cinnamon, raisins)
- WEDNESDAY: popcorn OR chips (and fresh fruit)
- THURSDAY: vegetable soup or pasta
- FRIDAY: fresh, baked bread OR kindergarten birthday cake (low sugar)
NOTE: Kindergarten snack ingredients follow the Mariposa Nutritional Guidelines established by our Wellness Committee:
Foods should not contain:
1) High fructose corn syrup (includes Crystalline fructose)
2) Partially hydrogenated oils
3) Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
4) Artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives
5) Artificial sweeteners (i.e Sucralose like Aspartame aka Aminosweet, Neotame, Splenda, Saccharin)
6) Nuts of any kind (district wide policy)
It is recommended that the following efforts in food choices be made whenever possible:
1) Provide fresh and whole foods such as seasonal fruits and vegetables from local sources
2) Organic labeling
3) Dairy products that are free of growth hormones (rBGH and rBST)
4) Animal products free of hormones and antibiotics
5) Foods free of nitrates and nitrites
6) Foods that have not been genetically modified-look for GMO free labeling
7) Please consider that our school has a range of dietary needs and choices and providing choices such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and allergy statements will be inclusive of our whole community.
8) Unbleached flour
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