Our Child Nutrition Office shares the following helpful tips for packing a healthy school lunch:
- Choose whole grains: Pack brown rice, quinoa, or whole-grain pita pockets instead of white bread.
- Add protein: Beans, hummus, nuts, egg whites, grilled chicken, or lean pork are all good protein sources.
- Limit processed meats: Avoid cold cuts, bacon, and other processed meats.
- Use healthy oils: Cook with olive or canola oil, and use healthy oils on salads.
- Drink water: Drink water or drinks with little or no sugar.
- Limit dairy and juice: Limit milk and dairy to 1-2 servings daily, and juice to 1 small glass daily.
- Pack a variety of fruits. Instead of fresh fruit, Try fruit leathers or fruit sauces, but make sure they are low in added sugar.
- Add a veggie dip: Hummus and veggie sticks are a protein-packed option.
- Make lunch fun: Make a kabob by placing sandwich components on a stick.
- Make pasta salad: You can make pasta salad ahead of time and add vegetables to make it healthier.
- Create a snack station: Create a station with healthy snacks like granola bars, cheese sticks, yogurt cups, or whole grain crackers.
Visit the Child Nutrition page on our website at www.greenbriercountyschools.org for more ideas and resources.
REMINDER- Butter Braid Orders & Money are due TODAY, November 7th!
Thanks!
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that schools are closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Reminder!!! Butter Braid orders and money are due tomorrow, November 7th! Thanks!
Congratulations to our Pumpkin Drop Winners!
What a fun day/activity!
Smoot Elementary held a pumpkin drop to celebrate positive behavior. Students worked together in small groups to protect their pumpkin from impact.
Some methods included covering pumpkins with bubble wrap, blankets, foam and even marshmallows
This year, six pumpkins survived the great fall!
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, in observance of Election Day.
Important November calendar reminders from Greenbrier County Schools:
November 5 - Election Day (no school)
November 11 - Veterans Day (no school)
November 22 - Teacher-Parent Conference Day (no students)
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. Please remember to "fall back" by setting your clocks back one hour.
REMINDER- SCHOOL PICTURE ORDERS & MONEY ARE DUE TOMORROW- Nov. 1st!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!
🎃 Happy Halloween, Students! 🎃
As you get ready for a night of fun and frights, here are some tips to ensure you stay safe:
-Travel in Groups: There’s safety in numbers. Stick with your friends and look out for each other.
-Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes or add reflective tape to your outfit. Carry a flashlight to help you see and be seen.
-Check Your Treats: Before diving into your candy haul, make sure to inspect all treats for any signs of tampering.
-Respect Others: Be mindful of your neighbors and their property. Not everyone celebrates Halloween, so be courteous.
-Stay on the Path: Stick to well-lit streets and avoid shortcuts through alleys or unlit areas.
-Emergency Contacts: Have a plan and know how to reach your friends or family if you get separated.
-Have a spooktacular time, but remember, safety first! 🕸️👻
#HalloweenSafety #StaySafe #HappyHalloween
Attention Parents/Guardians! School Picture Order Forms are due back this Friday, November 1st.
-Thanks
Our school wide Butter Braid Fundraiser Starts today! Look for order forms to come home in your child's folder! Orders/Money are due on November 7th & delivery will be sometime before Thanksgiving break. The goal is to individually sale to 10 people.
Looking to connect better with your child? Parent Coaching pairs you with a parenting coach and therapist-created resources to help you navigate the challenges of parenting. Click here to register: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Thank you Hedrick Farms for your generous donation of 170 pumpkins for our students!
Greenbrier County Schools is pleased to partner with the Greenbrier Family Support Center and WVU Extension Office to provide support, resources, and connections to grandparents and anyone responsible for raising another person’s child. Please join us at the Renick Community Center’s non-food pantry on October 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. to discuss what resources and support are needed for grandfamilies in the Renick area.
Reminder... School Pictures are today! #dressyourbest
Proofs are sent home, then you can decide if you'd like to purchase or not. These are also used for the yearbook photo. Thanks!
This week, we highlight the value of good character and its essential role in building strong communities that value positive, healthy relationships and respectful behavior. We celebrate young people who are role models of good character in their communities and support the parents and educators who teach our young people to be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and good citizens.
Chart your course to the school cafeteria to celebrate National School Lunch Week! The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and its impact inside and outside the classroom. GCS students are invited to eat school meals free of charge through our participation in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP).
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that Monday, October 14, is a Professional Development and Faculty Senate Day. Students do not report to school on this day.
