2017 March Board Book

San Francisco 49ers On December 15 th , Gilroy Unified School District received their grant at Ascencion Solorsano Middle School in front of 100 6 th graders. At the celebration, students participated in indoor skills and drills and were encouraged to fuel up with California milk before heading back to class. Sourdough Sam and the Gold Rush were on-site, along with 49ers alumni Guy McIntyre, to tout the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Media coverage included:  NBC 5  California Dairy Magazine  National Foundation on Fitness & Sports Nutrition social channels  49ers social media channels Educator/Influencer Outreach  CMAB partnered with the Oakland Raiders to host a Farm-to-School event for area educators and farmers. Prior to the Raiders vs. Bills game at O.co Stadium, participants were escorted to seats in the field level lounge to discuss ways to promote healthy eating and physical activity at school sites. The event allowed dairy producers to learn more about Fuel Up to Play 60 activations and share the importance of dairy nutrition and on-farm practices. Additional activities include  Continued participating with the Local School Wellness Policy Collaborative and Action for Healthy Kids.  Reviewed and processed grant funding applications from schools for fall funding cycle. A total of four grants were approved, focused on dairy optimization.  Secured California FUTP 60 students to participate in Play 60 games with the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers.  Finalized placement of NFL Flag Football kits at Oakland and San Diego Unified School Districts.  Facilitated FUTP 60 trainings with Dairy Council Community Nutrition Advisors to review the program, goals, plays and how to work together to align with Smarter Lunchroom goals.  Coordinating placement of $40K in unused en español funds with the Madera Unified School District. A total of 15 schools will implement Healthy Foods Everywhere in School play and any Physical Activity play they choose with projects being implemented between January and June 2017. The CMAB is working with Dairy Council of California to coordinate an announcement of the grant/project in cooperation with a demonstration by the Mobile Dairy Classroom.  Participated in December national school foodservice training in Chicago to learn about National School Food Service Regulations and best practices for Dairy Optimization.

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