Let’s Party

Sponsored byWVDE Office of Child Nutrition

Janet Yost, Presenter, June 2011

West Virginia Department of Education is an equal opportunity provider.

What is Let’s Party?

• A sequel to WV’s 1993 Let’s Party;• New resource which reflects newly adopted

state nutrition policies; and,• Reflects 2010 Dietary Guidelines for

Americans

Centered on Specific Party Themes

• Tailgate Harvest Festival• Medieval Merriment Frosty Fun• World Tour Patriotic

Celebration• Country Hoedown Pirate Adventure• Garden Party Beach Bash

Party Themes And…

• Classroom Recipes• Games• Active learning• A practical guide to parents and school staffs

for evaluating foods:• Sold• Brought to school• Served as snacks

Each Theme

• Introduction• Party Ideas including decorations, costumes,

music, quiet games, active play ideas, art activity

• Menu Ideas including student friendly recipes, packaged foods and cafeteria recipes.

Informed and Motivated

• Knowledge for schools and families– If people are informed they may make wise

choices– If people are motivated they may model healthy

eating– If people understand why physical activity is

important they may increase physical activityat school and home

Order Form• http://wvde.state.wv.us/ocn-download/Forms

/NSLP/All_Years/LetPartyOrderForm.pdf

• ORDERING INFORMATION:• West Virginia Curriculum Technology

Resource Center• Cedar Lakes Conference Center• Ripley, WV 25271• http://www.wvde.state.wv.us• (304) 372-7874 or (304) 372-7875

Cost

• Check or Purchase Order • $5.00 per book which includes mailing• Orders shipped via UPS– ADDRESS MUST CONTAIN STREET ADDRESS– No mailings to PO BOX– Insured only if requested by purchaser and paid

by purchaser