Broward County Public School Food & Nutrition Services partners with WITS to introduce monthly new menu items
Who/What:
On March 21, Chef Julie Frans, director of community and culinary at Wynwood Yard, will introduce roasted farm-fresh cauliflower, green beans and butternut squash to students at Watkins Elementary School in Pembroke Park as part of the ongoing initiative, “Chefs Move to Broward” with Broward County Public Schools and Wellness in the Schools (WITS).
Wellness in the Schools has partnered with Broward County Public Schools to bring local chefs to Broward County schools to prepare and serve nutritious recipes each month. The mission is to introduce students to new healthy and delicious recipes and train Broward cooks how to prepare the food for continued implementation.
Chef Julie Frans will emphasize the importance of fresh, farm to table meals. She will teach the students how to incorporate locally-sourced ingredients into their everyday meals.
When:Wednesday, March. 21, 2018
10:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Where:
Watkins Elementary School
3520 SW 52nd Ave.
Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Cost:
There is no cost for this event
About Wellness in the Schools
Wellness in the Schools is a national non-profit that teaches kids healthy habits to learn and live better. They partner with public schools to provide nutrition and fitness education, healthy scratch-cooked meals and active recess periods. Trained culinary graduates partner with cafeteria staff to feed kids real food, and fitness coaches encourage schools to let kids play. Our approach improves student outcomes and drives systemic, long-term change, shifting school cultures and ultimately fighting the childhood obesity epidemic.
About Broward County Public Schools
“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has over 271,000 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 236 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 101 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 208 different countries and 181 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS Food & Nutrition Services on Twitter @BCPSFNS and Facebook at facebook.com/BrowardSchoolsFAN, and download the free BCPS mobile app.
