While a lot has changed over the years, the quality of the meals has never wavered. Rojas realizes just how important each meal can be to her students. Division of Instruction and Campus Administration, Aggregate: Student Safety & Support Resources, Curriculum: Professional Learning Communities, Department: Student Leadership & Well-Being, To check your child's cafeteria account balance, log on to, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). An assortment of salad, fruit and vegetables were also up for grabs, including kiwi, broccoli, red bell pepper and peaches. "We go above and beyond to offer the best fresh fruit and vegetables. Several special guest servers got to experience the fresh, nutritious meals up close at Walzem Elementary School. National School Lunch Week is a chance to highlight the crucial role workers like Sally Rojas play in shaping the lives of our students. EL Distrito Escolar Independiente de North East no discrimina por motivos de edad, raza, religin, color, origen nacional, sexo, estado civil o condicin de veterano, impedimento (o relacin o asociacin con algn individuo con una discapacidad), informacin gentica o algn otro estado legalmente protegido en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requiere el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, en su versin modificada; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas de Educacin, de 1972, y la Seccin 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacin de 1973, en su versin modificada. The main course and rotating sides of fruit and vegetables are cleaned, prepped and prepared fresh for students and staff every day. Everything is fresh and it's served with a smile all the way down to the register.". To check your child's cafeteria account balance, log on toSchool Cafe or contact your cafeteria manager. In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. EL Distrito Escolar Independiente de North East no discrimina por motivos de edad, raza, religin, color, origen nacional, sexo, estado civil o condicin de veterano, impedimento (o relacin o asociacin con algn individuo con una discapacidad), informacin gentica o algn otro estado legalmente protegido en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requiere el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, en su versin modificada; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas de Educacin, de 1972, y la Seccin 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacin de 1973, en su versin modificada. "We pride ourselves on the variety of healthy meals we offer to our students," said Rojas. We still roll our enchiladas by hand. Division of Instruction and Campus Administration, Aggregate: Student Safety & Support Resources, Curriculum: Professional Learning Communities, Department: Student Leadership & Well-Being, North East ISD Wellness Regulation/Plan (PDF), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Rojas has been cooking, serving, and evolving with NEISDfor the last 27 years. The Texas Department of Agriculture's theme for the 2019 National School Lunch Week is, "Save the Day with a Healthy School Lunch!" In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. For more information contactSchool Nutrition Services210-356-9100 or schoolnutrition@neisd.net. Click here to learn more about NEISD School Nutrition Services. EL Distrito Escolar Independiente de North East no discrimina por motivos de edad, raza, religin, color, origen nacional, sexo, estado civil o condicin de veterano, impedimento (o relacin o asociacin con algn individuo con una discapacidad), informacin gentica o algn otro estado legalmente protegido en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requiere el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, en su versin modificada; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas de Educacin, de 1972, y la Seccin 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacin de 1973, en su versin modificada. NEISD cafeteria staff typically start preparing to serve breakfast at 6:00a.m. Breakfast ends around 8:00a.m., and then preparations for lunch begin. Division of Instruction and Campus Administration, Aggregate: Student Safety & Support Resources, Curriculum: Professional Learning Communities, Department: Student Leadership & Well-Being, Special guests serve healthy lunches to NEISD students, Click here to learn more about NEISD School Nutrition Services, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). North East ISD's dedicated cafeteria staff and School Nutrition Services(SNS) team work tirelessly to provide the highest quality meals to its students and staff. It's such an important connection at all of our campuses.". The menu continues to expand and now includes an even wider variety of fresh breakfast and lunch options. She started as a food service worker and is now aSNS Supervisor in the Roosevelt cluster. We're at Walzem today, and this team knows every single student and the kids love that. "Without a good meal, these kids won't be able to think or focus in class," said Rojas. We don't just pull something out of a box. "We're one big family and we're all here to take care of the kids. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We still make fresh bread, rolls and cinnamon rolls. NEISD Board of Trustee members, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sean Maika and Senator Jos Menndez, were a few of the guests who served pizza to students. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.