School Year WEEKLY MENU Head Start & Early Head Start

School Year 2017-2018 WEEKLY MENU Head Start & Early Head Start

TABLE OF CONTENTS DIETITIAN SUPPORT LETTER RESOLUTION MEMORANDUM HEAD START 5 WEEK CYCLE MENU EARLY HEAD START 5 WEEK CYCLE MENU EARLY HEAD START INFANT MENU EARLY HEAD START SPECIAL EVENT MENU

NAVAJO HEAD START MENU WEEK #1 ¾ cup 1% milk 20 Gold Fish Pretzels (Unsalted) ¼ cup Farina ½ cup Grapes ½ cup Oranges Aug 28, 2017 Oct 2, 2017 Nov, 6, 2017 Dec 11, 2017 Jan 29, 2018 Mar 5, 2018 Apr 9, 2018 May 14, 2018 Aug 29, 2017 Oct 3, 2017 Nov 7, 2017 Dec 12, 2017 Jan 30, 2018 Mar 6, 2018 Apr 10, 2018 May 15, 2018 Aug 30, 2017 Oct 4, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 Dec 13, 2017 Jan 31, 2018 Mar 7, 2018 Apr 11, 2018 May 16, 2018 Aug 31, 2017 Oct 5, 2017 Nov 9, 2017 Dec 14, 2017 Feb 1, 2018 Mar 8, 2018 Apr 12, 2018 May 17, 2018 ¾ cup 1% milk 1 (4 inch) Blue Corn Pancake ½ cup Frozen Strawberries ¾ cup 1% milk ¼ cup Oatmeal w/raisins ½ cup Fresh Oranges ½ cup Cheerios ½ cup Bananas ½ cup Ground Beef (Goulash) ¼ cup Macaroni ½ oz. Cheese ¼ cup Green Beans ¼ cup Apple Wedges ½ oz. Baked Ham ½ Whole Wheat Roll ¼ Brussel Sprouts ¼ cup Applesauce ½ oz. Baked Turkey w/gravy ¼ cup Carrots/Peas ¼ cup Peaches ½ 6 Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Chicken w/gravy ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ cup Corn ¼ cup Blueberries ¼ cup (2 oz.) Yogurt ½ cup Blueberries ½ oz. Cheddar Cheese 4 squares Whole Wheat Crackers ½ cup Steamed Baby Carrots ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO HEAD START MENU WEEK #2 ½ cup Pears ¼ cup Blue Corn Mush ¼ cup Cottage Cheese ½ cup Strawberries/Blueberries Sept 4, (Holiday) Oct 9, 2017 Nov 13, 2017 Dec 18, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Mar 12, 2018 Apr 16, 2018 May 21, 2018 Sept 5, 2017 Oct 10, 2017 Nov 14, 2017 Dec 19, 2017 Feb 6, 2018 Mar 13, 2018 Apr 17, 2018 May 22, 2018 Sept 6, 2017 Oct 11, 2017 Nov 15, 2017 Dec 20, 2017 Feb 7, 2018 Mar 14, 2018 Apr 18, 2018 May 23, 2018 Sept 7, 2017 Oct 12, 2017 Nov 16, 2017 Dec 21, 2017 Feb 8, 2017 Mar 15, 2018 Apr 19, 2018 May 24, 2018 ½ cup Oatmeal ½ Frozen Strawberries ¼ cup Farina ½ cup Fruit Cocktail ¼ cup Cheerios ½ slice Bananas 1 ½ Baked Chicken ¼ cup Steamed Brown Rice ¼ cup California Blend ¼ cup Pineapple ¼ cup Pinto Beans 3 Baby Carrots- ½ Large Celery Stick 1/2 oz. Cornbread ¼ cup Cantaloupe 1 ½ oz. Tuna Casserole ¼ cup Macaroni ¼ Steamed Carrots ¼ cup Grapes ½ oz. Hamburger Patty ½ Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Cheese ¼ cup lettuce & tomatoes ¼ cup Apple Wedges ½ cup Fresh Cucumber Slices 1 tbsp. Hummus Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese ½ slice English Muffins ½ cup Mandarin Oranges is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO HEAD START MENU WEEK #3 ¼ cup (2 oz.) Yogurt ½ Whole Wheat Cinnamon Toast ½ cup Strawberries ½ cup Applesauce Sept 11, 2017 Oct 16, 2017 Nov 20, 2017 Jan 8, 2018 Feb 12, 2018 Mar 19, 2018 Apr 23, 2018(Holiday) Sept 12, 2017 Oct 17, 2017 Nov 21, 2017 Jan 9, 2018 Feb 13, 2018 Mar 20, 2018 Apr 24, 2018 Sept 13, 2017 Oct 18, 2017 Nov, 22, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 Feb 14, 2018 Mar 21, 2018 Apr 25, 2018 Sept 14, 2017 Oct 19, 2017 Nov 23(Holiday) Jan 11, 2018 Feb 15, 2018 Mar 22, 2018 Apr 26, 2018 ¾ cup Cheerios ½ cup Peaches ¼ cup Yellow Corn Meal ½ cup sliced Apples ¼ cup Oatmeal w/raisins ½ cup Strawberries ½ oz. Chicken Soup ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ cup Celery, Carrots, Potatoes ¼ cup Pears (Cut in Forth) ½ cup Macaroni and Cheese ¼ cup Green Beans ¼ cup Grapes ¼ cup Refried Beans (Bean Burrito) ½ of Whole Wheat Tortilla ¼ cup of Corn ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail ½ oz. Lamb Stew ¼ cup Carrots, Potatoes, Celery ¼ cup Melon ¼ Whole Wheat Yeast Roll ½ cup Tomato Soup ½ cup Carrots 1 Whole Wheat Muffin w/shredded Cheese ½ Slice Orange 4 square Whole Wheat Crackers ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO HEAD START MENU WEEK #4 4 Celery Pieces ¼ Whole Wheat Pancakes ½ cup Grapes ½ Slice Orange Sept 18, 2017 Oct 23, 2017 Nov 27, 2017 Jan 15,(Holiday) Feb 19,(Holiday) Mar 26, 2018 Apr 30, 2018 Sept 19, 2017 Oct 24, 2017 Nov 28, 2017 Jan 16, 2018 Feb 20, 2018 Mar 27, 2018 May 1, 2018 Sept 20, 2017 Oct 25, 2017 Nov 29, 2017 Jan 17, 2018 Feb 21, 2018 Mar 28, 2018 May 2, 2018 ½ Cornflakes ½ Mandarin Oranges ½ Farina ½ Slice Apple 3 (1 oz.) Fish Sticks ½ cup Peas/Carrots ½ cup diced Pineapples ½ Whole Wheat Slice Bread 1 ½ Baked Ham ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ Brussel Sprouts ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail ½ Ground Beef ¼ cup Spaghetti ¼ cup California Blend ¼ cup Pears ¼ cup Cottage Cheese ½ cup Blueberries ½ Slice Whole Wheat Crackers 1 ½ Mini Cheddar Cheese Sept 21, 2017 Oct 26, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Jan 18, 2018 Feb 22, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 May 3, 2018 ¾ cup 1 % Milk ¼ cup Cheerios ½ Banana 1 ½ oz. Turkey Breast w/gravy (optional) ½ Whole Wheat Roll ¼ cup Broccoli ¼ cup melon ½ cup Yogurt ½ cup Peaches is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Sept 25, 2017 Oct 30, 2017 Dec 4, 2017 Jan 22, 2018 Feb 26, 2018 Apr 2, 2018 May 7, 2018 Sept 26, 2017 Oct 31,(Holiday) Dec 5, 2017 Jan 23, 2018 Feb 27, 2018 Apr 3, 2018 May 8, 2018 Sept 27, 2017 Nov, 1, 2017 Dec 6, 2017 Jan 24, 2018 Feb 28, 2018 Apr 4, 2018 May 9, 2018 NAVAJO HEAD START MENU WEEK #5 ½ cup Cucumbers ¼ cup Cheerios 1 tbs. Hummus ½ cup Cantaloupe Sept 28, 2017 Nov 2, 2017 Dec 7, 2017 Jan 25, 2018 Mar 1, 2018 Apr 5, 2018 May 10, 2018 ½ Slice English Muffin ½ cup Oranges ¾ Cup 1% Milk 1 (4 inch) Blue Corn Pancake ½ cup Applesauce ½ cup Cornflakes ½ Slice Bananas ½ slice Whole Wheat Tortilla (Soft Taco) ½ oz. Ground Beef ½ oz. Shredded Cheese ¼ cup Mandarin Oranges ¼ cup Tomatoes & Lettuce ½ Slice Whole Wheat Sliced Bread 1 ½ oz. Tuna Salad ¼ cup Broccoli ¼ cup melon 1oz. Baked Turkey 1 oz. Mashed potatoes ¼ cup Peas/Carrots ¼ cup Pineapple ½ Slice Whole Wheat Roll ½ Slice Cornbread 1 ½ oz. Pinto Beans/Ham ¼ cup California Blend ¼ cup Apples ½ oz. Goldfish ½ cup Cottage Cheese 4 Square Whole Wheat Crackers 1 oz. Cheddar Cheese ½ cup Fruit Cocktail ¼;r cup Cottage Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START MENU WEEK #1 ½ cup 1% milk ¼ cup Farina ¼ cup Fine Diced Pears Aug 28, 2017 Oct 2, 2017 Nov, 6, 2017 Dec 11, 2017 Jan 29, 2018 Mar 5, 2018 Apr 9, 2018 May 14, 2018 Aug 29, 2017 Oct 3, 2017 Nov 7, 2017 Dec 12, 2017 Jan 30, 2018 Mar 6, 2018 Apr 10, 2018 May 15, 2018 Aug 30, 2017 Oct 4, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 Dec 13, 2017 Jan 31, 2018 Mar 7, 2018 Apr 11, 2018 May 16, 2018 Aug 31, 2017 Oct 5, 2017 Nov 9, 2017 Dec 14, 2017 Feb 1, 2018 Mar 8, 2018 Apr 12, 2018 May 17, 2018 1/2 cup 1% milk 1 (4 inch) Blue Corn Pancake ¼ cup Frozen Strawberries ½ cup 1% milk ¼ cup Oatmeal w/raisins ¼ cup Fruit Cup ¼ cup Cheerios ¼ cup Bananas ½ oz. Ground Beef (Goulash) ¼ cup Macaroni ¼ cup Cheese ¼ cup Green Beans ¼ cup Finely Diced Apple ½ oz. Finely Diced Baked Ham ½ Whole Wheat Roll ¼ Mashed Brussel Sprouts ¼ cup Applesauce ½ oz. Baked Turkey w/gravy ¼ cup Carrots/Peas ¼ cup Peaches ½ 6 Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Diced Chicken w/gravy ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ cup Corn ¼ cup Blueberries ¼ cup Gold Fish Pretzels (Unsalted) ¼ cup Finely Diced Grapes ¼ cup (2 oz.) Yogurt ¼ cup Mashed Blueberries 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Slice Bread (Toasted) ¼ cup Steamed Baby Carrots ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START MENU WEEK #2 ¼ cup Diced Pears ¼ cup Blue Corn Mush 1 oz. Diced Baked Chicken ¼ cup Cottage Cheese ¼ cup Finely Diced ¼ cup Steamed Brown Rice Strawberries/Blueberries ¼ cup Peas/Carrots ¼ cup Finely Diced Pineapple Sept 4, (Holiday) Oct 9, 2017 Nov 13, 2017 Dec 18, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Mar 12, 2018 Apr 16, 2018 May 21, 2018 Sept 5, 2017 Oct 10, 2017 Nov 14, 2017 Dec 19, 2017 Feb 6, 2018 Mar 13, 2018 Apr 17, 2018 May 22, 2018 Sept 6, 2017 Oct 11, 2017 Nov 15, 2017 Dec 20, 2017 Feb 7, 2018 Mar 14, 2018 Apr 18, 2018 May 23, 2018 Sept 7, 2017 Oct 12, 2017 Nov 16, 2017 Dec 21, 2017 Feb 8, 2017 Mar 15, 2018 Apr 19, 2018 May 24, 2018 ¼ cup Oatmeal ¼ Diced Frozen Strawberries ¼ cup Farina ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail ¼ cup Cheerios ¼ sliced Bananas ¼ cup Mashed Pinto Beans ¼ cup Steamed Carrots 1/2 oz. Cornbread ¼ cup Finely Diced Cantaloupe 1 oz. Tuna Casserole ¼ Steamed Carrots ¼ cup Finely Diced Grapes ½ oz. Hamburger Patty ½ Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Cheese ¼ cup lettuce & tomatoes ¼ cup Finely Diced Apple ¼ cup Sliced Cucumbers 1 tbs. Hummus Whole Wheat Tortilla ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese ½ slice English Muffins ¼ cup Mandarin Oranges is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START MENU WEEK #3 Sept 11, 2017 Oct 16, 2017 Nov 20, 2017 Jan 8, 2018 Feb 12, 2018 Mar 19, 2018 Apr 23, 2018(Holiday) Sept 12, 2017 Oct 17, 2017 Nov 21, 2017 Jan 9, 2018 Feb 13, 2018 Mar 20, 2018 Apr 24, 2018 ¼ Whole Wheat Cinnamon Toast ¼ cup Applesauce ¼ cup Cheerios ¼ cup Finely Diced Peaches ½ oz. Chicken Soup ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ cup Celery, Carrots, Potatoes ¼ cup Finely Diced Pears ½ cup Macaroni and Cheese ¼ cup Green Beans ¼ cup Finely Diced Grapes ¼ cup (2oz) Yogurt ¼ cup Finely Diced Strawberries ¼ cup Tomato Soup ¼ cup Steamed Carrots Sept 13, 2017 Oct 18, 2017 Nov, 22, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 Feb 14, 2018 Mar 21, 2018 Apr 25, 2018 ¼ cup Yellow Corn Meal ¼ cup Finely Diced Apples ¼ cup Refried Beans (Bean Burrito) ½ of Whole Wheat Tortilla ¼ cup of Corn ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail 1 Whole Wheat Muffin w/shredded Cheese ¼ Slice Mandarin Orange Sept 14, 2017 Oct 19, 2017 Nov 23(Holiday) Jan 11, 2018 Feb 15, 2018 Mar 22, 2018 Apr 26, 2018 ¼ cup Oatmeal w/raisins ¼ cup Finely Diced Strawberries ½ oz. Lamb Stew ¼ cup Carrots, Potatoes, Celery ¼ cup Finely Diced Melon ¼ Whole Wheat Yeast Roll 4 square Whole Wheat Crackers ½ oz. Mozzarella String Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START MENU WEEK #4 4 Celery Pieces ¼ cup Whole Wheat Pancakes ¼ cup Diced Grapes ½ Slice Orange Sept 18, 2017 Oct 23, 2017 Nov 27, 2017 Jan 15,(Holiday) Feb 19,(Holiday) Mar 26, 2018 Apr 30, 2018 Sept 19, 2017 Oct 24, 2017 Nov 28, 2017 Jan 16, 2018 Feb 20, 2018 Mar 27, 2018 May 1, 2018 Sept 20, 2017 Oct 25, 2017 Nov 29, 2017 Jan 17, 2018 Feb 21, 2018 Mar 28, 2018 May 2, 2018 ¼ cup Cornflakes ¼ cup Mandarin Oranges ¼ cup Farina ¼ cup Sliced Apple 3 (1 oz.) Fish Sticks ½ cup Peas/Carrots ½ cup diced Pineapples ½ Whole Wheat Slice Bread 1 oz. Baked Ham ¼ cup Brown Rice ¼ Mashed Brussel Sprouts ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail ½ cup Ground Beef ¼ cup Spaghetti ¼ cup Peas/Carrots ¼ cup Finely Diced Pears ¼ cup Cottage Cheese ¼ cup Mashed Blueberries ½ Slice Whole Wheat Crackers 1 ½ Mini Cheddar Cheese Sept 21, 2017 Oct 26, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Jan 18, 2018 Feb 22, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 May 3, 2018 ½ cup 1 % Milk ¼ cup Cheerios ¼ Finely Diced Banana 1 oz. Turkey Breast w/gravy (optional) ½ Sliced Whole Wheat Roll ¼ cup Broccoli ¼ cup Finely Diced melon ½ cup Yogurt ¼ cup Finely Diced Peaches is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Sept 25, 2017 Oct 30, 2017 Dec 4, 2017 Jan 22, 2018 Feb 26, 2018 Apr 2, 2018 May 7, 2018 Sept 26, 2017 Oct 31,(Holiday) Dec 5, 2017 Jan 23, 2018 Feb 27, 2018 Apr 3, 2018 May 8, 2018 Sept 27, 2017 Nov, 1, 2017 Dec 6, 2017 Jan 24, 2018 Feb 28, 2018 Apr 4, 2018 May 9, 2018 NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START MENU WEEK #5 ¼ cup Cucumber Slices ¼ cup Cheerios ¼ Hummus ¼ cup Finely Diced Cantaloupe Sept 28, 2017 Nov 2, 2017 Dec 7, 2017 Jan 25, 2018 Mar 1, 2018 Apr 5, 2018 May 10, 2018 ½ Slice English Muffin ¼ cup Mandarin Oranges ½ Cup 1% Milk 1 (4 inch) Blue Corn Pancake ¼ cup Applesauce ½ cup Cornflakes ¼ Sliced Bananas 1/2 cup 1% Milk ½ slice Whole Wheat Tortilla (soft taco) ½ oz. Ground Beef ½ oz. Shredded Cheese ¼ cup Mandarin Oranges ¼ cup Tomatoes & Lettuce ½ Slice Whole Wheat Sliced Bread 1 ½ oz. Tuna Salad ¼ cup Broccoli ¼ cup Sliced melon 1oz. Baked Turkey 1 oz. Mashed potatoes ¼ cup Peas/Carrots ¼ cup Pineapple ½ Slice Whole Wheat Roll ½ Slice Cornbread 1 ½ oz. Pinto Beans/Ham ¼ cup California Blend ¼ cup Finely Diced Apples ½ oz. Goldfish ½ cup Cottage Cheese 4 Square Whole Wheat Crackers 1 oz. Cheddar Cheese ½ cup Fruit Cocktail ¼ cup Cottage Cheese is offered with all meals. All cheese products are low-fat. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NAVAJO EARLY HEAD START INFANT MENU GUIDE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 Week Menu Birth to 3 Months 4 to 7 Months 8 to 11 Month One Infant Formula Or Breast Feeding Iron Fortified Cereal Fruit and/or Vegetable 4 to 6 Fluid Ounces 4 to 8 Fluid Ounces 6 to 8 Fluid Ounces 2 to 4 Tbsp. 1 to 4 Tbsp. Two Three Four Five Infant Formula Or Breast Feeding Iron Fortified Cereal Fruit and/or Vegetable Infant Formula Or Breast Feeding Iron Fortified Cereal Fruit and/or Vegetable Infant Formula Or Breast Feeding Iron Fortified Cereal Fruit and/or Vegetable Infant Formula Or Breast Feeding Iron Fortified Cereal Fruit and/or Vegetable 4 to 6 Fluid Ounces 4 to 8 Fluid Ounces 4 to 6 Fluid Ounces 4 to 8 Fluid Ounces 4 to 6 Fluid Ounces 4 to 8 Fluid Ounces 4 to 6 Fluid Ounces 4 to 8 Fluid Ounces 6 to 8 Fluid Ounces *(See Below) 1 to 4 Tbsp. 6 to 8 Fluid Ounces *(See Below) 1 to 4 Tbsp. 6 to 8 Fluid Ounces *(See Below) 1 to 4 Tbsp. 6 to 8 Fluid Ounces *(See Below) 1 to 4 Tbsp. NOTES: *2 to 4 Tbsp. infant cereal and/or 1 to 4 Tbsp. meat, fish, poultry, egg yolks, cooked dry beans or pea; or ½ to 2 oz. cheese. Or 1 to 4 oz. (volume) cottage cheese, (weight) cheese food, or cheese spread. Formula served must be iron-fortified infant formula. Meet the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), as follows; 1. Carnation Good Start w/iron 4. Enfamil w/iron 2. Carnation Follow-up Formula 5.Similac w/iron w/iron (only for infants 4-12 months) 6.SMA 3. Gerber Baby Formula w/iron 7. Advance Soy-Based Infant Formula, Such as: 1. Soyalac 5.Isomil SF 2. I-Soyalac 6.Nursoy 3. ProSobee 7.SMA 4. Isomil 8.Gerber Soy Baby Formula Infant cereal must be iron-fortified, dry infant cereal. Meals containing only breast-milk may be claimed when the milk has been expressed and is served by the center or child care home provider. Breast-milk is not reimbursable when a mother comes in to nurse, unless the mother is the provider.

NAVAJO HEAD START SPECIAL EVENT MENU FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 November 2017 (Thanksgiving Holiday) 1 ½ oz. Chopped Roast Turkey w/gravy ¼ cup Stuffing and Dressing ¼ cup Sweet Potatoes 1 TBSP Cranberry (whole berry) Sauce ¼ cup Steamed Vegetable Blended (Broccoli, cauliflower & carrots) ½ Whole Wheat Yeast Roll ¾ cup Milk December 2017 (Christmas Holiday) 1 ½ Roast w/gravy ¼ cup Mashed Potatoes ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail (Pears, peaches, cherries, & grapes in light syrup) ¼ cup Toss Salad (lettuce, tomatoes) ½ Whole Wheat Yeast Roll ¾ cup Milk March/April 2018 (Easter Holiday) 1 ½ oz. Baked Ham ½ Whole Wheat Yeast Roll ¼ cup Sweet Potatoes ¼ cup Green Beans ¼ cup Fruit Cocktail (Pears, peaches, cherries, grapes in light syrup ¾ cup Milk May 2018 (Promotions) Sandwich (Ham/Turkey) 2 Slices Whole Wheat Sliced Bread ½ oz. Sliced Ham + ½ oz. Sliced Turkey ½ oz. American Sliced Cheese 1 Large Lettuce Leaf, 1 Slice Tomato ¼ Fruit Cocktail (Pears, peaches, cherries, grapes in light syrup ¾ cup Milk Educational Field Trip/Emergences (Utilities, Transportation, Inclement Weather, Community Emergences, etc.) Lean Cold Cut Sandwich Ham or Turkey or Chicken 1 oz. Lean Cold Cut + ½ oz. American Sliced Cheese 4 Baby Carrots Sticks ½ Cup Fruit Cup (Pears, peaches, cherries, grapes in light syrup) ½ Sliced Whole Wheat Slice Bread ¾ cup Milk