The food served in Palm Beach County school cafeterias may be healthier than you think.
Hormone-free milk. Corn on the cob and green beans fresh from a local farm. No fried food.
A documentary shown recently to a Boca Raton parent group had us
wondering about what efforts the local schools are making to serve
healthier food. Cafeteria Man
tells the story of a Baltimore chef tasked with making over the school
menus. He partnered with a local farm to supply fresh produce to the
schools – for cheaper than some of the canned fruit and vegetables that
were being shipped across the country.
Farm-rich Palm Beach County seems a likely place for this idea to take root. And it has.
If you
have a child who is already attending preschool or one that is scheduled
to start later this year, the free Voluntary Prekindergarten Education
Program could save you thousands of dollars. Registration is underway for summer and fall.Get the details and a list of participating schools in the BocaParentblog.
Read more on finding the right preschool in our Preschool Guide.
Summer camps Time to start planning
It's time to start making plans for summer. Local day camps are finalizing their schedules. There are so many
options that fit a wide range of activities, schedules and prices. If you have little ones entering preschool in the
fall, you might see whether the school offers a summer program. For older
kids, there are options tailored to almost every interest. Find some options in our Summer Camp Guide.
Head's up March 8: Early release; late start for high schools.
March 19-26: Public school spring break.
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