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DIRECTOR’S DISH
By Diane Zipay, Director of Nutrition Services
a smart approach to changing the way we eat | May 2015
A MESSAGE
FROM YOUR
NEW
DIRECTOR
Hello,
I am so excited and honored to be joining Westside Community
Schools as the Nutritional Services Director. Westside continues
to provide a level of excellence in both academics and their
renowned nutritional offerings and food service. Diane Zipay
and the Nutritional Services Team have established and
continue to deliver on an expectation that is second to none.
My family and I understand the high expectations and
progressive thinking. On a personal note, we look forward to
our daughter starting kindergarten at Swanson Elementary in
the fall of 2016.
ERIN C. VIK
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I have been fortunate to have worked with many incredible
people and projects in the Omaha food and hospitality
community. My prior experience includes Executive Food and
Beverage Director of the city-owned Hilton-Omaha, and most
recently as the General Manager of Culinary, Hospitality, and
Horticulture at Metropolitan Community College. I know
that this background will compliment an already excellent
Nutritional Service team.
I will assure you that all the students will get the same care
and attention that I give my own daughter. I look very
forward to feeding your children.
How to Reach Us:
Program Questions:
Diane Zipay, Director
390-3383
Nutrition Questions:
Tracy Watsabaugh
390-8344
Student Account
Questions:
Michele Divoky
390-3382
As I embarked on this incredible
journey 22 years ago, I had no idea
what a rewarding experience it would
be. Frankly, I accepted the job because
I wanted to be part of the Westside
team. Really, not knowing much about
the national school lunch program,
I went about shaping my vision for Westside Nutrition
Services outside the mold of other school districts.
Surprisingly, this was the best combination of ingredients
(to coin a food term) to provide a foundation for success.
I didn’t ask why we did things, but instead, asked why
we couldn’t cook from scratch as I do at home.
We didn’t get there overnight! In over two decades we
have upgraded our equipment and our kitchens – we have
hired and trained quality staff – we have sourced
food locally - and we have not shied away from
challenging ourselves to “do it differently.” We have
where we are taking the “r” out
created a
of “revolution” and embarking on an “evolution” toward
the goal of helping children appreciate – and eat – fresh,
healthy, balanced foods and develop healthy lifestyle
practices.
The rewards have been great. In addition to our recent
honor of being named fifth best school food program
out of 3,868 districts in the nation by an independent
rating organization, we are frequently recognized
and sought after on the local level.
As would the mother of a child, I have nurtured, loved,
fed and cared for this program that touches the lives and
makes an impact on so many. Our work has been a team
effort and all the employees of Westside Nutrition Services
deserve ownership of our successes.
I am privileged to welcome Erin Vik, Westside’s new
director. His qualifications and reputation in the Omaha
food and hospitality industry are highly respected.
I am pleased to pass the torch and know all of our families
are in good hands.
As I retire from Westside Community Schools, let me
take this opportunity to say “Thank you!” You have
entrusted me with the responsibility of providing healthy
and appetizing meals to your children – and I am proud
to have done that. I will miss you all very much.
Diane Zipay
May 2015
Have a safe and happy summer vacation!
New Item
Try • a • Bite
May 12th: Glazed Salmon Filet
E AT S
School’s Out, But Lunch is On!
All kids & parents
EAT FREE!
Is your child signed up
for summer school?
Free breakfast and lunch is
available at these schools before
and after summer school.
WHERE?*
Westbrook, 1312 Robertson Dr.
Hillside, 7500 Western Ave
Westgate, 7802 Hascall
Prairie Lane, 11444 Hascall Street
Westside Career Center,
20 years ago the only fish we might have served was breaded
and shaped like a stick. Today our young sophisticated eaters will
enjoy this salmon filet cooked fresh in our kitchens. American
raised, caught and cleaned. (These fish have no passports)
mon
tues
WHY?
Because school is out,
but lunch (and breakfast) is on!
* There are many other sites all around
Omaha. For a list of all sites,
go to the Westside66 website under
Summer “EATS” program.
jalapeno pepper
for students to try.
It will be fun!
wed
thurs
fri
Super Power Veggies of the Week: Carrots and Cauliflower
• Corn Dog on a Stick
New Item – A favorite
4
• or Turkey BLT
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Pretzel Bites
• Baby Carrots
• Pineapple and Mandarin
Oranges
5
• Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Try a Bite
• •
•
Jalapeno Peppers
• or Sunshine Chicken Salad
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Pretzel Bites
• Seasoned Black Beans
• Banana
• Candy Cookie
• Pizza Hut Pizza with
6 • Beef Tips and Gravy with
Cinnamon & Sugar Breadstick
Ciabatta Roll
• or Roast Beef Sandwich
• or Antipasto Pasta Salad
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Cinnamon & Sugar
with Ciabatta Roll
Breadstick
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Garden Salad
and Gravy
• Applesauce
• Mixed Fruit
7
• Meatball Sub
(Made from scratch)
• or Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Pretzel Bites
8
• Green Beans
• Peach Cup
Super Power Veggies of the Week: Vegetable Medley
• Colby Cheese Omelet
11
& Bacon
• or Cottage Cheese and Fruit
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
• Tater Tots
• Orange Wedges
• “Long John” Donut
Check website for dates and times
or call 402-390-3380 for details.
Now, hot and spicy is really in. On Cinco
De Mayo we will serve a small slice of
Owned by Icicle Seafoods, a U.S. company with operations in
Alaska, Oregon and Washington. Raised in a highly regulated environment to produce
the cleanest fish available with the least impact on the local habitat. Fish are fed a
highly nutritious diet and receive no hormones or steroids.
3534 South 108th Street
WHEN?
Our taste buds have
certainly changed in
20 years. A jalapeno pepper for elementary
students to taste? ABSURD!
• Glazed Salmon Filet
12
with Garlic Buttered
Fettuccini New Item
• or Southwest Chicken Salad
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Pretzel Bites
• Steamed Broccoli
• Mixed Fruit
Yellow
Tray
Day!
• Crostinis (New York Style
Cheese Bread)
• or Chicken Salad on a
Croissant
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Garlic Bread
13
• Farm Fresh Roasted
14
Chicken Drumsticks with
Dinner Roll
• or Beef Taco Salad
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Dinner Roll
• Tossed Salad
• Grapes
• Corn
• Strawberry Cup
20
• Pizza Hut Pizza with
Cinnamon & Sugar
Breadstick
• or Turkey Custer
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Cinnamon & Sugar
Breadstick
• Crispy Chicken Patty
on a Bun
• No Alternate
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Assorted Breads
• Hot Dog on a Bun
15
• or Hummus with Flatbread
and Veggies
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Pretzel Bites
• Baby Carrots
• Happy Birthday Frozen Fruit
Cup New Item (for everyone’s
birthday throughout the year)
• Cheeto Puffs
Super Power Veggies of the Week: Crudité
18
• Pancakes and Sausage
Links
• or Salami and Cheese with
Crackers and NutriGrain Bar
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Jelly Sandwich
19
• Turkey and Gravy
in a Bread Bowl New Item
• or Crispy Chicken Salad
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Dinner Roll
• Fruitable Veggie Drink
• Cinnamon & Sugar
• Green Beans
• Strawberries
Applesauce
8 oz. nonfat flavored or 1% unflavored milk served daily. Menus subject to change.
21
• Vegetable Medley
• Fruit Medley
22
• Breaded Mozzarella
Sticks with Pizza Sauce
• No Alternate
• or Yogurt & Cheese Stick
with Assorted Breads
• Vegetable Medley
• Raisels
• Green Garden Salad
• Pears
Denotes PORK in main entree. (When ham is not designated as pork, it is a turkey product.)
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Denotes BEEF in product.
Denotes NUTS in main entree.