We all know that getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables can be difficult; however it helps when you transform the environment around them to make it a fun, exciting experience. To read this article in the East Greenwich Pendulum, click the link below.

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The Cool*Caf™ Elementary brand was highlighted in The Packer, a business and industry newspaper. The article describes the menu strategy designed to improve service flow and deliver fresh, healthy choices that are attractive to elementary school students. It also features the Cool*Caf at Frenchtown Elementary in East Greenwich, RI.

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Rhode Island Wellness Wise Newsletter for Parents, January 2008

Contents:

• Chariho Goes Hi-Tech
• Be a Healthy Role Model
• Parent Tips

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ARAMARK Education was recently featured in USA Today for its new Cool*Caf™ elementary program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, speed of service and increase student satisfaction and meal participation. To read the USA Today article, click here.

In Rhode Island, the Meadowbrook Farms and Frenchtown Elementary Schools at East Greenwich participated in the pilot phase of this program (see before & after photo gallery below) and recently the program was implemented at Windsor elementary in Smithfield.

Brochure for parents containing general information about the R.I. School Food and Nutrition Program.

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Rhode Island Wellness Wise Newsletter for Parents, December 2008

Contents:

• Rhode Island Harvest Fest
• Building Community: Election Day Painting Party at Scituate, RI
• Smart Snacking Tips

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Several ARAMARK managers and staff volunteered their time during Election Day to add some color to the cafeteria at Scituate HS.

Below is the before & after gallery:

Above: Food Service Directors Derek Hague (North Providence) and Andrew Viveiros (Lincoln) show off their painting skills

As reported by The Providence Journal on November 24 2008, ARAMARK Education and the Chariho Regional School District began the implementation phase of a new computer cash register system. This automated system called Nutrikids is designed to increase speed of service by reducing cash handling and offering prepayment services. The system is also intended to protect student privacy by eliminating the need for lunch cards and rosters. Parents also can enjoy the convenience of 24/7 access to account balances, purchase history and online payment at MyNutriKids.com. All school districts participating in the Rhode Island Statewide School Food Service program will be able to utilize this system.

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Projo.com Video - Tracking School Lunch at Chariho