Healthy students are better learners. Please see the information from Carolina Hunger Initiative regarding the perfect healthy plate. @OrangeCoSchools
When's the last time you worked on making the perfect healthy plate? Find the right daily calories intake for kids here: myplate.gov/myplate-plan
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Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens?
- Use the NC Site Finder Map, bit.ly/3MhnX1S.
- Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
- Check your local school district website, social media, or other communications.
Learn more at summermeals4nckids.org.
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Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children ages 1-4. Have designated supervision when near water- even when not actively swimming or hanging out close to the water.
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Summer safety starts with using car seats and boosters correctly EVERY time. If you have car seat questions, find answers here: ucsg.safekids.org
#KeepEachOtherSafe #TechsRule #carseat #safety #education #training #buckleup @NSCsafety @NHTSAgov @safekids
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Kids and teens can eat right this summer! Free meals that follow USDA nutrition guidelines are served by schools and community partners at summer meal sites across the state.
Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a site near you.
Visit SummerMeals4NCKids.org to learn more.
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Every child in every public school in North Carolina should have access to breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to their families. Join us to support access to #SchoolMealsforAllNC #ncpol schoolmealsforallnc.org
Join Orange County SafeKids in helping stop prescription medicine misuse. Operation medicine drop events are taking place throughout the month of April. @OrangeCoSchools
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February 13 - 17 is Love The Bus Week. We'd like to give a shout-out to our amazing Transportation Department for all you do to support and safely transport our students. Thank you! ❤️ @OrangeCoSchools
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Now that school's back in session it's time to think outside the (lunch) box. In this segment of Homegrown, nutrition expert Catherine Hill shares nutritious snack options and lunch-packing hacks that’ll save you time (and stress).
➡️: ncst.at/A3MI50Kx77S
Making strawberry butterflies to celebrate NC Farm-To- Summer Week as part of the OCS Summer Meals Program . #NCFarmtoSchool @NCSchoolMeals @OrangeCoSchools
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Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kid and teens?
- Use the NC Site Finder Map, bit.ly/3MhnX1S.
- Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
- Check your local school district website, social media, or other communications.
Learn more at summermeals4nckids.org.
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¿Está buscando #NCComidasDeVerano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes?
- Use el mapa del buscador de sitios de Carolina del Norte, bit.ly/3MhnX1S.
- Envíe COMIDA al 304-304.
- Consulte el sitio web de su distrito escolar local, las redes sociales u otras comunicaciones.
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Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens?
- Use the NC Site Finder Map, bit.ly/3MhnX1S.
- Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
- Check your local school district website, social media, or other communications.
Learn more at summermeals4nckids.org.
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Make every kid a safe kid with us! Safe Kids Week is a chance to spread awareness and get the whole family involved in safety. Learn how you can participate: safekids.org/safe-kids-week
National Herb Week. A fun way to harness creativity, imagination, and learning through a cooking new recipe. @OrangeCoSchools
It’s National Herb Week! From cilantro, to basil or oregano, herbs add flavor whenever they are added to a recipe! Try out our Herb Dip recipe to celebrate herbs this week! 🌿
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A typical US consumer wastes 238 pounds of food per year, 21% of the food they buy. Is this you? Use our guide, “The ABCs of Reducing Food Waste,” to help reduce your food waste at home & save money. ow.ly/gSz550IRM1p
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April is Move More Month! Being physically active can lower your risk of certain cancers and increase brain function. Here are 10 reasons to get moving today. #ActivePeople
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Our mission is to prevent child injuries and help make sure all parents, caregivers, and community leaders have the tools they need to keep kids safe. #WorldHealthDay safekids.org


































