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Partnership to promote healthy eating habits in Howard schools

Dec 8, 2006 12:00 AM (668 days ago) by Tawanda W. Johnson, The Examiner
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Howard County (Map, News) - Teaching students how to prepare healthy meals is a goal behind the partnership between Centennial High School and Super Suppers, a meal assembly business in Ellicott City.

“The partnership ... ties in beautifully with the Howard County Public School System’s new wellness policy because it gives students in Centennial’s culinary science program the opportunity to learn firsthand the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle,” said Mary Schiller, director of school and business partnerships.

Super Suppers operates in a kitchen setting and involves customers preparing meals using fresh, healthy ingredients, said Brenda Bloom, co-owner of the business and parent of a Centennial graduate and sophomore.

“The thing that meal assembling does is help you understand the concept of nutrition, portion size and having a well-balanced diet,” Bloom said.

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The School Board’s wellness policy took effect this school year and bans junk food during the school day. Oakland Mills High Schools has taken the policy a step further by replacing soda in its vending machines with juice and water.

The partnership involves students learning about portion size and avoiding trans fats, artificially created fats that can lead to heart disease.

“The serving of a piece of chicken breast should be about 4 ounces, or fit in the palm of your hand,” said Bloom. “Our meals are prepared using olive oil and canola oil instead of trans fats.”

Students will gain information about the business side of running Super Suppers, Centennial Principal Scott Pfeifer said.

“This will be a great opportunity for those kids who are interested in getting a job in the industry,” he said.

Super Suppers also will offer scholarships to seniors and make monetary donations to the school.

“We are very excited about this partnership,” said Bloom, adding that it’s one of 14 others the business has with county schools.

tjohnson@baltimoreexaminer.com

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10:53 AM MST on Thu., Jul. 17, 2008 re: "High school dropouts up"

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2:14 PM MST on Sun., Jul. 13, 2008 re: "Balt.Co. schools are big winners"

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y the hell would want to cut the budgets for the schools i mean you guys always say that kids are the future now future is money! and by cutting that you are cutting our chance of education and learning privlliges so that is really not fairand yes i am a child now the after skool programs that we have that the school has provided for us might just be shut down because of money purpose

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10:59 PM MST on Sat., May. 3, 2008 re: "School librarian who stole from community may get off with no criminal record"

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2:24 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 28, 2008 re: "Crackdown prompts student exodus to other counties"

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4:41 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Crackdown prompts student exodus to other counties"

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Corey Stewart is a true patriot. If only we could get the rest of Virginia to do this. I just love the fact that Alexandria is considering tax increases while also voluntarily serving as a sanctuary city and absorbing all of the law-breakers who have left Manassas. Thanks a lot Mayor Euille and cronies. We'll remember this election time. Hopefully we'll get our own Alexandria version of Corey Stewart before this goes on much longer.

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8:19 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 6, 2008 re: "Montgomery principal shuts down consulting side business"

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Mr.Carrasco is the principal at my school, and it doesnt really surprise me at all, because you pretty rarely see him around school unless its screaming at us through a megaphone during lunch. I find it rather ironic that this is called "innovative principal" classes, and that he is the one teaching it. thats the most ridiculous part of all of this. if anyone needs a class like that its HIM.I hope hes fired for this, I think we all do.

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4:40 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 6, 2008 re: "Montgomery principal shuts down consulting side business"

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Google: save the principal. Documents and website are still there, although site in inactive. For the curious.

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3:56 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 6, 2008 re: "Montgomery principal shuts down consulting side business"

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I hope that MCPS did not pay for any teams to go. Considering the amount of money that Principals in MCPS are paid I'd expect a little more than 8 hour days. Regardless of whether there is a conflict. He should be fired. Non-negoitable

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6:38 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 5, 2008 re: "Montgomery principal shuts down consulting side business"

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Mr. Carrasco has got to go now. What else has he stolen from the school and the kids?

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You forgot to mention Westowne Elemantary, from Catonsville, they got the 9th place. We are so proud of them too.!!!!!!!!

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10:59 AM MST on Thu., Jan. 10, 2008 re: "Teacher fired for questioning charter school"

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3:45 AM MST on Thu., Dec. 27, 2007 re: "Mayor demands info on classroom assaults"

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I am an Ohio teacher who was assaulted by a high school student with undisclosed mental illness who was taking an experimental pharmaceutical cocktail. It was an unprovoked attack, and had it not been for the other students in my class who put him down, he could have killed me. Teachers are held responsible and accountable for the safety of students. The violence in our schools has risen to the point that the safety of teachers and staff MUST be addressed now. The public needs to be aware that violent acts in schools are like rapes. The incidence of occurance to actual reporting is unbalanced.

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9:29 PM MST on Sat., Dec. 1, 2007 re: "Patterson Mill Middle and High schools near completion"

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i go to PMHS and already it seems like it will be crowded once 11th and 12th graders are here the thing where a second school will be constucted and the existing building will be for all high schoolers is awsome!!!

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11:14 AM MST on Wed., Nov. 7, 2007 re: "Kaine focuses on bringing reform to America’s schools"

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7:24 PM MST on Tue., Oct. 23, 2007 re: "Patterson Mill chooses mascot"

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Yeah baby...Patterson Mill Huskies!!!, i go to PMHS, its amazing, we are already undefeated in girls soccer and field hockey...Best school in harford county...

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7:32 PM MST on Fri., Oct. 12, 2007 re: "Parents angered, two faculty members transferred after 10-year-old girl’s death"

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7:32 PM MST on Fri., Oct. 12, 2007 re: "Parents angered, two faculty members transferred after 10-year-old girl’s death"

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these people are nothing more than the mouth piece and agents to cover up the mistakes of the government agencies. To "look" into anything objectively will not be their goal, for death to this kinds of people is nothing more than "way" to get a plastic plague or a catchy job title. Remember these are the same group of people that would set up fake clinics to commit genocide under the pretense of "care", what good can they do?

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1:38 PM MST on Sat., Sep. 8, 2007 re: "GED classes give residents a chance to turn life around"

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1:38 PM MST on Sat., Sep. 8, 2007 re: "GED classes give residents a chance to turn life around"

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I stop going to school.Because my mother became ill.So I took care of her.Now I have kids of my own.My daughter just start pre school and my son is in middle school.It hurt that I can't help him with his homework.I am ready to get my education.

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5:01 PM MST on Sat., Aug. 25, 2007 re: "Parents Organizing Parents to hold first rally on Board of Education steps"

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Wow your issue Aug.25 was great. Filipino teachers are now recognized as teachers here in Baltimore City.There are parents who are still negative to the idea but believe me they have the compassion that our kids really need.I am happy they are there to give love in a a special way.

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12:52 PM MST on Sat., Aug. 11, 2007 re: "City College gets high marks in survey of top high schools"

Kara Buckler said:
I am going to baltimore city college this year. I am now going to the summer bridge program. It is awsome. People transfer, because city will take you to a place you have never been before, and as for Mr. Dawson he is the most kindest man I have ever met before, and he rocks. Believe I am one of his, well I shall say helpers, everyday! Go Mr.Dawson!!!!!!!

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5:19 PM MST on Wed., Aug. 1, 2007 re: "New Jesuit prep school recruits inner-city youth to attend"

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12:19 PM MST on Thu., Jul. 5, 2007 re: "New Jesuit prep school recruits inner-city youth to attend"

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I am 14 and i will be attending the new Crist Rey Jesuit High School this fall. I am so excisted to know that i have gotten accepted to the school. I love the program and how flexible my scheduale will be. I can tell that the teachers and all staff are working hard to make this school project happen and become successful. I actually can't wait to go check it out this 2007-2008 school year. But i wonder if we are going to have proms and stuff. he school seems to be evry strict and that is a good thing. But will we do things like other public hih schools? I think the school seems awesome which is what brought my attention to it. But i also want to have 4 fun years of high school. I know the school will meet my standards any how. I think it's really cool that i can go to a private high school that my family and i can afford. I love it!

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1:29 PM MST on Wed., Jun. 27, 2007 re: "Mom to open South Carroll’s first Montessori school"

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There is constant debate over the Montessori teaching philosophy in comparison to that of our conventional public school system especially when Montessori kids transition to middle and high school. With my twins we did the opposite, they started by attending first and second grades at a public school and having had the opportunity to send them to a private school, we thought of trying a local Montessori school and the difference in their advancement was noticeable. They became more critical and analytical in their thinking and we felt they have acquired social skills as well. Wish I started sending them to Montessori at an earlier age.

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1:15 PM MST on Wed., Jun. 27, 2007 re: "Mom to open South Carroll’s first Montessori school"

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That is great news. I am an advocate of the Montessori educational system as I believe it fosters a sense of responsibility and respect along with its unique teaching technique.

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1:08 PM MST on Wed., Jun. 27, 2007 re: "Mom to open South Carroll’s first Montessori school"

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I love the concept of Montesorri schools and the studies prove they are better. I am happy there is one to choose from in our area because I want to give my kids the best.

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9:09 PM MST on Mon., Jun. 18, 2007 re: "Middle school band changes attitude to earn top music prize"

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This Ms. Ifill, I worked as a Prince Georges County Public Schools Spanish Teacher. The Music Competition was at Kings Dominion, in Richmond Virginia. The Advance Band received a fourth place in their band competition.

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7:04 AM MST on Thu., Jun. 14, 2007 re: "City public schools name new CEO"

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It just seems unfair how the city and the state hire people from other states to come to Maryland and work in a high position. It is also unfair how some voted for people to take office in this state that aren’t from Maryland and so they don’t have our interest at heart. And then these people gets fat pay check from the taxes that is coming going up up up. It just seems like these outer downer gets all the benefits.

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9:28 AM MST on Tue., Jun. 5, 2007 re: "Montgomery parents passing on special ed committee"

Examiner Reader #2 said:
Given the bad faith with which MCPS operates the special ed programs, it is not surprising that parents of special ed children choose not to participate. If your child is currently receiving services from the county, why would you set yourself up for retaliation?

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It disgusts me that a teacher must fear for their safety; and that the school system is now treating her unfairly. Just today my son was suspended due to verbal remarks toward a teacher and I 100% back the teacher. My ex believes my son,which again makes him not accountable for his own actions. What will it take? Permanent injury or death of school staff or a fellow student for intervention to occur. Ms. Gumminger's contract probably didn't specify her being assaulted as part of her job description. The school system needs to be accountable as does the adolescent. Send the child to alternative school or lock them up.

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What a bunch of political speak nonsense! Mitchell wants to take control of schools. He'll risk his career. hahaha --too funny. Exactly how did he take any risks on this whole education idea over the past 15 years he's been on the city council? Did he urge O'Malley to take over the schools? Mitchell is a sickening bunch of rhetoric. Assuming he were to win and take them over, what next? Or haven't his political advisors given him the next line yet?

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the school needs to be shut down because it is a big building that need alot of fixing up to do.also alot of the students that attend the school are very violent

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5:07 PM MST on Wed., May. 30, 2007 re: "Board agrees to 4 percent raise"

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except for those in the afscme union, only those who are top of pay scale get a raise the others get nothing!!!!!!!!!!

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