Pick a better snack - Family Newsletters

Monthly newsletters are sent home with students to give families ideas for eating healthy and staying active on a tight budget. Newsletters are based on the produce featured in the monthly Pick a Better Snack lessons. Use the links below to access PDFs in both English and Spanish. Grayscale newsletters are provided for black and white copies. Programs interested in using the newsletters must read these guidelines first. All materials open as a PDF, unless otherwise noted.

Year 1 Newsletters (2023-2024)

Use these newsletters with the Year 1 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

September, October & November

• September Cantaloupe Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• October Jicama Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• November Cranberries Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale

December, January & February

• December Broccoli & Cauliflower Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• January Mangoes Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• February Bell Peppers Color  | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale

March, April & May

• March Citrus Fruits Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• April Asparagus Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale
• May Berries Color | Grayscale
  • Español Color | Grayscale

Year 2 Newsletters

Use these newsletters with the Year 2 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

Color Newsletters English September, Zucchini English October, Pear English November, Sweet Potato English December, Kiwi English January, Chickpeas English February, Pineapple English March, Peas/Sugar Snap Peas English April, Peach English May, Spinach Spanish September, Zucchini Spanish October, Pear Spanish November, Sweet Potato Spanish December, Kiwi Spanish January, Garbanzo Beans Spanish February, Pineapple Spanish March, Peas/Sugar Snap Peas Spanish April, Peach Spanish May, Spinach

Grayscale Newsletters English September, Zucchini English October, Pear English November, Sweet Potato English December, Kiwi English January, Chickpeas English February, Pineapple English March, Peas/Sugar Snap Peas English April, Peach English May, Spinach Spanish September, Zucchini Spanish October, Pear Spanish November, Sweet Potato Spanish December, Kiwi Spanish January, Garbanzo Beans Spanish February, Pineapple Spanish March, Peas/Sugar Snap Peas Spanish April, Peach Spanish May, Spinach

Year 3 Newsletters

Use these newsletters with the Year 3 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

Color Newsletters English September, Summer Veggies English October, Fall Fruits English November, Brassica Family English December, Root Veggies English January, Winter Squash English February, Preserving Fruits and Veggies English March, Seeds We Eat English April, Leafy Greens English May, Spring Root Veggies Spanish September, Summer Veggies Spanish October, Fall Fruits Spanish November, Brassica Family Spanish December, Root Veggies Spanish January, Winter Squash Spanish February, Preserving Fruits and Veggies Spanish March, Seeds We Eat Spanish April, Leafy Greens Spanish May, Spring Root Veggies

Grayscale Newsletters English September, Summer Veggies English October, Fall Fruits English November, Brassica Family English December, Root Veggies English January, Winter Squash English February, Preserving Fruits and Veggies English March, Seeds We Eat English April, Leafy Greens English May, Spring Root Veggies Spanish September, Summer Veggies Spanish October, Fall Fruits Spanish November, Brassica Family Spanish December, Root Veggies Spanish January, Winter Squash Spanish February, Preserving Fruits and Veggies Spanish March, Seeds We Eat Spanish April, Leafy Greens Spanish May, Spring Root Veggies

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