NEWS

Healthier lunches coming to Cardiff schools

by Wehtahnah Tucker The Coast News October 29, 2010

CARDIFF BY THE SEA - Feeding the young masses healthy food is not any easy task. But Sandy Smith, Cardiff school district's cafeteria manager, along with several other parents and organizations, is trying to make it happen. The 25-year veteran of the school district is a pivotal partner in the effort to bring healthier lunches to the students at both Cardiff Elementary and Ada Harris.

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CARDIFF: Local Schools focus on healthy eating

by Stacy Brandt North County Times - The Californian October 29, 2010

Cafeteria workers at Cardiff's two elementary schools have started sneaking pureed vegetables into familiar lunches as part of an effort to encourage students to pick more healthy foods.

Of course, parents and some of the kids know about the hidden veggies, but students said they still enjoy the lunchtime favorites such as macaroni and cheese, tacos and burritos.

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2009 Environmental Awards

In January of 2009 during Inaugural week, Rob was honored by Planet Green and the Water Council of Brazil with the "One Degree Less" award for his involvement in the Water Innovation Now (WIN) contest, which challenged 500,000 kids to develop innovative ways to conserve our water as a result of Southern California's water crisis.

In April 2009, the Oceana Institute, an organization dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, awarded Rob the "Project Save Our Surf" award for his dedication to environmental activism in Southern California.
http://www.oceana.org

In 2009, The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) honored Rob with the prestigious title of Waterman of the Year.
http://sima.com/




2008 Kids for Peace Award

Rob was awarded the Kids for Peace, "Peace Hero" award in September 2008 at their 3rd Annual Walk For Peace and Friendship Festival in San Diego, CA. Kids for Peace is a worldwide movement of kids leading the way for positive change and social responsibility in the world.
http://www.kidsforpeaceusa.org

Kids For Peace Pledge
I pledge to use my words to speak in a kind way.
I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.
I pledge to care for our earth with my healing heart and hands.
I pledge to respect people in each and every land.
I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.
I pledge to do my part to create peace for one and all.



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