Notice No.59/2024-25

Notice Date: 31/07/2024

Lower KG – Class V

Dear Parents,

The students of Class V have created a menu for the month of August 2024 to promote healthy eating habits, keeping in mind the nutritional requirements and taste. Please follow it from Thursday 01.08.24.

DAYS	Food Items	Benefits
Monday	Frankie Roll	Colourful vegetables in Frankie make it a nutritious meal for the children.
	Salted fox nuts	An ideal snack, fox nuts are a very good source of calcium and potassium.
	Seasonal Fruits (Cherry/Jamun/Guava)	They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Tuesday	Cheese corn sandwich (multigrain bread is a good option)	Packed with the goodness of calcium, vitamins and protein, these sandwiches are a good option for lunch.
	Puffed rice with peanuts and roasted chana (bengal gram)	A powerhouse of minerals, puffed rice is a favourite with children.
	Mango (sliced or diced)	Rich in vitamin A, mangoes are tasty and refreshing.
Wednesday	Potato and dried yellow peas (ghugni matar) chaat	Both tasty and healthy, this chaat is an excellent source of iron and protein.
	Chena Sandesh	Homemade sandesh of your choice is a rich source of protein and calcium.
	Pomegranate	Include a fruit every day for a wholesome diet.
Thursday	Pav Bhaji	Tasty and wholesome this dish is rich in carbohydrates and vitamins like A, C and K.
	Coconut ladoo	Coconut Ladoos made in ghee provide minerals and are good for bone health
	Mixed dry fruits	Good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibres and minerals.
Friday	Sooji Uttapam with mixed veggies	Rich in carbohydrates, Sooji Uttapam helps to boost energy levels.
	Mosambi	High in vitamin -C and fibre
	Mixed nuts (pistachios and almonds)	Provides healthy fats, protein and essential nutrients.

Please note:

The quantity of the food packed should be appropriate to the appetite of your child.
A napkin must be carried to school daily.
Fork/ spoon should be carried every day.
Packaged food items should not be sent.
Minimum oil should be used.
It is advisable to give extra tiffin to the students on the days they have afternoon activity.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Potato and dried yellow peas (ghugni matar) chaat

½ cup soaked dried yellow peas (ghugni matar)	2 tbsp coriander leaves- finely chopped
1 boiled potato- diced	¼ tsp cumin powder
2 tbsp- finely chopped onion and tomato (optional)	½ tsp lemon juice and tamarind juice
1-inch ginger- finely chopped	salt to taste
1 green chilli- finely chopped (optional)