Friday, July 10, 2009

Snack of the Day

Today we had a unique activity for all of the classes! The theme of the week was Jungle Week, each team selected an animal from the jungle to be their team 'mascot,' and served a teaspoon of something they think that animal would eat to all of the other kids. For example, the Turtles served lettuce, the monkeys served bananas and blueberries, and the other monkeys made monkey bread....

Then for snack, the menu said 'Food on a Stick.' I had to refer to the shopping list that C gave me and assembled salami, green olives, cheddar cheese, and grape tomatoes on a stick. There were also 7 cantaloupe, I cut them up and served them on the side!!! I didn't think they belonged on the skewer!



My crafty kids made these egg-carton-caterpillars. They decorated them however they wanted! They sure are cute, aren't they???

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Snack of the Day

Mmmmm. This snack was yummy! We had Fake S'mores, no campfire. I assembled 92 graham cracker sandwiches with nutella and marshmallow creme in the middle! This was a snack that NONE of the kids passed up! And for some reason, they were all hyper afterwards!

For crafts, we made 'flower petal fish.' We cut out a TON of flower petal shapes from construction paper and glued them into the shape of a fish! How cute;)



And dinner is already in the oven! King's Ranch Casserole. I might have to look up why it's called that.... There is no ranch, no king, but it sure is a casserole!!!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Snack of the Day

Sorry it's late, Ginny!!!

So here it is! We were to have baked nachos. But, 1) the cheese came from the supplier in a large brick (I'm talkin' 10 lbs!) and I have no cheese grater at work, and 2) the oven does not work. Does not turn on, does not pass go, does not collect $200. I decided to stick with chips and salsa! I'm sure I will get an earful from Lady C at work tomorrow......

Since this is jungle week, we did leaf painting for crafts. The kids loved it! It surprises me that so many of them are afraid of getting dirty and messy! I think that's what crafts are all about! (Lady S should know, she cleaned up after me all the time! Note to self: I will have to change my art repertoire next year!) Anyway, aren't they pretty?

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Craft of the Day




Tricked ya, huh?

Snack wasn't that appealing, er, great, er... I did not partake. I made a mock apple crisp. Spiced apple sauce (with nutmeg and cinnamon) with corn flakes sprinkled over the top..... Tomorrow will be better!

But the craft was great! We have a Jungle theme this week. Today we made giant lady bugs with paper plates, paint, googly eyes, and pipe cleaner antennae! The kids loved 'em!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Snack of the Day

Our location has changed, we only have grades K-3. Since our numbers are smaller, I find myself making fewer snacks. But 79 is still quite a few bagels with cream cheese and sliced strawberries!!!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Snack of the Day


I assembled 100 cookie sandwiches. Nilla wafers (til I ran out and used graham crackers) with a whipped cream cheese/grape jam filling. It was deeeelicious! All the kids told me so!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Milk Run, anyone?


I was hired to be the crafts and snack lady. Make snacks, create crafts, go shopping for said supplies, easy enough, right? WRONG! I am the snack lady, the craft lady (which I don't really get to start until next week), the moving company muscles, the errand runner, the unofficial secretary, the milk man, the substitute, a warm body, the jester, and the keeper of the peace. And so on...