Thursday, January 29, 2015

Announcements 1-30-15

Wellness Week - Water Day Five
featuring Mrs. Biggie with the Joke of the Week


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Tile Vote Results

Boys bathroom tile winner with 111 votes!

Girls bathroom tile winner with 77 votes!
The black and white tile for girls got 34 votes.
The khaki tiles for boys got 18 votes.

The blue tile which was an option for boys are girls got 89 votes from boys and 40 votes from girls. 

Thanks for voting!
Potato Pancake Recipe


On Unified Arts night, many parents and family members tried potato pancakes. Here is the recipe so you can make them at home:

Potato Pancakes**  (makes 12 pancakes)

3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes
1 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup of shredded cheese
3 Tablespoons of flour
2-3 Tablespoons of chopped scallions, onions or any fresh herb
note:  if you wish to use dried herbs, reduce amount by half.

Mix all ingredients together and form 3 Tablespoon sized rounds.  Place the rounds in a plate of flour and gently press with a floured hand to flatten.  Using a skillet or frying pan on medium heat, butter or lightly oil the pan and add the pancakes.  Flip after 2-3 minutes or when golden brown.  
Pancakes can be served on a bed of greens, reheated as an after school snack, or as an addition to any meal.
**recipe adapted from Just a Taste Potato Pancake Recipe

The dressing we served with the pancakes on Unified Arts night was:
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
1/2 cup mayonnaise*
1/4 cup sour cream*
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
a little salt and pepper to taste
thin mixture with real buttermilk to desired consistency
mix well and refrigerate
*this recipe can be made with low fat/fat free options for heart health.
Yogurt may be substituted for the sour cream.

variations:  
add 1 heaping tablespoon of spicy brown or whole grain mustard
add 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic

Athletics

The 7/8 Basketball Teams have an away game this afternoon.

Open Doors



Open Doors Friday classes have ended.
Did you bring back your completed registration form back to Open Doors?

Lunch Menu for Friday January 30th


Chicken Chili
Nacho Chips w/ Layered Dip
(Salsa, Sour Cream, Topped with Lettuce and Tomato)
Fruit and Veggie Bar
Homemade Soup
Or Yogurt Or Sunbutter and Jelly Or Deli Sandwich Or Pizza
Fresh Milk