The Southern Bluffs

March 2019

Upcoming Dates

Pg. 2-3

Staff Spotlight

Pg. 16-17

“In the Blink of an Eye…”

When my two boys were younger, I often heard the cliché about how fast time will fly and that I should savor each mo-ment because in the blink of an eye they will move from babies to boys to men. During that eyeblink, we went to many school concerts, traveled to every gym and ballfield around the area, carpooled, held our breath during the middle school years, waited for the results of driver’s tests, anxiously looked for college acceptance letters and watched with tears in our eyes as our gowned sons marched into graduation ceremonies while Pomp and Circumstance played in the background. We left them at their respective post-secondary institutions and were thrilled and relieved when the job offers were accepted. Phew! We made it.

When my husband and I were in the thick of raising our children, try as we might, it was hard to slow down, reflect and wonder if we did that parenting thing “right.” Now we have the benefit of hindsight, experience, age and perspective to look back and learn from. Perhaps one day we will be grandparents and can, if asked, share our wisdom with our boys for them to consider. If that is what life has in store, here is what I would share:

-Be a parent, not a friend.

-Be a guide, not a director.

-Love enough to say no and mean it.

-Be involved, but not overly involved.

-Do not rob your children of the learning opportunities that come from the inevitable mistakes that they will make.

-Let your children own their successes and their failures.

-Be present.

-Listen.

-Don’t own their grades but lay a foundation for the importance of learning.

-How important will the moment/decision be in 5 minutes, 5 days, 5 months or 5 years?

The time is approaching when I will be creating class lists for next year. We look at so many universal factors and take great care and time when trying to create balanced classrooms. Inevitably, teacher requests will also come from parents (these should be done in writing and submitted by April 15th) which will be given thoughtful consideration but not always granted.

In the faster than the speed-of-light time that it took for my boys to grow from babies to men, they have had many different teachers, coaches, teammates, bosses, and colleagues, requested or not, and each one of them provided an opportunity for them to learn and grow. So my final piece of parenting wisdom should they ever ask, would be, “It will be ok.”

With kids in mind,

Lisa Schreiner, Principal

March 14 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00

March 18 PTO Meeting 6:30

March 19 Art Club (1st Day Session 3) 3:20-5:20

March 21 Media/Tech Club 3:20-5:20

Gr. 2-3 Spring Concert 6:30-7:30

PTO Dairy Queen Night 5:00-8:00

March 22 Jump Rope Club (Gr 1-2) 3:20-5:00

PTO High Rollers Night 4:00-9:00

Mar. 25-Apr. 5 WI Forward Exam (Gr. 3-5)

March 26 Art Club 3:20-5:20

KD-1st Spring Concert 6:30-7:30

March 28 Media/Tech Club 3:20-5:20

Gr. 4-5 Spring Concert 6:30-7:30

March 29 Jump Rope Club (Gr. 3-5) 3:20-5:00

April 1 5th Grade DARE Graduation 6:30-7:30

April 2 Art Club 3:20-5:20

April 4 Media/Tech Club 3:20-5:20

April 5 Jump Rope Club (Gr. 1-2) 3:20-5:00

Gr. 2-3 ~ March 21st*

Gr. KD-1 ~ March 26

Gr. 4-5 ~ March 28 All concerts start at 6:30

*PTO Dairy Queen Night on March 21st from 5-8:00pm

Save the Date

~ 5th Grade Families ~

Monday, April 1st, 2019

at 6:30 PM

Southern Bluffs Cafeteria

We hope to see you there!

March 16, 2019 | 10 am- 12 pm Valley View Mall, Center Court Who will make the grade? Find out at the 11th Annual Who Will Be Smarter than a 5th Grader competition! 15 Community Celebrities + 15 Fabulous Fifth Graders = 1 Amazing Event Good luck Chloe & Mal.

Who Will Be Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

NEWS

Meetings: (6:30 in Staff Lounge)

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

3/21-Dairy Queen Night 5-8:00pm

3/22-High Rollers Skating Night 4-9pm

4/24-Toppers Night 5-8:00pm

5/2-Family Picnic 5-7:00pm

5/7-Dairy Queen Night 5-8:00pm

6/5-Dairy Queen Night 5-8:00pm

The School District of La Crosse has begun ac-

cepting registrations for the 2019-2020 Four-Year-

Old Preschool Program. Any child, who is 4 years

old on or before September 1, and lives in the La

Crosse School District attendance area is eligible

for preschool. Our preschool program is a 2.5 hour

program housed at Southern Bluffs Elementary and we will be offering a.m. and p.m. sessions.

The preschool program is free for any eligible child. Please call 789-7006 with any questions or

to begin the registration process.

Calling All Kindergartners The School District of La Crosse is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2019-2020 school year. Families with a child that will be five years old as of September 1, 2019, and has not attended a School District of La Crosse preschool, must register with the District by stopping by the Welcome Center at Hogan Administration Center at 807 East Avenue S. You will need to bring proof of address (lease, utility bill, etc.) and the child’s birth certificate. If your child attended a district preschool, they will be automatically enrolled at their boundary school. If you have any questions, please call the Welcome Center at 789-7756.

For the 26th consecutive year, students in 1st through 5th

grade will take part in the American Heart Association’s Jump

Rope for Heart. This activity is a visible way for students to em-

phasize the benefits of physical activity on a healthy heart, have

fun, and participate in a life-long way to exercise. Information

and pledge sheets will be sent home soon. Students will be

participating during Phy. Ed. class on April 8-10. Please send

pledge sheets in with your student during these dates.

Volunteer Process

The School District of La Crosse volunteer process is done online and is very

easy (5 minutes or less)! Approval takes about two weeks and once ap-

proved, you won’t need to renew for three years. It is also valid in any

school within the La Crosse School District.

Instructions are as follows:

· Go to our website (www.lacrosseschools.org/southernbluffs)

· Go to the green “Want to Volunteer?” tab on the right side of

the page

· Click on the orange “Want to volunteer?” button then the blue “Volunteer

Now!” button

· Choose the Volunteer Type (Guardian/Parent or Standard Volunteer), then

click “Continue”

Classroom field trips are coming up

this spring...

Please check with the office to be sure your

Volunteer Background Check is current.

It was an honor to welcome Governor Evers, Senator Schilling, Representative Billings and Mayor Kabat to Southern Bluffs on March 1st.

Wisconsin Forward Exam ~ March 25th-April 5th Coming up in March/April (25th-5th), students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will participate in the state as-

sessment called the Wisconsin Forward Exam. Parent Note: Please make every effort to en-

sure that your child/ren be present and well rested during these exam dates.

Below you will find a link that will take you to the Wisconsin DPI website

where you can learn about and/or take some practice tests.

1. Go to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website below:

http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items

2. Click Online Tools Training, then your child’s grade level

3. Try any of the following tests: ELA, Mathematics, Science and Social

Studies

Remember to visit our website at: https://www.lacrosseschools.org/southern-bluffs/

Here you can find: upcoming dates, important forms, monthly menus, newsletters, PTO in-

formation, classroom supply lists, Skyward access…and much more!!

School Day will end at 3:28pm starting on March 7th.

(Morning preschool will start at 8:32, instead of 8:40)

Early Release Days canceled, as they will now be full-day school days.

Instructions for changing

“Notifications” in Skyward

• Sign in to your account and then go to “My Account”

• Click the “Skylert” tab on the left

• Under “My Skyward Contact Info” you can change the way

that you are notified about the following categories:

Emergency (automatically checked)

Attendance

General

Food Service

Surveys

• You can turn on/off the options as you choose, but we en-

courage you to stay connected to your child’s school as

much as possible.

• Any questions, please call the office at 789-7020.

TOP 10 BOOKS Southern Bluffs Elementary LLC

February 2019

1.The big blue book of beginner books.

PRO E BIG

6. Minecraft. Redstone Handbook

Farwell, Nick.794.8083 FAR

2.The big green book of beginner books

Seuss, Dr.PRO E BIG

7 Diary of a wimpy kid : the third wheel

Kinney, Jeff.FIC KIN

3 SistersTelgemeier, Raina.

GRA 741.5 Tel

8. Cools builds in Minecraft

Copeland, Wesley.794.8 COP

4.Diary of a wimpy kid : the long haul

Kinney, Jeff.

9. UngiftedKorman, Gordon.

FIC KOR

5. Diary of a wimpy kid : old school

Kinney, Jeff,FIC KIN

10. Diary of a wimpy kid: 1 Greg Heffley's

journalKinney, Jeff.

FIC KIN

Spring 2019 Book Fair News

FROM THE LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER

Dear Parents and Families: Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every read-ing level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.

Book Fair Dates: March 7th-15th

Shopping hours:

• For Families – During Parent Conference times on Monday and Thursday

• Students – Before school March 7th-15th and during LLC time

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.

Mary Fitzwater Library/HPL Teacher

Southern Bluffs LMC

608 789-5107

mfitzwat@lacrossesd.org

Session 3 Art Club:

Session 3 Art Club will be running from Tuesday, March 19th - May 21st. It runs from 3:20-5:20. Please send your child with a healthy snack and a water in order to keep their creative juices flow-ing! If you have yet to pay your $10, please send it with your child as soon as you can. The money will be used for supplies that we use during our studio time. Thank you for letting your child partici-pate in art club this year and taking time out of your schedule so that they can be creative. Youth Art Month:

Youth Art Month provides an opportunity for our student artists to have their art displayed at the Southside Library in April. Letters will be going home in early April for those students that have been selected this year to represent the art work that Southern Bluffs students have been creating. The art reception will be at the South Side Library on Thursday, April 25th from 3:30-5:30pm. Stay tuned to hear which artists will be on display in the next newsletter!

Once again, Ms. Scheuerell will be teaching several art classes for summer school at Hintgen Elementary. However, she will only be teaching in June. Listed below are the classes that she is teaching if you are interested in signing your child up:

Current 4K-1st graders: Littlest Artists Among Us - making art inspired by some of our favorite stories!

#108 - June 10-13 8am-10am

#109 - June 17-20 10am-12pm

#110 - June 24-27 12pm-2pm

Current 4th-12th graders: Art Around the World - you decide the coun-tries we learn about & create art work inspired by that country/culture.

#111 - June 24-27 8am-10am

#112 - June 10-13 10am-12pm

Current 2nd-3rd graders: Explorations in Art - explore a new supply every day, different than what we normally explore in art class.

#119 - June 17-20 10am-12pm

#120 - June 10-13 12pm-2pm Current 4th-12th graders: 3D Sculpture - create a 3D sculpture out of newspaper & cardboard, then plaster wrap it to create your own durable artwork to withstand time.

#121 - June 24-27 12pm-2pm

#122 - June 17-20 8am-10am

Please remember to bring a doctor’s note back to school af-ter student appointments.

The doctor’s note should include the following information:

Reason your child was absent

Dates your child was unable to attend because of illness

Signature of doctor who verified the illness

Notes for a clinic visit will be considered for two (2) hours of excused time

Students often borrow snow pants, hats, gloves, shirts, pants

and socks from the school office. We ask that you wash the

items and send them back to the school office as soon as

possible so that we have items when others need them.

*If you have any winter gloves, boy’s coats, socks or leg-

gings/sweatpants that your child has grown out of, we’d

gladly add them to our supply.

SUMMER SCHOOL Online Registration

Summer School brochure & registration accessible at:

https://www.lacrosseschools.org/programs-services/summer-school/

Dates to Remember:

Pre-Registration: 3/11-3/20

Online Registration opens: Mon. March 25th, 6:30am Online Registration closes: Mon. April 17th, 4:00pm

Congratulations to our

February Artists of the Month:

Kindergarten: Hailey W.

Ist Grade: Chance L.

2nd Grade: Brice A.

3rd Grade: Kaylyn T.

4th Grade: Sarah S.

5th Grade: Logan M.

Where are you originally from? Born in Cincinnati, OH, grew up in Indiana and Middleton, WI. What was your favorite subject in school? Writing Tell us about your family: Barry, Bennett (14), Sierra (12) and cats, Misty and Willow. We’re always on the go. My new motto is “Find comfort in the chaos!” Favorite activities/hobbies: Attending my kids’ sporting events, taking pic-tures, and going out to eat with my family so we can slow down a bit and talk . Favorite colors: Purple/brown Favorite food: Freight House salad Favorite book: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Who is your hero? My cousin Beth. She was a missionary in Africa who has been through amazing adventures and adversity, and has changed many lives in significant ways. Also, my best friend, Tracie. She is raising 3 kids after the loss of her husband, and her mom to cancer, and she’s the strongest wom-an I know. Do have any hidden talents? I play a little piano, speak a little Spanish, and take pretty good pictures. What do you like about Southern Bluffs or your job in particular? The friendships I have with my teammates, all of the dedicat-ed staff members, the generous PTO, and the energy of first graders. The view from my classroom is amazing, too!

Mrs. Fried,

First Grade Teacher

Where are you originally from? Holmen ,WI What was your favorite subject in school? Math Tell us about your family: I am one of 4 children. My husband’s name is Mark. My kids are Laney - 14 and Clay - 12. Our family dog is named Oreo. Favorite activities/hobbies: Volleyball, traveling, spending time with friends Favorite color: Purple Favorite food: Pizza or dark chocolate Favorite book: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Who is your hero? My parents, for the example they have set for our family. Also Helen Keller, for her strength of character, and her belief that she could do anything so long as she worked for it. Any fun fact about yourself? I am left handed but right-hand dominant. What do you like about Southern Bluffs or your job in particular? The people I see here every day!

Cheryl Dummer,

Second Grade Teacher

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28 29 30 31 Start & End 26 27 28 29 30 31

Sept 3 First Day of School

Jun 5 Last Day of School

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No School 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Aug 19-22 New Teacher Induction - No School 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Aug 27-29 Staff Development - No School 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 30 No School 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Sept 2 Labor Day - No School

Oct 14 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School

S M T W T F S Oct 28 Staff Development - No School S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nov 1 No School 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Dec 23-Jan 1 Winter Break - No School 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day - No School 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 Jan 21 Staff Development/Grading - No School 29 30 31

Feb 14 Convention - No School

Feb 17 Staff Development - No School

S M T W T F S Mar 6 Staff Development - No School S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 Mar 9 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School 1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Apr 9-13 Spring Break - No School 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 May 25 Memorial Day - No School 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Early Release

Oct 11 Early Release

S M T W T F S Dec 6 Early Release S M T W T F S

1 2 Mar 13 Early Release 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 May 8 Early Release 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Parent Teacher Conferences 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Oct 9 4:00-8:00 PM High Schools 31

Oct 10 4:00-8:00 PM Middle Schools

S M T W T F S Oct 14 12:00-8:00 PM All Schools S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Oct 17 4:00-8:00 PM Elementary Schools 1 2 3 4 5 6

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mar 5 4:00-8:00 PM Middle Schools 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Mar 9 12:00-8:00 PM All Schools 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

29 30 31 Mar 11 4:00-8:00 PM High Schools 28 29 30

Mar 12 4:00-8:00 PM Elementary Schools

Emergency Closing Info Calendar Key

Should more than one school day be lost End of Semester/Quarter

due to an emergency closing, students and Nov 4 End of 1st Quarter No School First & Last Day

teachers will follow the schedule below: Jan 17 End 1st Semester/2nd Quarter

1st Day Missed = Waived Mar 27 End of 3rd Quarter Early Release Parent Teacher

2nd Day Missed = Waived Jun 5 End 2nd Semester/4th Quarter Conferences

After 2 Missed = Minutes will be added to the daily End of Quarter

schedule to extend the day at each level

Total Student Days: 175

Revised 10/15/2018

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2019-2020 School Calendar

School District of La Crosse

Southern Bluffs / Lunch / Southern Bluffs Elementary MARCH 2019MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

        1Mini Corn DogsWisconsin ChiliYogurt LunchSmiley FriesAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG CornbreadChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

4Macaroni & CheeseChicken NuggetsYogurt LunchRoasted BroccoliAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersWG SeasonedBreadstickChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget SaucesFresh Veggie Bar

5Meatballs & GravyChicken Patty SandwichYogurt LunchMashed PotatoesAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitAssorted GrahamSnacksDinner RollChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

6Sausage Patty

served withFrench Toast SticksSmoked Turkey Deli SubYogurt LunchPotato WedgesAssorted Canned FruitAssorted Fresh FruitWG Snack CrackersLowfat White MilkChocolate Fat Free MilkLite Mayo PacketMustard PacketFresh Veggie Bar

7Wisconsin ChiliHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt LunchAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG CornbreadChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

8Spaghetti Sauce w/Meat

served overWG PastaCheese Filled BreadstickYogurt LunchGreen BeansAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitGarlic ToastWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkMarinara SauceFresh Veggie Bar

11No School

12No School

13Walking TacoCheese QuesadillaYogurt LunchSalsaSeasoned Refried BeansAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitTostito ScoopsChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

14Chicken AlfredoHomemade SausagePizzaYogurt LunchSteamed BroccoliAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitGarlic ToastChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

15Fish SticksHot Dog /BunYogurt LunchSidekickAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkHot Dog FixinsRoasted VeggiesFresh Veggie Bar

18Popcorn ChickenHamburger on WG BunYogurt LunchAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget SaucesRoasted VeggiesFresh Veggie Bar

19Beef Taco (Local Beef)Toasted CheeseSandwichYogurt LunchFiesta Black BeansAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWW TortillaAssorted GrahamSnacksChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

20Colby Omelet

served withButtermilk PancakesEZ JammerYogurt LunchPotato BabycakesAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkSyrupFresh Veggie Bar

21Chicken & Waf�eHomemade PepperoniPizzaYogurt LunchBaked BeansAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersMini Rice Krispies TreatChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget SaucesFresh Veggie Bar

22Chicken Potato BowlCheese Filled BreadstickYogurt LunchCornAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitSeasoned BreadstickChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkMarinara SauceFresh Veggie Bar

25Turkey Club SandwichGarlic Cheese BreadYogurt LunchAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkMarinara SauceRoasted VeggiesFresh Veggie Bar

26Lasagna RollupChicken NuggetsYogurt LunchGreen BeansAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitGarlic ToastChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget SaucesFresh Veggie Bar

27Beef NachosDeli Ham & CheeseYogurt LunchCowboy Corn SalsaAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Tortilla ChipsChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

28Grilled Chicken BurgerHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt LunchAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG BunWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkFresh Veggie Bar

29Fish SticksCheeseburger on WGBunYogurt LunchOven FriesAssorted Fresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkBurger FixinsFresh Veggie Bar

Nutrition Info

½ cup of shelled edamame has 90 calories and provides iron, fiber, and protein.

Fun Facts

Some call edamame the super vegetable because it is the only vegetable that contains all nine essential amino acids.

Did you know that edamame is considered a protein food as well as a vegetable by the USDA? It packs a double punch!

Edamame are immature soybeans that are still in their pods. They are green and the pods are slightly fuzzy! The pod is not edible.

Uses

For a simple snack, blanch edamame pods in salted water, drain, and serve sprinkled with sea salt. Kids can help squeeze the pods to

pop out the edamame!

Cooked, shelled edamame is a great addition to stir-fries and salads. It can also be added to hummus and guacamole! Another easy

option?

Add a sautéed bell pepper and a few handfuls of cooked edamame to taco meat for a nutrition boost!

Family Friendly Activities

Can you name at least 7 different varieties of beans? In which recipe(s) would you most likely find each type of bean? Find a

recipe that features multiple types of beans (think chili or soups!) and make it for dinner.

March is a great time to plan your spring garden! Choose a few new plants to try this year – might we suggest edamame?

Pick:

•Edamame is rarely sold fresh (check your farmers’ market!), but it is available frozen (both shelled and unshelled) all year.

Looking for local? Snopacbrand sells a local, frozen

option.

Store:

•Keep fresh edamame dry in a perforated plastic bag in the

refrigerator. •Frozen edamame can be kept in the freezer for about 6-12 months or until the use by

date on the package.

Prepare:

•Edamame (whether shelled and unshelled) can be boiled, steamed or microwaved. The pod is inedible and should be

discarded after cooking.

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System –Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La

Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.

March Edamame

Edamame Hummus Serves 4 (1/4 cup per serving)

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups edamame, frozen, shelled

2 Tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste)

¼ cup water, plus more if needed

Juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic, crushed

salt and pepper to taste

2 tsp. olive oil

Directions:

In a food process or blender, blend edamame, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 tsp. olive oil until smooth. Add more water if

needed until consistency is smooth. Place in bowl and top with 1 tsp. oil. Serve with your favorite vegetables!

For more information on Farm2School visit: www.laxF2S.org.

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the

School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.