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LTC 129-2017 Common Threads - Cooking for Life ProgramsMIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # 129.2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of th:, City Com FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: March 3, 2017 SUBJECT: COMMON THREADS — COOKING F i R LIFE PROGRAMS fission 1` The purpose of this LTC is to notify the Mayor and City Commission of the exciting partnership between the City of Miami Beach and Common Threads, Inc. to begin hands -on cooking programs and nutrition education throughout our Parks and Recreation Department After School and Teen Club programs as well as identified Miami Beach elementary and middle schools. Today, one third of America's children are overweight or obese, putting them at risk of developing serious and life threatening health issues. In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the non - profit Common Threads is showing Miami Beach youth, families, and educators how the simple act of cooking allows us to take better care of ourselves and the ones we love, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Beginning the week of March 6th, the City and Common Threads will begin implementing the following cooking and nutrition programs: • Small Bites — teaches youth about nutrition and healthy cooking through a series of lessons combining nutrition and cooking for youth in grades K- 5 at Flamingo Park, Scott Rakow Youth Center and the North Shore Park and Youth Center. • Cooking Skills and World Cuisine — young chefs learn how to follow a recipe, prepare and cook ingredients, and always leave the kitchen as clean as they found it for youth in grades 6 -8 enrolled in the Teen Club program at Nautilus Middle School. • Family Cooking — focuses on family participation, healthy ingredient substitutions, and convenient cost - savings recipes, as well as an interactive grocery store tour at a selected MDCPS Miami Beach public school. • Parent Workshops — includes basic nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking with kids to encourage healthy eating habits at home and in the community at a City facility. • Healthy Facilitator Training — empowers adults to be healthy role models by teaching basic nutrition and healthy cooking through interactive activities through educators in MDCPS Miami Beach public schools. Should you have additional questions, please contact Cindy Casanova at (305) 673- 7730. FOR LIF SMALL BITES A limited number of Grocery stipends are available. For more information contact: mariaaraujo@miamibeachfLgov (NSPYC) traceyherrera@miamibatichfLgov (SRYC) elizabethrodriguez@miamibeachfLgov (Flamingo) COMMON THREADS -- COOKING ilnh LIF IA] - MIAMIBEAO Let's Get Cooking! Small Bites This program teaches 3rd-8th grade students about nutrition and healthy cooking through a series of eight 1-hour lessons combining nutrition and knife-free cooking. Common Threads will provide our Healthy Teacher Training to train park staff on the program. The lessons are aligned to National Health Education Standards and support the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Through this program participants are given the opportunity to connect math, language arts, and science concepts to hands-on experiences that will give them tools to live longer, healthier lives. Graduates of this class will be able to make their own healthy snack at home! Dates The program begins the week of March 6, 2017 Locations North Shore Park Youth Center, 501 72 St.• 305.861.3616 Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Ave. • 305.673.7767 Flamingo Park, 999 11 Street • 305.531.5636 ext. 26 Lesson Themes: • The Chef's Plate and Healthy Snacking • Deciphering the Nutrition Label • Fruits and Vegetables • Protein and Physical Activity • Whole Grain Goodness • Healthy Hydration • Facts on Fat • Make It Happen Sample Lesson Activities: • Fruit and Vegetable Memory • Food Remedy Game • Protein Power • Grain Digestion Experiment Founded in 2003, Common Threads' mission is to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical wellbeing, empowering them to be agents of change for healthier families, schools, and communities. For alternate format or ADA accommodations, please call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service). FOR LIF PARENT WORKSHOPS A limited nom s er o no -cost classes are available. for more information contact: mariaoraujo @miamibeachfl.gov (NSPYC) traceyherrera @miamibeachfl.gov (SRYC) COMMON THREADS COOKING -� LIFE - MIAMIBEACH Bring Nutrition Education to Your Parents! Parent Workshops Parent Workshops engage parents through interactive presentations on basic nutrition, grocery shopping, or cooking with kids. The goal of the Parent Workshops is to engage parents and encourage healthy eating habits at home and in the community at large. Dates • March 18 - NSPYC • April 29 - NSPYC • May 20 - NSPYC • April 2 - SRYC • May 7 - SRYC • June 4 - SRYC Times 10AM- 11AMand 12PM- 1PM Locations North Shore Park Youth Center (NSPYC) 501 72 St. • 305.861.3616 Scott Rakow Youth Center (SRYC) 2700 Sheridan Ave. • 305.673.7767 The Benefits • Engage parents in children's food choices and overall health • Encourage healthy eating habits at home • Increased understanding of the value of cooking and eating together at home • Provide nutrition support and resources for parents The 4 P's of Healthy Eating An introduction to nutrition covering portion size, painting your plate with color, preparation methods and participating together. Good for You Groceries An introduction to making healthy informed decisions at the grocery store while getting the most for your money. Cooking with Kids An introduction on the benefits and ways of getting kids involved with cooking at home. Founded in 2003, Common Threads' mission is to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical wellbeing, empowering them to be agents of change for healthier families, schools, and communities. For alternate format or ADA accommodations, please call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service). PULL OUT (in the middle of the story) Next Generation Coming to a Kitchen Near You By Dr. Leslie D. Rosenfeld It is something many of us take for granted — having basic knowledge to cook a simple, healthy meal to enjoy with family. As we eat, we are not only nourished by the food itself, but also by the conversation shared over the table with loved ones. Yet for some families, the notion of cooking a healthy meal with fresh ingredients seems not only too expensive, but also unattainable, due to access, time and know -how. Today, one third of America's children are overweight or obese, putting them at risk of developing serious and life threatening health issues. In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the non - profit Common Threads is showing Miami Beach youth, families and educators how the simple act of cooking allows us to take better care of ourselves and the ones we love, physically, emotionally and spiritually. "It is fun making food and then eating it," notes Magglib Salinas, second grader at South Pointe Elementary and program participant. Through this partnership, the city provides hands -on cooking instruction and nutrition education including the following programs: • Small Bites — teaches youth about nutrition and healthy cooking through a series of hands -on lessons for youth in grades k through eight. • Cooking Skills and World Cuisine — young chefs learn how to follow a recipe, prepare and cook ingredients, and always leave the kitchen as clean as they found it for youth in grades six through eight. • Family Cooking — focuses on family participation, healthy ingredient substitutions, and convenient cost - savings recipes, as well as an interactive grocery store tour. • Parent Workshops — includes basic nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking with kids to encourage healthy eating habits at home and in the community. • Healthy Facilitator Training — empowers adults to be healthy role models by teaching basic nutrition and healthy cooking through interactive activities. "I am so glad that my son is interested in cooking. He loves getting involved in the kitchen," shared Monica Matteo - Salinas, parent of Magglio Salinas. To learn more about cooking programs for Miami Beach youth and families, please visit our website www.miamibeachparks.com. Let's fight the obesity crisis and hunger paradox on the front lines: in our community and in our kitchens.