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Around Alhambra - February 2023
Monterey Highlands students delight in National Milk Day festivities
Before DoorDash and Uber Eats, milkmen delivered milk to American homes. e rst such delivery was on January 11, 1878. Now we commemorate that day as National Milk Day to recognize the important role milk and dairy products play in providing calcium and other nutrients in a healthy diet.
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At Monterey Highlands School, National Milk Day, began with a morning of “COW-tastic” activities, thanks to their ASB students, parent volunteers, Alhambra Uni ed School District’s Food and Nutrition Services, and the Dairy Council of California.
e rst, second, and third graders delighted in the fun, dairy-themed stations — Pin the Tail on the Cow, Milk Pin Bowling, and Toss the Ring Around the Milk Carton -– to win Husky Bucks and other prizes. e Highlands Husky mascot joined students for the festivities at the Milk Day photo booth. When students nished the activity stations, they sampled yogurt parfait with strawberries and/or blueberries, the favorite part of Milk Day for many students!
“ e students had so much fun learning how milk and dairy products help keep all of us healthy. Anytime we can combine education and fun, students remember the lessons,” said principal Dr. Rosa Soria. “We are incredibly grateful to our ASB student leaders who ran the stations and for our partnerships with parent volunteers, Food and Nutrition Services, and our community organizations.”
Children learned that milk is an important part of AUSD cafeteria school meals, providing calcium, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin A, and 18 of 22 essential nutrients. It helps build strong teeth and bones and is an amazing source of protein and magnesium. Milk has also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Milk Day activities encouraged students to consume calcium-rich foods and beverages, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, and soy milk.
“It was a wonderful day of celebrating dairy's role in nourishing AUSD students, families and communities,” said Dr. Soria.
On National Milk Day, Monterey Highlands students had fun while celebrating the important health bene ts of milk.
