--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections | Claire Turner (3) description: (3) --- [![Heartland-AGPC-logo-main](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png?width=168&height=31&name=Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png)](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en) ![Heartland](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/aglobalpaymentscompany_identifier_grey.png) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/) - Products - [Nutrition Technology](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/nutrition-technology) - [Payment Solutions](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/payment-solutions) - Support - [Support Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central) - [Technical Consulting](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/consulting) - Events - [Training Events](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/training-events) - [Shows and Conferences](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/shows-and-conferences) - [Connect 2026](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect) - About - [Our Story](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/our-story) - [Partnerships](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/integrations) - [Careers](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/careers) - Resources - [Webinars](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/webinars-nutrition) - [Guides & Templates](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/resources/guides-templates) - [Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com) # ![Connections Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/LP_Templates/Connections-Blog/Connections-Blog-Logo-2024.svg) Fresh insights for school leaders ## Claire Turner ### Recent Posts ## [\[FREE DOWNLOAD\] 33 Parent Newsletters About Healthy Living](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-download-33-parent-newsletters-about-healthy-living) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/May_2016/fitfuture-banner.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-download-33-parent-newsletters-about-healthy-living) Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle begin at home. As a school administrator or school nutrition professional, you have a unique opportunity to share helpful tips with both students and their families. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/free-download-33-parent-newsletters-about-healthy-living) ## [You could win a MySchoolBucks Bash!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/you-could-win-a-myschoolbucks-bash) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Jul_2016/MSB_Winners_Circle_Facebook_Post.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/you-could-win-a-myschoolbucks-bash) With the new school year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure parents know about all that MySchoolBucks has to offer.  Order [free materials](http://marketingcentral.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb_meal_pay/msb_marketing_guide_meals.html) today! [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/you-could-win-a-myschoolbucks-bash) ## [Enter to win our 2016 School Lunch Hero Day Giveaway](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/2016-school-lunch-hero-day-giveaway) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/April_2016/Blog_Image_Template_01.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/2016-school-lunch-hero-day-giveaway) This year, **three (3) Grand Prize winners will receive a complete set of the *Lunch Lady Graphic Novels*** signed by the author, Jarrett J. Krosoczka. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/2016-school-lunch-hero-day-giveaway) ## [Which School Breakfast Service Model is right for your district?](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/what-school-breakfast-service-model-is-right-for-your-district) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/March_2016/school-breakfast-model-blog-image.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/what-school-breakfast-service-model-is-right-for-your-district) Depending on the size of your school, resources available to your program, and the structure of class times, some breakfast service models may benefit your school more than others. Thousands of schools have implemented new service models that have transformed their programs and increased overall participation. **One of these four service models may be the perfect fit for your school:** --- [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/what-school-breakfast-service-model-is-right-for-your-district) ## [District Administration Magazine Selects MySchoolBucks as a 2015 Readers' Choice Top Product](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/district-administration-magazine-selects-myschoolbucks-as-a-2015-readers-choice-top-product) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Dec_2015/DA-top-100-msb-blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/district-administration-magazine-selects-myschoolbucks-as-a-2015-readers-choice-top-product) MySchoolBucks has been recognized by District Administration magazine as a [*2015 Readers' Choice Top Product*](http://www.districtadministration.com/top-products-winners-2015?keys=heartland&items_per_page=10). Superintendents, senior school leaders, and their colleagues selected these best-in-class products based on the innovation they provide throughout the K-12 industry. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/district-administration-magazine-selects-myschoolbucks-as-a-2015-readers-choice-top-product) ## [Happy Holidays (+ 2015 Most Popular Blog Posts)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-2015) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **From all of us at Heartland School Solutions, we'd like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season!** **And with 2016 right around the corner, let's take a look at the most popular Connections blogs posts from this year:** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-holidays-2015) ## [FitFuture Parent Newsletter: Tips for Healthier Celebrations at School and Home](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/tips-for-healthier-celebrations-at-school-and-home) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Nov_2015/FitFuture_Celebrations_Blog_Image.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/tips-for-healthier-celebrations-at-school-and-home) Whether it's festivities at school or birthday parties at home, celebrations tend to offer foods that may undermine healthy eating habits for kids. But with some creative party planning you can take steps to make celebrations healthier. **Check out this month's** [**FitFuture Parent Newsletter**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Docs/FitFuture_Parent_Newsletter-Tips_for_Healther_Celebrations_at_School_and_Home.pdf) **for a few tips on how to make celebrations healthier at school and at home:** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/tips-for-healthier-celebrations-at-school-and-home) ## [6 Benefits of Collecting School Donations Online](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/6-benefits-of-collecting-school-donations-online) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Oct_2015/Blog_cover_image_6_benefits_online_donations.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/6-benefits-of-collecting-school-donations-online) Convenience, simplicity, and security are just a few of the benefits of accepting online donations for your school fundraising efforts. But how else does collecting school donations online benefit you, your volunteers, and your donors? **Here are the top 6 benefits of collecting school donations online:** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/6-benefits-of-collecting-school-donations-online) ## [Happy National School Lunch Week!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-national-school-lunch-week) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/Oct_2015/Blog_cover_image_NSLW.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-national-school-lunch-week) This year's theme 'School Lunch Snapshot' encourages schools to share pictures of real school food on their social media pages, blogs, websites, newsletters, and more. Social sharing provides nutrition programs the perfect avenue for showing off their healthy menus, helping to increase overall participation and educating their community on the benefits of school food. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/happy-national-school-lunch-week) ## [FitFuture Parent Newsletter: Supporting Good Health at School](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/fitfuture-parent-newsletter-supporting-good-health-at-school) By [Claire Turner](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/September_2015/Supporting_Good_Health_at_School.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/fitfuture-parent-newsletter-supporting-good-health-at-school) School nutrition programs offer students a large variety of healthy and delicious options. Parents can take an active role in supporting these programs and encouraging their kids to choose a balanced meal when they go through the line. Supporting good health at school is simple. **Check out this month's** [**FitFuture Parent Newsletter**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/September_2015/FitFuture_Parent_Newsletter-Supporting_Good_Health_at_School.pdf) **for a few tips on how parents can be an advocate for school nutrition:** [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/fitfuture-parent-newsletter-supporting-good-health-at-school) [**\< Previous**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner/page/2) [**Next \>**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/claire-turner/page/4) ### Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [![free-webinars-for-school-nutrition-technology](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/free-webinars-for-school-nutrition-technology.png?width=375&height=416&name=free-webinars-for-school-nutrition-technology.png)](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/webinars-nutrition)   ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [School Lunch (42)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/topic/school-lunch) - 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