| How Does The Meal Card Work? |
| Each child is issued a meal card with an ID# (which is identical to their library #) to be used to purchase breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks. Money is to be sent in to Mrs. McCarthy (cash or check) and is deposited into each child's account. This is to be used as a debit account. Meal cards are organized by classes and left in slots on the wall of the cafeteria. The children retrieve their own cards, choose their food and "pay" for their selected items with their card. This amount is deducted from their account and the card is returned to the slots. |
| What Are The Prices? |
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Breakfast: Grades 1-5 is $1.25 and Grades 6-8 is $1.50
Lunch: Grades 1-5 is $1.75 and Grades 6-8 is $2.00 Lunch is a choice of hot lunch, which usually offers 2 entrees, or salad bar which includes soup plus milk, chocolate milk or a small juice. Water and assorted 100% juices ( only available to grades 3 and up) is an additional $1.00. If milk is purchased without a meal it is $.40 and $.50 for chocolate. |
| Can My Child Get A Second Lunch? |
| Yes, but they will be charged an additional lunch price (Grades 1-5 for $1.75 and Grades 6-8 for $2.00) |
| Can My Child Buy Snacks? |
| Yes, snacks such as Reduced Fat and Baked chips are available for $.50 or $.75. Snacks can only be purchased after your child has finished with their lunch. Morning snack is available from 9:30-10:00 for grades 3-5. R-2 will only be allowed to purchase morning snack at the discretion of each teacher. Only state regulated foods will be offered for sale in the cafeteria. |
| What Happens When My Child's Account Is Deficient? |
| A notice will be sent home describing the balance owed on your child's account. There should always be $$ present in your children's account in order for them to select the items they need to keep them nutritionally sound. |
| What Grades Eat Together And At What Times? |
| Each grade has 25 minutes for lunch. The times have changed this year and they are as follows: 11:10 - 8th; 11:20 - 7th; 11:45 - 3rd and 4th; 12:10 - 1st and 2nd; 12:35 - 6th; 1:00 - 5th. Breakfast is served at 7:50 for middle school and 8:50 for elementary. Morning day care students will be served at 8:15. Breakfast will not be served when the weather delays the opening of school. |
| What Is The Procedure When They Are Finished Eating? |
| There are 2 staff members on duty in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch. Each child must raise their hand for permission to dispose of their tray and go outside for recess. They will only be allowed to do so when that staff member determines if each child has eaten enough and has cleaned up after themselves. There are always staff members on duty outside for recess as well. |
| Can My Child Stay In The Cafeteria In The Morning? |
| Children may not be in the cafeteria in the morning unless they are buying breakfast or juice. |
| How Do I Know If My Child Is Actually Eating? |
| Mrs. McCarthy and her staff are very knowledgeable. They have a keen sense for which child may need extra attention, those who may be taking advantage of the "charge" account by purchasing extras, and for those who are not eating what they purchased. Of course, parents are encouraged to send in a note or meet with Mrs. McCarthy regarding your child's special nutritional needs. Mrs. McCarthy and her staff will take all the steps involved to be sure that the cafeteria is a place where your children can nourish their bodies in a happy, relaxed environment. |
