Dear Parents & Students:

 

Welcome to the 2006-2007 school year.  We are expecting this to be another great school year with emphasis on healthy eating habits.  We will be serving meals that are low in fat, salt and sugar.  Milk is included with the lunch.  As in the past we will be selling box juice and water for 50c neither of which can be substituted for the milk.  We cannot give you a credit or refund if your child does not drink milk.

 

Due to the significant increase in costs related to Hurricane Katrina, meal prices must be increased next school year.  Our program is required by federal regulations to operate on a non-profit basis.  This increase is necessary to keep us fiscally sound.  Meal prices for the 2006-2007 school year are listed below. 

 

THE COST OF LUNCH AND EXTRA SALE ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Kindergarten & Pre 1^st              $1.25                Second Entrée               $1.00

1^st – 7^th Grades                         $1.50                Extra Milk                     $0.30

Reduced Price Lunch                $0.40                Boxed Juice & Water    $0.50

Faculty & Staff Lunch               $3.00                Ice Cream                    $0.25

Visitors                                     $3.25                Icee                              $0.25

                        French Fries                  $0.30

 

Students will not be allowed to purchase either ice cream or French-fries unless they are purchasing a school lunch.  Students may only buy one frozen extra.  Also, if you do not want your child to purchase extra items off of his/her lunch account, you should send us a note stating this and we will flag his/her lunch account accordingly.  Please see handbook on lunches brought from home.

 

If your child has food allergies or any special dietary needs this must be documented by a recognized medical professional and must state the special dietary need and a list of foods to be omitted/substituted

 

PAYMENTS FOR LUNCH

This year school policy is that every student is to start with at least $20 in there account.  If your child brings his/her lunch and forgets it, they will not be allowed to call home. If your child’s balance falls to zero or below no extras will be allowed.  Monthly payments are still accepted and if you prefer, you may pay for two months, ½ year or even the entire school year.  It is in violation of the State Department of Education guidelines to allow any student to charge lunches.  Anyone may apply for the Free/Reduced lunch program.  A new form must be completed at the beginning of each new school year for each student.  All applications are confidential.

 

When paying for your child’s lunch (separate check for each child), please include on your check, student’s name, account number and homeroom.  By doing this we can be sure that your child will receive proper credit.

 

We will continue to use the computer for collecting and recording lunch payments.  This system is the most accurate.  Your child’s complete history can be reviewed at any time.  Returning students will keep their lunch number from last year, new students will be assigned a new number.

 

Any questions, comments or ideas are welcome at any time, call me at 626-7609.  Also, if you have some time to spare, we can use your help in the cafeteria between the hours of 10:30-12:30.  Thanking you in advance for your continued support and cooperation.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                Carol Roth

                                                                                    Cafeteria Manager