STUDENT MEALS
At Test School, we are committed to our students’ health and wellness. Research shows that healthy students are better able to pay attention in class and better positioned to succeed in school and in life.
Goals of Our Food Program:
- Support the academic success and achievement of our students
- Provide nutritious meals which allow students to maintain focus
- Provide healthy and fresh food offerings along with education on making healthy choices
- Expose our students to new culinary experiences while still offering “kid favorites”
All stakeholders are invited to participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the Local School Wellness Policy by joining our Wellness Committee. Please contact the school office for more details.
MEAL PRICES & MENUS
- BREAKFAST: $2.50
- LUNCH: $4.00
PAYMENT
Our cafeteria is cashless and all meals must be paid for in advance via our online student account portal. Our Lunch Point of Sale System is Linq Connect which will allow families to check student’s balances and manage their accounts easily.
FREE/REDUCED APPLICATION
- BREAKFAST: $0.30
- LUNCH: $0.40
Your student may qualify for a Free or Reduced priced meal:
FOOD SERVICE
PROGRAM
We are pleased to be partnering with XYZ Management who will be supplying meals for our school.
Meals are planned with student preferences in mind and following the regulations of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program.
HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS
Healthy school meals contain:
- Lean protein
- Whole grains
- Fresh fruits or 100% fruit juice
- Variety of vegetables
- Choice of milk
Meals are calorie controlled, low in sodium, contain less than 10% saturated fat and 0g of trans fat.
NOTE: A student may also choose to bring in his/her own meals; however, all foods must adhere to the Wellness Policy. Students are not permitted to bring in foods that are unhealthy or high in sugar including candy, soda, energy drinks, donuts, cupcakes, chips, salty snacks, candy bars, etc. Additionally, students are not permitted to bring food that requires preparation, such as heating or cold storage.
SMART SNACK REQUIREMENTS
We are committed to health and wellness, not just at mealtimes, but throughout the day. Children need healthy snacks for energy, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to help them grow, learn, and be active.
As a guideline, allowable snacks meet the following nutritional requirements per serving:
- 150 calories or less
- 35% of total calories from fat or less
- 10% of total calories from saturated fat or less
- 30g of sugars or less
- 230mg of sodium or less per serving
NOTE: The school has a no gum policy. Students are not permitted to bring or chew gum at any time while they are on the premises.
ALLERGY & MEAL MODIFICATION
If your student has any food allergies or needs a meal modification, families are required to notify the school’s clinic and provide documentation from a licensed medical professional, such as a Physician, Dietician, or other medical professional that is authorized to write prescriptions. Return completed forms to the school.
Meal Modification forms must be renewed annually.
SUMMER MEALS
When school is not in session, the Summer Meals Program (SFSP) provides free meals to kids and teens in low-income areas. Click the link below to quickly and easily find summer meal sites near you.
USDA Program Discrimination
COMPLIANCE
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation*), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by one of the methods shown.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
MAIL:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
FAX:
(202) 690-7442
EMAIL:
program.intake@usda.gov