WHAT MEALS ARE SERVED AT SCHOOL?
The Food Service Department provides Breakfast and Lunch at all district schools as well as partnering with individual schools for special snacks, sack lunches for field trips and other meals as requested.
Research has shown that good nutrition is critical to student achievement and is an integral part of the education process
ARE SCHOOL MEALS HEALTHY?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program sets meal patterns and specific nutrient requirements that our Breakfast and lunch menus must meet. Meals are planned with the goal of providing students with 1/3 of their Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for key nutrients and calories at Lunch. In keeping with these requirements our menus are computer analyzed to ensure that they meet the guidelines for calories, fat, sodium and other important nutrients.
WHAT IF MY STUDENT IS STILL HUNGRY AFTER THE MEAL?
Portion quantities are determined by the USDA meal patterns by age/grade groups. Quality of food, not quantity is what builds healthy minds and bodies. All schools utilize the “offer vs. serve” system. Students must select 3 of the 5 food groups and one item MUST be either a ½ cup of fruit OR vegetable. This allows students to choose what they would like to eat.
WHAT IF I WANT TO HAVE LUNCH AT SCHOOL WITH MY CHILD?
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to eat with their students in the school cafeteria. Because we plan for the number of students who sign up with their classroom teacher it’s important to call ahead and reserve a school lunch in order to ensure our staff prepares enough food. See meal Prices and contact information provided below.
WHERE CAN I FIND A FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION?
Applications for free or reduced price meals are available at all school’s main offices and on the district website. All families wishing to be considered or free or reduced price meals must complete a new application each school year. New for 2015-16 families can complete an application online at https://gilcrest.sdms2.com/
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
LaSalle:
Kitchen Manager Cindy Schilling 970-350-4197 [email protected]
Gilcrest:
Kitchen Manager Kim Jakel 970-350-4280 [email protected]
Platteville:
Kitchen Manager Suzanne Thompson 970-350-4367 [email protected]
District Supervisor Sandy Guyette 970-350-4267 [email protected]
Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
Non-discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Food Service Department provides Breakfast and Lunch at all district schools as well as partnering with individual schools for special snacks, sack lunches for field trips and other meals as requested.
Research has shown that good nutrition is critical to student achievement and is an integral part of the education process
ARE SCHOOL MEALS HEALTHY?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program sets meal patterns and specific nutrient requirements that our Breakfast and lunch menus must meet. Meals are planned with the goal of providing students with 1/3 of their Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for key nutrients and calories at Lunch. In keeping with these requirements our menus are computer analyzed to ensure that they meet the guidelines for calories, fat, sodium and other important nutrients.
WHAT IF MY STUDENT IS STILL HUNGRY AFTER THE MEAL?
Portion quantities are determined by the USDA meal patterns by age/grade groups. Quality of food, not quantity is what builds healthy minds and bodies. All schools utilize the “offer vs. serve” system. Students must select 3 of the 5 food groups and one item MUST be either a ½ cup of fruit OR vegetable. This allows students to choose what they would like to eat.
WHAT IF I WANT TO HAVE LUNCH AT SCHOOL WITH MY CHILD?
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to eat with their students in the school cafeteria. Because we plan for the number of students who sign up with their classroom teacher it’s important to call ahead and reserve a school lunch in order to ensure our staff prepares enough food. See meal Prices and contact information provided below.
WHERE CAN I FIND A FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION?
Applications for free or reduced price meals are available at all school’s main offices and on the district website. All families wishing to be considered or free or reduced price meals must complete a new application each school year. New for 2015-16 families can complete an application online at https://gilcrest.sdms2.com/
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
LaSalle:
Kitchen Manager Cindy Schilling 970-350-4197 [email protected]
Gilcrest:
Kitchen Manager Kim Jakel 970-350-4280 [email protected]
Platteville:
Kitchen Manager Suzanne Thompson 970-350-4367 [email protected]
District Supervisor Sandy Guyette 970-350-4267 [email protected]
Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
Non-discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.