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We would love you to volunteer! If you have completed your PGC and have been BCI background checked. Please let me know!
If you have any questions or concerns please call 614-866-6050 x228
Thank you to all our volunteers!
Welcome Back 2023-2024!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Just a friendly reminder with the start of the new school year, our cafeteria program will be joining the USDA’s National School Lunch Program.
One of the biggest benefits of the NSLP is that it provides our students with a balanced meal that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This means that our students will have access to a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, which are essential for their growth and development. The program structure is called Offer vs. Serve and students will need to choose 3 out of 5 offered components. Since students will have the opportunity to choose their fruit and vegetable each day, it will hopefully result in less waste. Double quantities will only be available for students in grades 6-8. Milk will be the only beverage available with lunch. There will be cups available for water and students are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles with them. In addition to these changes, it is important to note that the cafeteria is no longer peanut free.
Another benefit of the NSLP is that it is cost-effective for families. Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will save money on lunch expenses, which can be a significant financial relief for a number of our families. Additionally, the NSLP provides our school with a financial reimbursement for each meal served, which will help alleviate the financial burden that our current lunch program has been facing. Please look for the income eligibility packet available to complete. Even if you don’t think you would qualify for support, we ask that you still take the time to complete the information as we need it for program documentation. (The eligibility packet should be available on FACTS soon, we will update you when it has been uploaded.)
In order to focus all of our efforts into giving this program a strong start, we are not going to offer the snack cart and preschool lunches at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Once the cafeteria team and their volunteers adjust to the new requirements, we may begin to offer these options again gradually over time.
Please consider volunteering with us! 10:30-1:00
You must have your BCI and PGC complete before starting.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school.
Kim Laret
Cafeteria Manager
614-866-6050 x228
