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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION. Putnam County. DEAR PARENT: .

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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION

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  1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES PARENT IINFORMATION Putnam County

  2. DEAR PARENT: Great food and friendly service are very important to us! We will do whatever it takes to ensure that our students receive courteous service, attractive, and well-balanced meals every day. Enclosed is information detailing our many services. The Putnam County Schools’ Food Services would like to take this opportunity to acquaint you with our program. Our goal is to provide high quality meals for your child that are both nutritious and appealing at a reasonable cost. Our team of food service professionals is committed to providing the best! We look forward to serving your child – and you – every day this year! If you have questions or comments, please contact me at 526-9777 Karen Dalton, Supervisor School Food Service

  3. THE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM It is the goal of School Food Services to provide a healthy and nutritious breakfast and lunch daily, while at the same time allowing students to choose from the foods they enjoy eating. The Breakfast Program Breakfast is offered daily in all schools before the start of the school day. Students may choose from a wide variety of items including fresh fruit or juice, and milk to make a complete nutritious breakfast. Students have an option of selecting a minimum of three or a maximum of four items to stay within a minimum A healthy school breakfast is a great way to begin a day of learning. The Lunch Program Students may select a lunch from a wide variety of daily offerings. The meal consists of a protein item, 2 from the fruit/vegetable group, bread, and milk. Students have an option of selecting a minimum of three or a maximum of five items to stay within the standard meal price. By offering a variety of nutritious choices for different menu items, students can select a healthy meal made up of foods that they will eat. When you choose a school lunch, you choose variety, nutrition and great taste.

  4. EXTRA ITEMS Most cafeterias offer a variety of extra items. These food items are offered in addition to, not in place of, the regular menu at an additional cost. The price list of extra items is available at each school or online so that you may plan with your child the types of items he/she may select and the amount of extra money that will be needed. Keep in mind that fresh fruits are available at breakfast and fresh fruits and veggies at lunch for just 25cents. Also, your child may ask for “Fresh To Go” for a 25 cent healthy classroom snack.

  5. SPECIAL DIETS All requests for special diets must be submitted to the Cafeteria Manager or Central Office on a diet prescription form with a physician’s signature. All prescriptions must be for the current school year and must be completed in full. If you have questions or comments about our program, please feel free to call (931) 526-9777 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  6. ***MEAL PRICES***Breakfast: Elementary/Secondary$1.25 Reduced .30 Adult (school emp.) $1.50 Adult Visitor $1.75 Child Visitor $1.50 Lunch: Elementary (K-6) $1.85 Secondary (7-12 $2.10 Reduced .40 Adult (school emp.) $2.75 Adult Visitor $3.00 Child Visitor $2.50

  7. Charging of meals is discouraged because the Federal Government only recognizes free, reduced and paid meals. No child will be denied a meal because they do not fit in the recognized categories. Maximum charges: K-6 (5 days) 7-12 (2 days) A la carte charges are prohibited. A minimum standard meal will be provided to students with charge balances that exceed the policy guidelines. There will be absolutely no charging after May 1st. Parent, teacher and visitor charges are prohibited. Charge Policy

  8. Payment Options • School Food Services offers meals free or at reduced prices to families who qualify for this benefit. An application for meal benefits is available at any school, at Central Office or in printable form online. The completed application must be returned to your child’s school within the first 10 days of school. • Students who were approved for benefits during the last school year will continue receiving meals under last year’s approval for 15 days while new applications are being processed. • New students must have application approved before meal benefits can begin.

  9. Student Accounts Parents are encouraged to pay for student’s meals in advance. Advance payment allows the cafeteria to provide the most efficient service to all customers. Make sure all checks, money orders and cashier’s checks are made payable to your school cafeteria and are properly signed. There will be a $20 fee on all returned checks. And after (2) returned checks, meals will be cash only! You may send cash, checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Include the following information with your payment Student’s full name Grade Teacher’s Name If paying for more than one student, please list all student names and POS ID #’s on an envelope. School Food Services will accept cash, money orders and cashier’s checks or parents can make deposits online at: www.putnamcountyschools.com/departments/foodservice.htm

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