XVII. LUNCH PROGRAM
The lunch program is budgeted independently of the school’s operating budget. It receives government assistance through the purchase of commodities and reimbursement for free and reduced lunches. It would be impossible to maintain the present price scale without this assistance. Lunch prices are set at the beginning of each year and reflect the budget for the program The success of the program is dependent of the number of participants.
Milk is included in the price of the lunch or may be purchased separately for students eating cold lunch. Hot lunch menus are sent home with students in the family envelope the first week each month. A separate lunch account is kept for each family. Notices will be sent home with the student when the lunch account is about to run out. It is important that parents/guardians promptly respond to this notice. Checks for the school lunch program MUST BE SEPARATE FROM TUITION CHECKS.
Free and reduced price lunches are available for those who qualify. Forms are sent home at the beginning of each school year. We ask that each family complete these forms, even if they will not qualify for free or reduced lunch. Information in these forms is kept confidential.
Hot Lunch count is taken before classes start every morning. If a child marks hot lunch in the classroom, the family will be charged for a lunch regardless if he/she actually takes the lunch.
