Cafeteria-Ms. Sheryl Glass, Manager

what's for lunch

CLAYTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
STUDENT'S FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH SERVED IN ALL SCHOOLS, however, the menu is subject to change.

Cost:

All students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Adult meal prices are listed below.

Adult Meal Cost

	Daily	Weekly
Breakfast	$2.00	$10.00
Lunch	$3.25	$16.25
Total	$5.25	$26.25

Facts:

Why is breakfast so important?
Eating breakfast at school is one of the smartest ways your child can begin the day. Often students simply don't have enough time in the morning to eat breakfast at home and go to class without eating anything at all. A hungry child just cannot concentrate on learning. Research proves breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It breaks the fasting of our bodies while we sleep and gives us fuel for starting a new day. In most studies, children who eat breakfast improved their grades. Teachers observed increased attentiveness, motivation, self- discipline and concentration in students who participate in the School Breakfast program. Studies have found that children who ate breakfast make fewer mistakes and better grades.
Also, skipping meals can start poor eating habits which may lead to a risk of obesity.Why is lunch served at school?
Every student needs lunch during the school day. Many students would receive no meal or a nutritionally poor meal if they had to bring their own lunch. Research has shown that hungry children cannot learn. A child with an empty stomach is lethargic, irritable and is not able to participate fully in learning experiences. Good nutrition is critical to student achievement.What is Offer vs. Serve?
Offer vs. Serve (OVS) allows students to decline a certain number of food items in the meal. The goal of OVS is to allow students the option of declining foods they do not intend to eat to minimize plate waste and encourage schools to offer more food choices.What is in a breakfast meal?
A reimbursable breakfast consists of an entrée (2 breads or 1 bread and 1 meat), 1 fruit or fruit juice and milk.What is in a lunch?
A reimbursable lunch meal consists of servings of grain, meat/meat alternate, fruit, vegetable and milk.What is a meal component?
A meal component is one of the five food groups (meat/meat alternate, grains, fruits, vegetables and milk) that make up a reimbursable meal.What is the cost if a student takes fewer than 3 components?
Students who take fewer than the required components will be charged a la carte prices for the individual items since the meal cannot be reimbursed on the National School Lunch Program or the National School Breakfast Program.Please contact Ms. Glass
[email protected]

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