08/02/2018
Exciting News from Eaton Rapids Public Schools
Eaton Rapids Public Schools is pleased to announce that we will provide breakfast to all students at NO COST and lunch for Greyhound Kindergarten students at NO COST during the 2018-2019 School Year. Meals at no cost are possible because of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Each school cafeteria provides a healthy breakfast and lunch each day and we hope you will take advantage of this rare but incredible opportunity. All students at Greyhound Central are encouraged to return the Title 1 survey that will help us continue this program and other programs in the district. Students in grades 1-12 will need to fill out the regular free and reduced meals form at www.lunchapp.com or on the Eaton Rapids School website.
The breakfast meal consists of a choice of the following components each day: Grain, Grain or Meat, Fruit and/or Juice, Milk Students must select at least 3 items from the four components for breakfast and one item must be 1⁄2 cup fruit or juice. The lunch meal consists of a choice of the following components each day: Meat/Meat Alternate, Vegetable, Fruit or Juice, Grain, Milk. Students must select at least 3 items from the five components for lunch and at least 1 item must be 1⁄2 cup of fruit or 1⁄2 cup vegetable. The required number of items must be selected for breakfast and lunch or students will be charged an ala carte price for each individual item. And remember even if your child brings a lunch from home and wants to purchase an entrée, for example, a slice of pizza or chicken nuggets, have them pick up 2 other items (such as fruit and milk) and there will be no charge.
In addition to healthy meals students in grades 6-12 will also have the opportunity to purchase a variety of snacks and beverages that comply with the “Smart Snacks Sold in Schools” regulation. Please note that snack items, beverages, and extra items that are part of the meal must be purchased and no charges will be allowed. Students have the option of paying for snacks as they come thru the serving line or paying in advance by depositing money into a general account. Parents also have the option to pay for snacks online. Milk is .50 cents for cold lunches from home for more detailed information please visit www.sendmoneytoschool.com. This also avoids students needing to keep up with cash on a daily basis. All students in grades 6-12 will be issued a student ID number and will be required to enter this number when they receive a meal or purchase snacks.
Should your child need a special diet prescribed by a licensed medical physician, please have the physician fill out the medical form online at Eaton Rapids Schools website under food service.
We are excited to be able to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision program. Please encourage your children to eat with us.
Please call Linda Vainner at 517-663-4280 with any questions.
We look forward to serving you this school year!
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