In an effort to provide meals to all children within the school district we ask that student accounts be kept current with food service lunch fees.  All students are allowed five meal charges, this balance can not exceed the five meal charge.  When payments are made to student accounts, the past due fees are paid first to make account balances current.  When students are at the maximum charge limit, students will be provided with a milk and a cereal bar, until lunch accounts are paid.  Just a friendly reminder that families who receive free meals are responsible for paying for meals that are eaten prior to the free/reduced lunch application being processed.  Lunch charges will not be adjusted to dates prior to approval for free/reduced meals.   When payment reminders are sent home this is an accurate balance that will follow your student from school year to school year until the fees are paid.  Since meals have already been provided to your children prompt payment would be appreciated. 

Winfield Middle School Students Families-

Starting March 1, 2010 Winfield Middle School student foodservice accounts are being tracked through Power Lunch a link of Power School.  As you look at the student page within Power School for grades, etc. the balance in the upper right corner of the page will reflect an accurate student lunch balance

(Middle School Students Only).  You will also be able to see a meal transaction history.  Payment reminders will be provided weekly to your student at school.  If you have questions or concerns over your student account please feel free to contact the foodservice department, 221-5100, ext. 922.

With a successful trial of Power Lunch, and approval of the USD 465 School Board the remainder of the schools within the district will be integrated into Power Lunch at the start of the 2010/2011 school year.  

HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS:

Are school meals nutritious?

• School lunches provide children well-balanced, healthy meals that are required to meet science-based, federal nutrition standards.
  • No more than 30% of calories can come from fat, less than 10% from saturated fat
  • Meals must provide 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium
  • School meals are served in age-appropriate portion sizes

• A recent School Nutrition Association survey found that nationwide, nearly every school district offers students fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and salads or pre-packaged salads.  Most schools still bake items from scratch in their kitchens and school districts are offering vegetarian meals and locally sourced foods.
• Children need protein and limited amounts of fat to support growth and development.  School meal programs provide nutrient-dense foods such as low-fat dairy products, lean meats and whole grains served in age-appropriate portions.
• School meals are constantly working to further improve the nutrition, taste and variety of meals.
• USD 465 provides foods that are baked, not fried.  All dressings are reduced fat.  Our hamburger/hotdog buns are made with at least 51% whole grain flour.   Homemade baked goods are made with white whole grain flour.  Whole grain products are served at least 3 times per week.  Our special treats like cakes are made from reduced fat cake mixes.  Elementary level students are offered 3/4cup fruits and vegetables daily and at least 1 cup fruit/vegetables choices are offered at the Middle and High school levels.

But what about the obesity crisis among America’s children?

• Studies have shown:
  • Students who eat school meals provided through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs are more likely to be a healthy weight (Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, August 2003).

Lunch Prices                            Breakfast Prices

Elementary (PK-6)    $2.00    Student (PK-12)  $1.45

Middle School (7-8)  $2.30    Adult                    $1.75

High School (9-12)   $2.40    Reduced Price     $  .30

Adult                         $2.95    Extra Milk             $  .35

Reduced                   $  .40