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- November Lunch Menu November 2023
- December Lunch Menu December 2023
- Mission Statement:
  
  At Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School Cafeteria, our mission is to nourish and foster the well-being of our students and staff by providing wholesome and delicious meals in accordance with our Catholic values. Rooted in our faith and guided by the principles of compassion, stewardship, and community, we embrace the rich tradition of our Christian Faith.
  
  Our commitment extends beyond the provision of nourishment; it encompasses the promotion of a healthy and inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff can gather to share meals, forge connections, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
  
  Recognizing the importance of a balanced diet for physical and spiritual growth, we prioritize the use of fresh and nutritious ingredients in our diverse menu offerings. Our dedicated team of culinary professionals takes pride in preparing meals that are not only appetizing but also align with the dietary requirements of our Catholic community.
  
  In embracing the tradition of meatless Fridays, we honor abstinence from meat as an expression of solidarity, sacrifice, and reverence. By offering delectable alternatives that cater to various dietary preferences and requirements, we ensure that every member of our community can participate in this sacred practice.
  
  As an integral part of the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic school experience, our cafeteria is committed to fostering a culture of gratitude, where we appreciate the blessings of sustenance and the communal spirit that accompanies the shared dining experience. Through our commitment to service, we strive to instill lifelong values of compassion, empathy, and mindfulness toward the needs of others.
  
  Together, we celebrate our Catholic heritage, promote healthy choices, and create a vibrant and inclusive space where our community can come together to nourish both body and soul. In living out our mission, we aim to inspire and empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world around them, embodying the values of our Catholic faith.
- Free & Reduced Lunch Application
  **Only for those who qualify
  If (and only if) your family could typically qualify for free or reduced lunch (check your eligibility here), it is important that you complete this application, as it could impact the assessment of curricular material fees or other billing items throughout the year. Find the Application Here and Instructions to Parents Here.
  Please complete one application per household. Some families are pre-qualified to receive free or reduced-price meal benefits and would have already received a letter in the mail this summer from the Nutrition Services department. If your family has already received a letter indicating you are pre-qualified for free or reduced-price meal benefits, please do not complete a meal application.
  
  FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION AND INCOME GUIDELINES
- MY SCHOOL ACCOUNT
  
  St. Vincent de Paul School uses the online service MySchoolAccount for a parent to monitor a child’s lunchtime purchases, make deposits directly into a child’s meal account and have an email reminder sent when an account balance gets low. Debit account deposits can be made through ACH payments via MySchoolAccount. We do not accept credit card payments at this time.
  
  For instructions on how to create an account and or how to add a student to an already existing parent account:
- Meal prices and Info
  
  $3.00 Student Meal
  * includes 1 milk
  $1.00 Ala Carte Extra Entree
  $.50 Extra Side
  $.50 Extra Milk
  
  $4.60 Teacher Meal
- lunch account access
  MY SCHOOL ACCOUNT
  
  MY SCHOOL ACCOUNTMySchoolAccount Instructions
  
  MySchoolAccount Create/Login Website
Offer Versus Serve (OvS)

Offer Versus Serve (OvS) is a meal service method designed to reduce food waste and food costs in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program without jeopardizing the nutritional integrity of the meals served.
OvS Notification Letter for Households
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  
  It is and always will be the Parent's responsibility to feed their children. We merely offer a nutritious, convenient, and affordable option.
  
  PREPAYMENTS/DEPOSITS
  
  Prepayments can be made by filling out a deposit slip and sending cash or check to school with your student. Family deposits can be accepted with one check for multiple students. Deposits can be made online at: https://secure.myschoolaccount.com/Login.aspx. debit cards are accepted. There is a $2.00 fee for online deposits.
  
  ACCOUNT BALANCES
  
  Any leftover balances in accounts at the end of the school year will stay in the student's account and will be available for use the next school year. Anyone leaving the school system may have the money in their account refunded. The cashier cannot refund the balance. Parents, not students, need to call the Clerk’s Office or Food Service Manager to make the request. We are not able to refund money to students. Parents must give a forwarding address. The check will be generated by the Church Administration Office and mailed to the parents.
  Balances and account history are available at https://secure.myschoolaccount.com/Login.aspx
  
  8^th GRADE End OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BALANCES
  
  Any leftover balance in a Seniors account at the end of the school year will be transferred into a sibling's account, that is currently enrolled for the next school year. If there are no siblings enrolled, then balances of $5.00 or more will be refunded. A check will be generated by the Church Administration Office and mailed to the parents approximately 4-6 weeks after the end of the school year. Balances of $4.99 or less will only be refunded upon a parent request.
  Balances and account history are available https://secure.myschoolaccount.com/Login.aspx.
  
  CHARGING
  
  Meal Charging is not encouraged, but we understand it may be necessary on occasion. No ala carte items or second entrees may be charged. No adult meals may be charged. All meal charges must be repaid in full. Funds may be transferred between students sharing the same household to satisfy charges. Negative balances cannot be carried over to the next school year and will be given to Collections on June 1^st for further processing.
  To ensure students do not go hungry they may be permitted to charge for up to $10 worth of meals.
  Notification Steps:
  
  Students arriving in the meal service line shall be provided a meal regardless of the balance of their meal account unless a parent has requested their student not be allowed to charge.
  
  Prior to meal charge, the cashier will inquire if the student has funds for the meal. Possibly left in the classroom, locker, or book bag.
  
  For each meal charge, the cashier will verbally remind the student to ask parent/guardian to “Please send lunch money”.
  
  Negative balance letters will be emailed and sent home with the student.
  
  Phone calls and negative balance emails may be utilized until payment is received.
  
  Accounts remaining negative may be sent to the building principal and/or Foodservice office to contact parent/guardian.
  
  If no response is received from the parent/guardian after a student has reached the $10 negative balance limit the principal or other school official may be requested to conduct a home visit.
  
  ALA CARTE
  
  Ala carte items are extra items that we sell. Ala carte items are priced separately from the meal. They are not part of the meal. The number of ala carte items varies on any given day. We serve extra milk ala carte at $.50 cents per carton. Students receiving free or reduced priced meals must pay full price for ala carte items, just like paid students.
- USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
  
  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
  
  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
  
  To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
  
  mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  
  fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  
  email: program.intake@usda.gov.
  
  This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Cafeteria

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION AND INCOME GUIDELINES

PREPAYMENTS/DEPOSITS

ACCOUNT BALANCES

8th GRADE End OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BALANCES

CHARGING

ALA CARTE

8^th GRADE End OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BALANCES