Lunch Info


myplate_green-300x272 Lunch Info

Online Lunch Menu

The District has asked us to use only the online menu which you can access by clicking “Lunch Menu” in the Quick Links box to your left.  Lunch prices are listed on the menu.  Hover over an item to see the nutrition information.  If there are issues with the menu itself, please contact the District.

UPDATE about FREE LUNCH

Starting with the 2023-2024 School Year, a single entrée lunch (which includes 1/2 Cup of either fruit or vegetables) will be available to each student (including Preschoolers in Cougar Care) without charge to parents. Extra items, double entrees, etc. will be available at an additional cost.

Paying for Lunches

At www.myschoolbucks.com.  See the FAQ section below for details on setting up your account.

Second Entrees

The District asks you to complete this form if you do not want your child to be able to purchase additional entrees or “seconds” when buying their school lunch.  Without this form, your child will have the option to purchase seconds as they wish.   The form can be found here: https://sites.google.com/dcsdk12.org/dcsd-nutrition-services/about/policies?authuser=0

A la Carte Options

Our lunchroom offers many extra items for purchase – ranging from fruit smoothies to cookies.  The District asks you to complete this form if you do not want your child to be able to purchase A la Carte items with their lunches.  The “No Extra Food” form can be found here: https://sites.google.com/dcsdk12.org/dcsd-nutrition-services/about/policies?authuser=0

Free / Reduced Lunch Application

Each year you can apply for the Free / Reduced Lunch Program.  Single Entree Reimbursable Meals (which includes 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables)  are free starting in 2023-2024; however, you should apply for Free / Reduced Lunches as you might qualify for a waiver of some school fees and/or additional assistance.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  How can my child buy a school lunch?

A.  Here’s how you start.  Every child has an “account” for school lunches.  As of August 2022, a single entrée lunch costs $3.75. However, if your child gets a Reimbursable Meal (which includes 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables), their single entree meal is free. For payment information, see  MySchoolBucks (this would be to pay for non-Reimbursable Meals, extra entrees, extra snack or drink purchases.

Q.  What about allergy information?  What are the ingredients of a particular lunch?

A.  The new online lunch menus include this information.

Q.  How will I know if my child’s account is running low?

A.  Check your balance in the Campus Portal – click “Lunch Balance” in the left column.  This balance may be a day behind.  School office staff do not have access to this information.

Want to be notified via email when your child’s account is low?    You can do this at www.myschoolbucks.com.

Q.  How will I pay towards my child’s account?

A.  Please pay for your child’s lunch account online with a credit card at www.myschoolbucks.com.

When first setting up your account with MySchoolBucks, Please Note:  We are listed as “Montessori Charter” – so scroll down to the “M’s.”  AND you will need your child’s date of birth or Student ID number which you can get from the Campus Portal.  Paying this way has advantages such as:  auto notifications when your child’s account runs low, auto reload if you choose this option, and the ease of paying online with a credit card.

Alternatively, you can send in a check or money order payable to “DCS Montessori” but please note in the memo section “Lunch” and your child’s name.  You can attach a note if you want the money divided among other children in your family too.

Q. My Preschooler is in Cougar Care – can they order lunches?

A.  Absolutely! They can order a school lunch in the morning when they walk into class (or you can email their teacher in advance).  Your preschooler’s lunch will be delivered to the Cougar’s Den.  Please read the “UPDATE” section above regarding Free Lunches.

Q. How do I get a refund of my credit balance for lunch?

A. Visit this District site

Q. How do I transfer funds from one student to another?

A. Visit this District site

 

Kitchen Manager

Feel free to contact Ms. Katie Jachetta, our Kitchen Manager with any questions regarding our lunch program or your payments.
kljachetta@dcsdk12.org

 

If you’d like your student’s funds transferred to another student, please fill out this form: Student Lunch Account Money Transfer Form

To add Purchasing Restrictions to your student’s account, please fill out this form: Purchasing Restrictions Form

For Meal Benefits, please apply at www.myschoolapps.com

For Lunch Menu’s, look here: www.dcsdnutritionservices.com

 

 

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