Milk and juice are available for children at all times. A simple snack is provided each day in the afternoons. Teachers endeavor to have the snack coincide with the curriculum. This way snack time also becomes a learning time. Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Forms are available in the school office.
Application forms are offered at initial school registration and at the beginning of each school year. Criteria is based on family size and annual income. Children are not singled out in the cafeteria or classroom as each child has a computerized ID number. The fact is that all meals receive government help through bulk buying and other state and federal subsidies. Research studies show that school meals help students perform better academically as well as behave better and participate more actively in classes.