WINFIELD CITY SCHOOLS August 8, 2007 Dear Parent/Guardian: The administration of the Winfield City School System believes that good nutrition is very important to learning and that every child has the right to nutritious meals. Winfield City School Lunch Programs are required to meet the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that no more than 30 percent of an individual’s calories come from fat and less than 10 percent come from saturated fat. Lunch must provide one-third of recommended dietary allowances of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. Students select three or more of the five menu items offered: entrée’, vegetable, fruit, bread, and milk. They may also purchase additional items along with the meal. These are extra sale items and prices on these items are subject to change. Please encourage your child to make good food choices, practice portion control and exercise daily. The Federal Child Nutrition Program does not allow for competing foods in the lunchrooms so please do not bring in food from outside sources (restaurants or snack machines). Students are not allowed to leave campus during lunch or breakfast. Students are permitted to bring lunch from home if the lunch is in a lunchbox or brown paper bag. No carbonated beverages or drinks of minimal nutritional value are allowed. If you do choose to send a lunch from home, please make sure it is a nutritious lunch with fruits and vegetables. Meals must be paid for in advance or at the time of service. Students may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals in accordance with state and federal rules. Free and reduced priced meals applications are available at local schools and must be completed annually. Lunch menus are printed and posted in all schools and may be viewed on the schools web page at www.winfieldal.org. Breakfast Prices Lunch Prices We hope that you and your child have a great school year. Sincerely, Terrell Kirkpatrick |