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Food Services
Kelly Bolton - Food Service Director829 S. Union Street
Grass Lake, Michigan 49240
517-867-5597
IMPORTANT NEWS... From the Kitchens at Grass Lake Community Schools.............
Hello to our Grass Lake Families.
We will be sending out low balance emails to students and adults to get negative balances paid. When our lunches became free last year during the shutdown, some accounts were left with a unpaid balance. We must get these accounts paid before the end of May.
If you find that you or your student has a negative balance, please pay this as soon as possible by sending a check or cash into your students' school office, or send payment with your student(s) to give to their teacher. If you have an account already set up with SchoolPay, then you could use this service if you choose. (NOTE: You will be charged a service fee for using this product. No change will be given, any funds left over will be added to the student's lunch account.
Good News...
Grass Lake Schools will continue to provide free meals during the summer break (schedule will be coming out later this month.) Please make sure your balances are paid so we can continue to provide these free meals to the community.Sincerely,
Kelly Bolton
Food Service Director
Grass Lake Schools
kelly.bolton@grasslakeschools.com
517-867-5597ATTENTION FAMILIES IN NEED!
Apply for meal benefits for your children -LunchApp.com allows you to easily apply for meal benefits for your children. Click "Start An Application" and LunchApp.com will walk you through the process in just a few minutes. Go to https://bit.ly/3kV5oDE for more information.
Welcome to the web page of the Grass Lake Community Schools Food Services Department. Included on this page is information about menus and other programs that are being offered. Each of our school buildings house their own kitchens and cook staffs that prepare and serve breakfasts and lunches for all students wanting either, or both. Please call us if you ever have questions, comments, or suggestions.
District Food Service Department Non-Discrimination Policy: The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.). Any questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Superintendent’s Office, Grass Lake Community Schools, 899 South Union Street, Grass Lake, MI 49240, or phone (517) 867-5540. Grass Lake Community Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
WELLNESS POLICY
The Grass Lake Community Schools Board of Education recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and well-being of the District’s students. Therefore, the board has instituted Grass Lake Community Schools Policy 8510 as our Wellness Policy to set goals in an effort to enable students to establish good health and nutrition habits. To view GLCS Board Policy 8510, go to https://bit.ly/2zJeC1T
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Kelly Bolton Leads the Way with Michigan Food Program
The State of Michigan offers "10 Cents a Meal" for all schools to serve healthy, local food, and our Grass Lake Community Schools Food Director Kelly Bolton is a leader in providing these resources for our students. Click on the link to learn more about this program and how Kelly has instituted it into our schools.
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GLCS Food Services Department Gives Thanks
Our Grass Lake community's benevolence is remarkable, and that includes a high level of giving toward our school district's food services department to help feed our students whose families find difficulty paying for their hot lunches. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Kitchen Equipment For Sale
Grass Lake Community Schools is offering kitchen equipment for sale. Click on the links below for descriptions, prices, and more information. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Congressman Walberg Discusses School Lunch Program at George Long
On Friday, May 3, United States Congressman Tim Walberg visited our George Long Elementary School cafeteria to eat lunch and discuss potential improvements in our school lunch program with Grass Lake Food Services Director Kelly Bolton. Click on the heading of the announcement for more information.
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Food Services Policy for A La Carte Snack Purchases
When a student's account is in the negative we cannot sell them a la carte items and/or snack items until their account is current even if they have cash with them! Click the heading of this announcement for more information.
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From the Grass Lake Community Schools Food Services Department
The Grass Lake Schools Cafeteria wanted to send you information regarding menu changes during snow days. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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"10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms" Program at Grass Lake Schools
Grass Lake Community Schools is now involved with Michigan's "10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms" program. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Check Here for Free and Reduced School Lunch Information
Children of eligible families can receive lunches and breakfasts free, or at reduced prices. Click on the heading of the announcement to learn how.
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Dietary Restrictions Accommodations
If your child has dietary restrictions, that we need to know about, a form is available to be completed and submitted. To access this form, click on the heading of this announcement.
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PaySchools and Meal Magic Lunch Payment Links
Click on the heading of this announcement to begin the process of making online payments to your child's lunch account. The program will indicate a $2.50 convenience charge per transaction when checking out. If you have questions about lunch account payments, …
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2019-20 Free/Reduced Information/FAQ's & Registration
Apply Now for Free and Reduced Lunches for Your Children -
Registration has begun for Grass Lake Community Schools families to apply for Free and Reduced Lunches for their children during the 2019-2020 school year. We highly encourage our families to apply for this accommodation. The recipients of this program remain completely anonymous. Go to http://bit.ly/30SKxG0 for complete information and to access a registration form.
WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
• All children in households receiving benefits from [State SNAP], [the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)] or [State TANF], are eligible for free meals.
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
• Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines (http://bit.ly/2M97NeK. -
Procedure for the Collection and Payment for Charged Meals
It is the responsibility of the parents to provide for lunch for their children while at school. However, it is important to provide that children receive the nutrition they need to stay focused during the school day. Click on the file name for more information.
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GLCS NUTRITION GUIDELINES.pdf
Check out this document to learn about the guidelines Grass Lake Community Schools is mandated to follow regarding food service meals, snacks, and treats.
