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Food Services
Kelly Bolton - Food Service Director829 S. Union Street
Grass Lake, Michigan 49240
517-867-5597
MAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS FOR FOOD SERVICES
Go to http://www.sendmoneytoschool.
com/ to make online payments to the Grass Lake Community Schools Food Services Department.
Announcement.... 5.13.22 NEWS From The Kitchens at Grass Lake Community Schools and Food Services Director Kelly Bolton....
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WILL AFFECT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT GRASS LAKE SCHOOLS FOR THE 2022/2023 SCHOOL YEAR! THE USDA FREE LUNCH WAIVER WILL END IN JUNE, 2022!
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR GRASS LAKE STUDENTS.....
UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL END ON JUNE 10, 2022. THIS MEANS GRASS LAKE SCHOOLS DISTRICT WILL NOT GET TO RUN A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM. THIS ALSO MEANS THAT LUNCH AND BREAKFAST WILL GO BACK TO FULL PAY ON AUGUST 24, 2022 UNLESS STUDENTS OR FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED BENEFITS.
WE ARE SAD THAT WE ARE NOT GOING TO SEE YOU OR YOUR STUDENTS SMILING FACES OVER THE SUMMER. WE WILL SEND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SITES THAT WILL HAVE SUMMER FEEDING SOON.
WE SURE HOPE YOUR STUDENTS WILL STILL BE EATING LUNCH WITH US NEXT YEAR! WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HAVE A PICNIC/COOKOUT DURING OUR BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TO WELCOME YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS BACK. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.
WE ARE ALSO ANNOUNCING A LUNCH CHANGE FOR MONDAY MAY 16, 2022. THIS WILL AFFECT ALL THREE BUILDINGS. WE WILL NOT BE SERVING PB&J UNCRUSTABLES POSSIBLY THROUGH THE REST OF MAY AND MAYBE JUNE DUE TO A SUPPLY SHORTAGE. WE HAVE A SHORT SUPPLY LEFT THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR OUR FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
EACH BUILDING MAY HAVE EXTRA CHOICES THAT THEY WILL SERVE AT LUNCH TIME AND THE STUDENTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DECIDE WHAT CHOICE THEY PREFER ON THESE DAYS. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND
UNDERSTANDING OF THESE SUPPLY CHALLENGES. NO CHANGES TO SPECIAL DIETARY MENUS.
Please be advised that the food chain supply is in high demand and we are experiencing shortages and out of stocks, so we may need to be flexible on lunch and breakfast choices. Please let your students know to pay attention to announcements and/or emails that may talk about an item change on any given day. Special Dietary menus already in place will be notified personally if we need to make a change to special menus.
Watch for our newsletters to keep up to date on Grass Lake Food Service. Thank you for your support by letting your students eat breakfast and hot lunch with our program.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Kelly Bolton
Food Service Director
Grass Lake Schools
kelly.bolton@grasslakeschools.com
517-867-5597
ATTENTION FAMILIES –
IMPORTANT FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION
(You may be surprised to learn that you qualify!)Go to https://bit.ly/3BylqeE to learn about the “Seamless Summer Option” of free food distribution at Grass Lake Community Schools. To become eligible for this program, families must complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application, and we are asking families to complete and submit the LunchApp.com online application.
Go to https://bit.ly/2UysM1e to apply for lunch 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/3eQ5cnl to access a confidential Free and Reduced Lunch application
Go to https://bit.ly/3eNPwkA to see income eligibility guidelines.
If you have further questions or need assistance, contact Grass Lake Community Schools Food Services Director Kelly Bolton at 517-867-5597.ATTENTION 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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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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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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"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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Grass Lake Community Schools K-12 Wellness Plan
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to update or modify their wellness policy, as appropriate. When wellness committees meet on a regular basis throughout the school year, an assessment plan should be used to ensure progress is being made on the district’s wellness policy and procedures. The provided file is the K-12 Wellness Plan for Grass Lake Community Schools.
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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.
