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The St. Matthew Food Service Program uses a computerized cashiering system. The system uses a bar code assigned to each student and a scanner, much like those found in grocery stores. Every student will have a bar code regardless of participation in the school meal programs. Any amount of money can be put into your account. The money value of each meal purchased in the cafeteria will be deducted from your account. When there is less than $10.00 in an account the automatic system will begin generating a report notifying you of the balance. This is done 2 different ways. First, an automatic e-mail is sent to an address you have provided. Secondly, a notice when the balance has reached $5 or below, is sent home with the student. Students on free or reduced meals – the computer will “know” your status. You simply go through the line as always. If you want to use your account to purchase the ‘seconds on main dish or milk’, you must put money into your account to use only for those items. The price of lunch is currently $2.35 and breakfast is $1.60. If you choose to send a lunch from home, your student may purchase milk for $.50. Accounts can be used for breakfast, lunch and milk.
Civil Rights in Iowa Child Nutrition Programs
It is the policy of St. Matthew School not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by St. Matthew School, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission , Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: http:// www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html.
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St. Matthew School receives Gold Award for USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge
DES MOINES, Iowa – St. Matthew School received today a prestigious Gold Award from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) HealthierUS School Challenge program. Administered by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the program recognizes schools that are creating healthy environments by promoting excellence in nutrition and physical activity.
“I congratulate the students and staff at St. Matthew for their leadership in health and wellness,” said Iowa Department of Education Director Judy Jeffrey. “The Department’s Bureau of Nutrition, Health, and Transportation Services salutes the school’s efforts to add more whole grain foods to the lunch menu.” The Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Nutrition, Health, and Transportation Services helped verify the data submitted by the school for the program. In addition, the Bureau oversees the National School Lunch Program for schools in the state of Iowa.
To qualify for Gold awards, St. Matthew School Food Service Manager submitted a detailed application documenting adherence to the HealthierUS School Challenge criteria for their lunch menus, nutrition education, opportunities for physical activity and guidelines for foods and beverages sold outside of the National School Lunch Program. The school also maintained an average daily participation in the lunch program of 88 percent for the qualifying month. By meeting these required standards of excellence, St. Matthew School is enhancing both their students’ health and setting the stage for better academic performance.
St. Matthew School has made significant nutritional changes to the school lunch menu, including development of several whole grain items. In addition, the food service directors conducts a nutritional analysis of school lunch and breakfast menus to ensure that they meet and exceed the national standards every week. Other changes include healthier snacks and recess before lunch.
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The Iowa Department of Education works with the State of Iowa Board of Education to provide oversight, supervision and support for the state education system, which includes public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges and teacher preparation programs. The department is committed to high levels of learning, achievement and performance for all students, so they will become successful members of their community and the workforce.
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