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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
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Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
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FRIDAY
Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
ScHOOl HOlIDAY
6 Dog Corn
Fiestada Mashed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baja Salad Gelatin w/ Fruit Wheat Roll
Sept. 1
Chicken Eggroll Cucumber Slices Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
Fuel Up to Play Lasagna Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Ranchero Beans Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Apricots Wheat Roll
Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas Wheat Roll
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Fresh Apple Slices
Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Black Beans Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
Early Release Middle School
Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
Early Release Elementary School Sack Lunch Offered
Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
Try Fish Nuggets Somethin Cole Slaw g New! Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad DRiED BANANA CHiPS Wheat Roll
16 Favorites Culinary
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Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
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Swedish Meatballs & Rice Sweet Corn Black-eyed Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Grapes Wheat Roll
Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad, Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
27Dog Corn
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Fuel Up to Play Lasagna Mashed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baja Salad, Gelatin w/ Fruit Wheat Roll
MONDAY Breakfast Pizza Colby Cheese Omelet Breakfast Pizza Colby Cheese Omelet Belgian Waffles
Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
TUESDAY Egg & Cheese Burrito French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit Egg & Cheese Burrito French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit
Scrambled Eggs & Sausage Pattie, Hash Brown Potatoes Fruit Salad w/ Berries, Pancakes
30 Hoops Chicken
Hamburger Onion Rings, Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas, Wheat Roll
Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cup FRIDAY Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites
Aug. 22-26 Aug. 29-Sept. 2 Sept.5-9 Sept. 12-16 Sept. 19-23 Sept. 26-30 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
WEDNESDAY Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick
THURSDAY Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
TUESDAY
Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
THURSDAY
Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
FRIDAY
Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
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ScHOOl HOlIDAY
11 Dog Corn
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Try Somethin Cole Slaw g New! WiNTER SqUASH Apple & Cranberry Salad Grapefruit Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorite Meatball Sub Sandwich Sweet Corn Black-eyed Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Pineapple Wheat Roll
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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
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Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
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Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
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Fuel Up To Play Lasagna Fiestada Mashed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baja Salad Gelatin w/Fruit Wheat Roll
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Cucumber Slices Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
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Happy Ham Crazy Carrots Great Grapes & Bananas Whole Wheat Roll
Menu by Ashley McKillop Bransford Elementary
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Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas Wheat Roll
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Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
Winter Squash
NEED A JOB? Work while your children are in school. Fill out an application at the Administration Building.
FRIDAY Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll
Oct. 3-7 Oct. 10-14 Oct. 17-21 Oct. 24-28 Oct. 31 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
WEDNESDAY Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
THURSDAY Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
THURSDAY
Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
FRIDAY
Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Try Somethin BELL PEPPERS g New! Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad Grapefruit Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorite Swedish Meatballs & Rice Sweet Corn Black-eye Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Pear Wheat Roll
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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Onion Rings Steamed Broccoli Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
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thanksgiving Feast
Turkey & Dressing Corn Dog Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Cranberry Sauce Fruit Salad Apple Cobbler Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorites Breaded Beef Strips Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Mixed Vegetables Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
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Fuel Up To Play Lasagna Corn Dog Mashed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baja Salad Gelatin w/ Fruit Wheat Roll
MONDAY Belgian Waffles Breakfast Pizza Colby Cheese Omelet
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Cucumber Slices Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
Nov. 1-4 Nov. 7-11 Nov. 14-18 Nov. 21-25 Nov. 28-30 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
TUESDAY French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit Egg & Cheese Burrito Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich
THURSDAY Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes -
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas Wheat Roll
Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cup Wheat Roll Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
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Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Chicken Spaghetti Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Try Somethin Cole Slaw g New! Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad POMEGRANATE JUiCE Wheat Roll
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Chicken Tenders Culinary Favorites Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day
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Pomegranate Juice
Dec. 1-2 Dec. 5-9 Dec. 12-16 Dec. 19-23 Dec. 26-30 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
THURSDAY Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes -
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Veggie of the Day Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
TUESDAY
All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Veggie of the Day Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
THURSDAY
Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
FRIDAY
Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
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Shrimp Poppers Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Fruit of the Day Wheat Roll
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ScHOOl HOlIDAY
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ScHOOl HOlIDAY
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Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Veggie of the Day Apricots
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Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
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Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
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Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Chicken Spaghetti Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Try Fish Nuggets Somethin Cole Slaw g New! SNOW PEAS Apple & Cranberry Salad Grapefruit Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorite Meatball Sub Sandwich Sweet Corn Black-eye Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Clementine Wheat Roll
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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
MONDAY Colby Cheese Omelet Belgian Waffles Colby Cheese Omelet Belgian Waffles TUESDAY French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit
Snow Peas
NEED A JOB? Work while your children are in school. Fill out an application at the Administration Building.
Jan. 2-6 Jan. 9-13 Jan. 16-20 Jan. 23-27 Jan. 30-31 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Belgian Waffles
THURSDAY Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes Chicken on a Biscuit
FRIDAY Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
Early Release Middle School 7 Up to PlayNo Lunch Offered 8 Pepperoni Pan Pizza Fuel Lasagna
THURSDAY
Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
FRIDAY
Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
Corn Dog Mashed Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baja Salad Gelatin w/ Fruit Wheat Roll
Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
Sensational Sloppy Joe Grinning Green Beans Bodacious Bananas Roly-Poly Roll
Menu by Sara Hickey Colleyville Elementary
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Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Fruit of the Day Wheat Roll
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Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
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Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
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Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Kiwi & Pineapple
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Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
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ScHOOl HOlIDAY
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ScHOOl HOlIDAY
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Baked Veggie Sticks Veggie of the Day Rosy Applesauce
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Cole Slaw Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad Try kiWi FRUiT Somethin g Wheat Roll New
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Culinary Favorite Swedish Meatballs & Rice Sweet Corn Black-eye Peas BLT Chopped Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
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All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
Kiwi Fruit
Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cup MONDAY Breakfast Pizza Colby Cheese Omelet Breakfast Pizza TUESDAY Egg & Cheese Burrito French Toast Sticks Egg & Cheese Burrito WEDNESDAY Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich THURSDAY Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast FRIDAY Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites
Feb. 1-3 Feb. 6-10 Feb. 13-17 Feb. 20-24 Feb. 27-29 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Tomato Juice
THURSDAY
Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
FRIDAY
Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
Chicken Hoops Culinary Favorites Onion Rings Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Wheat Roll
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Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Veggie of the Day Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
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Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Veggie of the Day Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
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Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
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Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Chicken Spaghetti Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Rosy Applesauce
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Fruit Cocktail
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Cole Slaw Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad Grapefruit Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
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Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cup Mar. 1-2 Mar. 5-9 Mar. 12-16 Mar. 19-23 Mar. 26-29 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals MONDAY Colby Cheese Omelet Morning Sausage Roll Breakfast Pizza TUESDAY Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Chicken on a Biscuit Egg & Cheese Burrito
Culinary Favorite Meatball Sub Sandwich Sweet Corn Black-eye Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Strawberries Wheat Roll
FRIDAY Morning Sausage Roll Breakfast Pizza Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll
THURSDAY Boiled Egg w/Cheesestick Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Boiled Egg w/Cheesestick
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
TUESDAY
All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
THURSDAY
Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
FRIDAY
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
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Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas Wheat Roll
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Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
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Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Apricots Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Fresh Sherbet
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Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Try Sweet Potato Puffs Someth ing MUSHROOMS New! Kiwi & Pineapple
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Earth Day Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Green Apples Wheat Roll
Celebrate
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Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Cucumbers & Apples Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Chicken Spaghetti Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Roasted Cauliflower Baja Salad Fruit of the Day
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Fresh Vegetable Cup Caesar Salad Strawberries & Bananas
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Cole Slaw Green Peas Apple & Cranberry Salad Grapefruit Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorite Swedish Meatballs & Rice Sweet Corn Black-eye Peas BLT Chopped Salad Fresh Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
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Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Garden Salad Chilled Peaches Wheat Roll
MONDAY Colby Cheese Omelet Belgian Waffles Breakfast Pizza Colby Cheese Omelet Belgian Waffles TUESDAY French Toast Sticks Chicken on a Biscuit French Toast Stick Egg & Cheese Burrito
Mushrooms
Apr. 2-6 Apr. 9-13 Apr. 16-20 Apr. 23-27 Apr. 30 A choice of non-fat white, chocolate or strawberry milk is offered at all meals
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich
THURSDAY Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
MONDAY
Nectarine
TUESDAY
All American Wrap Pot Roast w/Gravy Baked Okra Corn on the Cob Baja Salad Orange Smiles Wheat Roll
WEDNESDAY
Cheese Pan Pizza Chef Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Baby Carrots w/Ranch Dip Pineapple & Cherries Wheat Roll
THURSDAY
Crispy Tacos Sweet & Sour Chicken Black Beans Mixed Vegetables Apple & Cranberry Salad Chilled Pears
FRIDAY
Chicken Pot Pie Breaded Beef Strips Smiley Potatoes Parmesan Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Fruit Sherbet
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Roasted Chicken Tomato Soup Crispy Green Beans Garden Salad Fruit Cocktail Wheat Roll
Pepperoni Pan Pizza Chicken Eggroll Lima Beans Roasted Carrots w/ Oregano Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
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Chicken Hoops Hamburger Onion Rings Cherry Tomatoes BLT Chopped Salad Bananas Wheat Roll
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Baked Chips w/Cheese Sauce Salisbury Steak Ranchero Beans Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower Garden Salad Mandarin Oranges & Cherries
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Turkey & Rice Shrimp Poppers Seasoned Zucchini Baby Carrots & Ranch Dip Baja Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Roll
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Cheese Pan Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wrap Seasoned Green Beans Celery Sticks Caesar Salad Apricots
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Chicken Salad Pita Mac & Cheese Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Puffs Apple & Cranberry Salad Try NECTARiNE
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Somethin g New!
Meatloaf Chicken Crispito Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Lemon Zest Broccoli BLT Chopped Salad Spiced Apples Wheat Roll
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Yogurt Combo Spicy Chicken Sandwich Baked Veggie Sticks Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Spinach Blueberries & Cream
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Chicken Spaghetti Mini Slider Burgers Orange Glazed Carrots Smiley Potatoes Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day
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Pepperoni Pan Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sub Yellow Squash Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day
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Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce Fish Nuggets Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Green Peas Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Wheat Roll
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Culinary Favorite Meatball Sub Sandwich Sweet Corn Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Wheat Roll
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Early Release Elementary Sack Lunch Offered Early Release Middle No Lunch Offered
June 1
WEDNESDAY Pancake on a Stick Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Sunrise Sandwich Pancake on a Stick Breakfast Favorites
THURSDAY Whole Wheat Pancakes Texas Cheese Toast Egg & Cheese Biscuit Texas Cheese Toast Breakfast Favorites
FRIDAY Breakfast Favorites Morning Sausage Roll Fruit Frudel Breakfast Favorites Breakfast Favorites
Baked Potato and Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich offered daily. Menu is subject to change without notice due to availability.
GCISD participates in the National School Lunch Program and receives reimbursement and donated commodities for each lunch served. In return, the district must serve meals that meet meal pattern requirements. GCISD selected the traditional food based meal pattern. Lunch consists of five components: meat or meat alternate fruit vegetable bread or bread alternate milk It is strongly recommended that students take all five components (a complete lunch) for optimal nutrition. A complete lunch consists of 1 Entre, 1 or 2 servings of fruit or vegetable (no duplicates), 1 bread serving, and pint of milk. However, students must select at least three of the five components for the meal to be counted as a reimbursable meal. Keep in mind, students may choose fewer than three items, but these will be charged on an a la carte basis. GCISD utilizes the Offer vs. Serve as a serving method in order to allow students the flexibility of choosing their meal. A choice of White Milk, Chocolate or Strawberry Milk is offered at all meals. All are non-fat.
Classroom birthday celebrations may not be served in the cafeteria where meals from the Nutrition Services Department are being served and consumed. Birthday celebrations must take place in the classroom or in the cafeteria after all meals have been served. See your principal for campus guidelines.
Nutrition Services maintains accountability standards with a computerized system by Nutrikids. Students may prepay for meals for any number of days in advance before school or during meals. Once your child is enrolled in school and has received his or her 6-digit ID number, you may prepay for meals at the school cafeteria with a check, cash or online with a credit card. Visit the Nutrition Services website for instructions for credit card online prepayments at www.gcisd-k12.org. Students receive a 4-digit meal code which allows them to access their account. Purchases of breakfast, lunch, or a la carte items are deducted from the account when the student uses his or her meal code. The computer keeps a comprehensive record of prepayments, daily purchases and charges. Parents can access student account information including transactions and payments at www. mynutrikids.com. This information is password protected. Each student has his or her own meal account. Meal codes are confidential and should not be shared. Discrepancies in student accounts need to be reported to the Nutrition Services Department immediately. Refunds or account adjustments will only be considered within the last 30 operating days from the date the discrepancy is reported.
You will need to monitor your childs meal account to ensure that they always have a positive balance. Students who do not have a positive balance will only be allowed to charge a school meal. The following procedures will be used to notify you of your childs balance. A stamped NEEDS MEAL MONEY on the back of the hand indicates approximately two days meal allowance remaining. The ink is nontoxic and will wash off. (You may choose NOT to have your childs hand stamped by indicating this on the Note on Meal Account Form available on the district website) Cafeteria Managers will send home a note when the students account has approximately one days meal allowance remaining. Cafeteria Managers will send home a second note when the students account has a negative balance. After the third notice, if payment has not been received, you may receive a phone call from a Nutrition Services staff member inquiring about payment. Please Note: Until your childs information is downloaded into the Nutrikids software system, your childs account will not be accessible for prepayments and you will need to send meal money on a daily basis.
The district follows the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines regarding Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. For detailed information visit www.squaremeals.com. These foods may not be served at school: All carbonated beverages Frozen water ices Sweetened waters Chewing gum Candy coated popcorn Certain candy (hard candy, jellies and gummies, marshmallow candies, fondant, licorice, spun sugar candy) These items may not be served at school parties unless designated as one of the three exemption days determined by the campus for a specific celebration. Please check with your childs teacher to determine which holidays will be celebrated. Students may bring these items in their lunch, but they may not distribute or share items designated as Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value with other students.
Checks must have the following: 1. A pre-printed name and address (no temporary checks accepted) 2. The current date 3. Written to the name of the school cafeteria or Nutrition Services 4. The students name or 6 digit student ID number written in the memo section
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In the event that a check written to Nutrition Services is returned unpaid by your bank, GCISD or its agent will redeposit your check electronically. NSF checks are sent to Check Smart Recovery to be processed on behalf of the District to collect the unpaid amount and returned check fee(s). You may contact Check Smart at 1-888-851-6634 to remedy this matter.
Benefits of eating Breakfast! Eating breakfast can help improve math, reading, and
standardized test scores. Children who eat breakfast are more likely to behave better in school and get along with their peers than those who do not. Breakfast helps children pay attention, perform problemsolving tasks, and improves memory. By eating breakfast, students get more of important nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, dietary fiber, folate and protein. Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast on a regular basis are less likely to be overweight. Eating breakfast as a child is important for establishing healthy habits for later in life. What you eat for breakfast can have an impact on learning. One study showed that eating breakfast food high in fiber and low in sugar for breakfast helped students sustain the cognitive effects of breakfast. School Breakfast provides the recommended amounts of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C for the day.
Source: www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/expansion/benefitsbreakfast.pdf
Visit the district website at www.gcisd-k12.org throughout the year for additional information from Nutrition Services. We look forward to serving your child this school year.
ElEMENTARY ScHOOlS
Early release Days
Lunch will be served on Early Release Days. September 21 September 22 December 16 May 9 May 10 May 31 June 1 (Depending on weather make-up)
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Cannon Elementary 1300 West College Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251-5679 Colleyville Elementary 5911 Pleasant Run Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 305-4932
Menu pricing
All items are not available daily, check with your local cafeteria.
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Graham Crackers ................... $0.40 Goldfish Crackers................... $0.40 Animal Crackers..................... $0.40 Assorted Cookies ................... $0.40 Mini Ice Cream ...................... $0.40 Baked Chips........................... $0.65 Gold Fish Graham Crackers .... $0.65 Pudding Cups ........................ $0.65 Yogurt & Gogurt .................... $0.65 100 Calorie Snacks ................ $0.65 Cereal Bars ............................ $0.65 Boiled Egg ............................. $0.65 Big Pickle ............................... $0.65 Fruit Sherbet Cup................... $0.75 Fresh Fruit Cup ...................... $1.00 Yogurt Parfait ........................ $1.00 Yogurt & Fruit Smoothie ........ $1.00
BREAkFAST
Breakfast ............................... $1.00 Reduced-Price Breakfast ......... $0.30 Breakfast Entree. .................... $0.75
LUNCH
Lunch .................................... $2.05 Reduced-Price Lunch .............. $0.40 Entre Only ............................ $1.75 Fruit or Vegetable .................. $0.75 Extra Bread ............................ $0.40
BEvERAGES
Breakfast Juice 100% (4 oz.) .. $0.50 Fruit Juice 100% (4.33 oz.) .... $0.60 Milk (8 oz.) ............................ $0.65 Bottled Water (16.9 oz) .......... $0.75 Fruit Juice 100% (6 oz) .......... $0.75
OTHER
Breakfast, Adult/Guest ........... $1.50 Lunch, Adult/Guest ................ $3.00
MIDDlE ScHOOlS
Early release Days
No lunch served on early release days. September 20 January 12 January 13 February 7 May 30 May 31 June 1 (Depending on weather make-up) BREAkFAST
All items are not available daily, check with your local cafeteria. Breakfast ..................................... $1.00 Graham Crackers .................................$0.40 Reduced-Breakfast ....................... $0.30 Goldfish Crackers.................................$0.40 Breakfast Entrees. ........................ $0.75 Animal Crackers ...................................$0.40 Cheese Sauce or Gravy ........................$0.50 LUNCH Baked Chips .........................................$0.65 Lunch .......................................... $2.30 Gold Fish Graham Crackers .................$0.65 Reduced-Lunch ............................ $0.40 Pudding Cups.......................................$0.65 Entre Only .................................. $1.80 Yogurt & Gogurt ..................................$0.65 Fruit or Vegetable ........................ $0.75 100 Calorie Snacks ..............................$0.65 Extra Bread .................................. $0.40 Cereal Bars ...........................................$0.65 Boiled Egg ............................................$0.65 Big Pickle ..............................................$0.65 BEvERAGES Soy Milk....................................... $1.75 Assorted Cookies (2 each) ...................$0.80 Lemonade.................................... $1.50 Fruit Sherbet Cup .................................$0.75 Pint Milk ...................................... $1.25 Yogurt & Fruit Smoothie ......................$1.00 Fruit 100% Juice (Pint) ................. $1.25 Yogurt Parfait .......................................$1.00 V8 Vegetable Juice ....................... $1.25 Onion Rings..........................................$1.00 Water & Gatorade ....................... $1.00 French Fries (available MWF)................$1.00 Organic Sweet Tea (Can) .............. $1.00 Ice Cream .............................................$0.75 Canned Drinks (non-carbonated) . $0.85 Fresh Fruit Cup .....................................$1.50 Fruit Chiller .................................. $0.75 CiCis Pizza............................................$1.80 Fruit Juice 100% (6 oz) ................ $0.75 Assorted Sandwiches ...........................$1.80 Fruit Juice 100% (4.33 oz) ........... $0.60 Assorted Hot Entrees ...........................$1.80 Milk (8 oz) ................................... $0.65 Garlic Cheese Bread w/Sauce ..............$1.80 Breakfast Juice 100% (4 oz) ......... $0.50 Cheese Sticks (4 each)..........................$1.80 Brewed Tea .................................. $0.35 Cheese Nachos ....................................$1.80 7 Round Pizza ....................................$2.00 Premium Chicken Nuggets .................$3.00 OTHER Breakfast, Adult/Guest ................. $1.50 Chicken Strips w/Roll ...........................$3.00 Lunch, Adult/Guest ...................... $3.00 Assorted Baskets ..................................$3.00 Chicken Sandwich ...............................$3.00
Menu pricing
Chicken Spaghetti: Whole-grain spaghetti pasta baked in cream of chicken soup with chicken, carrots and peas. Crispy Tacos: Taco meat made from ground turkey meat. Served in two crunchy corn tortillas with optional cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Roasted Chicken: Oven-roasted chicken glazed and cooked to a golden brown. Salisbury Steak: Flame-broiled beef pattie made from reduced fat ground beef and served with low-fat gravy. Shrimp Poppers: Shrimp breaded in a wheat flour crust. Spicy Chicken Sandwich: A whole-grain breaded spicy chicken patty on a whole wheat bun. Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich: A peanut-free alternative to traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Made with sunflower seed spread and grape jelly on whole wheat bread. Swedish Meatballs: Deluxe reduced fat meatballs in a cream of mushroom and lowfat sour cream sauce. Served with whole-grain brown rice. Sweet & Sour Chicken: Whole-grain chicken nuggets coasted in tasty sweet and sour sauce. Whole-grain brown rice and mixed vegetables available on the side. Turkey & Cheese Sub: Extra lean sliced turkey meat and low-fat cheese served on a fresh prepared bun. Turkey & Rice: All white meat turkey breast, sauted in a creamy sauce and served over brown rice. Yogurt Combo: Reduced-sugar yogurt served with a boiled egg or mozzarella string cheese. You can add a fruit, vegetable, and bread to make it a complete meal.
Culinary Favorites: See your school cafeteria manager for the special of the day. Corn Dog: Turkey frank dipped in a whole-grain batter and served on a stick. Fiestada: Mexican-style beef pizza on an enriched grain crust. Fish Nuggets: Crunchy Pollock fish nuggets in a wheat crust. Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A toasty reduced-fat cheese sandwich on wheat bread. Hamburger: Flame-broiled beef pattie on a whole wheat bun. Lettuce, tomato and pickle slices served on the side. Hot Dog: Turkey frank served on a whole wheat bun. Fuel Up to Play 60 Lasagna: Layers of pasta, turkey meat sauce, and a trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. Recipe developed by the Fuel of to Play 60 team at Grapevine Middle School! Macaroni & Cheese: Whole-grain elbow pasta cooked in reduced-fat cheese sauce. Meatloaf: A home-style favorite! Seasoned lean ground beef is baked and sliced. Mini Slider Burgers: Lean beef burgers on wheat buns. Mini-sized, so you get two. Pepperoni Pan Pizza: A pizza with thick wheat crust, 100% part-skim mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and topped with turkey pepperoni. Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce: Whole-grain penne pasta served with turkey meat sauce. Pot Roast w/Gravy: Slow roasted turkey meat that is boneless, skinless, and seasoned to perfection!
Salads Apple & Cranberry Salad: Diced apple and dried cranberries mixed with romaine and iceberg lettuce. Baja Salad: Corn, diced cucumber, tomatoes and black olives on a bed of romaine and iceberg lettuce. BLT Chopped Salad: Turkey bacon, chopped lettuce, and cherry tomatoes with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Caesar Salad: Parmesan cheese and croutons tossed with romaine lettuce. Garden Salad: A garden full of lettuce with carrots, tomatoes, celery and other seasonally fresh vegetables.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Child Nutrition Program Note on Meal Account Form 2011-2012
MeAl resTrIcTIoNs
Restrictions may be placed on your childs meal account, please complete this form and return it to the cafeteria manager. This form does not need to be completed if no restrictions are required. Forms will be kept on file for the 2011-2012 school year. Please complete one form per child. School _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name of student _______________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian_________________________ Email Address __________________________________________ Phone number________________________________ Date ____________________________________________
Food AllergIes
Food allergies that result in severe, lifethreatening (anaphylactic) reactions are considered a disability and an appropriate prescribed food substitution will be made with a licensed physicians assessment. All other food allergies, intolerances, and preferences not considered life-threatening are not identified as a disability under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Part B of IDEA. The Child Nutrition department may make food substitutions, at their discretion, for individual children who do not have a disability but who are medically certified as having a special medical or dietary need. A medical statement must be submitted and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
(Texas Department of Agriculture, September 2010)
Elementary cafeteria selections are categorized as tray items, extras, beverages or snacks. Tray items consist of an entre up to 2 sides, bread and milk. Additional items purchased from the tray line are considered extras (fruit, vegetables, bread, entrees & milk). The remaining items available for purchase are considered snacks (chips, ice cream, cookies, etc.) or beverages (water, 100% juice).
If you would like to restrict the purchase of specific items, check the appropriate box:
ITeM resTrIcTIoN
Tray Only This will prevent your child from purchasing, extras, snacks and beverages. No Beverages/Extras OK This will allow your child to purchase extra entrees and sides from the tray line but will restrict them from purchasing beverages. No Snacks/Extras OK This will allow your child to purchase extra entrees and sides from the tray line but will restrict them from purchasing snacks. Snack on M T W Th F Only Circle the day(s) of the week you wish to allow the purchase of snacks. Food Allergy Please list what food(s) your child is allergic to:________________________ In order to make a meal substitution a doctors note must be attached. Other ________________________
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Las escuelas primarias se categorisan por solo servir platos de comida , extras, bebidas y meriendas. El plato de comida consiste en una option de carne, una fruta, un vegetal , leche y pan, alguna otra comida adicional se le cobrara extra tales como fruta, vegetal, carnes, pan o leche. El resto de las comidas son consideradas meriendas como (papitas,helados y galletas etc) o bebidas (agua o Jugo 100%).
resTrIccIoNes de coMIdAs
Slo plato de comida. Esto le previene a su hijo que compre meriendas. No bebidas extras Ok. esto le permitira a su hijo comprar extra comida pero lo restringira de compar bebidas. No meriendas extras Ok. esto le permitira a su hijo comprar extra comida pero lo restringira de compar meriendas. Meriendas solamente L M Mi J V- marque con un circulo el (los) dias de la semana que usted permita la compra de meriendas. Allergias a las comidas - por favor indique a que comidas es allergico su hijo(a) _________________________ para hacer una sustitucion de comida debe anexar un certificado medico. Otros ________________________
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
october Squash
Squash was one of the Three Sisters planted by Native Americans. The Three Sisters were the three main native crop plants: maize (corn), beans, and squash. Squash can be served fresh and cooked. Winter squashes (such as butternut, Hubbard, buttercup, ambercup, acorn, spaghetti squash and pumpkin) are harvested at maturity, generally the end of summer, cured to further harden the skin, and stored in a cool place for eating later. They generally require longer cooking time than summer squashes.
The kiwi fruit, often shortened to kiwi in many parts of the world, is an edible berry. The Chinese are credited with growing the first kiwi fruit, which were called Chinese gooseberries. Most kiwi are oval, and about the size of a large hens egg. Kiwi has a fibrous, dull brown-green skin and bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny, black, edible seeds. The fruit has a soft texture and a unique flavor, and today is a commercial crop in several countries, mainly in Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, Chili and China. Kiwi fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and potassium.
In 1492, Columbus and his explorers discovered sweet and hot peppers in the West Indies and took samples back to Europe. Peppers quickly became popular in Europe, where they were eaten whole, made into spices and used as condiments. Peppers are still used in these ways today. Bell Peppers are sometimes called sweet peppers and can be green, red, yellow, or orange. Green peppers are less sweet and slightly more bitter than red, yellow or orange peppers.
Tomato juice is a juice made from tomatoes. Tomato juice was first served as a beverage in 1917 by Edgar Berman at a hotel in Indiana because he ran out of orange juice and needed a quick substitute. Tomato juice contains the antioxidant lycopene. Scientific studies have suggested that lycopene consumption may protect against certain cancers and heart disease.
April Mushrooms
The pomegranate fruit is actually a large berry, between the size of lemon and a grapefruit, with a rounded hexagonal shape. The pomegranate has thick reddish skin and around 600 seeds in each fruit! Pomegranates can be made into juice which can be very sweet or sour. Pomegranate juice is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium and antioxidants. Scientists are studying pomegranates for its cancer-fighting and heart health benefits.
A mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Many species of mushrooms seemingly appear overnight, growing or expanding rapidly. This phenomenon is the source of several common expressions in the English language including to mushroom or mushrooming (expanding rapidly in size or scope) and to pop up like a mushroom (to appear unexpectedly and quickly). Raw dietary mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, such as riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. They are also a good source of selenium, copper and potassium. The white button mushroom is an edible variety grown on farms -- it is the most common commercially grown mushroom and is safe to eat.
May/June Nectarine
The snow pea is a legume. It is a variety of pea eaten whole in its pod while still unripe. The name may come from their tendency to grow at the end of winter, just before the last spring freeze; in fact, snow peas can be covered with snow but still keep growing well. Snow peas are a great crop for the soil. They provide nitrogen to the garden and help other plants grow well. Snow peas are good for people, too! They provide vitamins A and C, iron and potassium.
Nectarines are similar to peaches. The best way to identify peaches from nectarines is the fuzz. Peaches have a fuzzy skin, but nectarines lack fuzz. Nectarines, like peaches, most likely originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and were cultivated in ancient Persia, Greece and Rome. They were grown in Great Britain in the late 16th or early 17th centuries, and were introduced to America by the Spanish. Today, California grows over 95% of the nectarines produced in the United States. The word nectarine means sweet as nectar, and this is likely the origin of the name.
5800 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Director, Julie Telesca, SNS, CTSBS Dietitian, Amy Tramm, MS, RD, LD Calendar/Menu design by Catfish Designs www.catfishdesigns.com
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.