Nutrition Services
We know that morning routines can be hectic and many kids aren’t hungry when they wake up. That is exactly why we provide breakfast every morning in a way that allows all students to participate, even after the bell.
All FGSD elementary students will have access to breakfast upon arriving at school. If they arrive late, they can still grab a nutritious breakfast from one of our mobile carts that will be stationed in the halls and office to ensure that all students are able to get a free breakfast to start their day.
Breakfast at Neil Armstrong Middle School will continue to be offered via cart service that comes to each individual classroom and allows students to select their meal from the mobile cart after the bell. They have the opportunity during the first 15 minutes of class to eat breakfast with their classmates and get the fuel they need to be ready to learn. Teachers will begin lessons as usual.
Second Chance Breakfast will continue at FGHS where students will have a second opportunity to grab breakfast after their first period and then take it to eat in the classroom or during the long break. Second chance breakfast is ideal for students who are not hungry first thing in the morning.
There are many great things about our improved breakfast program. In addition to having access to a nutritious breakfast, eating with classmates every morning creates a community experience, and it takes pressure off parents and caretakers to provide breakfast in the morning. The No Kid Hungry Starts with Breakfast resource is a great way to find out more about the benefits of breakfast, including how kids who eat breakfast do better in math, miss fewer days of school, and are more likely to graduate high school than their peers who don’t eat breakfast regularly.
Amanda Krupp – Food Service Manager
[email protected]
503-359-8110 x 4524
Food & Nutrition Program Descriptions
MEAL OPTIONS / DAILY OFFERINGS
Mornings are rushed and we know your student doesn’t always have time to eat breakfast at home. We’ve got it covered with hot, fresh and delicious breakfast options that will jumpstart your student’s day. Does your student need a grab-and-go option? We have bagels, yogurt parfaits, cereal bars and fruit.
Lunch Program
When your student has good nutrition, they will perform better in school, and feel happier and be healthier. The school lunch program includes a range of offerings to ensure that your student has access to the nutritious meals they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
Student achievement starts with nutrition. Well-nourished students perform better in the classroom. Your child’s school cafeteria provides several options for both breakfast and lunch, so you are sure to find something that will keep your child fueled throughout the day. A school lunch consists of their choice of one entree, unlimited Garden Bar (fresh fruits and vegetables) and the choice of flavored non-fat,1% or skim milk. A School Breakfast consists of a student’s choice of one entree, unlimited fruit, and a choice of 1% or non-fat milk. All menus are posted on the district website and Elementary School menus are also available at the front office.
Parents can deposit money and view a student’s account history online at mymealtime.com. To add your child to your online account, please have your child’s student ID number. This can be obtained from your child’s school. There is a link to pay online on the school district’s website along with the menus. Money, in the form of cash or check, may be sent with your student to the school cafeteria and deposited into your child’s account. Parents must keep track of their child’s account.
While meal charging generally is not allowed, the district follows current Oregon Law, HB 3454, that specifies that when a student requests a meal during meal service, they shall receive a meal regardless of the ability to pay for meals. The cost and account balances of received meals are the responsibility of the parent or guardian and will follow students from year to year. Due to this, the district is unable to establish a charging limit for all accounts. Charging limits can be set by parents or guardians only. This can be done in writing and submitted to the School or the Nutrition Services Department. The District allows for the prepayment or payment of meals through mymealtime.com or the school.
Negative balances will be communicated to the parent or guardian via letter home, a phone call or email. We understand families have busy schedules and the District wants to make every effort to communicate with families about the status of their students' meal account balance. However, the District reserves the right to pursue collection of debt if debt goes unattended to.
Parents may apply at any time during the school year for Free or Reduced meals. Contact your school main office for an application or apply online from the district website.
Lunch Offerings
- A variety of healthy options including wholesome grains, local fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean meats
- A variety of low-fat and fat-free milk with every meal, including white and chocolate.
Special Dietary Needs
We take our student’s special dietary needs very seriously. Please contact the food services office to discuss your student’s special needs.Fern Hill, Cornelius Joseph Gale, and Echo Shaw are CEP schools and receive meals at no charge
@fgsd_nutritionservices
Ricky Carter
Food Service Director
503-359-8110 x4546
Amanda Krupp
Food Service Manager
503-359-8110 x4524
Office Manager
503-359-8110 x 4510