Hamilton Middle School - Madison Metropolitan School District

General Information (continued)When riding a school bus as part of a field trip, students are expected to obey all rules governing schoolbus transportation (see “Bus Transportation”).Food & NutritionBreakfast and Lunch Program and SchedulesTHE MIDDLE SCHOOL EATERYStudents who eat lunch at school have a choice of three different ala carte items plus variousnutritional snacks. The menu is posted in various locations at school, published in The WisconsinState Journal, and can be seen on cable TV, Channel 97. Students can purchase food with cashor use their ID card to access money previously deposited into their lunch account. Studentswho lose their ID card must purchase a replacement (cost $5.00). Deposits into student accountscan be made at registration or any school day. Students will not be allowed to use their accountsuntil money is deposited. Payment by check is preferred. Families can obtain an account historyshowing deposits and purchases for students who use their ID card by calling the kitchen manager.Account histories are not available for students who pay cash at lunch.The cost of USDA lunch is $2.90 and reduced lunch is 40 cents. Milk can also be purchased for 50cents a carton. Students eligible for free/reduced lunch who do not take the USDA lunch will haveto pay for milk. Ala carte and snack prices vary. Families eligible for free/reduced lunches mustcomplete an application during registration. One application per family is necessary. Please listall family members. An updated application must be completed by the family during the schoolyear if your income changes.For Additional Information, please visit our website at www.foodsvcweb.madison.k12.wi.usDear Parents & Guardians,The MMSD Food & Nutrition Department welcomes you to the 2011-2012 school year. We are eager toprovide your family with healthy and nutritious options for Breakfast and Lunch at all of our Elementary,Middle and High Schools. We strive to meet nutritional requirements as well as cater to the likes of youngchildren.As your child progresses into Middle and High School, they will have more selections for their mealchoices. All of our menus in the USDA Breakfast and USDA Lunch programs are designed to meetnutritional standards. Each menu is analyzed to ensure it meets 8 specific nutritional targets. Five differentvitamins and minerals are analyzed as well as monitoring the fat content, providing no more than 30% ofthe calories from fat, while no more than 10% of the calories come from saturated fats. There are specificguidelines for calorie ranges for each of the different menus we offer. Meeting the above mentionedguidelines ensures that our meals provide students with one third of their dietary requirements for lunchand one fourth for breakfast. Studies have shown that eating balanced meals, in combination with physicalactivity, will help with child development. What better way to establish healthy eating patterns than as aparticipant of our meal programs!Sincerely,Your FAN TeamOur Food & Nutrition Program Serves…NutritionValueQualitySafe FoodConvenience~Feeding Appetites for LearningFood SafetyMMSD Food & Nutrition Department operates under regulations from the FDA Food Code, the State ofWisconsin Food Code and the Public Health Department. We are committed to providing safe food for ourcustomers at every step of our process including standards for ordering, receiving, storage, preparation,cooking and serving. Each school and our central kitchen are inspected twice a school year by PublicHealth Madison Dane County.All school sites as well as the Food Production Center operate under comprehensive written “School FoodSafety” plans. Plans are based on the principals of HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points), asystematic preventive approach to food safety.Our FAN Team includes a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure that the 20,000 plus meals served dailyare served safely. All of our staff receives initial and on-going training using the National RestaurantAssociation’s “ServSafe” Food Safety Course materials.Breakfast ProgramAll schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District offer breakfast daily. Breakfast is served 15 ~ 20minutes prior to the start of the school day. A school breakfast generally consists of milk, fresh fruit or100% fruit juice, and anentrée that includes grains and/or a protein source. Families may qualify for free breakfast as determinedby their financial situation. For more information, please see the section on Free & Reduced Meals.Please note: USDA regulations require that we serve a complete meal. Individual items, such as milk, cannot be provided free to supplement a meal from home.Lunch ProgramLunch is available daily at all of the Madison Metropolitan Schools. Serving times vary per location.Lunches consist of a milk, entrée containing protein and whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Our NutritionTeam is constantly searching for different and healthy choices to offer our students. We are committed tooffering meals that are both great tasting and nutritious. Families may qualify for free lunch as determinedby their financial situation. For more information, please see the section on Free & Reduced Meals.Please note: USDA regulations require that we serve a complete meal. Individual items, such as milk, cannot be provided free to supplement a meal from home.Lunches To GoLet us help with Field Trips with our ‘Lunches To Go’. Cold lunches are available and may be orderedahead and sent to your child’s school. For more information, please go to our website and check out ourMenus.Free and Reduced Price Meal InformationThe Madison Metropolitan School District participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals.To apply for Free and Reduced price meals please complete either:A paper application available at registrationorAn online application at http://lunchapp.madison.k12.wi.us.19