FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS – Expiring Eligibility

Students whose family qualified for this benefit last year will expire on October 8, unless a new qualifying application is submitted by this Friday, October 4.  Applications for free and reduced price meals are available on our website and were sent home on the first day of school.  Students of families who qualify are able to eat a free/reduced breakfast and lunch every day. New applications are always accepted, but there may be a break in eligibility if the October 4 deadline is not met. Once approved, eligibility remains in place for the remainder of the school year.  

OCTOBER FEATURES

• New Menu Item–Crispy Orange Chicken served with rice–October 1 (all schools)

• New Menu Item–Twin Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders–October 3 (all schools)

• National Taco Day–October 4 (all schools)

• Brunch for Lunch–French Toast Sticks with Sausage–October 9 (all schools)

• Lucky Tray Day (October 16) – Find a special marked tray and get your special prize. (Elementary schools) 

• New Menu Item–Chicken Parmesan served over pasta and sauce National Pasta Day–October 17 (all schools)

• National School Lunch Week (October 14 – 18) 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL SEEKS MEMBERS

The District’s Physical Activity and Nutrition Advisory Council (PANAC) serves as an advisory committee regarding student health issues, periodically reviewing and recommending changes to the District’s Student Wellness Policy. PANAC also serves as a Food Services Advisory Council providing students, parents/guardians, and staff the opportunity to provide feedback on the District’s Food Services Program.

PANAC continues currently looking for students, parents, and staff who may be interested in participating on the council this year.  This year's meetings are scheduled at 4:00 PM on 11/13/19, 2/12/20, and 4/22/20 at the Administration Center for Education.  Please contact Dr. Argot rargot@wssd.k12.pa.us  if you are interested in volunteering.

K12PAYMENT CENTER

For the 2019-2020 school year, K12PaymentCenter.com is using a new variable convenience fee based on the payment amount.  For payments up to $95 the convenience fee will remain at $1.95.  For payments over $95, the convenience fee will be 3.99%. Additionally, customers will eventually have the option of using electronic checks which will offer a convenience fee of $0.95 regardless of the amount paid.  Of note, West Shore School District does not receive any of these convenience fees. Cash (or preferably) checks made payable to West Shore Cafeteria Fund may be sent in with your child at no additional expense.

WHAT MAKES A MEAL?

West Shore participates in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs.  These programs require certain meal components be taken by the students in order for us to provide meals at the prices listed above.  For meals, we offer fruits, vegetables, meat (or meat alternatives), grain, and milk.  For breakfasts and lunch, students must take three items including at least one fruit or vegetable in order to purchase the regular meal. 

If students do not take the required items, cashiers will encourage them to take the necessary items before charging a la carte prices.  For more details about the meal components, please see our reimbursable breakfast and lunch information on the website.  The District is committed to providing healthy meal options for all students. Substitutions and modifications to meals can be made for students with disabling special dietary needs.  In order for these accommodations to be made, parents should return a completed Medical Plan of Care for School Food Service form (found online as one of our department documents), signed by a physician, to the school nurse or Food Services Department at the Administration Center.

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