August 16, 2010

 

Cranston Public School Parents:

 

Welcome Back

 

This school year is sure to be filled with fun and excitement at Cranston Public Schools.  Sodexo is proud to partner with your school district to provide nutritious meals for your children.  Our unique approach provides students with a variety of healthy menu choices designed specifically to satisfy their taste preferences.  Each of us at Sodexo is truly committed to “making every day a better day” for the children we serve. Your dedicated management team consists of Lynne Conca, General Manager; Aaron Lenart, Production Manager and Nick Terrizzi, Food Service Manger.  Combined they have over 40 years experience in the food service industry.

           

Meal service begins on Tuesday August 31 in all schools and will include breakfast and lunch.  The school district participates in the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which means that all meals meet or exceed the guidelines and regulations for the School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children.  There will also be la carte snacks and beverages available during lunch at the secondary schools that meet the Alliance for a Healthier Generation guidelines.

 

Our theme for this year’s food program is Food, Friends & Fun!  We’ve planned lots of exciting events to encourage the students to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating habits that will benefit them for a lifetime.

 

We recognize that providing an enjoyable dining experience for our students involves more than serving healthy and delicious food.  It also includes creating a multi-sensory dining environment that results in an uplifting emotional event.  The bright and cheerful décor of our three programs will create a welcoming environment for the students of Cranston Public Schools.  Elementary school students will enjoy Kids’ Way Café.  Each month we display a variety of materials featuring engaging nutrition and activity messages and graphics to encourage our students to follow Lift-Off!’s advice to “eat healthy and stay active.”  All materials are specifically designed to reinforce the healthy lifestyle message in a kid-friendly manner.  Middle school students will find Energy Download Zone with terrific graphics and a variety of healthy, energy-packed food choices.  High school students will enjoy an increased variety of their favorites in the Cross Roads Café.  Our new marketing materials will be phased in over the next few months.

           

Elementary menus are distributed to households monthly to keep parents and children informed of the daily meal options.  We also include supplemental information about childhood wellness and nutrition topics.  Menus for all schools will also be posted online at www.sodexoeducation.com 

 

Elementary, middle, and high school students have many unique qualities and traits that define who they are and who they will become.  That is why we look forward to serving the students, parents, and staff at Cranston Public School during the 2010-2011 school year.  If you have questions or comments about the food service programs, please contact the Food Service Office at 401-270-8685.

 

Thank you for your support and interest in the school nutrition program.

 

 

 

 

 

School Meal Prices

2010 – 2011

Student lunch      Reduced           Adult

                                                                   Elementary                                                                                      $2.25                $.40                 $3.50

                                                              Middle School                                                                                      $3.00                $.40                 $3.50  

                                                              High School                                                                                         $3.00                $.40                  $3.50

 

A school lunch consists of one entrée, up to three sides, and one milk.

Students also may select a la carte items, priced separately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary Lunch Menu

 

 

 

 

31     Tuesday

 

Select One Entree

Chicken Nuggets w/ whole wheat bread

Ham & Cheese on Whole Wheat Cheese  Sandwich

 

 

May Select up to 3 Sides

 Baby Carrots

Local Fresh Apples

Chilled Fruit Cup

Variety of Milk

1      Wednesday

 

Select One Entree

Turkey Hot dog on a Whole Wheat Roll

Turkey & Cheese  on Whole Wheat

Cheese  Sandwich

 

 

May Select up to 3 Sides

Baked Beans

Tossed Salad w/Dressing

Fresh Local Peaches

Variety of Milk

2          Thursday

 

Select One Entree

Chicken Patty on a Whole Wheat Roll

Deli Sub on Whole Wheat Torpedo

Cheese  Sandwich

 

May Select up to 3 Sides

Fresh Pears

Local Broccoli Florets w/ Dip

Chilled Pineapple Tidbits

Variety of Milk