Parent Forms & Resources
Mission Statement: Providing the resources to nourish student success.
Contact Information
For the latest information, please visit our website at
https://www.martinschools.org/page/food-nutrition-services
Phone: 772-223-2655 ext. 58100,
Email: AskFNS@martinschools.org.
National School Breakfast & Lunch Programs
The Food and Nutrition Services program is a is a federally assisted meal program providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day. The Food and Nutrition team is committed to providing a variety of nutritious choices for breakfast and lunch while meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans standards. Meals include lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Additional information regarding school meals can be found at www.fns.usda.gov.
Reimbursable Meals
For the meal to be considered “Reimbursable”, it must contain the following:
Breakfast – Students will be offered four components (protein/grain, fruit/vegetable & milk). The student must select at least three of the components (one of the components must be a fruit or vegetable).
Lunch - Students will be offered five components (protein, grain, fruit, vegetable & milk). The student must select at least three of the components (one of the components must be a fruit or vegetable).
Any purchases that do not constitute a reimbursable meal are charged at A La Carte prices.
Menus
Students and parents can access school menus and nutrition information at www.martinschools.nutrislice.com. Menus are also accessible on your smart phone by searching “Nutrislice” in the App store.
Smart Snacks in School
Smart Snacks in Schools is a rule that creates practical, science-based nutritional standards and guidelines which must be met for all food and beverages sold outside of the school meals program (during the school day). This rule applies to a la carte snacks, vending machines, school stores, and fundraisers. The rule does not affect food sold after the school day, weekend, and off-campus.
For more information on Smart Snacks in School, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/guide-smart-snacks-school
How to place spending limits on Smart Snacks
Smart snacks will be offered daily in the cafeteria. If you’d like to set purchase limits on your child’s meal account, please email the Food & Nutrition Services Department – AskFNS@martinschools.org.
Food Allergies & Menu Modifications
The safety and well-being of Martin County students is our highest priority. By working together, we can create a plan that can help meet your child’s special dietary needs. If your child has a medical condition that requires a menu modification, please follow these steps.
(Annually) Submit a new Medical Request for Dietary Accommodations Form to the school cafeteria.
The form can be located on the MCSD Food & Nutrition Services webpage under “Special Dietary Needs or Food Allergies”.
Make certain your child wears their ID badge to school each day.
Review the menu with your child and discuss safe foods.
Please do not send the student to school with the expectation that an allergen-free meal will immediately be available. All paperwork must be submitted and processed before a modified meal is provided. Students must pack meals until a student specific meal plan is created for the student (this process may take up to 10 days). The parent is responsible for providing all meals until the form is processed by the Food & Nutrition Services team.
Wellness Policy
The district’s Wellness Policy supports the mission of the Martin County School District by providing an environment that cultivates maximum student potential. Parents are encouraged to partner with Food Nutrition as part of the Wellness Policy Committee. To view the Martin County School District’s Wellness policy, please visit the MCSD Food & Nutrition Services webpage and click on “Wellness Policy”.
Birthday Celebrations
Smart Snack approved birthday treats are available to purchase from the cafeteria to help make celebrating your child on their special day easier and more efficient. With 2 weeks’ notice, a variety of fun treats can easily be purchased for the entire class.
How do I place a Birthday Celebration order?
Please visit the MCSD Food & Nutrition Services webpage and click on “Parent Forms”. Click on Birthday Celebration. Complete the order form and submit to the school cafeteria manager (please provide at least 2 weeks’ notice).
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
If families need assistance paying for school meals, please complete a meal benefits application. Online applications can be found on the MCSD Food & Nutrition Services webpage under “Meal Application information:” A paper copy can also be requested from the school cafeteria manager.
Benefits of applying for Free & Reduced priced Meals
Free or reduced price for nutritious and balanced school meals.
Discounts for fees associated with college application processes and discount fees for SAT, ACT, and AP tests.
Discounts for internet and wireless access.
Easier access and more opportunities to gifted programming.
Meal Payment
Parents may deposit money, view purchases, and make online payments by accessing their child’s account at www.myschoolbucks.com. Online payment is preferred to keep the serving lines productive during meal service. However, deposits and payments may also be made with cash or check in the cafeteria.
Meal Charging:
It is the parent and student’s responsibility to keep meal account balances positive. We encourage parents to periodically check their student’s account at www.myschoolbucks.com to make certain the student is current.
Elementary school students are allowed to charge up to two (2) days’ worth of meals (two breakfasts and two lunches). After the 2nd day, the student will receive an alternate meal. Parents will be contacted, by phone, after their child has charged one meal. If the charges are not paid, an alternate reimbursable meal will be provided to the student. Students will not be permitted to charge a la carte items.
Middle & High school students are allowed to charge up to one (1) days’ worth of meals (one breakfast and one lunch). After the first day, the student will receive an alternate meal. Parents of the students who charge will be contacted, by phone, after their child has charged one meal to bring money in for the student or to pack a meal for the child. If the charges are not paid, and the student wants a meal, an alternate reimbursable meal will be provided to the student. Students will not be permitted to charge a la carte items.
To view current Meal Prices please visit our website at https://www.martinschools.org/page/food-nutrition-services - Meal Charging Policy
Join Our Team!
We are always looking to add great talent to our team. Work while your children are in school. Some of the benefits of working for FNS include nights, weekends, and holidays off. We have positions open for Managers, Assistant Managers, and Food Service Workers. For more details, please visit martinschools.org
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