Lunch Program

Since opening in 1997 Chatfield School parents have been responsible for providing a lunch for their child.  Chatfield School has not participated in the federal lunch program and has not received any funding for lunch programs.  Milk is available for sale each day.  The cost is 15 cents. 

 

In 2009 the Chatfield School Board approved the operation of a supplementary lunch program to assist parents in providing a nutritious lunch for their children each day:

1.        Microwave ovens are available and supervised for student use

2.        The “Snack Shop” is open each day and maintains an assortment of pre-packaged sandwich items and other lunch supplemental items such as fruit, cakes, and food bars

3.        Special entrée days (usually 3 times per week) when pizza, hamburgers, and other items are offered on a pre-arranged and paid for basis—watch The Chat for the menu and the reservation- payment information

4.        Various groups—as a fund-raising activity—also provide special items for sale.

 

In the past children of families that are eligible for Free Lunch under the federal guidelines were provided with “Hot Lunch” at no cost on the days that these special entrée days.   The unfortunate increase in the number of families eligible for the free lunch and the declining school funding will require charging for these student lunches in the 2010-2011 school year.  The charge will be $1.25 per lunch.  These families must complete and return the “Hot Lunch” reservation form and payment.  The Lunch Program Supervisor for Chatfield School has begun exploring options and the possibility of having Chatfield participate in the federal programs.  Additional information will be posted on the website and published in The Chat.