Fayetteville
Schools
Food Service FAQs
2006 - 2007
last update to this page: February 6, 2007
How do I apply for free or reduced price
meals for my child?
Meal applications are handed out at the beginning
of the school year to all students and are available throughout the school year
in each school's office. You may apply at any time. Parents are responsible for meal
costs until the application is processed.
I have children in more than one school
in Fayetteville. Do I need to
complete a separate application for each child?
No, please complete only one application per
household. Applications
are processed in our central office and each school’s cafeteria is notified of
the correct status for your children.
An approval/denial letter will be sent home with your child. Parents are responsible for meal
costs until the application is processed.
If my child is approved for free or
reduced price lunches, may he/she also get breakfast?
Yes. If your child is approved for free
or reduced priced meals, they are entitled to one breakfast tray and one lunch
tray each day.
Are A la Carte items included in the free
and reduced program?
A limited number of A la Carte items may be
offered on the secondary level. They are not a part of the “Meal Deal”
and must be purchased separately at full price. Free/Reduced benefits do not apply to A la Carte purchases. All students
must pay full price if they choose to purchase items A la Carte.
If my child is approved for free meals,
may he/she get a free milk to go with a sack lunch brought from home?
Students eligible for free and reduced price
meals may take the entire qualifying meal, which always includes milk.
'Milk Only' or 'Additional Milks' must be purchased for 25 cents.
May my child take a second tray?
Students may get one breakfast tray and one
lunch tray per day at the student price, reduced price, or free depending on
their meal status. Students may take a second breakfast or lunch,
however, additional meals are not federally reimbursable and must be purchased
at the adult price.
What is the best way to pay for school
meals?
All meals must be paid for in advance or on the
day of purchase. The cafeterias use a computerized accounting system to
maintain student accounts. You may put any amount into your student’s
account at any time. The proper amount will be deducted each time your
child uses the account. If you pay by check, please write your child's
name and teacher or Meal Account Number in the memo. We accept payments
by cash or check in the cafeterias.
We do have an On-line Cafeteria Payment option available.
< < Click Here > > for more information.
What is my child’s Meal Account Number?
Your child’s Meal Account Number is
generally the last five digits of his/her student id number. In the rare instance there is a
duplicate, their number will be advanced to the next available number. Meal Account Numbers are assigned at
the beginning of the school year and a student will have the same Meal Account
Number for the entire school year.
If there is a question about Meal Account Numbers, contact your
Cafeteria Manager. [If the Meal Account Number stars
with a zero (ex. 00321), you can drop the zeros and just use the whole number
(321)]
What time is breakfast served? What
time is lunch served?
Since starting times for Fayetteville Schools
are staggered, you will need to check with your school office for actual meal
times.
May I eat with my child at school?
Yes! We encourage parents to join their
children for breakfast or lunch whenever possible. Please notify the
school office in advance so they will have an accurate count for the cafeteria.
What items served in the cafeteria
contain nut products? {last
updated: Aug. 2005}
Items we are aware of at this time: Peanut
Butter Sandwiches, Roasted Almonds, Peanuts (these items are not usually on the
menu but may be offered as a choice at some locations at some point during the
year). Contact the
Food Service Director if you need more information.
What items served in the cafeteria
contain pork? {last
updated: Aug. 2005}
Items we are aware of at this time: Pizza
Breakfast Bagel, Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Sausage, Pancake & Sausage on a
Stick, Hot Dogs, Sausage Mozzarella Pizza, Country Fried Steak, Pork
Roast, BBQ Pork. Contact
the Food Service Director if you need more information.
My child is a vegetarian. What meal options are available for
him/her?
To find out what vegetarian choices are
available, contact your school’s Cafeteria Manager.