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Kittery School Department Nutrition Program
Here we go again, another school year has begun and along with it comes the morning routine which can sometimes be rushed and stressful. As students grow many have difficulties eating very early in the morning due to late homework assignments, early morning stomach issues, or just not enough time. Children in their early teens tend to sleep as long as possible, often leaving the house without anything to eat. We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have proven that not only is a morning meal a healthy way to start the day, but children who eat a balanced breakfast are less likely to struggle with childhood obesity. Students who skip meals generally make more visits to the school nurse.
You can't teach a hungry child, so it's important to make sure all children get a nutritious breakfast every day we are in school. Make your morning routine easier by taking advantage of the school breakfast program. Students receive a breakfast grain product, a serving of fruit or juice and 8 ounces of fresh Maine Milk. Choices include a variety of low sugar cereals, low sugar/low fat breakfast buns, low fat muffins, bagels & more. We serve several juice choices & fruit daily and offer only 1% or lower fat fresh Maine milk.
This year, students who qualify for reduced meals will get their school breakfast for FREE due to new legislation that was passed with the help of Maine School Food Service Associations Legislation Committee. Parents are always welcome to come to breakfast with their child, we hope to see you there!
Breakfast Prices: Paid Students - $1.25
Reduced price to qualified students - FREE - new this year due to new legislation
No cost to those who qualify for free meals
Adults: $1.50
A school breakfast includes: 1 to 2 oz. bread/grain serving, a 4 oz. fruit or juice serving, and an 8 oz. serving of milk. There may also be proteins offered, such as eggs or yogurt. Students must use their NutriKids accounts for all meal and food purchases.
Lunch Prices: Full Pay Students: Grades K-8 - $2.00 Grades 9-12 - $2.25
Reduced price to qualified students - $ .40
No cost to those who qualify for free meals
Adults: $3.75
A school meal includes an entree, fruit, vegetable choice and 8 oz. of more of 1% or lower fat milk choice. We have an offer vs. serve program, students may refuse part of the meal if they take 3 components of that are offered. All Kittery School cafeterias feature salad bars with fruit and vegetable choices daily unless noted.
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| Did you know? You can view your childrens' purchase history online by registering them at www.mynutrikids.com. All you need is your child's full student ID number to get started.
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| Did you know? We now have nutrient analysis menu planning. What does this mean?
* Calories are just right for your child's age group.
*Less than 30% of calories come from fat.
*Less than 10% of calories come from saturated fat
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| Did you know? Students who consume school meals average over 400% more vegetables in their lunches than students who bring lunches from home.
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| Fresh Fruits and Veggies!! Did you know the average food travels approximately 1,500 miles from the farm to the fork?
What can we do to help our local farmers and serve our students better?
This year Kittery School Nutrition has made connections with several area farms. We will be purchasing FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE while the season lasts so that children in Kittery will get fresher, more nutritious food. All of our schools have salad bars that will include daily choices of fresh produce when available.
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