TranslateSchool Council reps field questions on many topics, and we’ll try to find the answers and post them here on the blog. Today, the topic is school snack.
Who gets school snack?
The school snack is available to all children in the classroom, even those who do not pay money.
Why do we get a tax receipt for contributions?
Funding for the program comes from a charitable organization, parent contributions and school funds. Parent contributions are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Is it a morning snack or an afternoon snack?
Snack happens each day in the morning, right after morning announcements.
The form home had a sample menu, what is the actual menu at Essex?
(Note: This menu is subject to change without notice due to seasonal suppliers.)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 & 3 |
1 whole apple cheddar cheese crackers |
carrots whole wheat bagel mozzarella cheese |
cucumbers grape tomatoes carrots cheddar cheese bread sticks |
banana pita bread mozzarella cheese |
orange slices yogurt tube graham crackers |
| Week 2 & 4 |
1 whole apple cheddar cheese crackers |
carrots whole wheat bagel cheddar cheese |
orange slices cheddar cheese bread sticks |
cucumbers grape tomatoes carrots pita bread mozzarella cheese |
banana yogurt tube graham crackers |
How is the menu decided? What are the nutritional requirements?
The snack program at Essex is considered a morning meal, or breakfast, and so it includes 3 food groups. The TDSB’s Nutrition FAQ about school nutrition programs has lots of information you might find helpful, such as the Student Nutrition Standard, food handling procedures concerning allergy, contact information for the Nutrition Liaison Office and volunteer information.