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Grapes
MONDAY
TUESDAY
-Entrees made from scratch
- utilizing stealth health
-Self-serve fruit and veggie bars
- healthy snacks
- Increased whole wheat products
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
Cheesy Chicken
Taquito
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Ravioli
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
6
7
8
9
10
Mac & Cheese
Asian Chicken
Turkey Melt
Spaghetti
Chili and Corn Bread
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
13
14
15
16
17
Cheese Pizza
Chili Cheese Fries
Cheese Burger
BBQ Chicken
Breakfast for Lunch
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
20
21
22
23
24
Herb Roasted
Chicken
Baked Ziti
Roasted Turkey
Dinner
Spaghetti
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
27
28
29
30
31
Grilled Cheese &
Tomato Soup
Lasagna
Cheesy Chicken
Taquito
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Ravioli
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
Served with milk and a selfserve fruit and veggie bar.
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
2nd Choice: Salad Bar
No School
Eagle County School District
Elementary Menu – Mar 2017
New Menu Items
Meal Pricing Information
March 20th - All schools closed
We are excited to be introducing four new menu items this month:
ElementaryLunch $3.00
* Sweet and Sour Chicken (Chicken and vegetables in a sweet and
Special Days During the Month
sour sauce, served on brown rice) – Middle and High School only
* Cheese Ravioli (Cheese ravioli served in marinara sauce) – all grades
* Turkey Melt (Sliced turkey, cheese, and a touch of chipotle mayo;
served hot on an open-faced bun) – all grades
* Calzone (Mozzarella, parmesan, romano cheeses and marinara sauce
enclosed in a pizza crust) - Middle and High School only
Your child will lose hot lunch privileges
and receive an alternate lunch at the
same $3.00 / $3.25 price until the
account is paid in full.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Adult MealsLunch $3.25
Lunch w/ Milk $3.75
Large Salad $3.25
Small Salad $2.25
An administrative refund fee of $3.00
wil be charged to households that
require a refund.
SecondaryLunch $3.25
Don’t forget to top up your student’s lunch
account at MySchoolBucks.com
Free & Reduced Meals applications available online.
Extra Milk- $0.50
Parents:
Go to www.eagleschools.heartlandapps.com to begin filling it out.
Reduced Meals Cost: For all children in kindergarten through 5th
grade who qualify for “Reduced” status school lunches are free.
“Reduced” meals at the middle & high schools will cost students $0.40.
Free & Reduced applications are
available online at
www.eagleschools.net. Select the
Fork & Spoon for more information
Parents:
Free & Reduced Meals applications available online.
Don’t forget to top up your student’s lunch
account at MySchoolBucks.com
enclosed in a pizza crust) - Middle and High School only
* Calzone (Mozzarella, parmesan, romano cheeses and marinara sauce
* Sweet and Sour Chicken (Chicken and vegetables in a sweet and
sour sauce, served on brown rice) – Middle and High School only
* Cheese Ravioli (Cheese ravioli served in marinara sauce) – all grades
* Turkey Melt (Sliced turkey, cheese, and a touch of chipotle mayo;
served hot on an open-faced bun) – all grades
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
We are excited to be introducing four new menu items this month:
March 20th - All schools closed
ElementaryLunch $3.00
Special Days During the Month
SecondaryLunch $3.25
An administrative refund fee of $3.00
wil be charged to households that
require a refund.
Adult MealsLunch $3.25
Lunch w/ Milk $3.75
Large Salad $3.25
Small Salad $2.25
Go to www.eagleschools.heartlandapps.com to begin filling it out.
Your child will lose hot lunch privileges
and receive an alternate lunch at the
same $3.00 / $3.25 price until the
account is paid in full.
Extra Milk- $0.50
Reduced Meals Cost: For all children in kindergarten through 5th
grade who qualify for “Reduced” status school lunches are free.
“Reduced” meals at the middle & high schools will cost students $0.40.
Negative Balance Policy
If a child runs out of money or incurs a
debt, snacks and beverages cannot be
purchased until the debt is settled.
Negative Balance Policy
If a child runs out of money or incurs a
debt, snacks and beverages cannot be
purchased until the debt is settled.
Free & Reduced applications are
available online at
www.eagleschools.net. Select the
Fork & Spoon for more information
New Menu Items
Meal Pricing Information
Colorado Harvest of the month for March…
Grapes
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sweet snack. Feel free to experiment with different varieties.
Source: www.fruitandveggiesmorematters.com, www.grapesweb.com
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Eagle County School District
March 2017 Menu
Eagle County School District
March 2017 Menu