Update: Belvidere menus for week of Nov. 28

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Breakfast menus

Elementary schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Bagel with cream cheese, red delicious apple, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Miniature blueberry pancakes, seedless raisins, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cocoa Puff cereal bowl, string cheese, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Middle Schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Sausage biscuit, pancakes and sausage with syrup, yeast donut, delicious whole apple, mixed fruit, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 29- Egg and cheese muffin, pancake on a stick, warm miniature cinnamon roll, applesauce cup, delicious whole apple, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Ham, egg and cheese muffin, strawberry yogurt, ripe banana, juicy orange, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

High Schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Sausage biscuit, yeast donut, pancakes and sausage served with syrup, delicious whole apple, mixed fruit, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Egg and cheese muffin, miniature cinnamon roll, pancake on a stick, applesauce cup, delicious whole apple, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Ham, egg and cheese muffin, English muffin, strawberry yogurt, ripe banana, juicy orange, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

STAR – Regional Office of Education

Monday, Nov. 28-Egg and cheese biscuit, juicy orange, and 100 percent apple juice.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Strawberry Poptarts, graham crackers, applesauce cup with orange juice.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Egg and cheese muffin, diced peaches, and a ripe banana.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Washington Academy

Monday, Nov. 28-Bagel with cream cheese, red delicious apple, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Miniature blueberry pancakes, seedless raisins, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cocoa Puff cereal bowl, string cheese, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Lunch menus

Elementary schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Cheesy breadsticks with sauce, beef nachos, crispy chicken salad, steamed green beans, crispy romaine, cucumber slices, delicious whole apple, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Chicken patty sandwich, miniature corn dogs, chef salad with dinner roll, baked tater tots, fresh baby carrots, cucumber slices, delicious whole apple, diced peaches, and a variety of milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese with Cheez-It’s, all American sub, steamed broccoli, crispy romaine, celery sticks, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Offered daily are romaine lettuce greens, a choice of fruit and vegetable, juice, or a variety of milk.

Middle Schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Beefy macaroni, jalapeno cheeseburger, Sloppy Joe sandwich, pepperoni pizza on bun, cheeseburger, fun on the run, tater tots, and potato salad.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Cheesy chili Irish nachos, pancakes and sausage with syrup cup, General Tso chicken bowl, hamburger, grilled cheese sandwich, and potato wedges.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Hot meatball sub, chicken drumstick, beef enchilada, jalapeno cheeseburger, cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and tater tots.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Each day there is a different fruit and veggie offered along with a variety of pizza, beef nachos, tater tots, crinkle cut fries, cheeseburgers, chicken patty sandwich, spicy chicken patty, deli sandwiches, salads, subs and wraps, and a variety of milk.

High Schools

Monday, Nov. 28-Beefy macaroni, jalapeno cheeseburger, sloppy Joe sandwich, pepperoni pizza on bun, cheeseburger, fun on the run, and tater tots.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Cheesy chili Irish nachos, pancakes and sausage with syrup cup, General Tso chicken bowl, hamburger, grilled cheese sandwich, and red potatoes.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Hot meatball sub, chicken drumstick, beef nachos, beef enchilada, jalapeno cheeseburger, cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and tater tots.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Camelot School

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese with Cheez-It’s, all American sub, steamed broccoli, crispy romaine, celery sticks, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Vegetable options and a choice of a juice or a variety of milk are available daily.

STAR – Regional Office of Education

Monday, Nov. 28-Beefy macaroni, chicken patty sandwich, chicken Caesar wrap, and a garden salad wrap.

Tuesday, Nov. 29-Cheesy chili Irish nachos, General Tso chicken rice bowl, chef salad, and a garden salad.

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Chicken drumstick, jalapeno cheeseburger, fiesta salad, and chef salad.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Each day there are choices of vegetables and fruits to accompany the entre along with tater tots, juice, and a variety of milk.

Immanuel Lutheran

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese with Cheez-It’s, all American sub, steamed broccoli, crispy romaine, celery sticks, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Each day there are also choices of vegetables and fruit to accompany the entre along with a choice of juice or a variety of milk.

Washington Academy

Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese with Cheez-It’s, all American sub, steamed broccoli, crispy romaine, celery sticks, ripe banana, 100 percent grape juice, and a variety of milk.

Thursday, Dec. 1-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Friday, Dec. 2-Menu was not available at the time of press.

Each day there are also choices of vegetables and fruit to accompany the entre along with a choice of juice or a variety of milk.

About Food Services

Sodexo, the district’s food service provider, prepares breakfast and lunch for students in Belvidere District 100.

If you have any questions regarding items on the menu or your child’s account balance, please contact Sodexo Food Service out of Chicago. They can be contacted by phone at: (847) 786-0892 or by email at: [email protected].

Meal Prices

The meal prices for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows:

Elementary Schools

Elementary school breakfasts cost $1.70 per day or $8.50 per week.

Elementary school lunches cost $2.50 per day or $12.50 per week.

Middle Schools

Middle school breakfasts cost $1.95 per day or $9.75 per week.

Middle school lunches cost $2.80 per day or $14 per week.

High Schools

High school breakfasts cost $2 per day or $10 per week.

High school lunches cost $2.95 per day or $14.75 per week.

Parents Note

Elementary and middle school students who do not have sufficient funds available to cover the cost of a hot lunch will be provided a lunch with the minimum number of items required for a maximum of five times for elementary school students and three times for secondary school students during the school year.

I.D. Cards

Each student in grades kindergarten through 5^th grade is assigned an I.D. number and bar code.

Elementary cards are maintained in the classroom.

Middle school and high school students will enter their pin number in a key pad device to access their lunch account.

If a student does not know his or her pin number, cashiers can access an account by student name.

Food Service Accounts and Payments

Parents may request a statement of their child’s account at any time by contacting the Food Service Office located at their child’s building.

Payments should be sent with the student and marked “Attention: Food Service.”

When sending payments, please note the parent’s name, the student’s name, address, and telephone number.

Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Belvidere CUSD #100.

Payments also can be made online through mySchoolBucks. Please allow 24 to 36 hours of posting of all food service payments made online.

The Belvidere School District 100 food service program is state and federally funded.

Sodexo complies with the state and federal regulations.

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.

It is not the policy of Sodexo to extend credit for food items. Sufficient funds must be available when purchasing food items.

Health consciousness

Belvidere District 100 provides healthy meals to students due to their care for students’ health and wellness.

They share some of their tips on how students can stay healthy:

Why should children and adults eat more plant-based foods?

Plant based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans can provide a variety of color, texture, and taste to your plate, and are also packed with important nutrients to help prevent disease.

They each contribute important fiber to your daily diet which helps to fill you up and keep your digestive system healthy.

Eating plant-based foods has also been shown to reduce the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.

In addition, the added vitamins and minerals in these foods can help keep you energized when properly added to a balanced daily meal plan.

Why do we struggle to get more plant-based foods into our diet?

For some people, it’s lack of familiarity and not understanding how to incorporate them into a daily diet routine.

Consider some of the tips below to help you add these nutrient-filled foods into your family’s meal plan.

There also are issues of availability in different seasons, as well as convenience. If fresh is not an option for your family, try frozen fruits and vegetables, canned fruits in natural juices, or low-sodium canned vegetables and beans as a healthy alternative.

How to build more plant-based foods into your menu

Adding more plant-based foods into your diet has never been easier.

With access to recipes on the internet, as well as cooking videos and volumes of educational information on how to cook plant-based foods, there really are no excuses for not adding them to your diet.

It may take a couple of weeks to build them into your weekly routine, but it’s the right thing to do for your health.

Try some of the following tips to get started:

Find recipes that interest your family.

Stock your freezer and pantry with frozen vegetables and fruits, as well as a variety of “low sodium” or “no salted added” vegetables and beans.

Stock your pantry with fruits packed in natural juices.

Make sure you fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Check out additional resources to help build plant based foods into your menus at: http://liftoffsplayground.com/parents.html; http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/; and http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/campaigns/meatless-monday/.

The district’s food service facility prepares and serves some products which may contain ingredients identified as food allergens.

For more information on food allergies, go to: http://www.foodallergy.org/.

The Belvidere School District 100 also would like to remind the community of the November monthly observances in school, such as: National Peanut Butter Month, National Child Safety and Protection Month, Good Nutrition Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month.