St. Sebastian School at 307 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2819 US - Cafeteria

SCHOOL LUNCH
We take great pride in the quality of food served in our school cafeteria.  All of our foods are made in the cafeteria.  We do not purchase prepared foods.  Each day there is a main entrée with the option of three (3) different alternative choices which are: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich or fruit flavored or vanilla yogurt w/wo fruit topping. In addition, fresh salad, carrot, cucumber and/or celery dishes w/Ranch Dressing are offered. Depending on the main entrée offered, there could also be a choice of a starch (rice, noodles) and hot vegetable. Lastly, but not least, we offer a choice of three (3) different fresh or canned fruits.   A detailed menu will be posted on the website monthly.

The cost for lunch at St. Sebastian School for 2009-2010 is unchanged from the previous year:

Grades K-3  $2.00
Grades 4-8  $2.25

Second sandwiches, pizza and other main entrées will be $ .50
Seconds of all other items - fruit, pasta, potatoes, etc will be $ .15
Seconds of milk / juice will be $ .45

Please remember, volunteers help us to keep our lunch costs as low as possible.

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BREAKFAST
A Breakfast Meal includes four (4) required food items. Students may choose three (3) or four(4) of the required items which include: Milk, Juice and/or fruit, Choice of two servings of meat/meat alternative (i.e eggs, yogurt) OR two servings of grains/bread or one serving of each. All of our cereals, bread and Pop-Tarts are whole grain items. A menu will be posted on the website monthly for the breakfast main course (i.e. scrambled eggs, pancakes, French Toast, etc.) Ham is offered as a protein each day.  Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.

The cost for breakfast remains the same as the previous year which is $1.50. 

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WHAT IS A REIMBURSEABLE MEAL?
A reimbursable meal is one which includes three (3) of the five (5) main components of those required by the National School Lunch Program - they are: Protein (meats, cheese, eggs, yogurt, etc), milk, veggies, fruit and a starch (bread, rice, pasta). Potatoes are considered a vegetable – not a starch.  If a student has three of these five components, St. Sebastian’s receives a reimbursement from the State. These funds are VITAL to our lunch program.

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PARENTS' ROLE IN STUDENTS' LUNCH CHOICES
Please encourage your student to take part in fruits and veggies. We offer a wide variety. We do not want them to take more than they will eat, but they need to make wise choices.  Parents may also place restrictrictions on their students' account.   We cannot manage requests such as “grilled cheese only twice a week” as this would be tedious. However, if you do not want your child to have a second sandwich (usually only 5-8 grades request this) or a second milk – this can be notated on individual accounts. Please send a written request to my attention: Betty Kreutzer – Cafeteria

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 We participate in the government FREE and REDUCED PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM.  All students’ names will be processed through the PA State program called COMPASS.   This system forwards a report of any student eligible for Free lunches due to the parents eligibility for Food Stamps. If the student is on this list, application for Free lunch is not required.  The forms to be completed and income information will be sent to each household the first week of school. If you believe that you are eligible, PLEASE return the form as soon as possible. The information will be handled in STRICT confidentiality and processed quickly. The Free/Reduced status will become effective on the date approved and will be in effect until October 15, 2010. If your household was qualified for Free/Reduced last year, the approval is effective until October 15, 2009. 
 
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 POINT OF SALE PROGRAM
Every FAMILY has an account that can be accessed at each meal – THIS WILL BE KNOWN AS THE HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNT.. The account Will be in the name of the YOUNGEST sibling. This is a DEBIT system – NOT A CHARGE ACCOUNT. It allows for regular “Deposits to Account” on a daily, weekly or monthly basis (whenever you choose). The funds are drawn down as the student/students purchase breakfast and/or lunch.   There are NO lunch tickets and cash is not accepted at time of purchase (except for individual milk purchase). 

• The biggest advantage of a POS is that students do not have to carry cash or tickets which can be easily lost or misplaced.  But there are additiona advantages to parents.
• A printout history of what your child eats on a daily basis can be given on request.
• An account balance history can be printed for you on request.
• Students receiving free or reduced lunches are not differentiated in any apparent way.
• Parents can receive an automatic notice when their household account is low.