Lunch Program

HOT LUNCH MENU

ONLINE PAYMENT FOR HOT LUNCH

Bower’s lunchtime is one hour long with twenty to thirty minutes of recess time outside if weather permits . All students will be outside at recess time. Students should dress appropriately for the weather. Make sure your child has the proper clothes for cold weather, mittens, hats, leg coverings, boots and etc.

Students may leave school during their lunchtime ONLY when they are signed out and back in by a parent or parent designated adult.

LUNCH AT BOWER

A supervised lunch program is provided for all students. Students may bring their own lunches and a drink or they may purchase their lunch from the hot lunch program. Information regarding the hot lunch program may be obtained from the school office. Reduced priced or free hot lunches with milk are available to families whose financial situation qualifies them for this federally funded program. Application forms can be obtained in the school office.

LUNCH SECURITY

Students who bring their lunch to school should have it clearly labeled with their name. If a student is missing their lunch, they should report it to the teacher, lunchroom supervisor, or office as soon as possible.

NO STUDENT SHOULD LEAVE THE LUNCHROOM OR RECESS AREA WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE SUPERVISOR.

LUNCHROOM DISCIPLINE

The principal and lunchroom supervisors are responsible for maintaining discipline during the lunch period. Students are not to re-enter the building from the playground unless they have received the permission of a supervisor.

*Students are to enter the lunchroom in an orderly and quiet manner.

*Noise is to be kept to a minimum at all times. There should be no loud talking, shouting, pounding, or playing with equipment.

*Students are to sit at their designated table.

*Students are not to get up from their table for any reason without permission.

*Nothing is to be thrown in the lunchroom at any time.

*All students and supervisors are to be treated with respect. A lunchroom supervisor should receive the same respect as a teacher.

Lunchroom rules are designed to maintain a safe, pleasant atmosphere. Students are expected to cooperate in keeping the lunchroom clean and orderly. If students do not comply with expectations, they may be excluded from the lunchroom.