MARGARET E. DREHER
DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION SERVICES
(860) 404-4734
[email protected]
COREY MACLAURIN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION SERVICES
(860) 404-4734
[email protected]
August 14, 2023
Dear Avon Public School Families,
I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying your summer. There have been some changes in the School Nutrition Program since the end of School Year 2022/2023. Free Lunch for all students ended on June 30, 2023. Breakfast will be free for all students. Another change is that families that qualify for reduced meals will no longer have to pay $.40 for their lunch. Lunch will be free for these students. School Year 2023/2024 will find the School Nutrition Program transitioning to a Free or Full pay meals program. Please find below the chart of lunch prices for School Year 2023/2024.
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BREAKFAST
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LUNCH
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PREMIUM MEAL
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Roaring Brook School
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0
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$3.25
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Pine Grove School
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0
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$3.25
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Thompson Brook School
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0
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$3.50
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$3.75
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Avon Middle School
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0
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$3.50
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$3.75
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Avon High School
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0
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$3.50
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$3.75
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Reduced Price Meals
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0
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0
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0
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Healthy snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at secondary schools with limited choices at the elementary level. Students will be able to purchase these items if their accounts are in good standing without a negative balance.
A LA CARTE OPTIONS:
All snacks are less than 200 calories and are low sugar, low sodium and low fat. All baked goods are whole grain.
Avon High School, Avon Middle School, Thompson Brook School
Bottled Water $1.00 - $1.50
Seltzer/sparkling juice $1.50
Capri Sun 100% juice $1.25
Small Juice $.75
Baked Chips $1.25
Ice Cream $1.25
WG Cookies 2/ $1.25
Yogurt $1.00
WG Breakfast bars $1.00
Milk $.55
Pine Grove School and Roaring Brook School
Small water $1.00 Yogurt $1.00
Capri Sun 100% juice $1.25 ice cream *midyear* $1.25
Small Juice $.75 Milk $.55
*It is very important that families who are eligible based on household income for free and reduced meals submit an application and Addendum A. The forms can be found by clicking this link * Avon Nutrition Services *
●Families who may qualify for Free or Reduced benefits must apply.
●Families who are receiving assistance through the SNAP or TFA programs do not need to apply.
●Families who feel their income would not qualify for assistance do not need to apply.
Avon Public Schools offers MySchoolBucks, a convenient online service that allows you to securely pay for your student’s meals online using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Additional information can be found by clicking this link * Avon Nutrition Services *
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nutrition Services at 860 404-4734.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. Dreher
Director of Nutrition Services
We continue to use the MySchoolBucks payment system if you would like to add funds to your student's account or create a new account. The information for MySchoolBucks can be found on the district website at https://www.avon.k12.ct.us/departments/nutrition-services/my-school-bucks-online-payment. It will no longer be necessary for you to pre-order your student's meals. The menus and nutritional information can be found on Nutrislice. You can access Nutrislice via the district website and by adding the app to your phone.
NUTRISLICE AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Avon public schools' menus, powered by Nutrislice. Nutrislice is the leading provider of digital menus, signage, and ordering software. View menus online or with the Nutrislice app.
Avonps.nutrislice.com
Free and Reduced Applications
If you feel you may be eligible for continued free or reduced meals for the upcoming school year, fill out an application for Free or Reduced meals if you may be eligible. If your family receives SNAP benefits it is not necessary to submit an application.