Cafeteria
Cafeteria Information
Pricing
Bethesda Elementary offers a daily school breakfast and lunch program for all students. Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. There will be no charge for breakfast for SY26/27. Lunch will be $2.50 daily. Lunch is served from 10:40 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Additional entrees $2.25, sides $0.75; milk alone is $0.40. An adult lunch is $4.75. Additional entrees for adults $4.00, sides 9oz- $1.50, 5.5 oz- $0.75. Tea alone is $0.50. Prices are subject to change.
Credit for School Lunches
Students are expected to pay daily the amount owed for lunch using cash, check, or on-line payment at MyPaymentsPlus. The following credit procedures apply: Elementary school students will be allowed to charge up to $12.50. Charges are not allowed for supplemental or ala carte items. Once the charge limit has been met, the student may receive a designated alternate meal at no charge as defined by the School Nutrition Program. A charge notice will be completed for each occurrence, and notification will be sent home to the parent/guardian through the student. Additionally, once the charge limit has been met, the parent/guardian will be notified by the local school via phone call, letter, or email. A charge list will be provided to the Principal at the end of every month and upon request. Charging for meals will not be allowed after April 30th. The charge policy will be communicated to parents/students via student handbooks, SNP & local school websites, and letter.
Refunds
Any refund over shall be processed through the SNP Central Office by submitting a Refund Request Form available on the SNP website or contacting the Cafeteria Manager at 770-381-4208. If you have any questions about your child’s meal charges, please contact the cafeteria manager at your child’s school. If you have any questions about a refund, please contact the SNP Central Office at (678) 301-6246.
Snacks
A daily snack break is at the discretion of each classroom teacher. Students need to bring nutritional snacks for themselves. Try to avoid sending snacks that contain nuts due to students’ food allergies.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is available at the school on Fridays for $2.00 to enjoy after lunch.
**Special/ Note: For safety reasons, students may not bring glass containers to school. Students and parents are prohibited from consuming canned soda drinks and fast-food lunches at school.
Cafeteria Quick Links
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
YOU CAN NOW FILL OUT A FREE & REDUCED APPLICATION ONLINE
It is required by the USDA to submit a new application each school year. One form per household is needed. These forms can be filled out electronically at the GCPS website. The online application form is available 24/7 and is a secure environment. You will receive the results within 24 hours after completion. When you submit your online form, you will need your student’s ID number. Paper applications are available at registration or during the first week of school. The paper application does take up to 10 days to process and parents are responsible for all charges incurred until approved. Please contact the office if your financial status changes at any time of the year. If you have any questions, please contact the Free and Reduced Help line at 678-301-6307.
Free and REduced Lunch INformation
Special Dietary Needs
In accordance with USDA regulations, School Food Authorities (SFAs) must ensure children with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. SFAs must make reasonable substitutions or modifications to accommodate children with disabilities when supported by a written medical statement from a state licensed healthcare professional (licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered dietitian). The medical statement must include a description of the child’s physical or mental impairment, an explanation of what must be done to accommodate the child’s disability, and the food(s) to be omitted and recommend alternatives (if applicable).
If your child requires meal substitutions or modifications, please submit a completed medical statement to the local School Nutrition Manager.
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