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Nutrition 2020-2021 Highlights

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• Increased handwashing, before and after meals. 

• At the high school, lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria and South Gym Atrium. At the middle school, lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria, atrium area, and classroom.  At the elementary school, lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria. Reasonable social distance practices will be in place at the high school, middle school, and elementary school.

• Students will wear a face mask through the service line and then remove it while eating. 

• Staff will be wearing a face mask. 

• Grab n’ Go breakfast will be available to all onsite students. At the high school, breakfast will be eaten in the cafeteria. At the middle school and elementary school, breakfast will be eaten in the classroom. 

• Drive Through Meal Pick Up will be available for all students learning remotely.  

School Year 2020-21 Meal FAQs

What meals are served to students during in school days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)?

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A Grab n’ Go breakfast kit will be served with a combination of whole grain, fruits, and milk. A lunch meal will be served through the cafeteria service line with a combination of meat/meat alternative, whole grain, fruits, vegetables, and milk.

 

Will meals be served to students learning remotely?

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Yes. Free meals will be provided to students (grades K-12) learning remotely. Breakfast and Lunch will be served as Grab n’ Go on days that students are learning remotely. Meals will be served in the parking lot or bus lane at 1 District Location - Woodside Middle School. Meals times are from 12:45-1:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. On Mondays, we will provide breakfast and lunch meals for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. On Thursdays, we will provide breakfast and lunch meals for both Thursday and Friday. Per USDA regulations, children do not need to be present.

 

How do I sign up for the drive through meal pick up service?

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You can sign up using a Google Form created by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. To access the Google Form, please contact Karen Overman at 515-264-0866 for assistance.

 

What meals are served to students in the drive through meal pick up?

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Meals include a Grab n’ Go breakfast kit with a combination of whole grain, fruits, and milk and a Grab n’ Go sack lunch with a combination of meat/meat alternative, whole grain, fruits, vegetables, and milk.

 

What information do I need for the drive through meal pick up service?

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Families and children will need to share the student’s first name and last name. Meals are provided at FREE cost to students (grades K-12) learning remotely.  

 

Can I pick up meals for my child(ren)?

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Yes, students enrolled at Saydel do not need to be present to receive meals as long as parents and caregivers can share the student’s first name and last name that they are requesting meals for.

 

If I have multiple students attending different Saydel schools, will I need to go to each school to pick up meals? 

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No. Please note that you can pick up meals for your child(ren) at Woodside Middle School. 

 

Is the drive through meal pick up service safe?

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Our ServSafe certified team members preparing and distributing meals follow all required safe food handling guidelines.

 

How should I store my meals?

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Meals should be consumed upon receiving. If not consumed, leftovers should be refrigerated immediately. Please discard after 3 days.

 

Are volunteers needed?

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At this time, no volunteers are needed.

 

Where can I pick up meals for my child(ren)?

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• Woodside Middle School | 5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

 

What time can I pick up meals with my child(ren)?

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On Monday and Thursday, the drive through will be open from 12:45-1:15 p.m. 

 

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For questions or comments, please email the Food and Nutrition Services Office at overmankaren@saydel.net or call 515-264-0866

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