Author: Mojo

Tips for successful kindergarten lunches

Courtesy of Food &
Nutrition Services

Tips for the Schools
Send an adult with the class
Send the kids by classroom
Group the kids by lunch choice; including lunches from home
Coordinate with the kitchen to have classes arrive 5 minutes early, especially the first two weeks
Let the F & N office know if a kindergartner has an older sibling that qualifies for meal benefits
Tips for the Kitchen
Use the scanners
Limit lunch choices to start the year
Coordinate with the individual classes to meet the needs of the class

Challenges:
No pictures in the register until October
Students are often confused by the experience
Students often can’t tell the cashier their name
Students bring an ID card with their number on it but they are still unable to enter the number on the keypad