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Current research shows that school
children who eat a healthy breakfast and lunch perform much
better in school.
With this in mind, Atlantis Charter School offers all
students the opportunity to purchase a healthy breakfast
and/or lunch each day. Atlantis continuously works to
provide affordable meal prices to its students.
Unfortunately, due to higher food costs, there will be a
modest increase in the price charged for breakfast ($1.50)
and lunch ($2.60 Lower School and $2.75 Upper School) for
the 2008-09 school year. Until this year, school lunches
provided the same portion to all students. In response to a
student survey and to parent requests, the lunch portions
for the Upper School students (Grades 5-8) will be larger
this year. Accordingly, the price for Upper School lunches
will also be slightly higher ($2.75).
Please note that there has been no
change in price for families who qualify for free or reduced
price meals. The cost for full-price meals in
2008-09 are as follows: Breakfast is $1.50 (full price) Lunch price is $2.60 (full price)
for children in Grades K thru 4 Lunch price is $2.75 (full price)
for students in Grades 5 thru 8 Children who qualify for reduced
price meals will pay $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Atlantis strongly encourages every
family to take a few minutes to complete and submit the Free
and Reduced Price Application included in your Summer
Information Packet. This is especially important for those
families who are not certain if their income total will
qualify their children for the program. Please be sure to
complete all required sections and provide all other
necessary information. Please note that submitting an
incomplete application will make it impossible to provide
you with a determination of your status. Should you have any questions on how
to complete the Free and Reduced Price Application or any
other issue related to our food services program, please
call Brenda Reback, Atlantis Charter School Food Services
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Free & Reduced
School Meal Program Commonly Asked Questions & Answers
Should
I fill out a Free and Reduced School Meals Application?
Yes. Although it
is not mandatory for you to fill out an application, Atlantis
Charter School strongly recommends you do so.
Many times families, who think they do not qualify, will in
fact be eligible.
Do
I need to fill out an application for each child?
No. Complete only ONE application to apply for free or
reduced price meals. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an
application that is incomplete, so be sure to fill out all required
information. Return the completed application to:
Atlantis Charter School
c/o Brenda J. Reback
2501 So. Main Street
Fall River, MA
02724
Who
can get free meals? Children in households who get Food Stamps or
TANF and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your
household income. Also, your child/children can get free price meals
if your household income is within the guidelines indicated on the
Federal Income chart.
Can
homeless, runaway and migrant children get free meals?
If your child falls into one of these three categories and
you have not been informed that he/she will get free meals, please
call Dr. Diane Desrosiers to see if he/she will qualify.
Who
can get reduced price meals? Your child/children can get reduced
price meals if your household income is within the reduced price
limits on the Federal Income Chart.
Should
I fill out an application if I received a letter this school year
saying my child/children are approved for free or reduced price
meals? Please read the letter you received carefully and follow the
instructions. If you have any questions, call the school at (508)
672-1821 and ask for Brenda Reback.
I
get WIC. Can my child/children get free meals? Children in
households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced
price meals. Please fill out an application.
Will
the information I provide be checked? Yes, we may ask you to send
written proof of your household income.
If
I don’t qualify now for free or reduced meals, may I apply at a
later date? Yes. You may apply at any time during the school year if
your household size increases, if your household income decreases,
if you start getting Food Stamps, TANF, or other benefits.
What
if I disagree with the school’s decision regarding my
child/children’s eligibility for free or reduced meals? You should
talk to school officials. You may also request a hearing with the
Department of Education by calling or writing to:
Bridget Ziniti
Educational Specialist
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education
Nutrition Programs and Services
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tel. (781) 338-6496
May
I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You
or your child/children do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify
for free or reduced price meals.
Who
should I include as members of my household on my application? You
must include ALL people living in your household, related or not
(such as children, grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You
must remember to include yourself on the application.
What
if my household income is not always the same? In this case, please
list the amount that you usually earn. For example, if you typically
earn $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only
earned $900, put down that you earn $1000 per month.
Only include overtime pay if you earn it on a regular basis.
We
are in the military. Do
we include our housing allowance as income? If your housing is part
of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative do not include your
housing allowance as income. All other allowances must be included
in your gross income.
If you have other questions or need help,
please call: (508) 672-1821, EXT. 13
Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame al
teléfono:
(508) 672-1821, EXT. 13
Se necessitar ajuda, por favor telefone para:
(508) 672-1821, EXT. 13
Si vous voudriez d’aide, contactez nous au
numero: (508)
672-1821, EXT. 13