Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 13:26     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


He doesn’t need milk. He needs and should get water


So is water being passed out then? Or should we be brining a reusable bottle from home to fill at the fountain?

The entirety of our zoom school orientation was fixated on indoor/outdoor seating arrangements. I'm still pretty clueless on how my kid is supposed to get something to drink.


We were told at orientation to bring a water bottle if we could to cut down on use of the water fountains. I noticed water coolers in that hall that I assume is how they're filled.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 13:23     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


He doesn’t need milk. He needs and should get water


So is water being passed out then? Or should we be brining a reusable bottle from home to fill at the fountain?

The entirety of our zoom school orientation was fixated on indoor/outdoor seating arrangements. I'm still pretty clueless on how my kid is supposed to get something to drink.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 13:01     Subject: Re:has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:The meals home page says you can bring a lunch from home and add a free veggie, fruit, and milk. That's new this year, and there aren't many details, but it's something I'm going to make sure my kids find out about at their schools.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/reopening/meals/


How do you choose to do that? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I’m new to MCPS. I plan to send lunch for my kindergartener, but it would be nice if she can get milk and a fruit.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 13:00     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


He doesn’t need milk. He needs and should get water
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 12:54     Subject: Re:has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
The meals home page says you can bring a lunch from home and add a free veggie, fruit, and milk. That's new this year, and there aren't many details, but it's something I'm going to make sure my kids find out about at their schools.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/reopening/meals/
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 12:42     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


I don’t know if ala carte options are being provided this year.


They will be allowed to just buy milk.


So you do have to buy it though? It’s not being given out for free outside of the entire lunch option? I don’t care, but if I do need to get a lunch card and load money in it, that would be helpful to know.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 12:38     Subject: Re:has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
The USDA extended their food subsidy program through the 21-22 school year. All schools are supposed to be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students throughout the school year.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 12:24     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


I don’t know if ala carte options are being provided this year.


They will be allowed to just buy milk.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 12:16     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?


I don’t know if ala carte options are being provided this year.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 11:27     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
For whatever reason I am confused about how this works- incoming kindergartener. I’ll likely pack lunch most days for him but he would need milk- can he just get milk? Or would he need to take the entire lunch?
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 11:01     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think that's just a free option if you do decide to bring lunch. There's still a listed menu of normal school lunch food for next week and September.


Where is that listed menu of normal school breakfast and lunch food for next week and September? Link please.


You can find the elementary first week menu here, and that's also where the secondary menu will be posted when available: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/menus/
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 10:56     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
Anonymous wrote:I think that's just a free option if you do decide to bring lunch. There's still a listed menu of normal school lunch food for next week and September.


Where is that listed menu of normal school breakfast and lunch food for next week and September? Link please.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 10:54     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
My kids’ MS is offering free breakfast, lunch and dinner to all students. Grab and go for each meal.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 10:44     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
I think that's just a free option if you do decide to bring lunch. There's still a listed menu of normal school lunch food for next week and September.
Anonymous
Post 08/25/2021 10:37     Subject: has mcps free breakfast and lunch program changed?
I see that families have to bring food, but mcps will give out fruit + vegetable + milk from school home page. I thought kids will get hamburger, pizza, sandwich something like that, plus breakfast option?