Culinary Express Q: What’s for lunch? offer three to four lunch options every day that include a premium entrée, fruit, veggie, A: We assorted sides, and milk. These options are part of the National School Lunch Program for
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middle School 2015-2016
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students who qualify for free or reduced price meal benefits.
Q: Do you offer value meals? $3.05, our complete meal is a great value and offers all the nutrition to keep students A: At going all afternoon. Students are encouraged to select at least 3 foods—an entrée, a fruit or vegetable, and milk as required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Q: How do I pay? use a computerized prepay system called PayPAMS so students don’t need to bring cash A: We for cafeteria purchases. At check out, students enter a PIN (personal identification number) or keypad number. The student’s picture is displayed on the screen so our staff can identify the student. Parents may prepay using several different methods: 1. Visit the PayPAMS website at www.paypams.com to pay by credit card. This service offers a “low balance” e-mail reminder and information on all cafeteria purchases made by your student. There is no fee to use this system. 2. Give your student an envelope with cash or a check made payable to Culinary Express to drop in the cafeteria or office. Make sure your student knows where the drop boxes are located. Please include the student’s first and last name and telephone number on the envelope or the check’s memo line.
Q: Where do you post the menu? daily menu is posted on LCD monitors in the cafeteria. Monthly interactive menus can A: The be found at www.wayzata.nutrislice.com. You can also access our menus by downloading the NutriSlice app for your smartphone or iPad.
Q: Are your meals healthy? All menus are analyzed to meet the nutritional requirements for middle school-age A: Yes! students, including calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium. We are proud to offer a wide variety of colors of fruits and vegetables, whole grain-rich bread products, as well as low fat and skim milk options every day. Full nutrition and ingredient information can be found on our interactive menus as well as the NutriSlice app.
Q: Will a meal fill up my student? all foods that are part of a complete meal will provide an age-appropriate amount A: Eating of calories and should fill up your student, but s/he may purchase additional a la carte items. Q: What do most kids eat? kids eat the complete school lunch although some bring lunch from home or snack on A: Most a la carte items. However, research has demonstrated that home lunches and a la carte items most likely cost more and are less nutritious.
Q: Who do I contact with more questions? us at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/culinaryexpress. This will bring you directly to the A: Visit Culinary Express main website. You may also call us at (763)745-5154 during regular business hours. We look forward to serving you this year!