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FOOD FROM HOME: 
Lunches from home can be kept in the student’s locker. In the interest of promoting sound nutritional habits, soft drinks, candy and 
fast foods are discouraged as a sack lunch item.
MORNING MILK/JUICE: 
Students in grades K-2 will be able to purchase milk or orange juice to drink. Students in Kindergarten may purchase milk/juice for 
their scheduled break. Students will be able to purchase milk/juice at a price that will be published with the lunch prices at the beginning 
of the year. Milk/juice will not be issued without money in the student’s meal account. Free or reduced lunches do not qualify a student 
for a free recess milk/juice.
APPROPRIATE TABLE MANNERS: 
Students are to display appropriate courtesy and manners while in the cafeteria. This includes entering and leaving the cafeteria and 
eating in a quiet, orderly manner, keeping the area clean, etc. Students are not allowed to give food or trade food with other students. 
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM: 
Applications for the free and reduced meal program are available through the school’s office and on the school website. This program 
provides for free lunches or lunches at a reduced price for those families qualifying based upon income. Families participating are 
required to report any changes in income to the school’s office when they occur. Students who receive these benefits are identified 
only to their teacher and office personnel. 
Should a family experience a drop in income during the school year qualifying them for the free and reduced lunch program, they may 
complete an application. This may be done at any time during the school year. Participation begins upon the approval of a completed 
application. 
ACADEMIC 
WORK RESPONSIBILITY: 
Each student is responsible for his/her work and assignments. Special awards will be made during the year for the many students 
successfully completing their assignments. Occasionally, homework cannot be completed on schedule by even the best of students 
due to family matters and other factors. In these cases, the student may be asked to complete the task during the recess or other free 
time and a grade penalty may be made. Further actions will only be taken if assignments are repeatedly or disregarded. Parents will 
be involved as much as possible. 
HOMEWORK: 
Homework is an out-of-school assignment that contributes to the educational process. It is an extension of class work and is directly 
related to the objectives of the curriculum presently studied. Homework assignments may include additional practices, exercises, and 
reading of material on a specified subject, in-depth extension of classroom activities, or independent project work related to the subject. 
Research indicates the need for effective study skills. Homework is one way to improve time spent in learning since it strengthens the 
self-discipline students needs to concentrate. Parents are vital to the homework experience. By monitoring their child’s homework, 
parents can promote a sense of responsibility, check on their child’s skills, and keep abreast with school activities. Grade 5 and 6 
homework policy - Appendix E. 

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