Menu Changes/Substitutes
If you have any questions, please email BCSD Food Service Director Tammy L. Whitman at twhitman@berlincentral.org.
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Reminder BES Families: BES MONTHLY SNACK PRE-ORDER FORM – please only send it for the month, not by the day. This will help us with our ordering. Students should turn this form into their teacher OR it can be emailed to cafemgrbes@berlincentral.org.
Please note STUDENTS MUST HAVE MONEY ON THEIR ACCOUNT TO PRE ORDER SNACKS.
If you do not have a school lunch account set up for your child, click on this link to set one up. https://linqconnect.com/main
You can also send in money with your child for the month to cover the preorders. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Whitman at twhitman@berlincentral.org.
From the School Lunch Staff… We understand you’d love to see your favorite meals on the menus, and while we must adhere to the National School Lunch Guidelines, we still value your input! We’re excited to explore new menu options and encourage you to share your ideas. Email Mrs. Whitman at twhitman@berlincentral.org with your suggestions. If your ideas align with the guidelines, they might just be featured on our next menu!
ALL students will again receive free meals for the 2024 / 2025 school year through CEP. Every student will receive one full breakfast and one full lunch at no cost, regardless of income. However, students who would like to purchase additional items such as ice cream, second meals, additional entrees, etc. must have money on their account or cash in hand.
Students MUST take all meal components required in order to receive the free meal. If they refuse, items will be charged as al a carte and parents are responsible for the cost.
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BES Daily Breakfast Alternates: Assorted Cereal, Yogurt, Fresh Fruits, Milk, Juice
BES Daily Lunch Alternates: PB & J w/ String Cheese, Deli Sandwich, Fresh Fruits, Veggies, Milk, Juice
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BMHS Daily Breakfast Alternates: Assorted Cereal, Yogurt, Bagels, Fresh Fruits, Juice, Milk
BMHS Daily Lunch Alternates: PB & J w/ String Cheese, Salads, Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruits, Fresh Veggies, Milk, Juice
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Menu Subject to change! Notice will be posted as quickly as possible
Summer EBT Information
The NYSOTDA Summer EBT program provides low-income families with food benefits to help cover the cost of groceries when school is out of session. Summer is the time when many children lose access to free meals they get at school.
Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; HOWEVER, some families may need to apply.
This program is through New York State and NOT the school district, please find more information at the link here https://hungersolutionsny.org/federal-nutrition-programs/summer-nutrition/summer-ebt/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0e11062b-4ec4-41ce-b4de-09c5de079b8fNYSOTDA
NYSOTDA Summer EBT FAQ https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/summer-ebt-faq.asp
June Menus!
Berlin Elementary School Breakfast
Berlin Elementary School Lunch
Berlin Middle High School Breakfast Menu
Berlin Middle High School Lunch Menu
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BMHS SECOND CHANCE BREAKFAST AVAILABILITY
This option allows students to eat breakfast after their 2nd period class ends and 3rd period begins.
Meals will be a grab n’ go option and students will take their breakfast into their 3rd period class. This allows those students who do not want to eat during the first breakfast at 7 am, the opportunity to still be provided a meal.
The second chance breakfast is free for ONLY those students who opt out of the first breakfast offering.
Important 2024/2025 School Year Meal Information
Students MUST take all components required in order to receive the free meal.
If they refuse, items will be charged as a la carte and parents are responsible for the cost.
Please visit https://linqconnect.com for more information on how to add money to your child’s account.
Berlin Central Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week 10/15-10/18
August 21, 2024
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased to inform you that Berlin Elementary School and Berlin Middle High School will be once again implementing a meal certification option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for 2024/2025.
What does this mean for your child(ren) attending the school(s) identified above?
All students enrolled at Berlin Elementary School or Berlin Middle High School are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch (one each) at school at NO CHARGE to your household each day of the 2024/2025 school year. If your child is in Pre-K – 9th grade no further action is required of you, however if your student is in 10th-12th grade please fill out the following FORM for the BMHS Counseling Department, this will determine eligibility for scholarships, free college application and exam fees, and potentially free enrollment in dual enrollment courses.
All child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. Please note there are special rules regarding the purchase of al a carte items, snack items, second entrees, second meals, etc. For more information, see the BCSD website school lunch section.
Federal Nutrition Standards
School cafeterias across the country are required to meet federal nutrition standards that aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and address the rising rate of childhood obesity and increased health complications in our population. The guidelines set regulations for portion size yet offer a wide variety of milk, fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains. Examples of these new federal regulations include:
- Specific portion sizes individualized for each grade range (K-5, 6-8, 9-12)
- Only fat free or low fat milk being offered (flavored milk will only be offered as fat free)
- More variety of fruits and vegetables
- More whole grain products such as breads, pasta, and cereals
- Specific calorie ranges, limited saturated fats and only naturally occurring trans fats
- Students must select a minimum of a ½ cup of fruit or vegetable on their tray
Berlin CSD’s food service staff work within these guidelines to create healthy, tasty, and convenient meals for students. If you have any further questions, please contact me at twhitman@berlincentral.org or or visit the Child Nutrition website at: www.nysed.gov.
Sincerely,
Tammy L. Whitman
Food Service Director
PDF of letters sent home to all families on August 21, 2024
Food Service Free Breakfast and Lunch 2024/2025
Pricing for 2024/2025
BREAKFAST
Full Reimbursable Breakfast |
$0.00 |
Additional Milk |
$0.60 |
Additional Juice |
$0.30 |
Additional Entrée |
$2.75 |
2nd Full Breakfast |
$3.00 |
Bottled Water |
$1.25 |
Adult Breakfast (taxable) |
$2.84 |
LUNCH
Full Reimbursable Lunch |
$.000 |
2nd Full Lunch |
$3.50 |
Additional Milk |
$0.60 |
Additional Juice |
$0.30 |
Additional Entrée |
$2.75 |
Bottled Water |
$1.25 |
Adult Meal Price (taxable) |
$4.97 |
Food Service News & Events
REMINDER: Food Service Announcement: LINQ Connect REPLACED Titan Portal
The LINQ Connect portal is a secure, online system that allows parents to:
- Make an online payment to their children’s cafeteria meal accounts
- Remotely monitor their children’s accounts
- Set up automatic recurring payments
- Set up low balance e-mail message alerts
- And submit an online application for free and/or reduced meals
Please find detailed information and an FAQ about setting up your student’s account here https://info.linq.com/l/817393/2023-05-11/5v5x4j/817393/1683839542JzZw5lUZ/LC_FAQs_All.pdf
If you have any questions regarding the Berlin Central School District Food Service Program, please contact Tammy Whitman, Food Service Director, at 518-658-1500, option 8, ext. 1022 or twhitman@berlincentral.org.