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School Meals + Nutrition

 

--- SCHOOL MEALS ---

Both breakfast and lunch are available each school day for all students and are served in the Food and Nutrition Services area. All school meals meet State and Federal nutrition standards, providing balanced and healthy options to support student growth and learning.  Because of Ocean View School District’s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision—and in compliance with the California State Meals Mandate—all meals are provided to students at no cost, regardless of income or eligibility status. As a result, meal applications are not required or accepted.  The OVSD Food & Nutrition Services website offers interactive menus with detailed nutrition and allergen information. It also features helpful tools such as fitness activities and tips for encouraging healthy choices at home

 

--- PARENTS/GUARDIANS EATING SCHOOL MEALS WITH CHILDREN ---

Due to safety concerns, parents are not allowed to eat school meals with the children on the lunch benches.  If it is necessary to take students off campus for lunch, parents may sign their child out in the school office. Students must be returned promptly at the end of the 40-minute lunch period and signed back in at the office.

 

--- MEAL DELIVERIES ---

Food delivered to students by delivery services are not allowed due to student safety concerns and school disruption.

Food delivery services (like UberEats & PostMates)

  are not permitted & will be turned away.  Please do not use these services to send food to school.

 

--- DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS ---

It is the responsibility of each student to remember to bring to school their personal property, lunches, assignments, projects, etc. Please realize special deliveries to individual students interrupt classes and stop instruction. In order to minimize classroom disruptions, deliveries will not be taken to students during class time. The school office will attempt to notify the student during nutrition and lunch breaks for personal items delivered to school. Due to the OVSD Local School Wellness Policy and student allergies, student sharing of food that is not school or District provided is prohibited. 

 

--- BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION ---

We do realize that some parents would like to have their child’s birthday recognized (This is not mandatory). Listed below are some suggestions as alternatives to edible treats:

  • A book donated in your child’s name to be read to the class, with the child’s name inscribed on the inside cover.
  • A classroom game, puzzle, etc.
  • Individual party favors, such as pencils, erasers, etc. 
  • Consult with your child’s teacher for other ideas. 

We also ask that you do not send balloons or flowers.  These items will not be sent to the classroom but will be held in the office until the end of the school day.

 

--- WELLNESS POLICY ---

The OVSD Local School Wellness Policy states that all foods sold, served, or advertised to students during the school day must comply with the Smart Snack in School standards. This includes foods brought to school for celebrations, fundraising and rewards during the school day and up to 30 minutes after school. Foods brought to school must have the CA Competitive Food Standards Compliance Calculator proof of compliance attached or available to be verified by office staff. Parents may access the Smart Snack in School Healthy Snack Calculator found on the Food and Nutrition Services website at www.ovsd.org to determine if foods are Smart Snack in School compliant. Foods provided through the OVSD Food and Nutrition Services Department are Smart Snack in School compliant and available for purchase by parents and schools. For more information, please visit the Food and Nutrition Services website at www.ovsd.org. Your child’s teacher or principal will provide more information on food brought to school for school/class celebrations.