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DIXIE DISTRICT SCHOOLS
FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS 2012-2013
USDA unveils historic improvements to
meals served in America’s schools; the new meal requirements will
raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and
improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that
participate in school meal programs every school day. The final
standards make the same kinds of practical changes that many parents
are already encouraging at home, including:
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Ensuring students are
offered both fruits and vegetables every day of the week;
Substantially increasing offerings of whole grain-rich foods;
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Offering only
fat-free or low-fat milk varieties;
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Limiting calories
based on the age of children being served to ensure proper
portion size;
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Increasing the focus
on reducing the amounts of saturated fat, trans fats and sodium.
Dixie District
Schools participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast
programs as well as the After School Snack and Summer Food Service
programs. Our nutrition standards are based on the USDA Guidelines
for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Each cafeteria
provides a variety of healthy choices for our student meals; which
must contain adequate calories per State guidelines. We recommend
that students balance dietary calories with physical activity to
maintain normal growth, get one hour of moderate to vigorous
physical activity each day. Eat nutrient-rich foods daily such as
lean meats and fish; eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole
grains. Drink water, low-fat/fat-free milk and reduce the intake of
sugar-sweetened drinks and foods.
Our Wellness
Policy is reviewed and updated annually by the Dixie District
Schools Wellness Committee. We encourage teachers, parents,
students and the community to get involved in our Wellness Policy
Review each year to help promote good health and wellness to our
schools and community. We will continue to meet our guidelines to
regulate food with minimal nutritional value, rewards, school
parties, snacks and fundraising activities. All foods made
available on campus must adhere to food safety and security
guidelines. A copy of the Dixie District Schools Wellness Policy
will be made available upon request and also available on the
Districts web site.
FREE, REDUCED and FULL PRICE MEALS
INFORMATION
Our district will be
implementing the Provision 2 program for Breakfast and Lunch on
August 20, 2012. This program requires that the schools serve meals
to all participating children at no charge but reduces application
burdens to once every 4 years with an additional 4 year extension
when certain conditions are met. However we
are required to collect applications this first year to determine
the reimbursement based on claiming percentages of Free, Reduced and
Paid eligibilities.
Each student will receive a
current (2012-2013) application on the first day of
school; which should be filled out and returned to the cafeteria
manager as soon as possible. Applications are also available in the
front office of each school and in each cafeteria. The free/reduced
application can also be downloaded from the Dixie District Schools
web site at this address
http://dixieschools.dixie.k12.fl.us .
Please make
sure the application is completely filled out; the school food
authority can not process an incomplete application and returned to
the school cafeteria by October 1, 2012 or mail to: Dixie District
Food Service 815 SE 351 Hwy, FL 32628.
Additional
breakfast and lunch meals along with a variety of ala carte items
will be available at each school at the 2012-2013 approved prices.
For more
information or if you have any questions about your child’s meals,
please feel free to contact the School Food Service office or the
school cafeteria manager.
FOOD SERVICE
FAX – 352/498-1452
Dixie District Schools Food Service
Office Linda Fowler or Phyllis Rollison 352-498-1295
Anderson Elementary School
Cafeteria Gina Langford
352-498-6229
Dixie County High School
Cafeteria Tina Carter
352-498-6450
Old Town Elementary School
Cafeteria Pam Rollison
352-498-6380
Ruth Rains Middle School
Cafeteria Linda Liles
352-498-1379

Meal Prices
Free/Reduced Meal Application
Health Inspection Reports
Anderson Elementary School
Old Town Elementary School
Ruth Rains Middle School
Dixie County High School
Food Service
Operating Permits
Wellness
Policy
Guidelines
“In accordance with Federal Law, and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited
from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write
USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992
(Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.”