Ellington Academy

September
2015
Welcome to another exciting school year with Grand Rapids Public Schools. We are happy to have you
as customers and look forward to serving your children hot and nutritious meals again this school year.
If you are interested in part time employment during the school year, please apply on line at: www.grpublicschools.org,
then contact, Jennifer Laninga GRPS Nutrition Services Supervisor, at 616.819.1669 or e-mail her at laningaj@grps.org

Smart School Meals Make the $600 Difference...per child

All meals are free of charge for Ellington Academy students. Now its
easier than ever to make every minute of the school day count. Start them
with a smart school breakfast. Keep them going with a smart school lunch.

A smart school meal is...

The $600 difference...

Foods made from scratch

such as soups and sauces
Whole
Grains in all
pastas and
breads

Store-bought

GRPS Smart Meals

breakfast, lunch, snack

breakfast, lunch, snack

Store Bought

Free to
Ellington Academy
students

Flavorful yet
limited sodium
and
limited sugar

Fresh fruits and

vegetables daily

$600 per child, per year

All meals meet and exceed 2015 USDA guidelines.

GRPS uses locally grown apples, dry beans, zucchini, squash and more in school meals. We
also use Michigan milk, Coles Garlic Bread, which is made in Michigan from local wheat.
Supporting our farmers and food companies is important to us. To learn more about
Michigan agriculture and farm-to-school projects, visit www.cultivatemichigan.org

For more in-depth information on menus, nutritional analysis, contact information and related website links, check
out our website at: www.grpublicschools.org/nutrition or use your Smart Phone to scan the QR code.
Meal Prices
Student Meals - No Charge
Adult Breakfast

$ 2.50

Adult Lunch

$ 4.00

Milk

$ .50

Adults and students who purchase meals, milk or al a carte items may still use My Payments Plus just like last year. Go to
www.mypaymentsplus.com and register your self/student into the school meal pre-payment plan. This is a convenient way to securely keep
your account paid in full and view your actual purchase history!
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in program access
and delivery. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

September 2015
MONDAY
7

Ellington Academy

TUESDAY
8

Cereal
Cheese Stick

Chicken Nuggets
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Carrot Ribbons
Paula Red Apple
State & Capital Cookies
Ice Cold Milk

14

Kolache
Yogurt Cup

Chicken Patty on a Bun

Spicy Potato Wedges
Broccoli w/Dip
Gingergold Apple
Ice Cold Milk

21

Mini Egg &

Cheese Sandwich

Hamburger on a Bun
Spicy Potato Wedges
Broccoli w/Dip
Jonathon Apple
Ice Cold Milk

28

Cereal
Graham Crackers
Chicken Quesadilla
Southwest Soup
Carrots w/Dip
Empire Apple
Ice Cold Milk

15

Breakfast
Bagel

WEDNESDAY
Turkey Bacon, Egg
& Cheese Boat

Scrambled Eggs
Banana Muffin

Ultimate Nachos
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Fresh Tomatoes
Refried Beans
Fresh Kiwi
Ice Cold Milk

29

Mini Pancakes
Yogurt Cup
Honey BBQ Dippers
Macaroni & Cheese
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Chick Peas
Mandarin Oranges
Ice Cold Milk

10

Double Stuff Cheese Pizza

Celery Sticks w/Hummus
Whole Kernel Corn
Juicy Watermelon
Ice Cold Milk

16

French Toast
Sticks
Honey BBQ Dippers

Ultimate Beef Nachos

Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Refried Beans
Fresh Kiwi
Ice Cold Milk

22

THURSDAY

Macaroni & Cheese

Mixed Salad Greens
w/Grape Tomatoes
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

23

Mini Pancakes
Yogurt Cup
Chili Dog on a Bun
Onion Rings
Zucchini Coins
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

30 Cheesy Egg Omelet

Brown Sugar Bagel

Chicken Patty on a Bun

Leaf Lettuce
Celery Sticks
Confetti Cole Slaw
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

Scrambled Egg
Blueberry Muffin

FRIDAY
11

Cinnamon Toast
Potato Triangle
Fresh Green Beans
Turkey Sausage Link
Petite Banana
Ice Cold Milk

17 Sausage Gravy

Chicken Drumstick
Corn Muffin
Zucchini w/Dip
Pineapple Tidbits
Ice Cold Milk

18

Breakfast

Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Broccoli w/Dip
Whole Wheat Roll
w/Jam
Lunch Bunch Grapes
Ice Cold Milk

24

Breakfast
Bagel

Mini Egg, Cheese

& Sausage Slider

Breakfast
Wrap
Cheese Pizza

(individual round pizza)

Calico Bean Salad

Celery Sticks w/Sunbutter
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

25 Mini Egg, Cheese &

Sausage Slider

Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Carrots w/Dip
Coles Garlic Toast
Lunch Bunch Grapes
Ice Cold Milk

Double Stuff Cheese Pizza

Lentil Soup
Celery Sticks w/Sunbutter
Pineapple Tidbits
Ice Cold Milk

Waffle Sticks
Turkey Sausage Link

Chicken Fajita
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Fresh Green Beans
Orange Wedges
Smart Cookies
Ice Cold Milk

Kolache
Yogurt Cup
Italian Dunkers w/
Italian Sauce
Zesty Seasoned Peas
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

Beginning September 9th, Available Daily - Check with your school cook for ordering details.
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese & yogurt as a choice, Fruit Selections (raisins, apples, oranges, bananas & peaches), Orange Juice & Ice
Cold Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate)
Lunch: Munchers & Sunbutter sandwiches available as entre choices. Chef Salads available at K-8 & K-12 sites.
Monday - Fruit & Yogurt Muncher (Yogurt, Sunflower Kernels, Fruit, Carrots, and Cheez It Crackers)
Tuesday - Fiesta Grab and Go (Tortilla chips, Land O Lakes Jalapeno Cheese Cup, Salsa, Refried Beans, Graham Crackers and Fruit)
Wednesday - Garden Muncher (Chef Salad w/Peas & Cheese, Honey Ginger Soy Nuts, Graham Crackers and Fruit)
Thursday - Sunbutter Muncher (Sunwise Sunbutter Sandwich, String Cheese, Cheddar Goldfish Crackers, Apple and Carrots)
Friday - Grab & Go Breakfast for Lunch (Pillsbury Blueberry Waffles, String Cheese, Yogurt, Broccoli Cauliflower Blend and Raisins)
Ice Cold Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate) from Country Dairy included with each meal or for .50.
Foods of the month: Whole Grains & Tomatoes.
Salad bars available in K-8 & K-12 schools
For more in-depth information on menus, nutritional analysis, contact information and related website links, check out our website at:
www.grpublicschools.org/nutrition or use the QR code on the front of this menu.
* Menu Item Contains Pork