School Lunch and Breakfast
Beginning school year 2026-2027, Maria Montessori Academy will offer breakfast and lunch to students, staff, and visitors each day school is in session. The cost of these meals is dependent upon various factors, however because we expect to be approved on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast program (SBP), some students will qualify for free or reduced-price meals once they submit an eligibility application beginning in July 2026.
The goal for our meal programs is to provide delicious, healthy meals made from scratch in our kitchen, ideally from as many locally-procured items as possible.
View the program goals above for more information.
Home Lunches
If not ordering lunch from the cafeteria, please provide a nutritional lunch including juice or milk.
Soda, caffeinated beverages, and candy are not permitted. Fast food is not to be brought to the school as a lunch substitute.
Lunch boxes should be labeled clearly with the student’s name. We encourage all students at our school to help reduce waste by bringing lunch in reusable containers. Please help us learn to keep our environment clean and healthy.
Student lunches cannot be refrigerated at school, so please include an ice pack if the lunch is perishable.
Lunches should be ready to eat and not require heating. Microwave ovens are not available for student use. Please send foods that can be eaten cold or kept warm in an insulated container and that your child can open, prepare, and manage independently.
Food Allergies
If your student has any food allergies and will be ordering meals from the cafeteria, please notify us so we can help ensure their dietary needs are considered.
Si su estudiante tiene alguna alergia alimentaria y va a pedir comidas de la cafetería, por favor infórmenos para que podamos asegurarnos de que se tengan en cuenta sus necesidades alimentarias.
Click here for the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals, Accommodations, Milk Substitutions
The medical statement must be completed and signed by a licensed medical authority. They must have authority to write prescriptions under State law. Parents may not sign off on this form.
Haga clic aquí para acceder a la Declaración Médica para Solicitar Comidas Especiales, Adaptaciones Alimentarias y Sustituciones de Leche.
La declaración médica debe ser completada y firmada por un profesional médico autorizado. Esta persona debe estar legalmente autorizada por la ley estatal para recetar medicamentos. Los padres o tutores no pueden firmar este formulario.
Medical Authority Checklist in English
Lista de verificación de la autoridad médica
