New Vision Charter School values the health and safety of the entire student body. Due to the prevalence of peanut/tree nut or other allergens at New Vision Charter School, the following guidelines for consumption of these products have been created.
● For specific allergies, classrooms will have a designated area for the consumption such as peanut/tree nut products.
● After food consumption, desktops and tabletops will be cleaned thoroughly with soapy water.
● During lunch periods, an allergy safe table will be provided in the cafeteria.
● All students will wash their hands before recess and/or returning to the general classroom area.
● During nutrition breaks (snacks), all foods will be screened for peanut/tree nuts and/or other allergens if needed.
● If food is brought for a classroom celebration, it must be in a prepackaged container with the ingredients listed. The list will be screened for peanut/tree nut products or allergens, as necessary. No homemade foods will be allowed.
Please note: Foods that contain peanut/tree nuts will not be allowed for classroom celebrations (general consumption). Foods that are processed in an environment where there may be potential contact with peanut/tree nut products will not be allowed.
If a parent has a student that has a severe allergy which requires an accommodation at school, the parent should immediately notify the school administration.
NVCS uses Thompson School District’s Nutrition Services to provide breakfast and lunch meals in conjunction with our Healthy School Initiative. NVCS and TSD believe “healthy food choices provide our children with a foundation for wellness, education, and future success.”
● Two Registered Dietitians create the breakfast & lunch menus
● Every meal is served with fresh fruit & vegetables
● Colorado grown skim and 1% milk is provided at every meal which is rbST- and hormone-free.
● Whole grains are used for meals including bread, rice or pasta
● Fried foods or foods containing trans-fat are not served
Visit the Cafeteria tab on the NVCS website for links to monthly menus, Online Payment Instructions, and the Free and Reduced Meal Application. As part of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, NVCS offers meals free or at reduced price for those families who qualify. Only one application is required per family, every year. Every family is encouraged to complete and return an application, which is usually available in early August.
Families who qualify for free and reduced lunch need to get all necessary paperwork filled out and completed to the front office before receiving benefits from this program. Please reference Thompson School District Policy EFC-R. In order to receive free and reduced benefits families will need to complete the Free and Reduced Application, get approved through Thompson School District and bring their documented approval form to the New Vision front office.