Child Nutrition Program
Wellness Policy and Committee Meeting Dates
Wellness Policy
The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 requires Local Education Agencies to update or modify their wellness policy, as appropriate.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Civil Rights Complaint Link: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf
The Westwood Community School District Wellness Committee meets monthly to review our policy, practices and to assess our efforts toward meeting the goals established by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Parents, Students, Staff, and the community are invited to participate.
Upcoming Wellness Committee Meeting:
August 10, 2022
If you would like to participate in the revision of and further development of the District Wellness Policy, please join us on the dates listed above.
Or contact Dave Stull at 313 565-1900 for more information on how you can contribute.
Meetings are held in the District Operations Office from 2:00 - 3:00 pm on the schedule below.
| Director of Food Service: | Enas Maki |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Number: | (313) 565-6631 |
| Building | Contact Number |
| Daly Elementary Cafeteria | (313) 565-3471 |
| Thorne Elementary Cafeteria | (313) 292-1648 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Cafeteria | (313) 565-3445 |
| Robichaud High School Cafeteria | (313) 565-6631 |
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Civil Rights Complaint Link: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf
ere...Menus
Westwood Community School District menus, along with complete nutrition information, is now available online through Nutrislice
Download the Nutrislice App: iPhone Nutrislice App | Android Nutrislice App
District Charge Policy
Letter to Parents from Jennie Jiang Director of Finance and Operations
Why Do Westwood Students Eat for Free: Community Eligibility Provision
Smart Snacks in School
Smart Snacks Regulation Summary
The Act applies nutrition standards to all food & beverages sold to students on the school campus anytime during the school day. It includes food sold in school stores, vending machines, and fund raisers including bake sales, ice cream sales etc. A school day is defined as midnight until 30 minutes after end of school day.
Nutrition Standards
Must be "whole grain" rich or have as first ingredient fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein, contain ¼ c. fruit or vegetable, contain 10% Dietary Value of specific nutrients, and meet calorie, sodium, fat, and sugar limits. Elementary schools are limited to selling 8 oz. caffeine free beverages while high schools may sell up to 12 oz. with no more than 5 calorie per oz. (caffeine allowed).
- Examples of foods that do not meet standards are chips, cookies, cake, candy, bagels, ice cream, Gatorade, Snapple, etc.
- Examples of foods that meet requirements include baked chips, popcorn, zero calorie flavored water, dried fruit, fig cookies etc.
An online calculator is available to determine if a food meets the nutrition standard: Smart Snack Food Calculator
Additional Smart Snack Resources:
Food Allergy Management
Overview
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common examples of triggers include foods, latex, insects, and medication. Exposure can lead to various symptoms which may include difficulty breathing, hives, difficulty swallowing or a dangerous drop in blood pressure and shock.
All staff members on campus are trained yearly to recognize a severe allergic reaction and are familiar with emergency procedures.
Resources
Tips
- Students with food allergies should not share snacks with others
- Parents of students with allergies should send snacks for their student
Student Nutrition Resource & Links
The School Nutrition Association, in partnership with the National Dairy Council, created a set of resources about school meals titled a Pediatrician's Perspective. Pediatrician Robert Murray (MD, FAAP) breaks down the importance of nutrients to brain and child development, and how healthy school meals build healthier students, contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Other resources available include