Child Nutrition Program
| Director of Food Service: | Kamel Elkadri |
| 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 |
Menus
COMING SOON...
Westwood Community School District menus, along with complete nutrition information, will be available online through Nutrislice
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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.
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.
District Charge Policy
Letter to Parents from Director of Operations - David Stull
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