School Nutrition Program

The library supports the staff and students in many ways including library time for research, projects, book exchange, information skills, puppet shows, story time, etc. Library resources are used by students to complete assignments, to explore ideas and to select from a wide range of recreational reading on many topics. The librarian sponsors reading incentive programs and book fairs during the school year that promote literacy. The library houses separate professional and parent libraries that are available during LMC hours for staff and parent use. Flexible scheduling is used as much as possible to provide opportunities for students and teachers to visit the library. Students may come at any time to check out a book or research information. All classes utilize the library, not just language arts classes. The library is open from 7:30–3:30 daily. Computers located in the library allow access to the automated card catalog as well as the Internet. iPads and other various technologies are used to enhance the library as well. Students are responsible for the materials they check out. Responsibilities include: • Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade may check out one book at a time. Books are due one week from check out and may be renewed two times. • Students in 2nd and 3rd grade may check out two books at a time. Books are due two weeks from check out and may be renewed two times. • Students in 4th –8th grades may check out three books at a time. Books are due two weeks from checkout and may be renewed two times. Students may have their limit extended for a project or an assignment. • Students are responsible for bringing library materials back on time. Students may not check out any library materials if they have overdue books. • Lost or damaged materials should be reported to the librarian. If a book is lost or damaged beyond use, the student will pay the cost of the book plus a $5 handling charge so that it may be replaced in the library. Refunds will not be made for books which are located after the fee has been processed. • Report cards may be held for overdue library materials.

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM The link between nutrition and learning is well documented. Healthy eating habits are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, full physical and mental growth as well as lifelong health and well being. In an effort to promote a healthier environment in schools, the Texas Department of Agriculture issued the . Although we are not required to comply with the policy, we have adopted many of the policy recommendations as part of our lunch & snack program. The recommendations pertain mainly to the fat and sugar content of foods, and foods of minimal nutritional value (certain candy, sodas, water ices, etc.). Only reduced fat milk will be served as part of the lunch program. Students allergic to milk will be offered an alternative. More fruit and vegetables will be included in lunch menus. Frying will not be used as a method of preparation of foods.

School staff do not routinely give candy to students as a reward or treat. The recommendations do not apply to food on field trips, food used in the classroom for instructional purposes, food needed to accommodate students with special health needs, or food used by school nurses to provide health care to individual students. The USDA recommendations for portion sizes will be used as a guideline for school lunches. Snacks Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to school each day. Please help your child pack snacks low in fat, sodium, caffeine, sugar, and dyes. Due to food allergies students are not permitted to share or exchange food during snack.