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Medford Public Schools K-8 Lunch Menu – May 2015

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ALTERNATIVE MENU

Our Lunch Program is participating in the

Massachusetts Farm to School Harvest of the Month. This month is seedling month! Get

your gardens started!

Don’t Forget Mothers Day on May 10!

Did you know that Mother’s Day became a holiday in 1914 In the U.S.? By President Woodrow Wilson?

1 Mother Goose Day

Turkey and Cheese on WG Sub roll, Hummus and Carrot Sticks, and Pears

Every alternative meal comes with choice of vegetables, fruits, and milk. Fruit Bowl offered daily. Breads and rolls are delivered fresh from a local bakery and are whole grain.

SALADS in the NEWS

NEW! Salad Bar or Grab-and-Go Salads offered at all schools on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our side salads include romaine and iceberg lettuces, spinach, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Add garbanzos or kidney beans, cheese, and some chicken or turkey, and a whole grain roll and you have one of our Grab and Go salads.

SANDWICHES &

WRAPS WG sandwiches and WG wraps include sun-butter and jelly or turkey ham and cheese. Wraps are offered 2 days per week.

PIZZA

WG Cheese or WG Broccoli Pizza is served daily. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

4 Cheeseburger or Hamburger on WG Bun served with Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Peas, and Peaches

5

Cinco de Mayo! Chicken Fajitas on WG Tortilla served with Mexicali Corn, Salsa, and Pears

6

Beef and Bean Chili served in WG Bread Bowl , Steamed Spinach, and fresh Apple

7

Chicken Nuggets served with our own Barbeque Sauce, Side Salad, Celery Sticks and fresh Orange

8

Sea Shape Fish Nuggets served with Steamed Carrots, Potato Puffs, fresh Apple, and WG Chocolate Chip Cookie

11

Beef Taco plate served with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Black Beans, Corn and, Mixed Fruit

12

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich on WG Bun served with Marinara Sauce, Sautéed Kale, and Blueberries

13 Early Release Middle School-No Lunches

Teriyaki Beef Dippers served with WG Breadstick, Side Salad featuring Beans, Steamed Carrots ,and fresh Orange

14

WG Spaghetti served with Marinara and Meatballs, WG Garlic Bread, Side Salad featuring Spinach, and Peaches

15

Ham and Cheese Wrap served with Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Potato Puffs, and Applesauce

18

Popcorn Chicken served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Side Salad featuring Beans, and Peaches

19

Meatball Sub served with WG Bun and Marinara Sauce, Side Salad, Celery Sticks, and Pears

20

Pizza Day! Choice of WG Pizza topped with either Pepperoni, Vegetable Medley or Just Cheese, Carrot Sticks and fresh Apple

21

Chef Kirk & Project Bread’s Orange-Ginger Chicken featuring Broccoli, Carrot, and Water Chestnut with WG Oriental Rice, Green Beans, and Strawberries

22

Fish Taco featuring Sea Shape Nuggets on WG Tortilla served with Salsa, Tartar Sauce, Three Bean Salad featuring Garbanzo Beans, and fresh Orange

25 Holiday - No School

26

Breakfast for Lunch! Broccoli Quiche served with Potato Puffs, Cucumber Slices and Banana

27

Chicken Nuggets served with our own Sweet and Sour Sauce, Vegetarian Beans, Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Peaches

28

American Chop Suey served with Side Salad featuring Spinach, and Applesauce

29

Chicken Patty on WG Bun served with steamed Broccoli, Carrot Sticks and Strawberries

All lunches include choice of milk: low fat white, fat-free white, chocolate, or lactose-free milk on request. This school lunch menu is subject to change. WG = whole grain RF=Reduced Fat Nutritional Info available in nurse’s office. For more information, visit Medford School Lunch website.

*Elementary Lunch $2.50 *Middle School Lunch $2.85 * Reduced Lunch $0.40 *Breakfast $1.00 *Reduced Breakfast $0.30 *Milk $0.50