STUDENT NUTRITION SERVICES
“We Serve Education Every
Day”
Focus
Statement
The purpose of
the Student Nutrition Services Department is to serve students safe,
nutritious, and appealing school meals which are reasonably priced and meet the
USDA nutrition requirements.
Vision Statement
To promote the
health of students, school meals will model the principles of optimum nutrition
and taste. Students will select and
enjoy meals consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
supported by an integrated approach, including partnerships with agriculture,
food, media, education, and health communities.
Department
Overview
The
q All elementary and middle schools offer a
variety of nutritious foods daily to students.
q Approximately 8,000 meals and additional
a la carte foods are served daily to our students. Eligible students receive meals at a free or
reduced price. Applications for
free/reduced price meals are available at school offices. Click here for an
application and letter of instruction.
q All middle schools operate a morning
brunch program, providing nutritious snacks to students.
q The Student Nutrition Services Department
operates under the National School Lunch Program, a federal program. The department is self-supporting and
operates with revenues received from local, state and federal sources.
q United States Department of Agriculture
surplus commodities are utilized in the program to aid in controlling food
costs.
q The Student Nutrition Services staff of
approximately 55 employees located at 26 school kitchens is committed to
serving high quality meals, following recommended program guidelines and safe
food handling methods. Each food
preparation kitchen has a certified food handler on site.
q Menu items are prepared from fresh
ingredients daily. Menu planning
emphasizes consideration of the United States Dietary Guidelines which include
lowering the levels of fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugar in the diet.
q Students with medical problems requiring
special diets are given individualized attention. Special diets are planned by an on-staff
registered dietitian following a licensed physician’s orders.
Lunch Prices
Elementary/Secondary Students:
Paid Price: $2.75
Reduced Price: $0.40
Adults: $3.25
Parents
are encouraged to prepay by check or online at www.paypams.com on their child’s meal account.
Current
Menu
Contact
Information
Main office address:
Office phone:
(408) 252-3000
x.302
Web address:
http://www.cupertino.k12.ca.us/
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Main office contacts: |
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Tish
Litchfield, M.S., R.D., Director of Student Nutrition Services (408) 252-3000 x 301 |
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Divya Puri,
M.S., R.D., Field Operations Supervisor (408) 252-3000 x 305 |
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Lisa Laguna,
Secretary (408)
252-3000 x 302 |
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Seema Parikh,
Accountant (408)
252-3000 x 303 |
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Sergio Sanchez,
Utility Driver (408)
252-3000 x 306 |
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Brian Muraoka,
Utility Driver (408)
252-3000 x 306 |
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Site contacts: |
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Central
Kitchen (408)
732-3363 x 160 |
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Shielah Ishizaki, Supervisor |
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Silvia Renovato, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Samia Ahmed, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Marc Cieplinski, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Lola Gonzales, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Khurshid Shaikh , Cafeteria Assistant |
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Susan Tram, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Teresa Wang, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Kathleen Reeve, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Yu-Er (Betty) Chan, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Tufaha Bawazir, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Connie Lam, Supervisor |
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Yolanda Santiago, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Priya Ravisankar, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Wai Ying Ho, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Hyde Middle
School (408)
252-6290 x 134 |
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Connie Medina, Supervisor |
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Patty Reynolds, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Qing Qing Shao, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Yu-Er (Betty) Chan, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Kennedy Middle
School (408)
253-1525 x 132 |
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Sweety Malhotra, Supervisor |
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Sophine Too, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Susan Tram, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Trang Nguyen, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Ana Shaaban, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Lawson Middle
School (408)
255-7500 x 132 |
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Kathy Kurns, Supervisor |
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Judi Brown, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Barbara Finch, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Kathleen Reeve, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Miller Middle
School (408)
252-3755 x 132 |
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Shamim Pathan, Supervisor |
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Luz Vasquez, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Julia Reynolds, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Samia Ahmed, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Uma Yadav, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Lily Chao, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Fay Tsai, Cafeteria Assistant |
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DeVargas
Elementary School (408)
252-0303 x 132 |
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Natalie Rogerson, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Dilworth
Elementary School (408)
253-2850 x 132 |
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Shu-Ling King, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Eaton
Elementary School (408)
255-2848 x 132 |
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Ruby Chuu, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Eisenhower
Elementary School (408)
248-4313 x 132 |
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Kim Hunter Steed, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Faria
Elementary School (408)
252-0706 x 132 |
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Donna Diehl, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Garden Gate
Elementary School (408)
252-5414 x 132 |
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Shufang Chen, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Silvia Renovato, Cafeteria Assistant |
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McAuliffe
Elementary School (408)
253-4696 x 132 |
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Tana Pool, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Meyerholz
Elementary School (408)
252-7450 x 132 |
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Lisa Lee, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Joy Connelly, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Khurshid Shaikh, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Marie Bolen, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Egzine Diggs, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Yaqin (Jane) Zhao, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Barbara Louie, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Renee Ksar, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Lola Gonzales, Cafeteria Assistant |
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Deb Halford, Cafeteria Assistant |
Favorite
Links
School
Foodservice
http://www.asfsa.org/ American
School Foodservice Association
http://www.csfsa.org/ California
School Foodservice Association
Nutrition
http:// www.mypyramid.gov United
States Department of Agriculture
http://www.eatright.org American
Dietetic Association
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/ USDA’s
http://www.5aday.com nutrition
information from the Produce for Better Health Foundation
http://www.dole5aday.com nutrition
information from the Dole Food Company
http://www.kidsnutrition.org Children’s Nutrition
Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine
http://www.vrg.org Vegetarian Resource Group
http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org National Dairy Council website
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org nutrition information for kids,
parents, & teachers
Food Safety
http://www.foodsafety.gov food safety
information and links
http://www.fightbac.org food safety
information and links
http://www.kidshealth.org/ General
Information for Children’s Health
