Food Services
Eat well. Learn more.
We provide breakfast and lunch at all Naugatuck Schools in accordance with USDA and state regulations.
Foods are prepared by trained staff who strive to offer students high quality, nutritious, kid-friendly meals at a reasonable price. All reimbursable meals are served with a choice of entrée, fruit, vegetables, and milk. Students may take up to 2 fruits & 2 vegetables. Reimbursable meals have 3 components and 1 must be a ½ cup of fruit or a ½ cup of vegetables. We serve a variety of whole-grain breads and rolls, an assortment of low fat and fat-free flavored & unflavored milk. 100% fruit juice and regionally & locally grown whole fresh fruit when seasonally available. We also serve a colorful variety of vegetables.
The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, (CEP), a program of the USDA that provides free meals to all Naugatuck students. CEP allows schools that predominantly serve low-income children to offer free, nutritious school meals to all students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). The CEP uses information from other programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), instead of traditional paper lunch applications.
If, at any time, you have questions about your child’s account, please contact our Food Service Director, Kate Murphy at 203-720-5279.
Free Breakfast & Lunch
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased to inform you that the Naugatuck Public Schools will be implementing a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs once again this year called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
What does this mean for you and your children attending the schools identified below?
Great news! All K-12 enrolled students of the Naugatuck Public Schools are eligible to receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the school year. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
If you have any questions, please call me at 203-720-5279
Sincerely,
Kate Murphy
Food Services Director
Naugatuck Public Schools
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The Importance of Breakfast
As we all recognize that hungry children cannot learn, the first step is ensuring that all students begin the school day with a nutritious breakfast at home or at school. We offer a nutritious school breakfast for your children every morning at all schools.
Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast are more attentive in class, score higher on standardized tests, and are healthier than those children who do not eat breakfast. Many families do not have time to fit a balanced breakfast into their busy morning schedules. The School Breakfast Program exists to make sure all parents can be sure their children are getting the nutritious breakfast they need to start off their day right.
The School Breakfast Program is available to all students every school day in the morning before school starts at the elementary, Intermediate and Middle schools, at the High Schools before school starts & during the café study halls. Your child can attend every day or occasionally. These supervised meals provide your child with one-fourth of their nutritional needs each day.
SNAP
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Addendum C: Information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Dear Parent/Guardian:
If your children qualify for free school meals or milk, you might also qualify for SNAP (formerly called Food Stamps). SNAP helps people buy food for themselves and their families. SNAP benefits are issued each month on plastic debit cards. You can use SNAP benefits to buy food at major supermarkets, neighborhood grocery stores, and some farmers’ markets authorized to accept SNAP.
How to Qualify
If and how much SNAP you qualify for depends on:
- your household’s income;
- allowable deductions to your household’s income (examples include monthly shelter expenses, medical bills, and court ordered child support);
- your household size; and
- at least 5 years U.S. residency for qualified non-citizens.
If you have access to the Internet, you can go online to see if you may be eligible for SNAP. Go to www.connect.ct.gov and click “Am I Eligible?” Owning your own home or owning a car will not prevent you from being eligible for SNAP.
Effective October 1, 2022 | ||||
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Household Size | Gross Monthly Income | Gross Annual Income | ||
1 | 2,265 | 27,180 | ||
2 | 3,052 | 36,620 | ||
3 | 3,839 | 46,060 | ||
4 | 4,625 | 55,500 | ||
5 | 5,412 | 64,940 | ||
6 | 6,199 | 74,380 | ||
7 | 6,985 | 83,820 | ||
8 | 7,772 | 93,260 | ||
For each additional member | +787 | +9,440 | ||
Larger households = higher incomes |
To Apply or Get More Information
- To find your local Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) office, call United Way’s free referral number 2-1-1 (free call statewide) or visit www.ct.gov/dss/fieldoffices.
- You can find a list of all Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) offices, or you can apply online at www.connect.ct.gov (click “Apply for Benefits”). You can get the paper SNAP application in English and Spanish at https://www.ct.gov/snap (Click “Apply”)
- The following two organizations conduct outreach for DSS and can assist with applying for SNAP benefits:
- End Hunger CT! provides a SNAP outreach call center (866-974-SNAP (7627)) to assist in applying for as well as maintaining eligibility for SNAP benefits. If you are eligible for SNAP, you will stretch your food dollars, support your school and community, and your kids get school meals at no cost. Many families are surprised they qualify – it is quick, easy and confidential to check by calling one of our trained associates
- The Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA) works with community action agencies that will help you enroll in SNAP (see table above):
Addendum C: Information on SNAP
Agency | Phone Number | Areas Served |
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The Access Community Action Agency (Access) | 860-450-7400 | Windham and Tolland Counties |
Alliance for Community Empowerment (Alliance) | 203-366-8241 | Greater Bridgeport Area and Upper Fairfield County |
Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) | 203-387-7700 | Greater New Haven Area |
The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) | 203-744-4700 | Northwestern CT and Lower Fairfield County |
Community Renewal Team, Inc. (CRT) | 860-560-5600 | Hartford and Middlesex County |
Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) | 860-225-8601 | New Britain and Bristol Areas |
New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI) | 203-575-9799 | Greater Waterbury, Meriden, and Torrington Areas |
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) | 860-889-1365 | Southeastern CT- New London County |
Training Education and Manpower, Inc. (TEAM) | 203-736-5420 | Naugatuck Valley |
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: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDAOASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, 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: U.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: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of affirmative action/ equal opportunity for all qualified persons. The Connecticut Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of age, ancestry, color, civil air patrol status, criminal record (in state employment and licensing), gender identity or expression, genetic information, intellectual disability, learning disability, marital status, mental disability (past or present), national origin, physical disability (including blindness), race, religious creed, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, sex (pregnancy or sexual harassment), sexual orientation, veteran status or workplace hazards to reproductive systems, unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification excluding persons in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
Inquiries regarding the Connecticut State Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Levy Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity Director/Americans with Disabilities Coordinator (ADA), Connecticut State Department of Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 505, Hartford, CT 06103, 860- 807-2071, levy.gillespie@ct.gov.
This document is available at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Nutrition/NSLP/Forms/FreeRed/AddendumC.pdf.
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Anexo C: Información sobre el Programa Asistencial de Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP)
Estimado padre/tutor:
Si sus hijos califican para recibir comidas o leche gratis en la escuela, usted también podría calificar para SNAP (antes llamados cupones para alimentos). SNAP ayuda a las personas a comprar alimentos para ellos y sus familias. Los beneficios de SNAP se emiten todos los meses en tarjetas de débito plásticas. Puede usar los beneficios de SNAP para comprar alimentos en los principales supermercados, tiendas de alimentos de su barrio y algunos mercados de productores autorizados para aceptar SNAP.
Cómo Calificar
Su calificación y la cantidad de SNAP para la que califique depende de lo siguiente:
- los ingresos de su grupo familiar;
- las deducciones admisibles de los ingresos de su grupo familiar (algunos ejemplos incluyen gastos mensuales de vivienda, facturas médicas y manutención infantil ordenada por el Tribunal);
- el tamaño de su grupo familiar; y
- al menos 5 años de residencia en los Estados Unidos para no ciudadanos calificados.
Si tiene acceso a Internet, puede ingresar para evaluar si puede ser elegible para SNAP. Ingrese en www.connect.ct.govy haga clic en “Am I Eligible?” (¿Soy elegible?). Tener su propia vivienda o un automóvil no impedirá que sea elegible para SNAP.
Efectivo Octubre 1, 2022 | |||
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Tamaño del grupo familiar | Ingresos mensuales brutos | Ingresos anuales brutos | |
1 | 2,265 | 27,180 | |
2 | 3,052 | 36,620 | |
3 | 3,839 | 46,060 | |
4 | 4,625 | 55,500 | |
5 | 5,412 | 64,940 | |
6 | 6,199 | 74,380 | |
7 | 6,985 | 83,820 | |
8 | 7,772 | 93,260 | |
Por cada miembro adicional | +787 | +9,440 | |
Grupos familiares más grandes = más ingresos |
Para Presentar Una Solicitud u Obtener Más Información
- Para buscar la oficina local del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (DSS) de Connecticut, llame al número de referencia de United Way 2-1-1 (llamada gratis en todo el estado).
- Puede encontrar una lista de todas las oficinas del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (DSS) de Connecticut o presentar una solicitud en línea en https://www.connect.ct.gov (haga clic en “Apply for Benefits” (Presentar solicitud de beneficios). Puede obtener la solicitud de SNAP para imprimir en inglés o en español en https://portal.ct.gov/snap
- Las siguientes dos organizaciones realizan servicios de extensión para el DSS y pueden ayudar con la presentación de la solicitud de beneficios SNAP:
- End Hunger CT! proporciona un centro de llamadas de extensión de SNAP (866-974-SNAP (7627)) para ayudar a solicitar y mantener la elegibilidad para los beneficios de SNAP. Si es elegible para SNAP, estirará su dinero para alimentos, apoyará a su escuela y comunidad, y sus hijos recibirán comidas escolares sin costo alguno. Muchas familias se sorprenden de que califiquen; es rápido, fácil y confidencial. Llame a uno de nuestros asociados capacitados para ver si eres elegible.
- La Asociación para la Acción Comunitaria de Connecticut (CAFCA, por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja con las siguientes agencias de acción comunitaria que lo/la ayudarán a inscribirse en SNAP (referirse a tabla en la página 2).
Anexo C: Información sobre SNAP
Agencia | Número de teléfono | Áreas de servicio |
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Alliance for Community Empowerment (Alliance) | 203-366-8241 | Condados de Windham y Tolland |
Agencia de Acción Comunitaria Access (Access) | 860-450-7400 | Área metropolitana de Bridgeport y condado de Upper Fairfield |
Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) | 203-387-7700 | Área metropolitana de New Haven |
The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) | 203-744-4700 | Noroeste de CT y condado de Lower Fairfield |
Community Renewal Team, Inc. (CRT) | 860-560-5600 | Condados de Hartford y Middlesex |
Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) | 860-225-8601 | Áreas de New Britain y Bristol |
New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI) | 203-575-9799 | Áreas metropolitanas de Waterbury, Meriden, y Torrington |
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) | 860-889-1365 | Sudeste de CT- Condado de |
Training Education and Manpower, Inc. (TEAM) | 203-736-5420 |
Naugatuck Valley |
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.
La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.
Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en: : https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/usda-programdiscrimination-complaint-form-spanish.pdf, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:
- correo: U.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 o (202) 690-7442; o
- correo electrónico:program.intake@usda.gov
Esta entidad es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.
El Departamento de Educación del Estado de Connecticut se compromete a cumplir con una política de igualdad de oportunidades/acción afirmativa para todas las personas que califiquen. El Departamento de Educación de Connecticut no discrimina en ninguna práctica de empleo, programa educativo o actividad educativa por motivos de edad, ascendencia, color, antecedentes penales (en empleo y concesión de licencias estatales), identidad o expresión de género, información genética, discapacidad intelectual, discapacidad de aprendizaje, estado civil, discapacidad mental (pasada o presente), origen nacional, discapacidad física (incluida la ceguera), raza, credo religioso, represalias por oponerse previamente a la discriminación o la coerción, sexo (embarazo o acoso sexual), orientación sexual, condición de veterano o peligros del lugar del trabajo para los órganos reproductivos, salvo que haya una calificación ocupacional de buena fe que excluya a las personas en alguna de las clases protegidas antes mencionadas.
Las consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Connecticut deben dirigirse a Levy Gillespie, director de Igualdad de Oportunidades Laborales/coordinador de la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), Connecticut State Department of Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 505, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-807-2071, levy.gillespie@ct.gov.
Este documento está disponible en https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Nutrition/NSLP/Forms/FreeRed/AddendumC_Spanish.pdf.
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Wellness Policy
LSWP Triennial Assessment Summary 06-2022
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in public schools, requires a triennial assessment of our Local School Wellness Policy. The Naugatuck Public Schools’ (NPS) wellness policy can be found on our Policy Website and was developed to support student and staff health and well-being.
Our Wellness Committee, composed of stakeholders in the Naugatuck community, has performed an assessment of our policy, using the WellSAT, which is a quantitative assessment tool developed by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. The goal of the assessment is to compare Naugatuck’s policy to a model policy, identifying our strengths, our areas for growth and our plans to improve our wellness policy. The evaluation examines these components of our policy:
- Nutrition Education
- Standards for USDA Child Nutrition Programs and School Meals
- Nutrition Standards for Competitive and Other Foods and Beverages
- Physical Education and Physical Activity
- Wellness Promotion and Marketing
- Implementation, Evaluation and Communication
Our Strengths:
Nutrition Education:
Our policy includes goals for nutrition education that are designed to promote student wellness, such as the nutrition curriculum beginning in Grade 5 and continuing through Grade 10.
Standards for USDA Child Nutrition Programs and School Meals:
Our school foodservice assures compliance with USDA nutrition standards for all reimbursable school meals, and we ensure that all students have access to drinking water during meal times, either in the cafeterias or immediately adjacent. NPS follows all federal and state guidelines on sharing of free/reduced lunch information on students.
Nutrition Standards for Competitive and Other Foods and Beverages:
Our policy addresses compliance with USDA nutrition standards for all food and beverages sold to students during the school day, and is also aligned with state of Connecticut food and beverage standards. Connecticut Smart Snacks guidelines are followed regarding food and beverages sold a la carte, in vending machines, school stores and during fundraisers.
Physical Education and Physical Activity:
Our district has a written physical education curriculum for grades K-12. Each grade level is aligned with national and /or state physical education standards, including addressing qualifications for physical education teachers, and promoting a physically active lifestyle. Our policy also addresses recess for all elementary school students. NPS utilizes the Connecticut Coordinator of Health and PE through the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) for support on professional development for our physical education teachers and our fitness test assessment data. Our Parent School Council has taken an active role in sponsoring programs to promote family health and wellness, including the “Miles in May” program run this year, in which families walked, hike and ran during May, keeping track of their progress.
Wellness Promotion and Marketing
Our policy addresses physical activity not being used as a punishment and not being withheld as a punishment for students. It restricts marketing on the school campus during the school day to only those foods and beverages that meet Smart Snack standards. It also specifically addresses marketing on school property and where food is purchased. Our SEL coach has started “Take Care of Yourselves Tuesday”, weekly emails for all staff with resources for stress relief, self care and fun activities. Our foodservice director has conducted online nutrition classes for families this year, which were a big success. We are working town wide with our community partners to provide information about sports and fitness opportunities for our students, families and staff. Teachers are doing movement breaks and using extra recess for rewards in their classroom management.
Implementation, Evaluation and Communication:
Our policy addresses the establishment and maintenance of an ongoing district wellness committee. It identifies the officials responsible for the implementation and compliance of the local wellness policy, addresses making the wellness policy available to the public, and how all relevant community stakeholders can participate in the periodic review and update of the policy.
Areas for Growth and Improvement:
Nutrition education is not part of their curriculum, but is being taught in Grades K-4. We are exploring ways to integrate it into the curriculum and are working towards making all disciplines cross curricular.
Our policy has eliminated food being used as a reward and we are working to provide more non food alternatives for teachers to provide as rewards.
We ensure that all foodservice staff receive annual training, and will be updating our policy to reflect that we follow all USDA professional standards.
Plan for Improvement:
Overall, our wellness policy compared favorably to the model policies in the WellSAT assessment tool. As we continue our work, we will:
- work to update the language in our policy to strengthen it and bring it further into compliance.
- Announce four Wellness Committee meeting dates in August, 2023 for the 2023-24 school year.
- Focus on reviewing the triennial assessment and making recommendations on updates needed. Once completed the updated policy will be submitted to the Naugatuck Board of Education for approval.
- Encourage the continued use of movement breaks districtwide.
- Work with after school clubs and programs and our community partners to provide alternatives for after school healthy food and beverages that meet nutrition standards.
- Work with Naugatuck’s street and police departments to identify and ensure safe routes to school to encourage families to walk to school.
- Appoint building ambassadors for each school to act as liaisons between their school communities and the wellness committee.