Crestwood School District
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Welcome!

We welcome you to Crestwood School District Dining as our guest. While you are at Crestwood, we hope that you enjoy our services. We have created a restaurant atmosphere with a special flare of home.

​Our goal is to please the various “tastes” of our students and guests. We have something for everyone because we believe in the importance of good food and healthy dining options. Great nutrition helps you to perform better academically and fosters a good outlook on life. We do our best to serve quality food and a diverse menu daily. 
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2022-23 cafeteria update
WELLNESS POLICY
ALLERGY POLICY

Nutritious Party - Place Order Below:

CLASSROOM CELEBRATION - PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE - 48 HOUR NOTICE REQUESTED

The event will be charged to your child's cafeteria account via www.schoolcafe.com. Invoices for these events are no longer being emailed. Payment is encouraged by credit card online or check/money order and should be made payable to "Crestwood Cafeteria Fund." Cash is discouraged, but can be sent in with your student. Please make sure that any payment sent into your child's school is place in an envelope and clearly marked with details specific to your order and mark CSD FOOD SERVICE on the front of the envelope. Crestwood School District Food Service & Metz Culinary Management are not responsible for lost of misplaced payments/envelopes.

NUTRITIOUS PARTY MENU
Crestwood Food Service & Metz Culinary now offers healthy party packages for you to purchase for any celebration in the classroom - including birthday parities, student recognition parties, and everything in between.
  • Veggie-licious Party $2 per Person
​           Assortment of fresh and raw veggies; served with fat-free ranch dip.
  • Fruit-abulous Party $2.50 per Person
           Assortment of fresh fruit in season; served with low-fat yogurt dip.
  • Salsa & Chips Party $2.00 per Person
           Corn and bean salsa served with baked Scoops chips.
  • Low-Fat Ice Cream Party $2.00 per Person
          A variety of low-fat, reduced fat Hershey's Ice Cream novelties. Call or email for varieties available; click the Hershey's Ice Cream logo
          below for nutritional information.   
  • Fresh Baked Cookies Party $2.00 per Person
          Fresh baked whole grain cookies, individually wrapped and decorated with a sticker. Available in chocolate chip, candy coated chocolate,
          double chocolate, and oatmeal raisin.

Price per person includes your choice of one of the following: 1% or fat-free milk, 100% fruit juice, or water.
Paper supplies are included and will be delivered directly to their classroom or a specified location. Packages can be combined.

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Orders must be submitted 48hrs in advance. Orders are currently being accepted online by filling out the form below. Complete the details requested and press ‘SUBMIT.’ You will receive a confirmation email once the order is processed and approved. Orders must be submitted 48hrs in advance. Product/Menu subject to change.

    CRESTWOOD NUTRITIOUS PARTY ORDER HERE

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    The event will be charged to your child's cafeteria account via www.schoolcafe.com. Invoices for these events are no longer being emailed. Payment is encouraged by credit card online or check/money order and should be made payable to "Crestwood Cafeteria Fund." Cash is discouraged, but can be sent in with your student. Please make sure that any payment sent into your child's school is place in an envelope and clearly marked with details specific to your order and mark CSD FOOD SERVICE on the front of the envelope. Crestwood School District Food Service & Metz Culinary Management are not responsible for lost of misplaced payments/envelopes.
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Meal Applications, Menus, Online Payment & more all at www.schoolcafe.com

Please take advantage of the online payment, parental controls and much more avaialble at www.schoolcafe.com (click on the School Café image to the right).   To view our accessible menus by day, week, or month and easily access their nutritional information, allergens, and more please (click on the School Café image to the right). 
SCHOOL CAFE ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS--HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARENT/GAURDIAN
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school cafe online instructions--Meal applications--Step-by-SteP
SCHOOLCAFE ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS-- HOW TO ACCESS MENUS/ALLERGY INFO AS VISITOR --WITHOUT REGISTERING
The following district menus are not ADA accessible. Accessible breakfast and lunch menus are available above on www.schoolcafe.com
  • Breakfast Menu - March 2023
  • Elementary Schools Lunch Menu - March 2023
  • MS/HS Lunch Menu - March 2023
A LA CARTE MENU
Not all items listed are available at all schools and prices are subject to change. All a la carte items meet USDA guidelines for Smart Snacks in school.
2022-23 A La Carte Menu
  • 2022-23 A LA CARTE PRICE LIST (UDATED JAN. 2023)
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM INFORMATION & METHODS TO LOCATE SITES WHO OFFER FREE MEALS
Crestwood School District operates “Offer vs. Serve” meal programs following the guidance of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs overseen and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the PA Department of Education.
 
Due to the recent COVID pandemic, Crestwood School District will be providing a reimbursable breakfast and lunch ­at no charge for all students, regardless of family income.  This benefit is set to expire June 30, 2022. In order to qualify for a reimbursable free breakfast or free lunch, students must take all necessary meal components per USDA guidelines.

Families may use any of the following methods to locate sites that serve free meals to children during the summer:
•Call 211
•Call 1.866.3Hungry or 1.877.8Hambre
•Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877877 during the summer months
•Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 97779.
•Use the website:  www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
•Use the site locator for smartphones - Rangeapp.org    
ONLINE PAYMENT
www.schoolcafe.com
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE OR REDUCED MEALS
  • It extends your food budget and saves you time on meal prepping
  • It's comforting and familiar to your kids to have meals at school
  • It's confidential and not just for low-income families
  • The USDA is covering the cost of the meals. You are not taking the meals away from someone who needs it more. They are for all students.
​Meals are provided through the National School Lunch Program. Menu subject to change based on product availability. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Crestwood School District Office of Food Service; Managed by Metz Culinary Management
Ryan Shissler, Interim General Manager
ma1106@metzcorp.com   |   570.474.6782 ext. 311
WHAT MAKES A BREAKFAST & LUNCH?
What do I get for the breakfast price?
Students are encouraged to take all of the different components offered; however, they must take at least 3 different components. One of those components must be a fruit. Whether they take 3 or 4 different components, the meal is the same price. This allows them to build a healthy breakfast by selecting 3 to 4 different components.

What do I get for the lunch price?
Students are encouraged to take all 5 of the different components offered; however, they must take at least 3 different components. One of those components must be a fruit and/or vegetable. Whether they take 3, 4 or 5 different components, the meal is the same price. This allows them to build a healthy lunch by selecting 3 to 5 different components. Minimum meal combinations are listed. ​
FOOD ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Does your Child have Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions?

Crestwood Food Service and Metz Culinary continue to be committed to serving our guests a well-balanced, nutritious and healthy meal.  We take the safety of our students with special dietary restrictions and allergies as a priority.  We will make every effort to accommodate these needs.  Our staff in all buildings have been trained to handle dietary restrictions and allergies, as well as, ways to avoid cross contamination with additional potential allergens.   

If your child has a specific allergy or dietary restriction, please contact our office at 570-474-6782 ext. 311 or via email at ma1106@metzcorp.com for additional information. Please be sure to share this information with your child’s teacher and school nurse.

Wellness & Nutrition

Crestwood School District cafeteria is meeting the strict federal nutrition standards for school meals and snacks, ensuring that they are healthy and well balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. Now is a great time to encourage your child(ren) to choose school breakfast and lunch! 
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Through our Live Well Program, school meals offer students milk, fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains, and they must meet strict limits on saturated fat and portion size. School lunches also meet additional standards requiring:
  • Age-appropriate calorie limits
  • Larger servings of vegetables and fruits (students must take at least one serving of produce)
  • A wider variety of vegetables, including dark green and red/orange vegetables and legumes
  • Fat-free or 1% milk (flavored milk is fat-free)
  • More whole grains
  • Less sodium
When possible and available, Metz Culinary Management is proud to utilize local produce in our program.
ELEMENTARY NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES
GRADES 1 & 2
Fun With Food Groups - Identify the five food groups and give examples of food in each

Mystery Box - Fruit and Veggies - Identify fruits and vegetables by sense of feel only. Students will place their hand inside the mystery box and attempt to identify the fruit or vegetable.

GRADES 3 & 4
We Are What We Eat - Identify the five main food groups and name a variety of nutritious examples of food in each. Explain how MyPlate serves as a reminder for how to eat a healthier meal. Create and describe a healthy meal containing a food from each food group. Discuss the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

What's In Season - Discuss how different food items are available based on the time of the year. Show examples of foods that are available in the current seasons and their nutrient benefits. Discuss the benefits of eating foods in the growing season.

The Science of Sometimes Foods - Identify foods that are high in solid fats and added sugars. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of solid fats and added sugars. Explain the concept of eating in moderation. Give examples of healthier food options to choose instead.

GRADES 5 & 6
MyPlate, Myself - Identify the five food groups and name a variety of examples from each. Explain how MyPlate serves as a reminder to eat from all five food groups. Create and describe a healthy meal containing foods from each food group, including whole-grain options and a variety of vegetables.

Know your Nutrients - Identify the six main nutrients and a variety of foods that contain them. Explain how nutrients help us grow and stay healthy. Apply knowledge of healthy foods and food groups to create a healthy meal or snack.

Food Labels: What to Look For - Read, compare, and analyze nutrition facts labels to determine which snack is a healthier alternative. Identify ways to limit the consumption of solid facts, added sugars, and sodium. Summarize the benefits of limiting the consumption of solid fats, added sugars, and sodium.

OTHER NUTRITIONAL LESSONS - ALL GRADES
What is a Meal - Identify the 5 main food groups and use the food groups to build a healthy school lunch. This lesson works best with a space in order to do a relay race.

The Importance of Breakfast - Discuss the importance of eating breakfast every day. Explain how breakfast helps fuel our bodies for school and physical activity. Use MyPlate to create a healthy breakfast.
SECONDARY NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES
Fuel Up with Breakfast - Students will recognize characteristics of a well-balanced breakfast, describe the importance of eating a healthy breakfast, and identify strategies to overcome barriers to eating breakfast.

Healthy Snacking & Reading Nutrition Labels - Students will recognize the nutritional impact of snacking, name six healthy snacking tips, describe how portion size related to information on the food label, and use the food label to make healthier snack choices.

Understanding Energy Balance - Students will discuss the relationship among energy intake, energy expenditure, and body weight; explain the importance of aiming for a healthy weight; identify health concerns related to sedentary lifestyles; and state at least two benefits of daily physical activity.

MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines - Students will select a healthy diet based on dietary guidelines and MyPlate; identify nutrient-dense foods and foods high in empty calories from solid fats and added sugars; explain the health risks associated with consuming a diet high in calories, SOFAS, and sodium; describe the importance of daily physical activity; and assess their current dietary and physical activity habits using MyPlate.

Rethink Your Drink - Student will explain the importance of limiting added sugar, determine the amount of sugar in a beverage using its food label, compare the amount of sugar in various beverages, and identify beverages that are lower in added sugar.

Sports Nutrition & Performance - Students will identify healthy food choices to enhance sports performance based on MyPlate, list principles of hydration for sports performance, explain the importance of per-meal timing and nutrient sources for sports performance.

Fiber - Student will explain the importance of and sources of fiber in the diet, discuss the differences between whole grains and refined grains, read food labels to distinguish between whole grains and refined grains, state how much fiber they need daily, and explain the health consequences of not getting enough fiber.
METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT DIETITIAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Madison Wurst, RD, LDN
​mwurst@metzcorp.com   |   412.852.2469
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Catering

Our extensive catering menu is perfect for all occasions. Whether you are in need of snacks, pre-game meals, or an extensive dinner, we are here to serve you. Call us at 570.474.6782 ext. 311 for more details. 
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