Frequently Asked Questions - School Lunch Program
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Send in a check made out to Avon Board of Education or cash with your child. Put his/her name and teacher’s name on the envelope or use the on-line web portal at www.myschoolaccount.com.
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Enclose that information in the envelope with your payment and the information will be input into the computer.
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He/She can be looked up by their name.
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Cash can be used or you may send in money to be put in their account to be used to purchase milk.
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You will need to create an account through www.myschoolaccount.com and choose the feature “Receive low balance account notification.” An email will be generated when the designated amount is reached. This is done nightly so please make sure the amount designated will give you time to replenish the account. Monies deposited same day is not available until the following day.
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Anything pertinent to your child’s needs. (i.e. allergies, if snacks can/cannot be purchased and how much they can spend.
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No. Each student has their own ID number and it cannot be accessed without their finger being scanned or their name being looked up as well as a picture match.
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Elementary lunch is $2.75 and secondary is $3.25. Adult, visitor, and staff will pay $4.00. Milk is $0.50.
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All meals are available to all students. We strongly recommend that your child be scanned to help reduce any overt identification of his/her status. Ala carte is a separate purchase.
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Contact Chartwells Food Service Office at 937-3049 or the Food Service Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . '; document.write(''); document.write(addy_text42416); document.write('<\/a>'); //-->\n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thank you for your suppport of the Avon Schools food service.
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