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Monday
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Help celebrate National Mini waffles w/ Mini donuts Pancake sausage Breakfast pizza Pop tartsyrup Fruit bites Fruit CerealSchool Breakfast Week Fruit Fruit juice Fruit Fruit juice FruitTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 3 4 5 6BBQ rib patty/bun Breaded drumstick Deli/bun Chicken nuggets Pizza dippers w/Potato wedges Mashed potatoes & Baked chips Mashed potatoes & sauceBaked beans gravy Fresh veggies gravy Romaine saladPineapple/mandarin Green beans Orange wedges Cheesy broccoli Cornoranges Applesauce Side kick/frozen juice Mixed fruit Strawberries &M&M cookie Roll & butter (grades Roll & butter (grades grapes6-12) 6-12)9 10 11 12 13Corn dog Cheeseburger/bun Walking taco Pepperoni boatNO SCHOOLSweet potato waffle Smiley fries Spanish rice Tossed salad w/TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYPop tartCerealFruitFruit juice4 5 6 7 8Breakfast pizza Long John Chocolate muffin Pancake sausage bites Pop tartFruit Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealFruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice FruitFruit juice11 12 13 14 15Chocolate chip Cereal bar Blueberry muffin Scrambled egg bake Pop tartFrench toast Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealFruit Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice FruitFruit juice Fruit juice18 19 20 21 22Waffles Mini donut Cereal bar Mini bagel Pop tartFruit Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealFruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice FruitFruit juice25 26 27 28 29NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day MILK served with all meals.This ins tu on is an equal opportunity provider. Menus are subject to change.TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 Choose a saladPepperoni pizza as an alternateCaesar salad lunch daily (HS &Baby carrots MS only)Orange wedges4 5 6 7 8Teriyaki chicken Bacon cheeseburger Deli/bun Breaded pork sand- Pizza crunchersSeasoned rice Smile fries Baked chips wich Lettuce salad w/ ro-Green beans Baby carrots Fresh veggies French fries maineDiced peaches Mixed fruit Apple wedges Vegetable medley CornRoll & butter (grades 6- Chocolate chip cookie Mandarin oranges Applesauce12)11 12 13 14 15Philly Beef Stuffed Cheese sticks w/ Cheddar dog Macaroni & cheese Quesadillaticello High School850 East Oak StreetMonticelloIA52310319-465-3000option 8 or[email protected] immediately as eligibility for free or reduced price meals is extended to all school age children in a household. If you did not receive a letter from the schoolbut received a Free Lunch Notice from the IowaDepartment of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)submit this letter to your children’s school. You may add anystudents living in your household who are not listed on the letter. Alsoif someone in your household receives SNAP orFIP benefits and you did not receive either of these lettersyou may complete an application listing the case number asthis will qualify all school age children in your household for free meals. If you were informed that your children will getreduced price mealssee the income guidelines above and if you feel you would qualify for free meal benefitscomplete an application for free and reduced price meals.3. WHAT IF WE HAVE FOSTER CHILDREN? Households with foster and non-foster children may choose to include thefoster child as a household memberas this may help other children in the household qualify for benefits. If the fosterfamily is not eligible for free or reduced price meal benefitsthat does not prevent a foster child from receiving freemeal benefits.4. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS HOMELESSMIGRANT OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of yourhousehold lack a permanent address? Are you staying together in a shelterhotelticello Community School District. Please follow these instructions in order. Each step of the instructionsis the same as the steps on your application. The application must be filled out completely to certify your childrenfor free or reduced price school meals. Completed applications should be mailed or returned to Pat Kellyticello High School850 East Oak StreetMonticelloIA52310. If at any time you are not sure what to donextoption 8.PLEASE USE A PEN (NOT A PENCIL) WHEN FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION AND DO YOUR BEST TO PRINT CLEARLY.STEP 1: LIST ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WHO ARE INFANTSCHILDREN AND STUDENTS UP TOAND INCLUDING GRADE 12.Tell us how many infantschildren and school students live in your household. They do NOT have to be related toyou to be a part of your household.Who should I list here? When filling out this sectionplease include all members in your household who are:Children age 18 or under and are supported with the household’s income;In your care under a foster arrangement or qualify as homelessmigrant or runaway youth;Students attending Monticello Community School Districtregardless of age.A) List each child’s name and date of birth. Print each child’s first namemiddle initiallast name and date ofbirth (optional). Use one line of the application for each child. If there are more children present than lines onthe applicationattach a Supplemental Worksheetwhich can be obtained from the schoolwith all requiredticello Community School District. If you marked ‘Yes’ write where the child attends school and writethe grade level of the student in the “Grade” column to the right.C) Do you have any foster children? If any children listed are foster childrenmark the “Foster Child” box nextto the child’s name. If you are ONLY applying for foster childrenafter finishing STEP 1go to “STEP 4”.Foster children who live with you may count as members of your household and should be listed on yourapplication. If you are applying for both foster and non-foster childrengo to step 3.D) Are any children homelessmigrant or runaway? If you believe any child listed in this section may meetthis descriptionmark the “HomelessMigrantRunaway” box next to the child’s name and complete allsteps of the application.E) Share children’s racial and ethnic identities (optional). Next to each child’s namewe ask you to shareinformation about your children’s race and ethnicity. This field is optional and does not affect your children’seligibility for free or reduced price school meals.STEP 2: DO ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (SNAP)Family Investment Program (FIP) OR FDPIR?If anyone in your household (including you) currently participates in one or more of the assistance programslisted belowyour children are eligible for free school meals:The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly Food Assistance in Iowa)The Family Investment Program (FIP)The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)Wednesday
- ge fries sauce Sweet potato fries Little smokies Vegetable medley
- Baked beans Tossed salad w/ romaine Green beans Steamed broccoli Celery sticks
- Pears Cucumbers & cherry Mixed fruit Grapes Watermelon
- tomatoes Roll & butter (grade 6-
- Orange wedges 12)
- 18 19 20 21 22
- Breaded chicken drum- Country fried steak Popcorn chicken Corn dog Deli/bun
- mies Mashed potatoes & gra- Seasoned rice Sweet potato fries Baked chips
- French fries vy Steamed carrots Mixed vegetables Fresh veggies
- Peas Green beans Mixed fruit Applesauce Applesauce
- Apple wedges Peaches Roll & butter (grades 6-12) Fruit juice
- Roll & butter (grades 6-12)
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- NO SCHOOL—
- Memorial Day
- 2025-2026 Iowa Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk Complete one application per household. Use a pen (not a pencil).
- Please read “How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals” for more information on completing this application.
- STEP 1 List ALL Household Members who are infants
- children
- and students up grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names
- attach the supplemental worksheet)
- Homeless
- Member: “Anyone who is living Student
- Foster
- Migrant
- Responding to this section is optional and does not affect your
- Child’s First Child’s Last Child’s Runaway
- Ethnicity Race
- and expenses
- even if not MI of Grade
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- es Peas & carrots Refried beans dressing
- Baked asparagus Applesauce Peaches Fresh broccoli w/ dip
- Banana Orange wedges
- Ice cream cup
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- Breaded drummies Popcorn chicken Breaded cheese stick BBQ pork/bun Cheese pizza
- Mashed potatoes & Seasoned rice Romaine salad baked potato wedg- Corn
- gravy Steamed vegetable Fresh veggies es Steamed broccoli
- Green beans w/ Pears Apple wedges Baked beans Orange wedges
- bacon Mixed fruit
- Mandarin oranges
- Roll & butter
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- Hot ham & cheese/ French toast sticks
- bun Sausage links Choose a salad as an
- MILK served with
- French fries Hash brown patty alternate lunch daily
- Mixed vegetables Strawberries & bana- all meals (HS & MS only)
- Applesauce nas
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IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-3000 (option 2) Fax: 319-465-4253 Principal: Nick Schauf Start: 8:00
End: 3:15 Sq. footage: 140
000 Enrollment capacity: 490 Building used for public education Shannon Elementary Map to: 321 West South Street Monticello
IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-3000 (option 5) Fax: 319-465-3370 Principal: Shannon Kehoe Start: 8:15
End: 3:15 Sq. footage: 25
000 Enrollment capacity: 170 Building used for public education Middle School Map to: 860 East Oak Street Monticello
IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-3000 (option 3) Fax: 319-465-6959 Principal: Todd Werner Start: 8:00
End: 3:15 Sq. footage: 67
000 Enrollment capacity: 360 Building used for public education Transition Program Map to: 711 South Maple Street Monticello
IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-3052 Director: Cindy Melchert Sq. footage: 1
500 Enrollment capacity: 8 Building used for public education Carpenter Elementary Map to: 615 North Gill Street Monticello
IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-3000 (option 4) Fax: 319-465-4446 Principal: Shannon Kehoe Start: 8:15
End: 3:15 Sq. footage: 25
IA 52310 Phone: 319-465-5425 Director: Tammy Helgens Notifications
Mondaylunch
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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Help celebrate National Mini waffles w/ Mini donuts Pancake sausage Breakfast pizza Pop tartGluten
syrup Fruit bites Fruit CerealGluten
School Breakfast Week Fruit Fruit juice Fruit Fruit juice Fruit
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school breakfast are more 9 10 11 12 13
likely to: Breakfast bagel Long John Chocolate muffin Sausage biscuitGluten
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achievement in reading &
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and memory Chocolate chip Cereal bar Pancake on a stick Scrambled egg Pop tartGlutenEggs
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nutritious meal. That’s why Fruit juice Fruit juice
school breakfast is such a
great option!
This ins tu on is an equal opportunity provider.
Menus are subject to change
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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2 3 4 5 6
BBQ rib patty/bun Breaded drumstick Deli/bun Chicken nuggets Pizza dippers w/Gluten
Potato wedges Mashed potatoes & Baked chips Mashed potatoes & sauce
Baked beans gravy Fresh veggies gravy Romaine salad
Pineapple/mandarin Green beans Orange wedges Cheesy broccoli Corn
oranges Applesauce Side kick/frozen juice Mixed fruit Strawberries &
M&M cookie Roll & butter (grades Roll & butter (grades grapesGlutenDairy
6-12) 6-12)
9 10 11 12 13
Corn dog Cheeseburger/bun Walking taco Pepperoni boatGluten
NO SCHOOL
Sweet potato waffle Smiley fries Spanish rice Tossed salad w/Gluten
Fridaylunch
es Peas & carrots Refried beans dressingGluten
Baked asparagus Applesauce Peaches Fresh broccoli w/ dip
Banana Orange wedges
Ice cream cupDairy
16 17 18 19 20
NO SCHOOL— NO SCHOOL— NO SCHOOL— NO SCHOOL— NO SCHOOL—
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break
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Breaded drummies Popcorn chicken Breaded cheese stick BBQ pork/bun Cheese pizzaGlutenDairy
Mashed potatoes & Seasoned rice Romaine salad baked potato wedg- Corn
gravy Steamed vegetable Fresh veggies es Steamed broccoli
Green beans w/ Pears Apple wedges Baked beans Orange wedges
bacon Mixed fruit
Mandarin oranges
Roll & butterGlutenDairy
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Hot ham & cheese/ French toast sticksGlutenDairyEggs
bun Sausage links Choose a salad as anGluten
MILK served withDairy
French fries Hash brown patty alternate lunch daily
Mixed vegetables Strawberries & bana- all meals (HS & MS only)
Applesauce nas
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CÓMO HACER SU SOLICITUD PARA COMIDAS/LECHE GRATIS O A PRECIO REDUCIDO
Por favor
siga estas instrucciones para llenar la solicitud de comidas/leche escolares gratis o a precio reducido.
Presente sólo una solicitud por familia
así sus hijos asistan a escuelas distintas de [Distrito Escolar]. Por favor
siga estas instrucciones en orden. Cada paso de las instrucciones es el mismo que los pasos de su solicitud.
Llene por completo la solicitud para certificar a sus hijos para la recepción de comidas gratis o a precio reducido.
Las solicitudes completas se deben enviar por correo o devolver Pat Kelly
Monticello High School
850
East Oak Street
Monticello
IA
52310. Si en algún momento no está seguro de qué hacer a continuación
por
option 8.
POR FAVOR
UTILICE BOLÍGRAFO (NO LÁPIZ) AL LLENAR LA SOLICITUD PROCURE ESCRIBIR CON CLARIDAD.
PASO 1: ENUMERE TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DE SU HOGAR QUE SEAN BEBÉS
NIÑOS Y
ESTUDIANTES HASTA
E INCLUYENDO
GRADO 12.
Díganos cuántos bebés
niños y estudiantes en edad escolar viven en su hogar. NO tienen que tener ningún
grado de consanguinidad con usted para ser parte de su hogar.
¿A quién debería escribir aquí? Al completar esta sección
por favor incluya a todos los miembros del hogar
que son:
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● El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP
anteriormente Food Assistance en Iowa)
● El Programa de Inversión Familiar (FIP)
● El Programa de Distribución de Alimentos en Reservaciones Indígenas (FDPIR)
A) SI NINGUNO DE LOS INTEGRANTES DE SU HOGAR PARTICIPA EN CUALQUIER DE LOS
PROGRAMAS ANTERIORMENTE MENCIONADOS:
● Encierre 'NO' y vaya al PASO 3. (Deje el resto del PASO 2 en blanco)
B) SI CUALQUIERA DE LOS INTEGRANTES DE SU HOGAR PARTICIPA EN CUALQUIER DE LOS
PROGRAMAS ANTERIORMENTE MENCIONADOS:
● Encierre en un círculo 'SÍ' y escriba un número de caso para SNAP
FIP
o FDPIR. Escriba sólo un
número de caso. Si usted participa en uno de estos programas y no conoce su número de caso
éste se
encuentra en la Notificación de Decisión. Proporcione un número de caso en su solicitud si encerró
en un círculo "SÍ".
● Vaya al PASO 4.
PASO 3: INFORME DE INGRESOS DE TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DEL HOGAR
Reporte todas as cantidades ÚNICAMENTE EN INGRESOS BRUTOS. Reporte todos los ingresos en dólares
enteros. No incluya centavos.
El ingreso bruto es el ingreso total recibido antes de impuestos.
Muchos piensas que los ingresos son la cantidad de dinero que "llevan a casa" y no el total
la
cantidad "bruta". Asegúrese de que los ingresos que reporte en esta solicitud NO hayan sido reducido
para pagar impuestos
primas de seguros
o de cualquier otra cantidad tomadas de su pago.
Escriba un "0" en cualquier campo donde no hay ingresos para reportar. Cualquier campo de
ingreso que quede vacío o en blanco también se contará como en ceros. Si escribe "0" o deja algún
campo en blanco
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¿A quién debería escribir aquí?
Al completar esta sección
por favor incluya a todos los miembros adultos del hogar que estén:
Viviendo con usted y que comparta ingresos y gastos
incluso si no tengan relación de
consanguinidad e incluso si no reciben ingresos propios.
No incluya personas que:
Vivan con usted
pero que no reciban sustento de parte de los ingresos de su hogar y no
contribuyan a los ingresos para su hogar.
Niños y los estudiantes ya mencionados en el Paso 1.
Suplementario que contiene cálculos de empleados independientes .
¿Qué hago si soy empleado independiente?Soy
Si usted trabaja por cuenta propia
informe los ingresos de trabajo como cantidad neta. Esto se calcula
restando los gastos operativos totales de su empresa a partir de los ingresos brutos y utilidades. Solicite en la
escuela una Hoja de Trabajo Suplementaria para ayudarle a determinar de su ingreso anual bruto por mes
antes de deducciones.
Informe de ingresos de Asistencia Pública / manutención de niños / pensión alimenticia. Consulte el
cuadro a continuación titulado "Fuentes de Ingresos para Adultos" e informe todos los ingresos que apliquen
en el campo de "Asistencia pública/Manutención de menores/Pensión alimenticia"
en el formulario de
solicitud. No incluya en el informe el valor de beneficios de asistencia pública que tengan valor en efectivo y
que NO aparezcan enumerados en el gráfico. Si recibe ingresos de manutención para niños o pensión
alimenticia
enuncie únicamente los pagos por orden judicial. Reporte los pagos informales pero regulares
como "otros" ingresos en la siguiente parte.
Reporte ingresos de pensiones / jubilación / todos los ingresos adicionales. Consulte la Tabla 2 a
continuación titulada "Fuentes de Ingresos para Adultos" e informe todos los ingresos que apliquen en el
campo de "Pensiones/Jubilación/Cualquier otro ingreso"
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Paso 1 en su hogar
en la casilla marcada como "Ingreso Total de Menores". Incluya únicamente ingresos de
hijos de crianza si está haciendo una solicitud para ellos con el resto de su hogar (ingreso de un trabajo a
tiempo parcial o de cualquier ingreso proporcionado para el uso personal del niño). De manera opcional
el
hogar puede incluir en la lista hijos de crianza que vivan con ellos como parte del hogar en una solicitud para
hijos que no sean de crianza.
Tabla 2. Fuentes de ingresos para niños
¿Qué son ingresos de niños?
Los ingresos del niño es dinero recibido fuera de su hogar que se pague directamente a sus hijos. Muchos hogares no
tienen ingresos de niños. Utilice la siguiente tabla para determinar si su hogar tiene ingresos de niños para informar.
Fuentes de ingreso del niño Ejemplo (s)
● Ganancias de trabajo ● Un niño tiene un trabajo de tiempo completo o parcial en el
que gana un sueldo o salario. (Las ganancias poco
frecuentes
como el ingreso ocasional por servir como
niñera o cortar el césped
no se cuentan como ingresos.)
● Seguridad social ● Un niño es ciego o discapacitado y recibe beneficios de
o Pagos de discapacidad Seguridad Social.
o Beneficios de sobreviviente ● Un padre es discapacitado
jubilado
o ha fallecido
y su hijo
recibe beneficios de seguridad social.
● Ingresos de personas ajenas al hogar ● Un amigo o miembro de la familia extendida proporciona con
regularidad dinero para los gastos del niño.
● Ingresos de cualquier otra fuente ● Un niño recibe ingresos regulares de un fondo privado de
pensión
anualidad o fideicomiso.
Mondaylunch
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Pop tart
CerealGluten
Fruit
Fruit juice
4 5 6 7 8
Breakfast pizza Long John Chocolate muffin Pancake sausage bites Pop tartGluten
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealGluten
Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit
Fruit juice
11 12 13 14 15
Chocolate chip Cereal bar Blueberry muffin Scrambled egg bake Pop tartGlutenEggs
French toast Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealGlutenEggs
Fruit Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit
Fruit juice Fruit juice
18 19 20 21 22
Waffles Mini donut Cereal bar Mini bagel Pop tartGluten
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit CerealGluten
Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit juice Fruit
Fruit juice
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NO SCHOOL—
Memorial Day MILK served with all meals.Dairy
This ins tu on is an equal opportunity provider. Menus are subject to change.
Mondaylunch
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Choose a salad
Pepperoni pizza as an alternateGluten
Caesar salad lunch daily (HS &
Baby carrots MS only)
Orange wedges
4 5 6 7 8
Teriyaki chicken Bacon cheeseburger Deli/bun Breaded pork sand- Pizza crunchersGlutenSoy
Seasoned rice Smile fries Baked chips wich Lettuce salad w/ ro-
Green beans Baby carrots Fresh veggies French fries maine
Diced peaches Mixed fruit Apple wedges Vegetable medley Corn
Roll & butter (grades 6- Chocolate chip cookie Mandarin oranges ApplesauceGlutenDairy
12)
11 12 13 14 15
Philly Beef Stuffed Cheese sticks w/ Cheddar dog Macaroni & cheese QuesadillaDairy
Wednesdaylunch
ge fries sauce Sweet potato fries Little smokies Vegetable medley
Baked beans Tossed salad w/ romaine Green beans Steamed broccoli Celery sticks
Pears Cucumbers & cherry Mixed fruit Grapes Watermelon
tomatoes Roll & butter (grade 6-GlutenDairy
Orange wedges 12)
18 19 20 21 22
Breaded chicken drum- Country fried steak Popcorn chicken Corn dog Deli/bunGluten
mies Mashed potatoes & gra- Seasoned rice Sweet potato fries Baked chips
French fries vy Steamed carrots Mixed vegetables Fresh veggies
Peas Green beans Mixed fruit Applesauce Applesauce
Apple wedges Peaches Roll & butter (grades 6-12) Fruit juiceGlutenDairy
Roll & butter (grades 6-12)GlutenDairy
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NO SCHOOL—
Memorial Day
2025-2026 Iowa Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk Complete one application per household. Use a pen (not a pencil).Dairy
Please read “How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals” for more information on completing this application.
STEP 1 List ALL Household Members who are infants
children
and students up grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names
attach the supplemental worksheet)
Homeless
Member: “Anyone who is living Student
Foster
Migrant
Responding to this section is optional and does not affect your
Child’s First Child’s Last Child’s Runaway
Ethnicity Race
and expenses
even if not MI of Grade
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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION LETTER FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEAL
APPLICATION
Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Monticello Community School District offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast
costs $1.90; lunch costs (K-4) $2.60 per meal; MS & HS lunch costs $2.70 per meal. Your children may qualify for free
meals/milk or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Return or mail the completedDairy
application to: Pat Kelly
Monticello High School
850 East Oak Street
Monticello
IA 52310 by July 28
2025.Below are
some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
1. WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
● All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
the
Family Investment Program (FIP) or a few specific Medicaid programs are eligible for free or reduced price meals.
● Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
● Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
● Children who meet the definition of homeless
runaway
or migrant are eligible for free meals.
● Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the
Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines below and submit an application for free and reduced price meals/milk.Dairy
FEDERAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES for SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
Household Size Yearly Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly
1 28
953 2
413 1
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ticello High School
850 East Oak Street
Monticello
IA
52310
319-465-3000
option 8 or
[email protected] immediately as eligibility for free or reduced price meals is extended to all school age children in a household. If you did not receive a letter from the school
but received a Free Lunch Notice from the Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
submit this letter to your children’s school. You may add any
students living in your household who are not listed on the letter. Also
if someone in your household receives SNAP or
FIP benefits and you did not receive either of these letters
you may complete an application listing the case number as
this will qualify all school age children in your household for free meals. If you were informed that your children will get
reduced price meals
see the income guidelines above and if you feel you would qualify for free meal benefits
complete an application for free and reduced price meals.
3. WHAT IF WE HAVE FOSTER CHILDREN? Households with foster and non-foster children may choose to include the
foster child as a household member
as this may help other children in the household qualify for benefits. If the foster
family is not eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits
that does not prevent a foster child from receiving free
meal benefits.
4. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS HOMELESS
MIGRANT OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your
household lack a permanent address? Are you staying together in a shelter
hotel
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5. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No
complete the applications for free and reduced
price school meals for all the students in your household. We cannot approve an application unless complete eligibility
information is submitted
so be sure to complete all required information.
6. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes
your
child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year
through October 6
2025. You must complete a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school
year. When the carryover period ends
unless you are notified that your children will receive free meals or you submit
an application that is approved
the children must pay full price for school meals. The school is not required to send a
reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.
7. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for
free or reduced price meals. Please complete and send in an application.
8. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes
you
your children or other
household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced price meals.
9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes
we may also ask you to send written proof of the household
income you report. You are not required to provide proof with your application.
10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW
MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes
you may apply at any time during the school year. For
example
children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free or reduced price
meals if the household income drops below the income limit
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may be eligible for Hawki (children’s health insurance) or a waiver of school fees. Read the information on the back of
the Application for Hawki information. A school waiver form is available from your school.
19. CAN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GET FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS? If a child has a disability
as determined by a
licensed medical professional
and the disability prevents the child from eating the regular school meal
the school will
make substitutions prescribed by the licensed medical professional. If a substitution is needed
there will be no extra
charge for the meal. Please note
however
that the school is not required to make a substitution for a food allergy
unless it meets the definition of disability. Please call the school for further information.
20. DO I NEED TO REPORT MY RACE AND ETHNICITY? It is optional to complete the racial/ethnic portion of the
application.
21. Translated applications are available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications.
If you have other questions or need help
call Pat Kelly
319-465-3000
option 8.
Sincerely
Pat Kelly
Food Service Director
(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
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HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS/MILKDairy
Please use these instructions to help you fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals/milk. YouDairy
only need to submit one application per household
even if your children attend more than one school in
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ticello Community School District. Please follow these instructions in order. Each step of the instructions
is the same as the steps on your application. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children
for free or reduced price school meals. Completed applications should be mailed or returned to Pat Kelly
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ticello High School
850 East Oak Street
Monticello
IA
52310. If at any time you are not sure what to do
next
option 8.
PLEASE USE A PEN (NOT A PENCIL) WHEN FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION AND DO YOUR BEST TO PRINT CLEARLY.
STEP 1: LIST ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WHO ARE INFANTS
CHILDREN AND STUDENTS UP TO
AND INCLUDING GRADE 12.
Tell us how many infants
children and school students live in your household. They do NOT have to be related to
you to be a part of your household.
Who should I list here? When filling out this section
please include all members in your household who are:
Children age 18 or under and are supported with the household’s income;
In your care under a foster arrangement or qualify as homeless
migrant or runaway youth;
Students attending Monticello Community School District
regardless of age.
A) List each child’s name and date of birth. Print each child’s first name
middle initial
last name and date of
birth (optional). Use one line of the application for each child. If there are more children present than lines on
the application
attach a Supplemental Worksheet
which can be obtained from the school
with all required
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ticello Community School District. If you marked ‘Yes’ write where the child attends school and write
the grade level of the student in the “Grade” column to the right.
C) Do you have any foster children? If any children listed are foster children
mark the “Foster Child” box next
to the child’s name. If you are ONLY applying for foster children
after finishing STEP 1
go to “STEP 4”.
Foster children who live with you may count as members of your household and should be listed on your
application. If you are applying for both foster and non-foster children
go to step 3.
D) Are any children homeless
migrant or runaway? If you believe any child listed in this section may meet
this description
mark the “Homeless
Migrant
Runaway” box next to the child’s name and complete all
steps of the application.
E) Share children’s racial and ethnic identities (optional). Next to each child’s name
we ask you to share
information about your children’s race and ethnicity. This field is optional and does not affect your children’s
eligibility for free or reduced price school meals.
STEP 2: DO ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP)
Family Investment Program (FIP) OR FDPIR?
If anyone in your household (including you) currently participates in one or more of the assistance programs
listed below
your children are eligible for free school meals:
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly Food Assistance in Iowa)
The Family Investment Program (FIP)
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
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