Runnells Elementary

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(515) 966-2068

6575 SE 116th Street
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Runnells Elementary serves students in N, Iowa. Part of Southeast Polk Comm School District .

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GE CUT FRIES STEAMED MIXED VEGGIES ROMAINE SALAD W/RANCH GREEN PEPPER STRIPS
BABY CARROTS RED PEPPER STRIPS CELERY STICKS CLEMENTINES
DICED OR SLICED PEARS GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLE 100% FROOT JOOCE SLUSHIE CUP B - MAPLE OR BLUEBERRY
B - EGG & CHEESE PANCAKE B - FRENCH TOAST STICKS B - CINNAMON ROLL SNACK’N WAFFLE
BREAKFAST SANDWICH W/SYRUP
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1 22 3
3 44 5
POPCORN CHICKEN 8 8 CHEESEBURGER ON WG BUN 99 CHICKEN NACHOS 10
10 FRENCH TOAST STICKS 11
11 CHEESE PIZZA 12
ASSORTED FRESH APPLES STRAWBERRY OR MIXED BERRY FRESH WATERMELON CHUNKS BABY CARROTS
CUP APPLE SLICES & GRAPES
CHICKEN NUGGETS 1515 PORK TENDERLOIN 16
16 WALKING TACO 17
17 18
P A N C A K E S W / Y O G U R T C U P &1 8 BOSCO STICKS 19
STEAMED PEAS MASHED POTATOES DICED TOMATOES STEAMED MIXED VEGGIES ROMAINE SALAD
FRESH PEAR ORANGE WEDGES
CHICKEN TENDERS 22
CHICKEN PATTY 23
23 24
BEEF SOFTSHELL TACO 2 4 BACON & EGG BREAKFAST 2 5 25 26
BREADED CHEESE STICKS 2 6
BANANA GRAPES
POPCORN CHICKEN 2929 30
CHEESEBURGER ON WG BUN 3 0
GOLDFISH CRACKERS STEAMED GREEN BEANS
STEAMED CORN FRESH CAULIFLOWER
BABY CARROTS BABY CARROTS
ASSORTED FRESH APPLES STRAWBERRY OR MIXED BERRY
CUP
menu is subject to change due to availability.
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BBQ HAMBURGER OR
POTATO WEDGE TOTCHOS 1
HAMBURGER ON BUN
2 2 REGULAR OR SPICY
CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICH
3 3 MEAL PRICES:
GARLIC ROLL
2ND CHOICE: RAM PACK 2ND CHOICE: LUNCHMATE 2ND: TURKEY & CHEESE SANDWICH ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST
STEAMED BROCCOLI CHEESY VEGGIES BAKED BEANS $1.90
GRAPE TOMATOES RED PEPPER STRIPS ASSORTED FRESH VEGGIES elementary lunch
APPLE SLICES GRAPES 100% WHOLE FRUIT SLUSHIE CUP $3.00
B - CINNAMON ROLL B - MAPLE OR BLUEBERRY B - YOGURT PARFAIT
REduced Breakfast
SNACK’N WAFFLE W/BLUEBERRIES & STRAWBERRIES
$0.30
W/SIMPLY CHEX MIX STICKS W/CHURRO 2ND CHOICE: BAGELMATE GARLIC TOAST
2ND CHOICE: PRETZEL PACK ITALIAN DIPPING SAUCE
2 CHOICE: SCOOBY PACK CHEESY POTATOES 2ND: ITALIAN COMBO SANDWICH $0.40
SWEET BEANS 2ND: PEPPERONI MUNCHABLE STEAMED PEAS & CARROTS COLESLAW STEAMED CORN
BABY CARROTS MIXED GREENS SALAD GRAPE TOMATOES CARA CARA ORANGES CELERY STICKS
BLUEBERRIES FRESH BROCCOLI MIXED BERRY CUP B - SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIZZA SLICED APPLES
B - SAUSAGE BREAKFAST FRESH BARTLETT PEAR B - DUTCH WAFFLE B - EGG OMELET W/SAUSAGE
SANDWICH B - PANCAKES W/SYRUP PATTY
CRISPITO 13
CHICKEN NUGGETS 14
EGGSTRAVAGANZA 1515 SOFTSHELL TACO 16 16 17
D E E P D I S H C H E E S E P I Z Z A1 7
W/CHEESE SAUCE GARLIC TOAST CINNAMON ROLL W/LETTUCE & CHEESE 2ND - TURKEY & CHEESE
2ND CHOICE: POWER PACK ND
2 : CHEESE MUNCHABLE 2ND CHOICE: RAM PACK 2ND CHOICE: LUNCHMATE SANDWICH

Allergen tags are AI-inferred from menu item names - not verified by the school. Always confirm with your school for official allergen information.

lunch

diets

such as in the case of a food allergy

low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act

please submit an application. Applications are available year-round. If you have a change in income

set low balance alerts and set spending limits. You can also see instantly what your child(ren)’s meal eligibility is. After submittal

you may also be eligible for food assistance benefits from the State of Iowa

Department of Human Services (DHS). Once your application has been received by the food service department

breads/grains

fruits/vegetables

and milk. Meals are set-up as offer versus servedDairy

Southeast Polk Community School District

Food Allergies: Protocol for Managing Risks for Students

Purpose of protocol:

The purpose of this protocol is to provide guidelines to parents/guardians and staff on how to provide a safe educational

environment for food-allergic students that exposure to food allergens is minimized for affected students. Food allergies

can be life threatening - this protocol has been developed to KEEP STUDENTS SAFE. The risk of accidental exposure to foods

can be reduced in the school setting if schools work with students

parents

and health care providers to minimize risks and

provide a safe educational environment for food-allergic students.

Family’s Responsibilities:

 Notify the School Nurse

School Nutrition Services’ office

Transportation Department

and others of the child’s

allergies.

 Work with the school team to develop a health plan that accommodates the child’s needs throughout the school

including the classroom

the cafeteria

during school-sponsored activities

2026-03-20lunch

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION LETTER FOR FREE MILK MEAL APPLICATIONSDairy

Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Southeast Polk Community School District offers healthy meals every school day.

Breakfast costs $1.90 Elementary; $2.00 6th-9th Grade; $2.05 10th-12th Grade; lunch costs $3.00 Elementary; $3.05 6th-9th

Grade; $3.15 10th-12th Grade. Your children may qualify for free meals/milk or for reduced price meals. Reduced price isDairy

$.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Please visit our website to complete an application at: www.schoolcafe.com

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 apply for free and reduced price meals/milk.Dairy

FEDERAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES for SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Household Yearly Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly

Size

1 28

953 2

413 1

207 1

114 557

2 39

128 3

261 1

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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 Tuesday

2026-10-07lunch

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

if your household size goes up

or if you start getting

SNAP

FIP or other benefits.

11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to your school

officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Kevin Baccam

8031 NE University Ave.

Pleasant

Hill

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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

however

if you do not select race or ethnicity

one will be selected for you based on visual observation.

21. Translated applications are available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/translated-applications.

If you have other questions or need help

call Brandy Jankowski at (515) 957-3432 or

[email protected].

Sincerely

Sara Salvini

Director of Food & Nutrition Services

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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friday

Fridaylunch

1 22 3

3 44 5

POPCORN CHICKEN 8 8 CHEESEBURGER ON WG BUN 99 CHICKEN NACHOS 10Gluten

10 FRENCH TOAST STICKS 11GlutenEggs

11 CHEESE PIZZA 12GlutenDairy

ASSORTED FRESH APPLES STRAWBERRY OR MIXED BERRY FRESH WATERMELON CHUNKS BABY CARROTS

CUP APPLE SLICES & GRAPES

CHICKEN NUGGETS 1515 PORK TENDERLOIN 16

16 WALKING TACO 17

17 18

P A N C A K E S W / Y O G U R T C U P &1 8 BOSCO STICKS 19

STEAMED PEAS MASHED POTATOES DICED TOMATOES STEAMED MIXED VEGGIES ROMAINE SALAD

FRESH PEAR ORANGE WEDGES

CHICKEN TENDERS 22

CHICKEN PATTY 23

23 24

BEEF SOFTSHELL TACO 2 4 BACON & EGG BREAKFAST 2 5 25 26Eggs

BREADED CHEESE STICKS 2 6Dairy

BANANA GRAPES

POPCORN CHICKEN 2929 30

CHEESEBURGER ON WG BUN 3 0Gluten

GOLDFISH CRACKERS STEAMED GREEN BEANS

STEAMED CORN FRESH CAULIFLOWER

BABY CARROTS BABY CARROTS

ASSORTED FRESH APPLES STRAWBERRY OR MIXED BERRY

CUP

menu is subject to change due to availability.

join us daily 11:30am-12:30PM for meals

t h r o u g h oJuoti njausndef a n d j u l y !

this institution is an equal

Mondaylunch

TUESDAY

Tuesdaylunch

WEDNESDAY

Wednesdaylunch

THURSDAY

Thursdaylunch

FRIDAY

Fridaylunch

BBQ HAMBURGER OR

POTATO WEDGE TOTCHOS 1

HAMBURGER ON BUNGluten

2 2 REGULAR OR SPICY

CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICHGluten

3 3 MEAL PRICES:

GARLIC ROLLGluten

2ND CHOICE: RAM PACK 2ND CHOICE: LUNCHMATE 2ND: TURKEY & CHEESE SANDWICH ELEMENTARY BREAKFASTGlutenDairy

STEAMED BROCCOLI CHEESY VEGGIES BAKED BEANS $1.90

GRAPE TOMATOES RED PEPPER STRIPS ASSORTED FRESH VEGGIES elementary lunch

APPLE SLICES GRAPES 100% WHOLE FRUIT SLUSHIE CUP $3.00

B - CINNAMON ROLL B - MAPLE OR BLUEBERRY B - YOGURT PARFAITGlutenDairy

REduced Breakfast

SNACK’N WAFFLE W/BLUEBERRIES & STRAWBERRIESGluten

$0.30

W/SIMPLY CHEX MIX STICKS W/CHURRO 2ND CHOICE: BAGELMATE GARLIC TOASTGluten

2ND CHOICE: PRETZEL PACK ITALIAN DIPPING SAUCEGluten

2 CHOICE: SCOOBY PACK CHEESY POTATOES 2ND: ITALIAN COMBO SANDWICH $0.40Gluten

SWEET BEANS 2ND: PEPPERONI MUNCHABLE STEAMED PEAS & CARROTS COLESLAW STEAMED CORN

BABY CARROTS MIXED GREENS SALAD GRAPE TOMATOES CARA CARA ORANGES CELERY STICKS

BLUEBERRIES FRESH BROCCOLI MIXED BERRY CUP B - SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIZZA SLICED APPLESGluten

B - SAUSAGE BREAKFAST FRESH BARTLETT PEAR B - DUTCH WAFFLE B - EGG OMELET W/SAUSAGEGlutenEggs

SANDWICH B - PANCAKES W/SYRUP PATTYGluten

CRISPITO 13

CHICKEN NUGGETS 14

EGGSTRAVAGANZA 1515 SOFTSHELL TACO 16 16 17

D E E P D I S H C H E E S E P I Z Z A1 7

W/CHEESE SAUCE GARLIC TOAST CINNAMON ROLL W/LETTUCE & CHEESE 2ND - TURKEY & CHEESEGlutenDairy

2ND CHOICE: POWER PACK ND

2 : CHEESE MUNCHABLE 2ND CHOICE: RAM PACK 2ND CHOICE: LUNCHMATE SANDWICHGlutenDairy

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NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKERS B - PANCAKE ON A STICKGluten

BIRTHDAY

BACON & EGG BREAKFASTEggs

PIZZA W/SAUSAGE PATTYGluten

2727 ORANGE CHICKEN W/

2828

CHICKEN TENDERS 29

PEPPERONI PIZZAGluten

30 30

GARLIC RICE W/BUTTERED NOODLES 2ND CHOICE: LUNCHMATE

2 CHOICE: POWER PACK ND

2 CHOICE: CHEESE MUNCHABLE 2ND CHOICE: RAM PACK SEASONED STEAMED CORNDairy

Wednesdaylunch

GE CUT FRIES STEAMED MIXED VEGGIES ROMAINE SALAD W/RANCH GREEN PEPPER STRIPSDairy

BABY CARROTS RED PEPPER STRIPS CELERY STICKS CLEMENTINES

DICED OR SLICED PEARS GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLE 100% FROOT JOOCE SLUSHIE CUP B - MAPLE OR BLUEBERRY

B - EGG & CHEESE PANCAKE B - FRENCH TOAST STICKS B - CINNAMON ROLL SNACK’N WAFFLEGlutenDairyEggs

BREAKFAST SANDWICH W/SYRUPGluten

VISIT WWW.SCHOOLCAFE.COM

OR DOWNLOAD THE APP TO

VIEW MENUS

BALANCE

APRIL

A NEWSLETTER

PRIL N E W S L E T T E R 22026

026

Crack the Case of the Hidden Animals! Eva Karori

A n i m a l c r a c k e rs h av e s n u c k o n to t h e m e n u !

C a n yo u s p ot t h e m ? Lo o k c lo s e ly t h e r e a r e 1st Grade at Clay

s i x t e e n i n tota l — t h o s e s i l ly s n a c ks m i g h t b e

Eva was one of our three contest winners! Watch

h i d i n g i n p l a i n s i g h t . C i rc l e t h e m a l l a n d

for her menu to be featured on April 17th!

b eco m e t h e A n i m a l C r a c k e r C h a m p i o n !

APRIL

A P R I L 22026

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