Greetings!

The 2022 Summer Food Service Program was a great success. The program was made possible by our wonderful Child Nutrition Program staff and the participation of the Huntsville City Schools communtiy. We greatly appreciate the support we have recvied this summer session and we look forward to executing our program again next year.

This year's Summer Food Service Program has allowed us to serve over 58,000 meals to children this summer alone. That grand total is a big win for us and it shows that this program is especially important when school is not in session. We hope you all enjoy the rest of the summer and the warm weather days that lie ahead.

-H. Ward

“Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”

― Roy T. Bennett

Positions available:

• CNP Worker

• CNP Supervisor

To apply for a position with Huntsville City Schools, you must complete an online application with the Alabama State Department of Education. Just Click the Link below to start the process

Standard Application Login (searchsoft.net)

The Free & Reduced Meal Application Deadline is

Friday, September 23, 2022

If your child attends one of the following Huntsville City Schools, then you can complete a Free or Reduced School Meal Application for the 2022-23 school year:

1. Challenger Elementary/Middle
2. Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary
3. Grissom High
4. Hampton Cove Elementary/Middle
5. Huntsville High
6. Jones Valley Elementary
7. Monte Sano Elementary
8. Mountain Gap Elementary/Middle
9. Weatherly Heights Elementary

Paper applications will be available for Families to complete and submit at all the school sites listed above.

You may also complete an online application located on the Huntsville City School webpage listed under the Child Nutrition Program department section.

The link for the online application is EZMealApp

These tips can help parents best prepare for the return to school.

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As it usually does, summer is flying by, so that means the start of a new school year isn’t that far away.

In light of that, here are five things to help get your child ready for the start of school in August, according to San Jose Catholic School.

For more information, visit this website to learn more.

1. Stay on a routine.

During the summer, routines are appropriately altered. Kids stay up later and hopefully sleep in! However, as the school year approaches, it’s helpful to get the kids back on track. Routine is key!

2. Keep skills sharp.

Most schools have a summer reading assignment, and some have a math assignment as well. This helps prevent the “summer slide” when students can forget what they’ve learned. Summer skills practice should be designed to help students retain knowledge for the next grade level. Make sure your child is doing what your school requires for summer learning.

3. Go shopping to create excitement.

A great way to create excitement for the upcoming year is “Back to School” shopping. Having your child choose their bags, binders, pencils and supplies generates anticipation for the upcoming year. It also creates such great memories.

4. Know what is going on at school for the year.

Parents also need to their homework! Take the time to review the school calendar, any changes in procedures and policies, faculty and staff. From before school to after school, now is the time to inform yourself which helps with a smooth start to the school year.

5. Help your kid adapt socially.

For many Pre K 3 to Kindergartner students, this may be the first time they are away from mom and dad. Schedules and socialization are VERY important for this age group. Partner with friends with children of the same age and set up “away time”. Encourage your kids to be independent. Tying their own shoes, picking up their own toys and eating on their own will help them transition into a classroom environment.

Reference:

https://www.news4jax.com/sponsored/2022/07/13/5-things-you-can-do-to-get-your-child-ready-for-school-next-month/

• 2022 Summer Food Service Program

During the 2022 Summer Food Service Program, the HCS Child Nutrition Program staff executed and served over 58,400 meals during the months of June and July.

• Summer P-EBT Benefits-

Alabama has set an application submission deadline of August 31st for households of children who become newly eligible during the covered summer period.

Alabama SFAs will use their standard NSLP applications for summer P-EBT benefits.
The State will issue summer P-EBT benefits to these households upon approval of their applications.

• HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS

Please use these instructions to help you fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Huntsviell City Schools. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. Please follow these instructions in order. Each step of the instructions is the same as the steps on your application. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact the Child Nutrition Program at 256-428-6955.

1. STEP 1: LIST ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WHO ARE INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND STUDENTS UP TO AND INCLUDING GRADE 12
2. STEP 2: DO ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN SNAP, TANF, OR FDPIR?
   
3. STEP 3: REPORT INCOME FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
4. STEP 4: CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADULT SIGNATURE

Dernia McComb 7/3

Leticia Patton 7/6

Latisha Hardin 7/9

Norma Martin 7/17

Kim Ferguson 7/18

Vickie McCrary 7/20

Rhonda Butler 7/23

Patsy Jones 7/25

Ronald Ryce 7/28

Gladys Hassan 7/29

Angie Phillips 7/30

Leticia Patton 5 years

Vickie McCrary 8 years