Nutritional Development Program

School Wellness Policy
In September of 2006, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia embarked on a three year plan to improve the school environment regarding student health. The ultimate goal of these efforts is to create an environment in which children learn and can practice making good, healthy decisions regarding the choices of food they choose to eat.

If  bringing a lunch from home, we ask that a healthy lunch is sent in with the child/ren.

Students are educated about healthy foods and snacks during the school year.

St. Mark School Nutritional Development Program provides affordable and nutritious lunches.  All meals provide children with 1/3 of their recommended calories and growth nutrients each day without providing too much fat.  Each lunch consists of five components: bread or grains, fruits and/or vegetables, meat or protein, and milk. All students may participate in this program. Families may qualify for free or reduced price meals for their children if the household income falls within certain limits.

2009/2010 School Year Prices:

Elementary (Grade K - 6):
Full Rate Lunch Price $1.90

Junior High (Grade 7-8):
Full Rate Lunch Price $2.00

All Grades:
Reduced Rate Lunch - $ .40

Students receive a monthly menu, listing selections offered.  Menu selections are subject to change at times, due to supply and/or delivery.

Order forms are sent home on Monday and are due back by Thursday.

DUE TO ORDERING DEADLINES - LATE ORDERS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

The due back date is always indicated on the order form. If the student is absent on the day orders are due, please call the school to order (215 785-0973), then remit payment when the student returns to school.

 In the event of an exception the order due date will be listed on the order form.

Allergies: The food suppliers do not guarantee that their products are nut free or manufactured in a nut free environment. Also be aware that soy products may be included in the ingredients of a product.

If a student is severely allergic to any food product, it is the position of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Nutritional Development Services that he or she should not order meals away from home.

Please Read Carefully

Parents are strongly advised to review the menu completely to ensure that each of the food items is suitable for their children, and will not trigger an allergic reaction or related illness.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Nutritional Development Services and your children's school staff shall not be responsible for any allergic reaction or related illness caused by any food item.

Upon request and without charge, Nutritional Development Services will provide parents with information on any food item, which information has been provided by the supplier of the food item.  To request product information please call 215-895-3470.