Orientation
Welcome to the Dolphin Café!
All Ketterlinus Elementary School students may receive FREE Breakfast and/or Lunch! Free meals must contain a minimum of three items, including a fruit or vegetable. Treats still cost extra.
- ALL students are issued a meal account and personal identification number (PIN).
- The PIN will remain the same throughout their stay at Ketterlinus Elementary School.
- Prepayment is encouraged as it assists with the movement of students through the line.
- The Cafeteria accepts cash or checks (no credit/debit cards). Please write your child’s name on the memo line of the check, and make check out to Ketterlinus Elementary Cafeteria. Prepayments to your child’s account with a credit card can be made through PayPAMS.com. It is recommended that everyone sign up for a PayPAMS account to monitor your child’s purchases as well as their balances.
- Account Balances, either positive or negative, from the previous school year will roll into the new school year. Balances will follow your child to another school if the school is in St. Johns County District.
- Free and Reduced Meal Application can be completed online for numerous discounts and benefits.
- We offer a variety of fresh fruits and veggies to our students daily. Students may select 2 fruits for their complete breakfast and 1 fruit and/or 1-2 vegetables for their complete lunch.
- In order for the cafeteria to provide free breakfast and/or lunch to the students, each child must have the following items on their lunch tray when they arrive at the register: BREAKFAST: Student may take 3-4 items, at least one item must be a fruit/juice. LUNCH: Student may take 3-5 items, at least one item must be a fruit or vegetable (they may take 2 vegetables at lunch). If students do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, they will be charged a la carte pricing. Milk is not required for breakfast or lunch.
John Harpst (Mgr) with Miss Monica and Miss Becky
904-547-8551
Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: Our School Meal Program
At our school, we believe that well-fed students are better prepared to learn and thrive. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive meal program that goes beyond just filling stomachs – we’re committed to providing nutritious, balanced meals that meet Federal guidelines and cater to diverse tastes.
🍎 Breakfast of Champions Start the day right with our nutritionally balanced breakfast options:
· Choice of fresh milk
· Seasonal fruits
· 100% fruit juices
· Delicious entrées (most containing 2 components)
To enjoy our breakfast at the standard price, students need only select a fruit and one additional component. For example, an Egg & Cheese Biscuit paired with crisp Apple Slices makes for a perfect breakfast!
🥗 Lunch to Power Through the Day. Our lunch menu is designed to provide energy and essential nutrients:
· Choice of fresh milk
· Variety of fruits
· Selection of vegetables
· Tasty entrée options (most containing 2 components)
To receive lunch at the standard price, students must include either a fruit or vegetable in their selection. For instance, a classic Cheeseburger with Milk and Apple Slices constitutes a complete lunch.
💡 Did you know? Your family may qualify for no-cost or reduced-price meals based on household income or family size. We encourage all families to explore this option: SJCSD Free/Reduced App page
🍽️ What’s on the Menu? Curious about our daily offerings? Explore our diverse and nutritious menu options at Meal Viewer: Visit MealViewer.com now