Food and Nutrition

Bethlehem Lutheran School is so excited to announce we are going ORGANIC!
While we have always provided a variety of healthy meals and snacks, our menu also meets federal and state requirements and guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We also work to create appropriate portion sizes and nutritional ingredients for children. This year we have begun our organic transition starting with the Dirty Dozen of Organic Foods and will be transitioning to all organic milk in the year to come! Servings and Nutrition for Children at Bethlehem School.

• Meals and snacks include a variety of food groups including meat and meat alternatives, bread and grains, fruits, vegetables and fluid milk.
• Meals and snacks include carbohydrates, proteins and fat to give children energy, while maintaining total calories within recommended ranges specific to a child’s age group and level of activity.
• Meals and snacks have limited added sugar and sodium and increased dietary fiber.
• We introduce a range of multicultural meals for exposure and learning purposes as well!

Allergens & Adaptations
If your child has a special nutritional need or requires an adaptation to our menu, we will work with your family to create a plan that adequately meets your child’s needs.

A Sample Day's Menu at Bethlehem School. Menus change monthly and can be found at the check in desk at school.

Sample Breakfast Items

• English Muffin
• Apple Slices
• Milk
• Turkey Ham
• French Toast Sticks
• Peaches

Sample Lunch Items

• Turkey Chili
• Whole Wheat Bread
• Green Beans
• Fruit Mix
• Quinoa Salad
• Broccoli
• Applesauce
• Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
• Fresh Zucchini & Corn
• Apricots
• Veggie Lasagna

Sample PM Snack

• Graham Crackers
• Bananas
• String Cheese
• Seaweed snacks