Ellington Academy

May
2015
If you are interested in part time employment during the school year, please apply on line at:
www.grpublicschools.org, then contact, Jennifer Laninga GRPS Nutrition Services Supervisor, at 616.819.1669 or e-mail
her at laningaj@grps.org

During the month of May, we will focus on eggs and spinach as the OrganWise Guys Foods of the
Month! Children, parents and staff be sure to find ways to include these nutritious foods in your
meals and snacks!
Eggs
Have you noticed the different types of eggs in your grocery store? In honor of
National Egg Month, The OrganWise Guys want to help you learn about the different
varieties available! There is a big debate over brown eggs vs. white eggs. Whats the
difference? For starters, they both have the same nutritional value. The difference
between the two is simple; the color depends on the type of hen that lays the egg.
Brown hens lay brown eggs, and white hens lay white ones. Its that easy!
What determines the size of an egg? The government decides the weight classes of
eggs. If you see the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grade shield
(a red, blue or black shield with a letter in the center) on an egg carton, you know the
quality and size of the eggs have been checked by a trained individual. If the USDA shield is missing, but you see
a letter, this means that the eggs meet state requirements. Egg size does not tell you how big an egg appears;
rather it tells you the minimum weight requirements per one dozen eggs.

Spinach
Spinach is packed with tons of vitamins and minerals. In fact, some say that spinach is
one of the healthiest foods available. Because its full of nutrients, spinach keeps our
bodies healthy by protecting us from heart and bone problems. Spinach, deep green in
color, is also high in powerful antioxidants, protecting us from free radicals and
sicknesses like cancer.
www.organwiseguys.com

Meal Prices
Adult Breakfast

$ 2.50

Adult Lunch

$ 3.50

Milk

$ .50

Student Meals - No Charge

Adults and students who purchase meals, milk or al a carte items may still use My Payments Plus just like last year. Go to
www.mypaymentsplus.com and register your self/student into the school meal pre-payment plan. This is a convenient way to securely keep
your account paid in full and view your actual purchase history!
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in program access
and delivery. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence
Ave SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

May 2015

Ellington Academy

MONDAY
4

Cereal
Graham Crackers

TUESDAY
Turkey Bacon, Egg
& Cheese Breakfast

Beef & Bean Burrito

Southwest Rice
Crunchy Carrots
Gala Apple
Ice Cold Milk

11 Turkey Sausage

12

Breakfast
Wrap

18

Soft Shell Taco

Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Red Beans and Rice
Orange Wedges
Ice Cold Milk

25

No School
Memorial Day

Mini Egg & Cheese

Sandwich

13

Mini Pancakes
Yogurt Cup
Cuban Sandwich
Crispy Potato Stars
Jicama Sticks
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

Turkey Bacon, Egg

& Cheese Breakfast

20

Italian Meatballs
Homestyle Garlic Toast
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Grape Tomatoes
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

26

Cereal
Graham Crackers
Baked Mostaccioli
Coles Garlic Toast
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Carrot Ribbons
Jonathan Apple
Ice Cold Milk

THURSDAY
7

Chicken Patty on a Bun

Leaf Lettuce
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Confetti Cole Slaw
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

Deluxe Nachos
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Refried Beans
Fresh Salsa
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

19

Cereal
Graham Crackers

Cheesy Egg Omelet

Brown Sugar Bagel

Chicken Fajita
Romaine Ribbons & Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
English/Spanish Cookies
Fresh Green Beans
Orange Wedges
Ice Cold Milk

Breakfast Bites

Orange Chicken over Rice

Vegetable Egg Roll
Broccoli w/Dip
Fuji Apple
Ice Cold Milk

WEDNESDAY

Chicken Nuggets
Baked Beans
Celery Sticks
Coles Garlic Toast
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

27

French
Toast Sticks

Tasty Turkey Burger

Whole Wheat Bun
Calico Bean Salad
Crispy Potato Stars
Fresh Banana
Ice Cold Milk

Waffle Sticks
Turkey Sausage Link

FRIDAY
8

Kolache
Yogurt Cup
Italian Dunkers
Marinara Sauce
Zesty Seasoned Peas
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

Chicken Nuggets
Macaroni & Cheese
Mixed Salad Greens
w/Chick Peas
Mandarin Oranges
Ice Cold Milk

14

Sausage Gravy
Breakfast
Chicken Drumstick
Black Eye Peas
Carrot Sticks
Corn Muffin
Lunch Bunch Grapes
Ice Cold Milk

21 Scrambled Eggs

Blueberry Muffin

15

*Tonys Pizza Bagel

(pork & beef pepperoni)
Golden Corn
Fresh Green Beans
Cantaloupe Slices
Ice Cold Milk

22 Mini Egg, Cheese &

Sausage Slider

Cinnamon Toast
Potato Triangle
Fresh Green Beans
Dannon Yogurt Cup
Fresh Strawberries
Ice Cold Milk

28 Sausage Gravy
Breakfast

Chicken Nuggets
Asian Rice
w/Peas & Carrots
Dinner Roll
Red Pepper Strips
Diced Peaches
Ice Cold Milk

Pancake
Wrap

Chicken Quesadilla
Golden Corn
Carrots w/Dip
Red Delicious Apple
Ice Cold Milk

29

Breakfast
Wrap

Double Stuff Cheese Pizza

Celery Sticks w/Hummus
Michigan Fresh
Asparagus
Juicy Watermelon
Ice Cold Milk

MUNCHERS - Available Daily - Check with your school cook for ordering details.
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese & yogurt as a choice, Fruit Selections (raisins, apples, oranges, bananas & peaches), Orange Juice & Ice Cold
Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate)
Lunch: Munchers & Sunbutter sandwiches available as entre choices. Chef Salads available at K-8 & K-12 sites.
Monday - Fruit & Yogurt Muncher (Yogurt, sunflower kernels, fruit, carrots, and Cheez It Crackers)
Tuesday - Fiesta Grab and Go (Tortilla chips, Land O Lakes Jalapeno Cheese Cup, corn & black bean salad, graham crackers and fruit)
Wednesday - Garden Muncher (Chef Salad w/turkey ham & cheese, garbanzo beans, graham crackers and fruit)
Thursday - Sunbutter Muncher (Sunwise Sunbutter Sandwich, string cheese, Cheez It Crackers, apple and carrots)
Friday - Grab & Go Breakfast for Lunch (Pillsbury Maple Pancakes, cheese stick, yogurt, broccoli cauliflower blend and raisins)
Ice Cold Milk (skim milk, 1% white or fat free chocolate) from Country Dairy included with each meal or for .50
Foods of the month: Eggs & Spinach
Salad bars available in K-8 & K-12 schools
* Menu Item Contains Pork
For more in-depth information on menus, nutritional analysis, contact information and related website links, check out our website at:
www.grpublicschools.org/nutrition or use the QR code on the front of this menu.