School Nutrition and Health

Holy Name School participates in the federally-assisted National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to provide healthy, balanced, affordable meals to our students. Meals must meet Federal nutrition requirements and the applicable recommendations of the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; however, specific foods and preparation are determined by diocesan school food authorities.

A very successful project between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) has helped provide schools with fresh produce purchased through DoD. USDA has also worked with schools to help promote acquisitions of fresh produce from local, small farmers. Since its initiation in 1946, the modern school lunch program has served more than 187 billion lunches. For more information see http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm#K .

In addition to the lunch program, Holy Name's excellent cafeteria staff ensures that a hot breakfast is prepared daily and available from 7am - 7:45am . We also take the extra step of making available mid-morning snacks. Pre-K through the 4 th grades enjoy a grab-and-go snack which includes a pop tart, chocolate milk, and fruit. The 5 th through 8 th grades take a quick power break to include biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, French toast, and cinnamon toast depending on the day's menu. A la carte items can be purchased during lunch.

As a result of our involvement in the NSLP, families are eligible to apply for financial assistance and receive free/reduced meals. Application forms can be found at http://www.nhs.ky.gov/nslp.htm . Please print, fill out, and return to Holy Name's main office.

2009-2010 Required Medical Information

Students entering our 3 year old Pre-School Program will need :

1. Hepatitis B Shot
2. Varicella Vaccine
3. Kentucky Immunization Certificate (up-to-date and on Kentucky form)
4. Copy of the student's State Birth Certificate (must be a copy of the actual state certificate, not a copy of the form received from the hospital at the time of birth)
5. Catholic students need a copy of the Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Name of Jesus Church
6. Must be 3 years of age by July lst

Students entering our 4 year old Pre-School Program will need :

1. Hepatitis B Shot
2. Varicella Vaccine
3. Kentucky Immunization Certificate (up-to-date and on Kentucky form)
4. Copy of the student's State Birth Certificate (must be a copy of actual state certificate, not a copy of the form received from the hospital at the time of birth)
5. Catholic students need a copy of the Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Name of Jesus Church
6. Second dose of MMR – 5 th dose of DPT – 4 th Polio Vaccine
7. Must be 4 years of age by October 1 st
8. Physical on a form prescribed by the Kentucky Department of Education and must be dated within 6 months prior to entry

Students entering our Kindergarten will need :

1. Hepatitis B Shot
2. Varicella Vaccine
3. Kentucky Immunization Certificate (up-to-date and on Kentucky form)
4. Copy of the student's State Birth Certificate (must be a copy of actual state certificate, not a copy of the form received from the hospital at the time of birth)
5. Catholic students need a copy of the Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Name of Jesus Church
6. Second dose of MMR – 5 th dose of DPT – 4 th Polio Vaccine
7. Physical on a form prescribed by the Kentucky Department of Education and must be dated within 6 months prior to entry
8. Must be 5 years of age by October 1 st

Students entering our 6 th grade will need :

1. Recent physical examination on a form prescribed by the Kentucky Department of Education (this physical may be performed and signed by a physician, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or by a health care provider in the Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program)
2. Any child 11 years of age or older ( OR if their last tetanus was GREATER than 5 years ago must have the new Tetanus/Pertussis Booster (Tdap or equivalent)

To ensure the health and safety of all children at Holy Name School , only those students who have obtained the above will be allowed entrance into the school at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.