| We view mealtime (and snack time) as an opportunity
to build community within the school, and foster values like
sharing, taking turns, self respect and respect for others.
Children of mixed grades are seated at circular tables for eight.
This widens one's circle of friends. Luncheon is served family
style, and the eldest at the table brings the serving bowls from the
kitchen for all. The eldest doesn't eat until the younger ones are
served. Faculty are always present at mealtimes. All students bus
their own tables.
Each day's menu includes a hot entrée, hot soup, and a salad bar.As
part of our school’s effort to join the UNESCO’s Decade of
Sustainable Education, our food service focuses on serving as much
fresh regional and seasonal fare as is possible with as little
packaging waste as we can. We serve organic milk and cage-free
eggs, procure most of our fruits, vegetables and meats in the
Connecticut area, and our students compost the scraps from our
kitchen. Our goal is to be sure that our dining program – both
snack and lunch – sets an example of nutrition, ethics and
environmental awareness. Click here for "Organics
Demystified" by Chef Dan Lawrence. |
