Lakewood Lunch Rules & Expectations

• Guidelines for a Safe, Smooth, and Supportive Cafeteria Experience

First Steps When You Arrive

• - Sign in at the front desk
• - Grab an apron
• - Sanitize hands before entering the cafeteria

Stay in the Café Area

• - Please stay inside the cafeteria
• - Adults are not allowed in the serving line unless making a purchase

Lunch Line Procedures

• - Café staff will notify students when they are ready to serve
• - No returning to the line for utensils or condiments
• - Extras are on designated carts with blue towels

Using the Blue Towels

• - Reusable unless:
• - Used on the floor
• - Extremely dirty
• - Discard dirty towels properly

Meet Your Child Promptly

• - Meet your child before they enter the lunch line
• - The faster the meetup, the better:
• - Less food waste
• - More time together
• - Use the designated visitor area

Stay in Designated Areas

• - Do not follow your child around
• - Stay in your assigned visitor zone

Quiet Time Expectations

• - All grades (except Kindergarten):
• - First 10 minutes of lunch = Quiet Time
• - Applies to students and adults

Why Quiet Time Matters

• - Keeps the lunch line moving
• - Reduces distractions
• - Students can hear important updates

Lunch Bunch Responsibilities

• ✅ Wipe down tables
• ✅ Sweep floors
• ✅ Roll trash cans
• ✅ Encourage students to clean up

Thank You!

• Your support helps create a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for every child.
• 💙 We appreciate you!