Special Meals Accommodation Forms
If your child requires a special diet provided by the school cafeteria for medical reasons, please complete the Special Meal Accommodation Form and have it signed by a doctor.
Completed forms can be sent to Child Nutrition Services by emailing: [email protected]
Fax: 760-724-5605
Mail: VUSD Child Nutrition Services 4680 North Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92056
Questions? Please email or call us at 760-726-2170 x92404
Special Meal Accommodation Form
Special Meals Accommodation Form – Español
P-EBT Information
Games For Kids & Families
Here are a few downloadable PDF games that you can play as a family to get your kids thinking about their food choices.
GroceryStoreBingo
Kids_Food_Critic
MyPlate_Menu_Activity
MyPlate_ColoringSheet
Harvest Of The Month Resources
Harvest of the Month Information and Classroom Newsletter
Harvest Of The Month Classroom Flyer
Harvest Of The Month Official Website
Harvest of the Month Information
Tasting Trio Teacher Cookbook From Harvest Of The Month
2023-2024 Harvest Of The Month Featured Items*
September 2023: Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit: Lesson Plan
Dried Fruit: Family Newsletter (English)
Dried Fruit: Family Newsletter (Español)
Dried Fruit: Flyer
October 2023: Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes: Lesson Plan
Heirloom Tomatoes: Family Newsletter (English)
Heirloom Tomatoes: Family Newsletter (Español)
Heirloom Tomatoes: Flyer
November 2023: Persimmons
Persimmons: Lesson Plan
Persimmons: Classroom Newsletter
Persimmons: Family Newsletter (English)
Persimmons: Family Newsletter (Español)
Persimmons: Flyer
December 2023: Apples
Apples: Lesson Plan
Apples: Classroom Newsletter
Apples: Family Newsletter (English)
Apples: Family Newsletter (Español)
Apples: Flyer
January 2024: Salad Greens
Salad Greens: Lesson Plan
Salad Greens: Classroom Newsletter
Salad Greens: Family Newsletter (English)
Salad Greens: Family Newsletter (Español)
Salad Greens: Flyer
February 2024: Kiwi
Kiwi: Lesson Plan
Kiwi: Classroom Newsletter
Kiwi: Family Newsletter (English)
Kiwi: Family Newsletter (Español)
Kiwi: Flyer
March 2024: Berries
Berries: Lesson Plan
Berries: Classroom Newsletter
Berries: Family Newsletter (English)
Berries: Family Newsletter (Español)
Berries: Flyer
April 2024: Snap Peas
Snap Peas: Lesson Plan
Snap Peas: Classroom Newsletter
Snap Peas: Family Newsletter (English)
Snap Peas: Family Newsletter (Español)
Snap Peas: Flyer
May 2024: Grapefruit
Grapefruit: Lesson Plan
Grapefruit: Classroom Newsletter
Grapefruit: Family Newsletter (English)
Grapefruit: Family Newsletter (Español)
Grapefruit: Flyer
* Items subject to change based on availability from our farmer suppliers
Cooking Cart:
Bring this mobile kitchen into your classroom and teach your students how to prepare fresh, healthy, and delicious meals. WaveCrest Cafe will deliver the cart and the ingredients for one of the recipes in our manual to your site to get your kids cooking!
Reserve the cart today by contacting Vanessa Luna.
Plan a campus-wide wellness event at your site or a whole week devoted to healthy habits.
Prevent Food Waste
Smart Snacks Approved Snack Lists
Approved Snacks Lists
Competitive Foods Sales Memorandum 2023-24
Competitive Food and Beverage Quick Reference Cards – Español
Competitive Food and Beverage Quick Reference Cards: English
Approved Smart Snacks: Beverages
Approved Smart Snacks: Cereals
Approved Smart Snacks: Chips & Popcorn
Approved Smart Snacks: Cookies, Graham Crackers, etc.
Approved Smart Snacks: Frozen Snacks
Approved Smart Snacks: Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts, Cheese
Approved Smart Snacks: Oatmeal & Granola
Approved Smart Snacks: Pudding, Yogurt, etc.
Farm 2 School Information
Newsletters
2022-23 School Year
December 2022 WaveCrest Newsletter
Diciembre de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
November 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
Noviembre de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
October 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
Octubre de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
September 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
Septiembre de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
2021-22 School Year
June 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter | Junio de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
May 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter | Mayo de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
April 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Nutrition Newsletter | Abril de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
March 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter | Marzo de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
January 2022 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter | Enero de 2022 Boletín de Nutrición
December 2021 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
November 2021 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
October 2021 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
September 2021 WaveCrest Cafe Newsletter
2020-21 School Year
January 2021 WaveCrest Newsletter
December 2020 Nutrition Newsletter
Helpful Links For Parents, Educators and Students
Here are links to a variety of resources that may be of help to you.
For Parents & Educators
Healthy Schools:
Let’s Move!
Choose My Plate
Healthy School Program
CA Department of Education: Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education
The Lunch Tray
Healthy Schools Campaign
California Tastes Amazing Family Cookbook
Nutrition Made Easy! K-3rd Grade Videos
4th Grade “Let’s Eat Healthy” Lesson Plans
5th Grade “Let’s Eat Healthy” Lesson Plans
Nutrition Primer: Basics to support educators learning to teach nutrition
Student-Focused Sites
Nourish Interactive
Kids Health
Teen Health
Wellness Policy
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) FAQs
CEP FAQs
What does CEP stand for?
CEP stands for Community Eligibility Provision.
What is CEP?
Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP, is a USDA program that allows low-income schools to offer meals to all students at no cost and without requiring applications from families. CEP schools are reimbursed for meals based on the percentage of students eligible for free meals due to participating in certain programs, such as SNAP and TANF.
Who pays for Community Eligibility Provision?
The USDA reimburses CEP schools for all school meals during the 4-year period.
How do schools qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)?
Schools qualify for CEP based on the school’s identified student percentage (ISP). An ISP is determined by calculating the number of students who are directly certified to receive free meals on the basis of their receipt of CalFresh, California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Medi-Cal benefits, and the extension of those benefits to students within the same household. The calculation also includes students who are certified as homeless, migrant, runaway, foster, and income-eligible for Head Start. CEP schools can provide the program for up to 4-years before needing to re-apply.
What meals are offered at no cost at CEP schools?
Both breakfast and lunch are offered at no charge to every student at CEP-qualified schools. We encourage every student to take advantage of these meals and ensure that they are fueled for learning and growing every day.
Do students at CEP schools still need to enter numbers or use the finger reader since everyone eats for free?
Yes. This allows for accountability in case a student has any allergies. It also helps us to accurately track the number of meals served.
Will middle schools still sell snacks?
Middle schools can still sell snacks. The schools will not, however, allow students to charge snacks. They will either need to have money in their account or pay for the snacks at the time of service.
Do teachers at CEP schools get to eat for free?
No, the CEP program only covers students. Teachers and other staff will need to pay the adult meal price.
Refund Request Form
Should you need to request a refund of meal account funds, please download and fill out the form and mail or hand deliver to our office. The address is included on the form.
Request For Refund, Transfer, or Donation