Hot Lunch Program
We cook for kids because children learn better on a full stomach.
Courtenay Elementary Hot Lunch Program
The lunch program runs every day and is available to all students and staff of Courtenay Elementary. All you have to do is login to MunchaLunch and order for specific days. If you prefer paper, you can pick up a form from the school lobby or kitchen, or you can download and print out your order at the bottom of the page and drop it off at school.
The cost of living is hitting everyone hard and we want to help with affordability by offering nourishing and fun lunches on a cost-recovery basis. If finances are tight, please pay what you can. We’ll make sure your child(ren) receives lunch. We will not turn away a hungry child.
We understand that that your child(ren) might not eat the lunch they are served. We’ve noticed a lot of food waste on certain days. This is a result of several factors: being picky, not liking the lunch, using utensils, being distracted by friends, or not having enough time to eat. We don’t want kids to go hungry if they can’t or won’t eat their lunch, but we also don’t have the capacity to provide alternatives. Talk with your child about the lunch options. If you think the lunch you ordered might be a challenge for your child(ren), please be sure to pack extra snacks in their backpacks.
We’ve also noticed a trend in kids dumping their lunches for the lunch being served in the kitchen. They come to us and say that they forgot their lunch when in fact they have one. Please let your child that they should eat their lunch from home first and then check out the snack bowl if they feel they need a little more to eat.
Here is the menu for January 2025.
Please note that there is no lunch service during the first week back to school (January 6-10). Please pack a lunch and snacks for your child(ren) for this week.
We have made changes to the menus for both paper and online ordering. Be sure to choose the correct grade when ordering.
From November 2024, you can now pay what you can on MunchaLunch. When you log in, you’ll see an ordering option to pay $5, $10, or $20. CHOOSE AN OPTION ONCE and then let the community school know if you are ordering for a certain period of time or an entire month!
In an effort to conserve paper, the school has decided it will not be sending home a form with each child. If you wish to order with the paper form, you can pick one up in the school lobby or download and print the order form for March below. Please return this form at least 2 days in advance so that we may prepare enough lunches.
Japanese chicken curry
Allergens: Egg, dairy, soy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year. Japanese chicken curry is shown on the left.
Pasta in tomato sauce
Pasta in a meatless tomato sauce.
Allergens: Tomatoes, wheat, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Perogies with chicken caesar salad
A classic Ukrainian potato dumpling.
Allergens: Wheat, eggs.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
English muffin pizzas
Allergens: Egg, wheat, dairy
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
korean Kimbap rolls
A Korean dish that looks like a sushi roll, but is filled with seasoned beef, egg, and vegetables. The kids call it “meat sushi!”
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Tortellini Alfredo
Tortellini: Rainbow tortellini filled with cheese in an alfredo sauce.
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Shanghai noodles with pork
Allergens: Egg, wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
An Indian classic. Chicken in a rich butter and tomato sauce, served with Jasmine rice.
Allergens: Tomatoes, dairy
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
lasagna soup
It’s lasagna deconstructed into a hearty soup! Great for chilly weather!
Allergens: Beef, tomato, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Ms. Masako's muffins
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
minestrone with fresh bun
Allergens: Tomato, wheat.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
korean bbq beef with rice
Bulgogi seasoned beef served with rice.
Allergens:Sesame
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
chicken stir fry
Chicken stir fry with egg noodles. Lots of vegetables and lots of noodles!
Allergens: Egg, sesame.
Curry pilaf
Curry pilaf: Curried rice with pork sausage.
Allergens: Tomatoes. Contains pork.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
How to Order
Log in to or register at Munchalunch.
More information
For more information, please read this news article.
Order Form
In an effort to conserve paper, the school has decided it will not be sending home a form with each child. If you wish to order with the paper form, you can pick one up in the school lobby or download and print the order form below. Please return this form at least 2 days in advance so that we may prepare enough lunches.
Make cheques payable to Courtenay Elementary Community School Society.
You can also pay by e-transfer. Send e-transfers to contact@cecss.org and leave a note in the comment section so that we may identify your order.
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