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. And, if that’s not enough, then we’ll top up their tummies.
Here is the menu for June 2025.
This is the home stretch! June is also full of field trips. Please check your email and other communications from the school or your child’s teacher. Do not order lunch or cancel lunch for field trip days, and ensure you pack your child a lunch with plenty of snacks and water. Thank you!
Note that there will be no lunch on Thursday, June 12 due to BEACH DAY. Friday, June 13 is the school’s Fun Fair and BBQ, so be sure to bring an appetite!
Other dates to be aware of are:
Thursday, June 5: Div. 9 (Hart)
Friday: Div. 2, 6 (McFarlane, Noel)
Friday, June 6: Div. 6 (Noel) Field trip all day, Div. 2 (McFarlane), Div. 7 (Munro Wilhelm) PM field trip
Thursday, June 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! It will be a half day and there will be no lunch served.
Ordering online with MunchaLunch has become easier and more accessible! They have implemented a pay-what-you-can ordering system. Just order your lunches as usual and enter the amount you are able to pay at the checkout. Please scroll the images below for the screens you will see.
chicken stir fry
Chicken stir fry with egg noodles. Lots of vegetables and lots of noodles!
Allergens: Egg, sesame.
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.
Molletes
A classic Mexican snack! Re-fried beans with salsa, guacamole, and cheese on a toasted bun!
Allergens: Wheat, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Beef stroganoff
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
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, wheat.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
fried rice
Egg fried rice!
Allergens: Egg, dairy, soy.
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.
A rich dish of pasta in a creamy tomato sauce.
Allergens: Wheat, tomato, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Pasta in a 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.
soft beef tacos
A savoury dish of beef tacos served in a soft shell.
Allergens: Tomato, wheat, corn, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
sub sandwich
A sub sandwich with a choice of chicken or turkey, garnished with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and cheese!
Allergens: Tomato, wheat, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Potstickers
Allergens: Wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Hot dogs
Hot diggity dogs! A classic! Veggie hot dogs available! Be sure to let us know your preference!
Allergens: Wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
lasagna
A classic cheesy and noodly dish!
Allergens: Beef, tomato, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Chicken caesar wrap
A chicken Caesar wrap in a soft tortilla.
Allergens: Egg, dairy, wheat.
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.
Butter Chicken curry
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.
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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