Have you seen the new Meals Plus Tech Support Site? It’s now easier to navigate with more helpful content available at the click of a mouse. A library of Help Documents, archived webinars, videos, downloads and more! Click below for a complete tour of the site.
It’s that time of year again and we know you are excited for summer break! But first, you have to close the school year in your Meals Plus cafeteria software system. If you’re new to Meals Plus or would just like a refresher, our next webinar is a must-see! Training and Implementation Coordinator Marye Stevens will be hosting a live webinar on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 2:30-3:30 PM EDT showing you step-by-step instructions on closing the school year. You’ll learn how to prepare, what to expect and see how it’s done all at once!
Click here to register now. Can’t make it? We post them a day or two after the scheduled webinar on our new Support Site. If you haven’t visited the new Meals Plus tech support portal, click here to watch a tour of the new site!
Graham, the unofficial Meals Plus mascot, was ready for the first day of serving students at Albert Lea High School with Meals Plus!
On the first of May, Albert Lea Area Schools officially announced they will be implementing the Meals Plus food service computer software program in the 8 schools in their district. Meals Plus Technical Account Specialist Cassie Stroehmer was on hand to train district office and cafeteria staff this week (check out her photo album on our Meals Plus Facebook Page!) and both Meals Plus and Albert Lea Schools are excited to begin the transition.
With LunchPrepay.com, parents of Albert Lea Schools students will be able to make payments to their children’s lunch account, pay other fees and view purchases online. For more information specific to Albert Lea Area Schools, visit their blog, and to get started implementing the best all-around cafeteria system available, contact us today!
In honor of School Nutrition Employee Week (May 7-11, 2012), we would like to feature Terri McEachern at Westside/Burwell School in Newnan, Georgia!
Coordinator David Blevins, Ed.S and the entire team at Coweta County Schools’ Westside/Burwell School would like to recognize Mrs. Terri McEachern for the awesome job she does for their students and staff.
She is punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful and extremely efficient. She has been preparing, delivering, and serving their food for many years, and does so with a great attitude and willingness to please. The Burwell Bunch would like to say a BIG THANK YOU and send their love to Mrs. Terri!
Want to acknowledge members of your lunchroom staff? Email us and we will share their story!
In an effort to increase awareness and educate the public about the dangers of food allergies, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network sponsors Food Allergy Awareness Week once a year. This year it falls on May 13-19 and we would like to take the opportunity to show you how our cafeteria software system helps you ensure the health and safety of students with food allergies.
Features include: custom messages for your cafeteria cashiers, “Prohibited” item settings, Allergy Reports and more. To see them all for yourself, click below!
For more information on how Meals Plus can help your cafeteria staff safely serve students with food allergies, contact us today!
For helpful resources, including brochures, posters and presentations you can make at your school, click here.
In honor of School Nutrition Employee Week (May 7-11, 2012), we would like to highlight the cafeteria staff at the 9th grade building at Northgate High School in Newnan, Georgia!
According to the 9th Grade Counselor at Northgate High School, Erin Bass, the 9th grade building’s cafeteria staff at more than deserve a special spotlight for School Nutrition Employee Week! Connie McIntyre greets everyone with a smile and Linda Boswell is always very kind to everyone. Terri Schmitt makes a very good menu for their students and Vanessa Wilkins knows most of the kids by name! Thank you, ladies, for all your hard work in serving the 9th grade students at Northgate High!
Want to acknowledge members of your lunchroom staff? Email us and we will share their story!
Brant is a Technical Account Specialist serving on the Meals Plus Support Team. He’s been with Meals plus since May 2011, and has four years of Technical Support experience. Brant is originally from Raleigh, NC, and moved to Wilmington in 2005 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (received in 2009).
Brant likes working with customers on their support issues, and especially enjoys working with Microsoft SQL Server. When not at work, Brant enjoys fishing, golfing and going to the beach.
Meet the rest of the Meals Plus Team at the new Meals Plus Support Site!
In honor of School Nutrition Employee Week (May 7-11, 2012), we would like to highlight a very special cafeteria manager in Coweta County Schools in Georgia!
According to Dr. Therese Reddekopp, principal of Northgate High School, you could describe Ms. Debbie Mayes in one word: amazing! As the cafeteria manager of Northgate High, she keeps it up and running each day with friendly smiles from her staff, as well as nice meals prepared for students and staff. In addition, she leads her staff in excellent ways, which is directly reflected in about twelve 100%’s in a row on cafeteria evaluations! Thank you, Ms. Mayes, for all your hard work!
Want to acknowledge members of your lunchroom staff? Email us and we will share their story!
In honor of School Nutrition Employee Week (May 7-11, 2012), we would like to highlight the Supervisor and Bookkeeper for Orange County Schools (NC)!
Mrs. Piper Flynt has been described as the “backbone of the Orange County Schools Child Nutrition Department”. Without her, its functioning would be nearly impossible. Piper is always willing to help anyone, is great at anticipating what will be needed and carries out each task out with a smile on her face and a joke to keep everyone laughing. She is a joy to work with and constantly strives to make her surroundings better simply because she is here. There is no one like her. The one, the only… Piper Flynt!
Want to acknowledge members of your lunchroom staff? Email us and we will share their story!
In honor of School Nutrition Employee Week (May 7-11, 2012), we have been highlighting special members of school cafeteria staff from across the country. This particular featured article is from Karen Little, the cafeteria manager at Miller Perry Elementary School of Sullivan County Schools in Tennessee.
“I would like to recognize Tammy McCracken and Vickie McCracken. When my husband had a car accident on December 20, 2011, I needed to do my inventory. When I went to the school Tammy and Vickie were there to help me. They didn’t want anything for helping. I so appreciated their help. How can you repay an act of kindness like that? We are blessed to have employees like this all across the county. They don’t make much money but are so willing to help because they care about us and the children.”
- Karen Little, Miller Perry Elementary School, Sullivan County Schools, Tennessee
Want to acknowledge members of your lunchroom staff? Email us and we will share their story!
