Dear Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful and restful winter break! It has been a joy to see the students back in the classroom, and I am thrilled about the opportunities ahead for them this year.

As we jump back into our routines, please keep in mind that the semester officially ends on January 16th. Our students have demonstrated incredible growth and dedication so far, and I want to ensure we finish the term strong. I encourage you to have a conversation with your student this week to review their progress and ensure they are caught up on all assignments. Our goal is to prevent any failing grades and build on the positive momentum they’ve worked so hard to create.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student’s standing, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

✨ No child should go hungry. No child should be shamed. ✨

A Feed It Forward program allows community members to make financial contributions to cover student meal debt or negative balances, ensuring every child has access to a healthy meal.

Community members, parents, or organizations donate funds through the school’s online meal payment system LINQ when adding funds to your student account or you can drop off cash or check at the district office or the office at Fremont Middle School indicating it’s for Synergy Middle School.

Donations are applied to reduce or eliminate student meal debt.

Students receive meals without being denied food or experiencing “lunch shaming.” When students come through the breakfast or lunch line and don't have the funds to cover the cost of their meal the cashier can choose to use the school’s account.

4. 🍎Using the Account

No Al A Carte purchases. Students will only be able to use the school account for full meals and not individual items (ex. An extra piece of pizza, an extra roll, or an extra cookie.

No Second Meals. Second meals on a student account are charged at the adult price. Allowing students to purchase second meals on the school account will deplete the account more quickly. 

✅ Combats Hunger – Ensures all students receive nutritious meals, regardless of ability to pay.

✅ Community Support – Gives community members a way to directly support local schools.

✅ Addresses Meal Debt – Helps schools manage outstanding balances.

✅ Reduces Lunch Shaming – Promotes a positive, supportive school environment.