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SCHOOL MEALS ARE FREE!

Click the following PDF links to observe elementary and middle school lunch menus for February 2024

 

Ivy Elementary March 2024 Menu

Ivy Middle March 2024 Menu

We are pleased to inform you that Ivy Academia will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for 2023 – 2024 School Year. Schools that participate in the CEP are able to provide healthy breakfasts and lunches each day at no charge for all students enrolled during the 2023 – 2024 School Year. Families are encouraged to complete the Alternate Income Form to ensure that Ivy Academia continues to receive vital funds for students that support the purchase of books, technology resources, discounts on college prep exams, and much more. More information, including the Alternative Income Form, monthly menus, and Special Meals Accommodations, is available on our website under Nutrition Services. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Please complete our ALTERNATIVE INCOME FORM here! This form replaces the Free and Reduced Meal Application from that was completed in previous years. You are encouraged to fill out an alternate income form to qualify for additional services. Families are encouraged to complete the alternate income form to ensure that Ivy Academia continues to receive vital funds for students that support the purchase of books, technology resources, discounts on college prep exams, and much more. 

 

Only complete one application per household. This information will be used for other state or federally funded school benefits. Factors considered in the application process are household size and total household income. HOUSEHOLD SIZE is considered all persons, related or unrelated: Including parents, children, grandparents who live in your home and share living expenses. The TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME is the income each household member received last month before taxes - this includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, welfare, child support, alimony, and any other cash income.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint FormExternal link opens in new window or tab. (PDF), (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a ComplaintExternal link opens in new window or tab., and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

  2. fax: 202-690-7442; or

  3. email: [email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Earned Income Tax Credit (Federal and California EITC)

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.