1. 🍎 Welcome to the Cougar Café!

At John A. Crookshank Elementary School, we believe that well-fed students are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed. Our Cougar Café proudly serves nutritious, balanced meals that meet federal nutrition guidelines while offering students delicious choices every day.

🐾 Nourishing Minds. Fueling Futures.

👩‍🍳 Meet Our Food Service Manager

Melinda Vosburg
Food Service Manager

📞 Phone: (904) 547-7851
✉️ Email: [email protected]

🍽️ Student Meals

✅ FREE for All Students

Through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), every student receives:

• 🍎 One FREE Breakfast
• 🥪 One FREE Lunch

every school day!

👨‍👩‍👧 Adult Meal Prices

🍪 Snack Menu

Students may purchase additional snacks.

🍎 Breakfast

Our balanced breakfast includes:

• Fresh Milk
• Seasonal Fruit
• 100% Fruit Juice
• Delicious Breakfast Entrées

Students simply select:

✅ One Fruit
➕ One Additional Component

Example:
🥚 Egg & Cheese Biscuit + 🍎 Apple Slices

🥗 Lunch

Lunch includes:

• Fresh Milk
• Fresh Fruits
• Vegetables
• Delicious Entrées

To receive a complete lunch, students simply include:

🍎 One Fruit or
🥦 One Vegetable

Example:
🍔 Cheeseburger + 🥛 Milk + 🍎 Apple Slices

🔢 Student Meal Accounts

Every student receives a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access their meal account.

• Students should memorize their PIN.
• PINs should not be shared.
• Students moving to another St. Johns County school will receive a new PIN.
• Some schools use Student ID badge scanners instead.

💳 Prepay Meal Accounts

Parents may add money to meal accounts using:

• VISA
• MasterCard
• Discover

Online:
PayPAMS.com

Phone:
1-888-994-5100

Payments may also be made directly to the Food Service Manager by:

• Cash
• Check

Please include your child’s:

• Name
• Student PIN

on all checks.

💰 Account Balances & Charges

Parents may view account balances anytime through PayPAMS.com at no cost.

Balances automatically carry over each school year unless a refund has been requested.

If meal charges occur:

• Elementary students receive a note home.
• Middle and High School students are reminded by the cashier.

🥜 Food Allergies

If your child has food allergies, please provide the School Nurse with a physician’s statement identifying:

• Food allergies
• Recommended substitutions

🚫 Meal Account Restrictions

Parents may request restrictions on items students may purchase.

Restrictions remain in place until the Food Service Manager receives written authorization from the parent requesting removal.

💬 Questions?

Our Food Service Manager is available before breakfast service and immediately after lunch service.

Please contact:

Melinda Vosburg
📞 (904) 547-7851

for any cafeteria questions.

💵 Refund Requests

• Refunds under $5 are processed at the school with a written request.
• Refunds over $5 are processed through the district.

District Contact:

Jessica McQuaig
✉️ [email protected]

🍽️ Have Lunch With Your Cougar!

Families are always welcome to enjoy lunch with their student.

Here’s How:

1. Sign in at the Front Office and receive a visitor badge.
2. Visitors must be approved through the Raptor Security System.
3. Meet your student in the cafeteria.
4. Enjoy lunch together on the screened patio.
5. Return your student to the cafeteria.
6. Sign out in the Front Office before leaving.

If someone other than a parent plans to attend lunch:

• Send a note to the Front Office with your student or
• Call the Front Office at (904) 547-7840 to provide permission.

🐾 We Love Serving Our Mighty Cougars!

Healthy meals help students learn, grow, and achieve their very best. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Cougars fueled for success every day!

PAWS UP! 🐾💚💛